The Moseley restaurant has officially opened on the ninth floor of the South Station Tower, offering a blend of casual fine dining in the heart of Boston’s transit hub.
The view from the ninth floor of the South Station Tower arrives with the promise of a changing city. On Tuesday, The Moseley opened its doors, marking the latest addition to the $1.8 billion, 51-story mixed-use tower that completed construction last year.
Sprawling over 10,000 square feet, the restaurant is designed to echo the history of its surroundings. Boston-based firm Perkins&Will utilized curved white oak ceilings. wood panels. and bronze flourishes intended to evoke the aesthetic of the train cars that defined Boston travel in the late 1800s. The name itself pays homage to Alex Moseley. a local entrepreneur who operated a leather and hide business on South Street during that era. leaving a lasting mark on the district.
Behind the project is David Morton, CEO and co-founder of Chicago-based Episcope Hospitality. Morton. the son of the late Arnold Morton—co-founder of the legendary Morton’s The Steakhouse—is attempting to translate lessons from his family’s legacy into a modern. accessible experience. While the Morton family has not been involved in their namesake steakhouse chain since its sale in the late 1980s. the younger Morton emphasizes a return to foundational principles: a disciplined focus on sourcing incredible products. paired with a welcoming atmosphere. He describes the restaurant’s “casual fine dining” approach as a balance between high-end ingredients and a lack of the traditional stuffiness often associated with upscale establishments.
The menu at The Moseley is wide-ranging. featuring starters such as white bean hummus with grilled naan. crab cakes with habanero tartar sauce. and tuna tartare. Salad options include tricolor beets with goat cheese and candied walnuts. For entrees and sandwiches. the kitchen serves a classic lobster roll on a split-top bun. a turkey club. a dry-aged sirloin burger. a tuna Hamachi poke bowl. and a 10-ounce filet mignon available with peppercorn sauce. chimichurri. or horseradish cream. Morton specifically highlighted the miso black cod. prepared with yuzu cream. spinach. and fresh garlic. as a testament to the quality of locally procured fish.
This opening is part of a larger rollout at the South Station Tower. While The Moseley is open to the general public for lunch. dinner. and private events. two other concepts from the same brand—Proper Fare and a signature bar and lounge—are currently reserved for the building’s office tenants and residents. For Morton. the debut of The Moseley is about more than the menu; it is an effort to anchor a landmark transit hub with a space that serves both the tower and the surrounding neighborhood. The restaurant operates Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., located at 680 Atlantic Ave.
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