FiRE+iCE Interactive Grill & Bar

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 because everyone builds a plate to order. The dining room has the energy of an informal show: guests watch the flames and cooking while deciding what to try next.

Comments often praise the chance to customise each plate, the range of ingredients and the fun of watching the food cook; visitors also mention that busy periods can feel noisy and that reservations help larger groups. The listing checked showed 4.3/5 from 4,450 reviews. The official site lists $20.99 for Wednesday–Friday lunch, $28.99 for weekend brunch and $28.99 for dinner; these are restaurant-published prices and may change with the menu. An 18% service charge applies to parties of eight or more.

FiRE+iCE is at 205 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116; phone (617) 482-3473. Hours vary by day: it opens from 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, from noon Wednesday and Thursday, and from 11 a.m. at weekends; check the posted closing time before setting out. It sits between Back Bay and the edge of the South End, a few minutes’ walk from Copley Square and Boston Common. It is not automatically the cheapest meal for one person: the buffet makes more sense when diners use several rounds and arrive hungry.