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I love the seafood boil here, good bang for your buck. Great to come with friends, everything is…read moreseasoned well. The combos are super good value. Our server, Val, was so attentive throughout the night and made sure to check in with us. Made our experience so good!

I know that wifey loves seafood and just happened to find this spot cuz of the fried softshell…read morecrabs (which I like). Ordered those and one of their seafood boils (I think it's called the dirty). I enjoyed the softshell crabs. Seasoning gave it a fried chicken type of flavor but enjoyable. As for the seafood boil it was okay. It was mainly shrimp corn and potato. Wasn't busy when we arrived and seated promptly. Service was great at first. But then when I asked for utensils, the server looked at me confused and after 2-3 tries, he finally brought me a fork. Overall the experience was okay. Might have to try a different boil if we come back.

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Alive & Kicking Lobsters

4.4(1.1k reviews)

3.0 mi

ok who doesn't love a fantastic divey place and it IS, I'll start with the food, I got the lobster…read moreSANDWICH not roll... what a dedcant and YUMMY treat it was. I also got crab cakes to go ( they were nice and frozen for flight) if you're anywhere near this location it's a must do I did ask if they had frozen lobster to go she said not this week so I assume that just comes and goes. very friendly staff and nice picnic tables to eat on outside if you want to stay there. there is no indoor seating per se there's some tables in a tent structure and they do have a porta potty on site I was able to walk over there so it's just a nice place to sit and eat and enjoy.

2026 Boston. Lunch review. Seafood…read more Twin Lobster Special Two steamed lobsters, your pick of steamers or mussels, sweet corn on the cob. Our most popular platter. (Steamers) New England Chowders Choose from Clam Chowder, Seafood Chowder, or Lobster Bisque. Each one made from scratch daily with the freshest ingredients. (Clam chowder and lobster bisque) Overall, the feast was a lot, but good. Lobster bisque had an impressive amount of meat in it. Chowder was ok. "I'm a fan."

Indoor seating

Lobster Salad Sandwich

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Lobster sandwich

Puritan Oyster Bar

4.7(39 reviews)

3.0 mi•Inman Square

Awesome service, and you can't go wrong with half price oysters (5pm-6pm). We made a reservation…read morefor two on a cold Friday night, and it was great to enter a cozy and warm atmosphere. Our server was super friendly and was willing to provide small samples of wine to help our decision-making - 5/5 service. The shrimp toast was great and I honestly could have downed three of those, but we had to save room for their burger and fries. Would definitely come back here!

There should be lines out the door. In an area renown for seafood - there gentle twists make all…read morethe difference. Typically loving the bivalve in its pure state - their trio of squeeze bottle sauces are the kick. Go now.

View from the table next to the door

Caviar cone

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The Hourly Oyster House

4.2(617 reviews)

2.3 mi•Harvard Square

•$$$

This restaurant was amazing! Let's start with the staff: so…read morehelpful and friendly. My friend has a lot of food allergies and they accommodated her and prepared a dish that tasted great! The food: calamari was cooked perfectly, with crispy coating and soft on the inside that were not chewy or dry. Lobster mac and cheese was so creamy and tasty. The kids' chicken tenders meal was a huge serving size that satisfied a very hungry child in our party. The Fisherman's stew was amazing! Each component was cooked perfectly and very well seasoned. The ambiance: variable. Inside, there are high table seating as well as booth seating available. There is also outdoor seating available for a more relaxed atmosphere.

The Hourly Oyster House at Harvard Square is a great place to gather with friends. Located in the…read morebuilding that once housed another Harvard institution, Herrel's Ice Cream, Hourly is named after the coaches that ran from that site to Boston, departing on the hour. Hourly's interior is high ceilinged and airy and features the eclectic decor that characterizes eateries on the Square. The menu features a range of seafoods for which it is known - from raw bar staples to lobster. We started with a Paul Buisse Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley and a Hendrick's Extra Dry Gibson up (Finally! A Gibson!) The wine was crisp and dry and a perfect accompaniment to the oysters we ordered. Hourly usually has up to 10 oysters on offer from New England and the Chesapeake. We ordered 2 each of the Paine's Creek, East Beach Blonde, Island Creek, Buttercup, and four of the Mookie Blues. Our favorites were the Buttercups and Mookie Blues. Both are from Maine and are larger with a textured brine and crisp finish. The main course was the Roasted Monkfish Almondine served with a cauliflower puree, raisins, caulilini, brown butter, and capers. The filet was meaty, flavorful and roasted to perfection. We also had the Striped Bass which was served on the bone with snow peas, zucchini, squash, and fava beans. Our server was prompt, attentive, and informative and we could not have been more pleased with the service. One of the genuine joys of dining at Harvard Square is you meet other wonderful, interesting people. The table on one side had two astronomers from MIT while the other had four high school principals from Houston. The conversation was engaging and delightful. Hourly has some strong choices for dessert but it sits next door to Mike's Pastry, a Harvard Square tradition, so we opted to indulge our sweet tooth there. Hourly is a great place to recharge and refresh at Harvard Square.

Great ambiance in Restaurant

Tuna Tartare*

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Boston Sail Loft

4.4(2.1k reviews)

5.3 mi•North End

Had a really good experience at Boston Sail Loft. My wife really loved it . The waterfront…read moreatmosphere already sets the mood, but the food definitely made the visit worth it. We tried the calamari rings, lobster roll, and Sail Loft Cup soup. The calamari was crispy without being overly heavy, the lobster roll was the highlight for me, and the Sail Loft Cup was a great choice alongside the seafood. Service five stars. I also recorded some videos of the restaurant, waterfront setting, and menu so you can get a better feel for the place before visiting. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're in Boston and looking for a relaxed place for seafood with a great waterfront atmosphere.

Sometimes the best meals happen completely by accident!…read more We actually ended up here by default because the other place we were planning to go was WAY too busy. And honestly? I'm so glad we came here! First of all, the service was wonderful, and the view was just as amazing. But let's talk about the food... Of course, I had to get the lobster roll, and WOW -- I was in lobster heaven! There was SO much lobster meat packed into that roll. I got it with hot butter, which came on the side, so I could dip every delicious bite. Absolutely perfect! The fries and coleslaw were pretty good too. My sister went with the clam chowder and chicken salad. The cup of clam chowder was HUGE and delicious. She was kind enough to let me have a few bites, but that's where her generosity ended because she happily finished the rest. She also really enjoyed her chicken salad, especially since it was light on the mayo, exactly how she likes it. All in all, this little "backup plan" turned out to be a great decision. No regrets whatsoever! We left full, happy, and very satisfied. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

Inside

Clam Chowder

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New England Clam Chowder

Neptune Oyster

4.2(6.8k reviews)

5.0 mi•North End

•$$$

This was one of the best meals I have had in a while. The space was quaint, the staff was attentive…read moreand the food was to die for. We will definitely be back when we get back to Boston.

Food was amazing and the staff were great as well! As a local, we come back over and over because…read morethe food quality and the staff are so consistent Highly recommend!

One of the few lines worth standing in + oysters of the day

Monday - Lobster Spaghettini

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Celeste

4.3(311 reviews)

2.6 mi

Celeste has been on my to-go list for forever and I'm so glad I finally visited! We made a…read morereservation for Friday evening and it was pretty busy, as every table was claimed. It's a small space with some street parking out front and even though it's small, it doesn't feel too cramped. The two of us ordered: - Shrimp and Mango Ceviche - Seared Scallops with Squid Ink Fettucine - Peruvian Style Shrimp Scampi with Rice - Peruvian Style Tuna Sashimi My favorites were definitely the squid ink fettucine with aji cream sauce and the shrimp and mango ceviche. After such flavorful small plates, the shrimp scampi was a bit forgettable. We also got drinks and the dulce de leche custard, which came with a little raspberry and blackberry. Service was efficient and friendly, and the food came out relatively quickly. Celeste is on the pricier side, but it's worth it for such a delicious and unique meal.

I've been wanting to try Celeste for years and I finally got to try it over the weekend. Celeste is…read moretiny - there's only a handful of tables and they have an open kitchen. The service was great and the staff was really attentive. The food was pretty good as well - my favorite thing was the mix seafood ceviche. The seafood was really fresh and the flavors wee well balanced. Some of the foods were a little too rich for me - I was only able to take one or two bites of it before I started feeling really full. Overall, I would come back one day!

Ceviche vegetariano

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The Daily Catch

4.1(2k reviews)

5.1 mi•North End

•$$$

We ordered two fish and chips, one traditional lobster roll and one chicken wrap. The fish is so…read morefresh and delicious. Lobster roll is also very tasty compared with our favorite one at Key West. Fry is good too. Love this place. Will come back!

I ended up eating at the original Daily Catch on Hanover Street every single night I was in Boston…read more It's that good. I can't get enough of their monkfish Marsala, usually ordered with the black squid ink pasta. There's always a line out front, and it's worth the wait. When I had the chance to bring a colleague at the end of the trip, he ordered the same dish and loved it. This is not a fancy place and it isn't trying to be. It's seriously good Italian seafood with epic portions. Go easy on the bread they bring with olive oil and spices because the plates are huge. I can rarely finish a full meal after an appetizer, so I usually just order the main. I'm excited they now have a location in Pasadena, California, which is convenient for my work travel. I can't wait to try it. PRO-TIP: there are a couple other locations nearby. Same good cooking. If you don't want to specifically eat in the original location, then it may be faster to pivot to Daily Catch Takeout Window at 331 Hanover Street, two doors from the original or the full service Waterfront site at 65 Atlantic Avenue which is an 8 to 12 minute walk from the original location through the North End streets.

Kitchen

Fried Calamari

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The best meal I had in Boston. Get their world famous Lobster Frav Diavolo!

The Hollows

4.9(14 reviews)

0.6 mi•Teele Square

Hard to step into the old location of a beloved low-key neighborhood joint after decades of them…read morebeing an anchor in the community, and not get everyone all maudlin and feeling betrayed at the new ownership and all its changes. Here's how you do it: 1. Bring in an entirely new concept. I don't just mean "new" vs. the old concept; I mean like I've never quite seen a restaurant like this before. Like pictures of bats and owls on the walls, black ceiling, and heavy music playing at a low enough volume that senior citizens and 6-year-olds are chilling through Sunday dinner like this is home. Never seen *that* before. 2. Stay low-key but decorate weirdly 3. Be awesome 4. make excellent food where the marrow-eaters and the vegans both feel equally tended to. 5. Keep the prices reasonable. I took my wife here for her birthday. Two entrees, two apps, a dessert and a cocktail set us back $88. I could describe the menu, but why don't you just look at it? The waitstaff aren't in uniform, but they're attentive and totally excited to talk about food.

I stopped into The Hollows at Teele Square and had a very good experience. This is a neighborhood…read morespot with a creative, eclectic menu that stands out from the usual options in the area. I had the American chop suey with bone marrow, which was a unique take and well executed. Not something you see often, and it worked. I also had the chocolate mousse for dessert, which was very good. I had a couple of IPAs with the meal, and the beer selection held up. Service was good throughout. Friendly, attentive, and well paced. The space has a good vibe with great music playing, which added to the experience. The bar which I sat at itself is large, but it does feel a little cramped. It could probably use a few fewer stools to open things up a bit. Overall, this is a solid and interesting spot in Teele Square. Good food, good drinks, and a place I would come back to.

Stocked bar

Delicious bread with sweet butter. We've ordered it all three times we've gone.

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Very cool, intimate interior.

Russell House Tavern

3.8(2.4k reviews)

2.3 mi•Harvard Square

Two bars and outdoor dining. Cool vibe. Dark and moody. Upscale but not over the top…read more Espresso martini- like a coffee coolada from Dunkin Blackberry smash- good but very tart Manhattan- good and basic. Pepperoni pizza- very good flavor. Thin crust and crispy.

My local friends told me this is a popular place. Their location is great - right next to the…read moreHarvard Square so lots of tourists come here. Service was very nice and our orders came very quickly. Food was okay. It's a quick eat type of place. We had some sandwiches, salads, and a hamburger. Fries were pretty good. They have some photos of old pubs on the wall and the ambiance is reminicent of the old time eateries. We came on a Sunday and it's pretty crowded. I imagine if you come when there are fewer people you might feel the tavern atmosphere more.

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Linda C.

303

5

0

6 years ago

when calling Maria's pizza you get the most rude inconsiderate people answering the phone at this business they are extremely rude to there customers when placing orders they treat you with huge disrespect there was a issue with my credit card due to fraud and when I contacted them again to place a order the next day paying with cash that was the first comment out of there mouth about not asking if my credit card was going to go thru situation do happen your not going to be in business long if you treat your customers with that respect... I REALLY LOVED THE OLD OWNERS THEY WERE TOP NOTCH AND TREATED YOU WITH HUGE RESPECT AND ALL THERE FOOD WAS FRESH read more

John A.

0

2

0

9 years ago

Although Maria did not serve me my pizza, I had a thoroughly wonderful time at Maria's Pizza and Subs. The service was wonderful and quick, which was good as I was quickly growing weaker and needed some pizza to nourish me. The pizza was thin, but excellent for folding and also yummy yummy all day long. It is a cute shop with a sign that is easy to read so I know where I am which helps because I have amnesia. All in all, a wonderful experience that I would repeat every day for the rest of my life. read more

Erik K.

16

8

16

13 years ago

The food at Maria's is the tastiest in Arlington. The crew is great and friendly. Their subs are freshly made. The steak tip is my fav sub there. I enjoy it with bbq sause, extra cheese and basil. Their hand streached thin crust pizza is very addicting as well. read more

jean s.

0

4

0

17 years ago

STOP do not eat or take out from there this is the 3rd time I ordered and got sick very bad. delivery is lousy, service is lousy Do not believe the previous reviews I read, tried and got sick I think it is the owner that has friends/family write the reviews. read more

Sunny D.

0

3

0

11 years ago

I've been getting food here for several weeks now and everything has been very good. They are clean, friendly and service is great. I am happy and I highly recommend them. read more

marvin w.

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1

0

18 years ago

relocated from LA found this great place the atmosphere very welcoming and the manger G is cool and full of energy!!! a must visit and tell G big Marv sent you read more

Marvin W.

0

1

0

14 years ago

I visited Maria's on01/11/13 order the salad it was amazing ...prices are affordable and the staff is cool... Try the Maria's house special pizza!! read more

Lovepreet S.

0

2

1 year ago

Amazing place so kind person good food you need to go there so delicious food ...........................

J V.

0

3

1

14 years ago

Yum- that's all I'm going to say. Best pizza- subs- calzones, stir-frys, etc.. in Arlington. read more

Abhilasha D.

0

1

0

10 years ago

Affordable prices, delicious pizza and quick delivery: what more could I ask for?

Aramayis G.

0

1

0

9 years ago

love this place. the people are very nice and welcoming!!!

Maynel F.

0

4

0

9 years ago

That buffalo pizza is the bomb , keep up the work !!

Corey M.

1

15

0

13 years ago

Great service. Great Pizza, and Subs. Recommended. read more

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A very good, solid, local Italian-style pizza joint. Armando's is above-average and stands out from…read moreother surrounding local spots. The "undercarriage" is not raw and flabby, yet not burnt to a crisp. There's a good amount of cheese and toppings and the portions are large. I've had the pasta as well and had a bit of a mixed bag. The veal parm tasted off or weird. The texture wasn't really what I would expect with that protein. The meatballs were fine, so go with that. Either way, the ziti, cheese, and sauce are in abundance. Service is not brusque but not super congenial. The decor is what you'd expect from a local joint from the 70's.

I was craving good pizza and Armando's popped into my head. I have been to Armando's before and I…read moreremember it being really good. I ordered a large cheese and a large pepperoni. I arrived in 20 minutes, and it was ready, exactly on time. Staff was nice in our three sentence conversation. Place screamed old school pizza joint. When I opened the box my first thought was, is this Greek pizza, but it isn't. Pizza was cooked well but something about the cheese looked off. The undercarriage was cooked perfect. The pizza just isn't very good. Sauce was on the sweet side, crust had zero flavor, and the cheese added nothing. I was very disappointed and so was my family. I don't think they did anything wrong, their pizza just isn't for me. I will still go back for the Sicilian, because it is amazing.

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Ordered from here to support the Winterhill Somerville school and overall decent pizza. Crispy…read morealmost cracker-like crust. The half calzone is huge. We got the ham and cheese calzone and I was surprised that they use American cheese, it was good but not what I was expecting or something I've had in a ham and cheese calzone before. Service was ok, they were very busy. The space is super old school. Overall, an ok, average experience.

I have been going to Mama Lisa for over 30 years. I remember walking home from school and getting a…read moredollar from my parents daily, to get a slice. it was the highlight of my day, everyday!! Sadly, I don't know what's happened to this hidden treasure! What used to be the most delicious Pizza, it is now a Hockey Puck. I ordered a large 1/2 cheese, 1/2 Pepperoni. First of, I was charged 28$ for a half cheese pizza, who does that?. The Pizza was burnt, no sauce, the dough was chewy like rubber. worse pizza ever in life!! Rottituie could make a better tasting pizza, literally!!! I called in to speak to the manager (owners daughter), politely I told her what had happened. Unfortunately, there was no apology, no we'll replace it. There was NOTHING!!! Her father made the BEST pizza hands down and was the nicest man!!. She should have taken people engagement skills, communication skills and most definitely cooking skills from her Father. He must be turning in his grave.. **Don't order** **Food is NOT good** Sincerely, Lost Customer

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