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Aura Restaurant

1 Seaport Lane
Boston, MA 02210
617-385-4300

Aura Restaurant restaurant information
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Aura restaurant, located at the Seaport Hotel in Boston's up-and-coming waterfront district, leapt onto the Boston restaurant scene in 1998 when it was named one of America's Best New Restaurants by Esquire's John Mariani.

Served in the welcoming open-air ambiance of Aura's dining room, chef Rachel Klein's creative American menu showcases her distinctive style and particular culinary perspective with dishes that are locally-sourced and seasonally-influenced. Book a table in the dining room to enjoy a uniquely Bostonian dining experience.

News and Events at Aura Restaurant restaurant

Community Servings' LifeSavor 2012
The Langham Hotel once again hosts Community Servings' annual benefit gala, LifeSavor, now in its 20th year.

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Rachel Klein Pops Up at Asana
Chef Rachel Klein, formerly of OM and most recently of Aura at the Seaport Hotel, has taken over as Executive ...

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Summer melon salad with smoked scallop, lime, Thai chili and sweet basil seed
 
 
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