Upscale dining chain to open massive new location in Boston this year
A Canadian-based restaurant chain specializing in elevated dining is opening a 10,000-square-foot location in Boston.
Cactus Club Cafe said Wednesday it will open its 34th location in the heart of Back Bay later this year. The opening will mark the first Cactus Club Cafe in the United States.
The company is looking to entertain diners with a chic interior, energetic music and innovative dishes.
'We're incredibly excited to bring Cactus Club Cafe to Boston,' Cactus Club Cafe President Andrew Latchford said in a press release.
'Back Bay is a vibrant neighborhood that aligns perfectly with our vision for modern dining — timeless, social, and stylish,' he said. 'This marks an important milestone for our expansion into the U.S., and we can't wait to welcome Bostonians to experience what makes Cactus so special.'
The Boston restaurant will have space for more than 325 people across main and private dining areas in addition to a lounge. Cactus Club Cafe will also have an outdoor patio.
The company is looking to fill more than 150 positions jobs across culinary, service and leadership roles. Those interested in applying can browse open positions online.
Cactus Club Cafe will be located at 500 Boylston St., Boston.
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