In Back Bay, the cost of a meal depends as much on the format as on the menu. DIG on Boylston Street serves quick bowls with a base, seasonal sides and a protein; FiRE+iCE charges a fixed price to fill a bowl and return for more while cooks prepare each combination on a circular grill. One works for a quick lunch; the other turns dinner into a social outing with the chance to try several combinations.
At DIG, diners often value the roasted vegetables, chicken, sweet potatoes and the ability to tailor a bowl to vegetarian or vegan preferences. The listing checked showed 4.4/5 from 1,053 reviews; some comments also question the size of certain portions for the price. The menu changes, so work out the cost of a complete bowl before adding extras. It opens daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. near Copley Square; it is the more practical choice for a quick individual meal when you do not need another serving.
FiRE+iCE works best when the group arrives hungry and has time. Each guest chooses proteins, vegetables, pasta, noodles and sauces from the ingredient market, then hands the bowl to cooks who stir-fry it on an open circular grill. Its published prices are $20.99 for Wednesday–Friday lunch, $28.99 for Saturday and Sunday brunch, and $28.99 for dinner. Diners enjoy the variety and the show; peak periods can bring noise or a wait, so reservations help with groups.
Both restaurants are a short walk from Copley Square, but a buffet is not always cheaper: if you want only one plate, DIG may leave you with a smaller bill; if you plan to return for more and use the variety, FiRE+iCE’s fixed price becomes more appealing. Keep costs down by skipping extras and drinks until you know the total, check the rate for your chosen service and remember that the restaurant adds a service charge for parties of eight or more. That makes it easier to choose according to appetite instead of the word “unlimited”.
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DIG – Back Bay
557 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
DIG offers a change of pace from the full-service restaurants on Boylston Street: choose a base, add sides and finish the bowl with a protein or a plant-based option. The menu changes with the seasons and often brings together grains, roasted vegetables, chicken, salmon and tofu; diners frequently m
Fast-casual service with customisable bowls of grains, seasonal vegetables and proteins, including plant-based plates.
FiRE+iCE Interactive Grill & Bar
205 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
On Berkeley Street, FiRE+iCE turns a meal into a shared activity: each guest fills a bowl with proteins, vegetables, pasta, noodles, sauces and seasonings, then hands it to cooks working around a large circular grill. The all-you-can-eat format can appeal to families and groups with different tastes
Fixed-price buffet where each diner builds a bowl and cooks prepare it on a circular grill; vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.
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DIG, sitio oficial · Accessed October 2, 2026
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Signature Boston, mapa de restaurantes Back Bay · Accessed October 2, 2026
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FiRE+iCE Boston, sitio oficial · Accessed October 2, 2026
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FiRE+iCE Boston, sitio oficial · Accessed October 2, 2026
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DIG, sitio oficial · Accessed October 2, 2026
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Signature Boston, mapa de restaurantes · Accessed October 2, 2026
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Postcard, datos atribuidos a Google · Accessed October 2, 2026
El sitio mostraba 4.4/5 en 1,053 reseñas para 557 Boylston Street. Los clientes alaban bowls, pollo, batata y verduras; algunos consideran que porciones o proteína pueden resultar escasas para el precio. Datos consultados el 2/10/2026.
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Wanderlog, datos atribuidos a Google · Accessed October 2, 2026
La ficha consultada mostraba 4.3/5 en 4,450 reseñas. Los comensales resaltan la preparación interactiva, variedad, grupos y familias; algunos observan afluencia, reserva y reglas de servicio. Datos consultados el 2/10/2026.
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OpenTable · Accessed October 2, 2026
OpenTable presenta el local como parrilla de consumo ilimitado en Back Bay y permite reservar; los comentarios destacan experiencia grupal, ambiente informal y personal de cocina.