Haven't been here in a while but it's still the best hot lobster roll in town!…read more Get there early to get seated first round. They cram you in like sardines so try to get a good spot! You're most likely be sharing a table with other diners. The mussels in a spicy flavorful red sauce were cooked perfectly. They only came with 2 small pieces of grilled bread. If you like to dunk your bread and soak up all the yummy broth, ask for more bread when you order. The fries dipped in there are also really good! Lobster roll was delicious and juicy on a buttery brioche bun. So much lobster! And the fries are so crispy and salty! My friend ordered the North End Cioppino that comes in a rice spicy brodo with clams, mussels, shrimp, and 2 types of fish (I forget what they were). The broth was ok and the whole shrimp was a chore to eat. The mussel sauce would've been better. Note: one small dark bathroom at end of bar Parking is very hard to find as most are resident. Try side roads or Cross street for some meters if you're lucky.

We were visiting for the weekend and wanted to check out all the popular food places, of which…read moreNeptune Oyster is one. We walked by Neptune a few times and the line was long. It was Friday afternoon into evening so makes sense. We came back late night around 9:30pm and waited for like 5 minutes before being seated. The place is small. You're basically sharing dinner with the stranger next to you with how close you're sitting. Thankfully our strangers were cool lol. We tried a variety of oysters, cocktail shrimp, and the razor clams which we heard were amazing. All I'm gonna say is, I would have been annoyed if I waited in line for hours for the items we got. The cocktail shrimp was decent - it was a good size, juicy, and delicious. The razor clams were a miss. Rubbery and too many other things in the dish overshadowing the clams. We got two different kinds of fresh clams which my husband said were okay. I'm not a fan of fresh clams. The oysters were good, but after having been to Row 34, I can't justify standing in line for oysters in a place that doesn't have much else worth trying.

I had eaten at The Daily Catch's Brookline location years ago (it no longer exists), and I always…read moreremember it as a great meal. So when I was visiting Boston with my husband two weeks ago, I thought this Waterfront location would be a great spot for dinner on our first night in Boston. The family behind The Daily Catch opened their first business in Boston (in the North End) in 1973 - a small storefront selling calamari. Since then, it's become a bit of an institution in Boston, with several locations and now a full-service, large-menued Sicilian-style seafood and pasta restaurant. I waited an hour outside their Brookline location when I ate there years ago, and the wait was worth it. People who have eaten at their North End location may remember waiting for a bit, too. But this Waterfront location? THEY TAKE RESERVATIONS. Hallelujah. We had a reservation for around 8pm on Friday night and were seated at our table right away upon arriving. The restaurant is beautiful but understated - not flashy or too modern - with indoor and outdoor patio seating. The service was top notch. Our server was PJ, and he was incredible - helpful, friendly, always checking in with us. But even other people stopped by to make sure we didn't need anything. The menu is pretty large, and I wanted A LOT OF IT. Unfortunately, we were only two people and had to order responsibly. We shared the stuffed calamari (calamari stuffed with herbed bread crumbs, pine nuts, and raisins, and served in their red sauce); a Caesar salad (classic, and we added anchovies on top); their black pasta aglio olio (ground calamari, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, romano cheese, and parsley); and their monkfish marsala (pan-seared monkfish medallions with mushrooms in a marsala wine butter sauce). What I loved? That stuffed calamari. I had it almost ten years ago when I ate at their Brookline location. I remembered it, and we had it again. It's an incredible dish. There's a reason their black pasta aglio olio is so popular. It's a classic and very delicious. The ground calamari is such a nice touch, and the dish is fresh and super garlicky and delicious. (They serve their pastas in the pan - it's something they are known for - a charming touch!) I also think their drink menu is great. I had a great glass (or two?) of wine white from Sicily (Pietradolce Etna Bianco - a 100% Carricante grape wine from the Northern slopes of Mount Etna), while my husband had a cocktail (or two?). The only thing that kept this from being an absolutely perfect dinner was the monkfish marsala. The monkfish was cooked beautifully cooked, but I found the sauce very off. It was bizarre - it tasted like maple syrup to me. I think the marsala was too sweet or not cooked out enough or - is it possible?! - something was added for additional sweetness and the balance was off. Way too sweet for me with the fish. We ate the fish but tried to get as much off the sauce off as possible. The only miss in a meal that was otherwise wonderful in service, ambiance, food, and drink! The Daily Catch is a classic for a reason. If you've always wanted to try it, this Waterfront location is great - since they do take reservations here! Great Sicilian food in the heart of Boston.

The daily catch, as you would expect from the name, specializes in fresh seafood, oysters, etc…read more.. the environment is casual and a good good place for happy hour or work dinner. Our sever was friendly and took us through all the specials... which ended up being more than half the menu. Food arrived quickly, so overall pretty good service. I ordered the grilled octopus appetizer. It was smokey and tender. Served with white beans, grilled onion and celery. It made for a good entree if you aren't too hungry

My favorite Italian in Boston, no competition. Cash only!…read more The Daily Catch's original location in the North End on Hanover St is one of my favorite places to take first-time visitors to Boston. The calamari, squid ink aglio olio pasta, and clam pasta have been my go-to orders since I found out about Daily Catch a few years back. My favorite bite has to be some of their bread dipped in the delicious garlic oil from the squid ink pasta with a bit of the garlic chunks and squid bits. It truly brings me joy. My friend recently recommended I try their shrimp scampi, either as an appetizer or as a pasta dish. This will definitely become part of my regular order - the shrimp are so plump and they're smothered in this savory, rich, garlicky sauce that is simply to die for. All in all, I can't recommend this place enough. Can't speak to their non-seafood options, but when it comes to seafood pasta, there is absolutely no competition. For ambiance, it is a bit tight in there but think of it as your classic mom and pop Italian restaurant, who treat you with such hospitality and kindness like an Italian nonna - quick and easy service

It was a decent experience. It's a popular spot, so wait time was quite long on a Sunday evening. I…read moreknow adding reservations might take away their neighborhood charm, but it could be a better trade off considering the space is tiny. The food was good, but nothing special given the price. Raw clams were fresh and the Frutti Di Mare was great. I typically order fried Calamari, but decided to try the salad this time. That was my mistake as it was definitely not my preference. Overall, this probably wouldn't be my go to spot, but I had a good time. Our waiter was friendly.

You might accidentally walk past this cute Italian ristorante...and you would regret it. I walked…read morearound the area for a while before settling at a table by the window in Giacomo's. I was quickly greeted and informed that they were cash-only dining. But fret not, for just inside the doorway is a perfectly placed ATM. It took only a few seconds for me to pinpoint the exact item on the menu that my stomach was craving and my eyes fixed upon...Antipasto for an appetiser and chicken Marsala for the entree. The antipasto dish arrived very quickly and was a beautiful layout. Of course I desired to save some room for the entree but ended up eating about 3/4 of the appetiser before it arrived. The chicken marsala was absolutely perfect, still steaming on the plate as she placed it before me. I told myself I would only eat half the dish and take the rest back to my hotel for snacking later. However, my taste buds are not allow me to stop feasting on this Italian delicacy. If you're ever in the area, don't worry about the other Italian restaurants in the downtown, although I am sure that they are well and good, but Giacomo's is well worth your consideration. My only regret is that I only have one more night here to try another one of their delectable dishes.

Wait wasn't too long on a Friday night…read more I enjoyed the texture of the fusilli and it certainly was a hearty bowl of pasta. Beyond that though, nothing remarkable. Portion size was decent although prices are not cheap (just entree alone will be minimum $30). They specialize in seafood so the only protein options that weren't seafood were chicken or veal. There weren't too many apps that caught my eye, particularly lacking veggies. Service is on the ruder side. They automatically add 20% tip to your bill.

The BEST. Seriously you can't beat the quality and the price. Note that this is a take out only…read morespot, so if you're getting it be prepared to find a spot to eat (I personally like going to Columbus or langone park). I've been going here for years and it is consistently delicious. My favorites are the Tokyo roll, lady in red, spicy girl, pats roll, spicy tuna, volcano..ok pretty much everything is good. I order online and my food is always ready quickly and picking it up is a breeze. Since it's take out only it's never too crowded inside, so it's cool to see them prepare the rolls. Highly recommend, this place is the best. Beats any fancy sushi place

All the sushi I ordered was fresh and so good... first time trying.... will definitly go back. .read more

Visiting the New England area for Labor Day weekend…read more Legal seafoods was the most popular place in Boston harbor area. Forget to make reservations it was very crowded but only had to wait for 15mins. The host and hostess greeted us with welcoming hello, professional attire, and helpful. Our waitress was very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. We decided to get local drift beer & red wine. The food choices were stuff shrimp dumplings and stuff lobsters. Beautiful Atmospheres, unique cuisine and delicious dishes. Highly recommend it.

8.4/10 - Strictly for the Happy Hour, which is such a deal! Only at the yellow seats at the…read morecircular bar, happy hour menu from 3-6 PM DAILY. The menu features $1 oysters and 50 cent raw clams, and not-so-small bites for $9 and no alcohol (didn't know MA could not serve alcohol on the happy hour menu?? But WHY?). We big-backed and got: - $1 oysters: 10/10 SO FRESH and sweet. They change the variety of oyster depending on the day. - raw clams: I actually didn't know you could eat clams raw but this was such a surprise. It was very delicious and just as good at the oysters. - shrimp "tostada": 7/10 not much of a tostada more like chips. Generous amount of large shrimp and avocado, just didn't like that it was too sweet. - slider burgers: 7.5/10 honestly can't be mad because it's $9, it was the most filling dish. The menu said "slider" no "s" as in singular so we each ordered our own.... It comes with TWO and a generous side of thick cut tasty fries. The patty was a tad dry but it was thick and substantial. - clam chowder/ 7/10 not much of a clam chowder person but it was pretty good. Wouldn't say it was the meatiest but they don't skimp out either. Everything was so fresh and yummy! We went back 2 evenings in a row.

The Fin at the Dagny Hotel deserves a seat at the table. The…read moreNew England clam chowder was exactly what you hope for in Boston--rich, velvety, loaded with tender clams, and seasoned just enough to let the seafood shine without becoming overly salty. A perfect way to start the meal. The lobster ravioli continued the New England theme with generous lobster filling, sweet roasted tomatoes, fresh peas, asparagus, and a buttery sauce that brought everything together without overpowering the pasta. Every bite tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Dessert was the perfect finale. The chocolate cake was intensely rich with a silky ganache, crunchy toasted almonds, and a smooth caramel sauce that balanced the deep chocolate beautifully. Definitely worth saving room for. The atmosphere matched the food--comfortable, polished, and welcoming without feeling stuffy.

Great service, great oysters, clam chowder highly recommend…read more Gran servicio, excelentes ostras, sopa de almejas muy recomendable

Attentive service and food is outstanding. We are repeat visitors to Carmelina's whenever we are in…read morethe North End. We made reservations months in advance and chose the 11:30 time as we had a tour booked for 1pm. Chefs kiss to Carmelina's for having an amazing restaurant and ambiance.

Great food and delicious excellent customer service and the drinks were yummy. Parking was a pain…read morebut still Im happy to give it 5 stars.

Great meal to end the upper US marathon vacation!!…read more We had no idea where we may end up eating but the trusty Yelp app led us to another victory dance!! Yay for Yelp!! We had just cruised the nearby mall center thingy and were hungry on our last night in Boston. We saw the sites and did the things. Boston is a one of a kind place for sure. This was the choice. It was a great choice! Beautifully decorated and oh so chill inside. We have a thing that we do at places with great appetizers. We just order a bunch of those and feast. That's what we did here! We started with some raw oysters. They were very nice indeed. Island Creek Oysters from Duxbury MA. is where they came from. We love the little local Junts a lot and had them all over the northeast while we were there. We also had Crab Rangoon Dip. Very good, lots of fresh lump crabmeat, with a house chili crisp, scallions, and wonton chips. Loved it! They we had some fantastic mussels to close the deal! The flavor was amazing! I wish I could have them every single day! We also had a bowl of BPH Clam Chowder. CC is one of my favorite things and this place did not disappoint in any way! Delicious!! The server was great. She took great care and made our last night in Boston an unforgettable experience. If you are near, you should go right now! Why aren't you there yet? '26 - 108

Ate here for breakfast. My friend accidentally insulted the waitress by criticizing her opinion of…read more"the best thing on the menu". Not only did she not kick us out, she proceeded to help him understand how a bloody mary should be constructed. She might have thought he was special. Stern, but fair.

I've lived in Massachusetts my whole life yet this was my first time at the Union Oyster House…read more It's a historic restaurant that is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the country. I'm glad I finally had the option check it out. My family and I made reservations for lunch on a Saturday afternoon when we were in Boston. We were seated upstairs in a booth which was very old, but totally fit in with the ambiance. My husband ordered the Union Oyster House Sam Adam's beer which he enjoyed. My son and I stuck with water. We all ordered the clam chowder to start which was very good and full of clams. I ordered the scrod and mashed potatoes for lunch. The scrod was great, but the mashed potatoes were a little too creamy for my liking. I didn't finish these. My son ordered the fish and chips, which he really liked and my husband ordered the fried clams, which he said were really good as well. I feel like this is a place you have to check out at least once when you're in the Boston area.

What better way to end our Boston trip than dinner at a restaurant that's been serving people since…read more1826?! We saved Union Oyster House for our last night in Boston and made a late 9 PM Friday reservation. We had packed as much as possible into our final day, so a late dinner worked perfectly for us. Even at 9 PM, this place was PACKED. Every table seemed to be occupied, and even the outdoor seating was full. Considering how historic and popular this restaurant is, we weren't exactly surprised. Luckily, we had reserved indoor dining, which I highly recommend if you're visiting for the first time. Part of the experience is simply being inside the building. There's so much Boston history and old-school character everywhere you look. The walls are filled with photos and memories of notable guests who have visited over the years, including Jay Leno, Alec Baldwin, Bette Midler, Clint Eastwood, Matt Damon, and many more. It feels like you're having dinner inside a little piece of Boston history. Despite how busy they were, we were warmly greeted and had our table ready within minutes. And then we met Debbie, our server. She was absolutely lovely! Friendly, attentive, welcoming, and genuinely made our final dinner in Boston even more memorable. Sometimes great service completely changes how you remember a restaurant, and Debbie definitely did that for us. Since we had already eaten A LOT throughout the day, my partner and I decided to order several dishes and share everything. We started with the New England Clam Chowder, because obviously...when in Boston. It was creamy, comforting, and exactly what we wanted from a classic New England chowder. Next was the Baked Lobster Mac & Cheese. Rich, cheesy, comforting, and loaded with that classic lobster flavor. It came with a choice of side, and we went with the honey-glazed carrots, which actually worked really well alongside such a rich dish. The surprise standout for me was the Pan-Seared Lump Crab Cakes. They were beautifully breaded and cooked perfectly, but most importantly, you could actually taste the fresh crab. They weren't overwhelmed with filler or breading. Every bite was meaty, flavorful, and satisfying. Definitely something I would order again. Even their warm house-made cornbread with butter deserves some love. There's something about warm cornbread at an old-school New England restaurant that just feels right. And there was absolutely NO WAY we were leaving Boston without ending our final dinner with a Boston Cream Pie. It was the perfect way to cap off not only the meal, but our entire trip. Everything we ordered from start to finish was delicious, but what made this experience especially memorable was the hospitality. Before we left, Debbie gave us a little piece of Boston to take home--an oyster ornament, stickers, and a postcard as a thank-you for dining with them. It was such a sweet and unexpected gesture, especially knowing this was our last meal before leaving Boston. Union Oyster House isn't just somewhere I'd recommend purely for the food. You're coming here for the history, atmosphere, classic New England dishes, and the experience of dining inside an establishment that's been part of Boston for generations. Yes, it's busy. Yes, it's touristy. And there are certainly newer and trendier seafood restaurants around Boston. But that's not really the point of coming here. For us, it was about experiencing a little piece of old Boston, enjoying some classic comfort food, and ending our trip somewhere memorable. We'd absolutely come back on another visit and explore more of the menu. But most importantly, thank you, Debbie, for helping make our final night in Boston such a special one.