Encore Boston Harbor

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Located in Everett, Massachusetts on the historic Mystic River waterfront, the $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor is just minutes from Logan International Airport. The five-star luxury resort opened on Sunday, June 23, 2019, and features a 27-story tower showcasing 671 guest rooms and suites with a variety of floor plans to suit your needs, from the smallest at 650 square feet to 1,350 square feet suites. There are also 3,350-square-foot two-bedroom residences and two 5,800-square-foot villas. Guests enjoy luxury bed linens and skyline views via floor-to-ceiling windows. Other key amenities include upscale bathrooms featuring separate showers and deep-soaking tubs, dual sinks, a seated vanity area with lighted mirror, and a 24-inch flat-screen HDTV.

Stunning inside and out, the property features art from around the world, including the famous 2,000-pound "Popeye" statue by famous artist Jeff Koons that was purchased at a Sotheby's auction by Wynn Resorts founder Steve Wynn for $28 million, while guests share their rooms with notable Roy Lichtenstein works.

It is the largest private development ever in the state and includes 15 casual and high-end dining and lounge venues, along with a boutique nightclub, and a five-star 26,000 sq ft spa with 17 treatment rooms. Other amenities include 10,000 sq ft of luxury retail shops, 50,000 sq. ft. of divisible meeting space featuring a 37,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom with unobstructed views and the six-acre Encore Harborwalk, which features a 21,000 sq. ft. outdoor waterfront event lawn, picnic and public viewing areas and retail and dining experiences that overlook the water.

The 210,000 square foot of gaming space is situated on two levels and is home to more than 2,700 slot machines, 185 table games, including private gambling salons and high-limit gaming rooms, and a 24-hour 24-table poker room, with 11 high-limit tables, six separate VIP tables, dedicated grill, 24-hour daily cash games and more!

Transportation services to and from the property include Encore created motor coaches, shuttles and an all-season water ferry system, Encore Premium Harbor Shuttles. Direct rides from the T and other Boston-area locations are also available and if you plan on driving, they also offer onsite and offsite parking, as well as valet services.

Nearby attractions include the Seaport District, Fenway Park, TD Garden, The North End, Chinatown, and Faneuil Hall.

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Poker at Encore Boston Harbor

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Cash games run 24 hours daily at the luxurious Encore Poker Room, which is located in The Loft and features 24 poker tables, including high-limit tables, separate VIP tables, and a dedicated poker cage. High-end tables include shufflers, phone chargers, complimentary beverage service, and table-side food service from a dedicated Poker Grill. Other amenities include tournaments, Bad Beat Jackpot (up to $2-5 NL), Promotions (up to $2-5 NL), 75 Televisions, Free WIFI, restrooms inside of the Poker Room, Comp Dollars offered on all games and USB power in every seat.

We're already hearing that this is by far one of the best poker rooms in the country.

Dining & Restaurants

Night Shift Brewing Kitchen & Tap

Located on the 1st Floor at Encore Boston Harbor, this restaurant/bar collaboration features an extensive list of Night Shift Brewing's locally crafted beers. Guests can choose from a beverage menu that includes over 20 beers on tap and a wide variety of canned beers and seltzers, including those from Night Shift Brewing. The food menu features tasty shareables like Sweet & Spicy Brussels Sprouts, Smoked Bacon & Vermont Cheddar Grilled Cheese and Garlic & Herb Battered Cheese Curds. 

Bar is open 5pm –12am.

 

 

Red 8

• Serving: Chinese

Located on the 1st Floor, Red 8 is Encore Boston Harbor's signature Asian restaurant, offering main room dining in addition to exclusive, private dining rooms. The menu features both classic dishes and special delicacies such as dim sum, wok-tossed noodles, duck and seafood. Guests can also choose from authentic, regional, Asian specialties including an impressive whole steamed fish presentation. Other specialties are Maine Lobster and Oysters with Black Bean Sauce paired with Yang Chow Fried Rice or hand-pulled BBQ Pork and Vegetable Chow Mein. 

Rare Steakhouse

• Serving: Steakhouse

Located on the East Esplanade overlooking the Harborwalk and Mystic River, Rare Steakhouse is a 328-seat upscale experience featuring a uniquely curated steak program. Guests can choose from creative classics and exceptional cuts, including exclusive Japanese cuts from Kobe and the Kagoshima prefecture, and the best of domestic beef from Snake River Farms, Idaho and La Frieda Meats. The upscale steakhouse also features an outside patio (60 guests) and private dining (20 seats). Touted to be "the most unique steak program in New England."

The bar is open daily from 4pm. Bar bites options available. 

*Proper attire required (collard shirts). 

Cheese Meet Wine

• Serving: Wine, Charcuterie

Located on the 1st floor of Encore Boston Harbor, Cheese Meet Wine features charcuterie favorites and delectable wines, with everything from light bites to a full meal. Guests are able to watch the culinary team up close as they craft a personalized board for you, or you can build your own from a curated menu of imported and domestic meat and cheese.  The offerings also include a raw bar, sandwiches, savory and sweet fondue and small bites. Enjoy your choices in table seating or at the upscale casual bar. Perfect spot for a glass of wine and a snack before dinner, a date night dinner with multiple courses or sweets and a nightcap after dinner. 

 

 

On Deck

• Serving: Bar/Pub, Grilled , Burgers

Located on the 2nd floor, on the mezzanine balcony above the bustling casino floor, On Deck offers comfort food for lunch and dinner. Choose from more than a dozen types of sandwiches and entrees, along with everyone's favorite finger foods like tots and skins with a gourmet twist. There are also lighter options such as salads and wraps as well as hearty dippers and decadent dishes. With panoramic views of the gaming floor, the sports bar can accommodate over 150, and with 33 75-inch TVs is the perfect gathering place to watch the games. 

Mystique

• Serving: Asian Fusion

Developed by Big Night Entertainment Group, Mystique's 16,400 square feet offers an opulent open kitchen, several private dining areas, a luxury dining room, a wrap-around stone bar, and waterfront views of Boston Harbor and beyond. Guests will enjoy tasty appetizers like salt & pepper' calamari, scallion pancakes and the robata grill's avocado bomb, along with expertly crafted robata, sushi selections, and an array of traditional pan-Asian delicacies and sharables such as tik tok chicken, sesame beef and Singapore street noodles. A5 10oz Miyazaki sirloin, or the aged tomahawk are also on the menu. IN addition to a distinctive Sake selection, Mystique’s beverage selection also has an extensive wine and champagne list, unique hand-crafted cocktails, and special large format "party drinks" perfect for sharing. 

The plus 94-seat lounge offers live DJ entertainment on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

 

Fratelli

• Serving: Southern Coastal Italian

Situated next to the casino floor, Fratelli restaurant and bar was created by North End entrepreneurs Frank DePasquale and Nick Varano and features Italian cuisine. The casual dining restaurant features 118 dining seats, 26 private dining seats and 16 bar seats.  Guests can choose from made-to-order pasta dishes, delicious brick oven pizza and traditional Italian specialties such as lobster fra diavolo, veal Milanese, zucchini flowers, zuppa di pesce, risotto and gnocchi alla Sorrentina. Complement your meal with the Famous Espresso Martini or a glass of wine from the expansive list of Italian, French and California varietals. Proper attire is required. Guests must be 21 or older to dine at Fratelli.

Fast Casual Restaurants

• Serving: Fast Casual

In addition to fine dining, Encore Boston Harbor also has a selection of fast casual options including Frank & Nick's, which is located inside the WynnBET Sportsbook and features Italian cuisine; Shake Shack where you can choose from 100% Angus beef burgers, crispy white-meat chicken, frozen custard, shakes, crinkle-cut fries, craft beer and wine and more; and Dunkin' where dark-roasted coffee specialties, snacks and yummy donuts are on the menu and available 24 hours.

 

Encore Boston Harbor Venues & Hotspots

Meeting & Event Facilities

Encore Boston Harbor features 50,000 square feet of conference space, including 10 breakout rooms, a promenade and a divisable 37,000 square-foot grand ballroom. All spaces are located on a single level overlooking the harbor and can comfortably accommodate any event, from smaller private board meetings to larger global conferences. A seasonal 21,000 square-foot waterfront event lawn overlooks Boston Harbor and skyline.

Mémoire

Located on the 2nd Floor, Mémoire is an 8,000 sq ft flagship live music destination with a 650-guest capacity featuring 20 luxurious VIP tables, each with bottle service, along with multiple VIP bars and alluring private areas.

Dress code enforced. Resort elegant. 21 and older.

Rare Lounge

Located adjacent to Rare, the lounge with the same name features pre-dinner drinks, upscale bites, such as small bites, big bites, sides and sweets, and after-dinner nightcaps. 

Center Bar

Located on the 1st Floor where the action is, the Center Bar is the perfect place to meet friends and perhaps enjoy a cocktail or two and video poker while you're at it. 

Mystique Lounge

Open 7 days a week, the luxurious 94-seat lounge at Mystique provides the ultimate nightlife experience, featuring unparalleled bottle service and music from the area's top DJs.