I have looking for a "good" fish fry. I got the fried cod basket. The cod (4 oz) was very lightly breaded so you could taste the fish. The basket came with 2 sides, I got French fries - hand cut , very tasty. For my other side I got fettuccine Alfredo - Nicky done.? The service was different - you order and pay at the counter when you come in then you get seated. The servers were attentive but not overbearing. The ambiance is low keyed, lots of memorabilia of New England read more

Boston's Fish House - Fried cod basket - Seafood Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

This place is not like it used to be. I have been going to this place forever but I need to find another local seafood place. This place used to be crazy busy but not the few times I went. Prices of course has increased and portion size of the food has decreased. The quality of the food and decreased also. For 2 people for lunch it was approximately $45 dollars which is crazy for lunch. The taste of the food isn't like before and the tarter sauce has changed. The tarter sauce used to be thick and chunky and now it has no taste. I have to say my favorite side is the rice pilaf and the onion rings. It took us a long while to receive our food and there was only a few people eating lunch. Even our server made a comment stating we have been waiting awhile for our food. We have no clue what was taking so long and seeing other tables get their food before us. read more

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Very pleasant setting with good food and service. Mostly fried food but there are shrimp and fish dishes that are not fried. Most customers are older but since it's very informal children can also enjoy the restaurant. Most meals come with an entree and two sides. The clam chowder is very thick but tasty. John T read more

A group of 5 eat out weekly I missed going but everyone raved and wants to go back. I went another evening and had sautéed cod it was prepared perfectly and the lunch portion was so big I took half home. But the star of their show is fried anything and I will go back for that. Service was excellent ambiance very old school read more

I had heard good things from this restaurant throught time and finally decided to give it a try. We were in the mood for seafood and looked forward to our meal. Sadly, the food did not live to the expectations. Everything seemed to come pre-made or just put together and served. The lobster bisque was super thick and I could barely taste the lobster. Our meals came and another disappointment the lobster roll was small and the chilled Lobster salad was flavorless. I could only taste the mayo and it was not very fresh. The mac and cheese seemed that it came out of a box and the only thing that looked good and prepped from scratch were the onion rings. The mahi mahi was pan seared amd that one had a good flavor, portion a bit small compared to other places I have visited for the price. The mashed potatoes and the fettuccine alfredo, seemed that they came out of a box or jar. Pretty bland The staff is nice and attentive and pretty quick to get food to the tables. The restaurant seems a bit run down and needs to look a bit more clean. Sadly, I won't be back. read more

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Great food but do not like ordering everything ahead ..soup,salad appetizer and entire and getting it all at once ...it's expensive with great quality but everything should be served individually allowing proper time until the next course read more

Great lunch specials! I got the fried chicken roll sandwich and there were about 4 chicken filet's! Great portions, a side of onion rings is a whole basket! Every worker greets you with a smile. Older place but still clean inside! read more

I am never disappoint when I go to Boston's Fish house. I took my mother here for her birthday as it's one of her favorite restaurants. When you enter, you'll see many things that remind you of being in Boston. The thing that I like the most about this restaurant is that the food is always fresh, and everyone is welcoming and inviting. My mother and I split the captains platter and we also got an extra side of shrimp and fries. We always request for a food to be fried just a little bit longer so it's more crispy. The food was hot fresh and the seafood was super. Again I never have an issue when I come here and I am always happy to stop in as it's always a treat. read more

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I absolutely love this place as my Florida go to fried fish platters. Our concern the food is absolutely delicious. The first place that I found that is close to my absolute all-time favorite place in New Jersey. Service is great. I have not been to the actual restaurant to sit neat, but it looks clean when I went to pick up my food looks very festive. I highly recommend this place if you're a seafood lover and the combination plate absolutely hands-down. read more

A local staple. The customer service is always top tier, consistently accommodating and friendly. Great tasting seafood, always fresh. If you are in the area, it's worth a visit! read more

We really enjoy Boston Fish House every time we visit. It looks a little dated when you walk in but the food is always great. We get the fried shrimp dinner which comes with a generous amount of crispy shrimp and 2 sides which are both pretty big portions for sides. The service is always friendly and prompt. Definitely stop by solid lunch or dinner! read more

Came back to Orlando for a little vaca, was so happy to see this place still going strong, it's been about 15yrs or so since we've been here, nothing has changed, great friendly service, super fresh delicious seafood with huge portions, their clam chowder is amazing. Seems like a lot of these fish houses are disappearing in the area. I can see why Bostons is still around and busy as ever. Seafood lovers this will be your favorite spot! read more

Boston's Fish House - Captains feast - Seafood Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Driven past it a bunch of times. Went to the one in new Smyrna and remembered how good it was so had to check out the sister company in Winter Park. But it was just okay. Totally different set up and the menu is not the exact same which, fine I can look past it. My fish tacos were good but the green beans were super bland. Hubby's fish sandwich was okay. The bun was meh - didn't compliment the fish at all. The onion nuggets were good! I did enjoy them and they were filling Overall not bad but nothing to go crazy over read more

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Recently stopped in again for our normal fried shrimp box and also got a clam strip box with the usual small onion rings (which is HUGE). I swear it was better than EVER. . . the clam strips were probably the best i've ever had - EVER. Definitely my spot for fried seafood - i mean the broiled is also good, but you can't go wrong at this place. read more

Went here with my friend on a Saturday night. There was a small line when we entered, and noticed that ordering was done on the counter. So I picked up a menu while I waited. A couple minutes later it was our turn and I ordered the lobster roll with fries and potato salad (22 dollars). After ordering, we were seated at our table. Our servers were very quick to bring our drinks. Our food came a couple minutes later. The lobster roll was a bit small, but still a good amount of sweet lobster claw meat tossed in mayonnaise on a delicious grilled roll. There was lettuce in the roll in the roll as well, but I wished they had a bit more veggies like tomato or onion for a bit more value. The potato salad and french fries were a good side, with the fries being more generous with the portions. The server was friendly and attentive. Drinks and refills were given quickly. Our server not only refilled my friend's tea, but also provided one to go as well. The staff were wearing masks, which I very much appreciated their gesture. The atmosphere was a new England nautical setting. The noise was on the quieter side with no music playing in the background either. This restaurant is located at a strip mall, where there is an Aldi's and Dollar Tree. There is also a Jaramiahs frozen ice, so you can get your dessert there instead as I found out that their Boston cream pie was not homemade. But overall I found the restaurant to be a good value for the price paid. Will visit again and try some of their other seafood as well. read more

Boston's Fish House - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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I've been here a few times so I'm surprised I haven't reviewed it yet! Boston Fish House is a combo of counter service and waiter service... you order at the front kiosk and then sit at your table. There are multiple serves that check up on you throughout the time while you're dining there. I went last night and the man that was taking my food order was super nice and friendly- he cracked a few jokes which was nice since I know he was so busy with the long line of people. I ordered the seafood platter and the lobster bisque. All of it was so good and the Mac and cheese side was delicious! All the sweet serves made their frequent rounds making sure your drinks were full and if we needed anything. Everyone was very friendly! read more

Boston's Fish House - Seafood Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Stopped by yesterday for a late lunch/early dinner when I was in the area unexpectedly. It has literally been decades since the last time I ate there. I didn't realize they had moved until I couldn't find them and looked them up. All I ordered were fried oysters, as I didn't feel like a whole meal. I requested the oysters lightly fried, and they were cooked perfectly. The oysters were fresh, and the batter was crisp but not overly browned. Service was quick and friendly. I'm sad we don't live closer...I would definitely go more often if we still lived in the area. I was happy to see that it's still a great place to eat for a faster meal option. read more

This place is an Orlando staple and for a good reason -- it's reliably delicious, and the service is on point. I've been coming here for a while and every time I go, the food is always fresh and I never have to wait very long. You order at the counter and then sit. I personally love sitting outside on their little patio area. I definitely think of this place as a perfect weekend lunch spot. My go-to order is the fried clam strips and I usually get the broccoli salad and Mac n cheese as my sides. Sometimes I get the fries or the onion rings, which are also delicious. They fry things really well here -- light and crunchy without being too heavy. My mom always gets the fried shrimp. They also have a lot of non-fried options like baked or broiled fish. Overall, this is one of my favorite seafood spots in Orlando. I'd definitely recommend it! read more

Boston's Fish House - Fried Clam Strips - Seafood Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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We've been coming to Boston's Fish House for over 15 years, but we won't be back anymore. Over the years, prices have risen, portions have shrunk and quality has steadily gone downhill. Today, my broiled scallops were very undercooked and mushy, my son's Lobster Bisque was so salty he couldn't even eat it (and he is a teenager who eats EVERYTHING) and my husband's clam strips were rubbery. The pasta was overcooked and sauce was watery. Paid almost $100 for lunch and could barely eat any of it. read more

Dear God their food is amazing! We originally hale from Massachusetts, so we take our fish and chips very seriously. They do not disappoint. That chowder... My son and I fight over it. The food is incredible, never had an issue with any of it. We usually pick up, but the one time we dined in was amazing. All the staff takes care of you. If anyone sees your cup is almost empty, someone swoops in and takes care of it for you without having to ask. They all greet you, talk to you, very friendly, very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Would highly recommend if you are looking for fish, chicken, and chowder. read more

I'm so conflicted! I want to rave about how much I loved this place but I don't want to share it with bigger crowds. It's already got lines going out the door at dinner time. Whoever runs the fryer in this kitchen must be very well paid. They really know what they are doing. Everything is so fresh and perfectly fried (no grease or over cooked seafood). Even the fries are perfect. There is a line out the door but it's worth the wait. You order and pay as you get through the door. Nice clean booths and tables. read more

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I have been in search of the best lobster roll in Orlando, and while this doesn't take the top spot, I will say it earns higher than average marks. Everything was just so fresh!! It was plain, no frills, chock full of moist delicious lobster. The sandwich was served open-faced, on a hotdog style grilled buttery bun, with shredded lettuce, and a huge pile of lobster dressed with a bit of mayonnaise. There was so much lobster, so many huge chunks, that I had to eat it with a fork and knife because I couldn't pick it up without it collapsing. I didn't think the lettuce was needed so I ate it without. The sandwich was very plain which let the delicious lobster shine. I wish it had a bit more mayo and seasonings to it, and the bun also needed to be a bit more buttered and crispy. The meal was expensive but considering that you were paying for lobster and got two sides I couldn't complain. Plus, there are so many sides to choose from. The broccoli salad was so addicting! It was a cold salad served with bacon and raisins dressed in this creamy dressing. Perfect compliment to the sandwich. My dad ordered the fried Ipswich clams. He is from Boston and loves the Ipswich clams there, so he's a tough critic. But he said these were delicious and came pretty darn close to the ones in Boston. They serve beer and wine too, the perfect compliment to some good seafood in a relaxed casual atmosphere. read more

Boston's Fish House - Broccoli salad was addicting! - Seafood Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Worst meal of life and that fish was like play dough. Mac and cheese tasted like a kids first attempt at Annie's pasta. Beer wasn't even poured well. Never again, and they charged before you get the food, we know why now. read more

This is my wife's favorite place to visit for seafood and it has been since she was in college. She raves about the calamari and lobster bisque and its really nice to see this place still open. Everyone we interacted with was really nice and the food was outstanding as always. We shared the calamari and I had a shrimp sandwich, both were amazing. I personally appreciate the the bottle of cocktail sauce and tartar sauce they bring the table. I use a lot of sauce, so its great for me. I am happy to see this place still open and still serving outstanding food. read more

Boston's Fish House - Canadian Sea Scallop Roll - Seafood Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Absolutely incredible sea food. Highly recommend to try their onion rings as well. Anything on the menu is truly delicious here.

Great service, great food. I went there today for the first time and will definitely go back. I ordered the fried catfish and it was very tasty. My wife ordered the shrimp, broiled with butter with mac & cheese. Everything was delicious !! A+ read more

Always a great lunch and early dining spot where they run specials! I love the clam strips!! Broccoli salad and so many fabulous sides!!! Wonderful wait staff that are longtime employees are quite helpful and attentive. read more

Boston's Fish House - Clam strips, broccoli salad and onion rings. On there early menu - Seafood Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Great fish! Really just like seafood up back home in Boston! Such a nostalgic experience for me! So yummy! The service is also spectacular!

We have been happily eating at Boston's for 20 years, averaging maybe once a month. I just had what may be my last visit. The food has changed. Their fried clam strips have always had a light breading and were delicious. Not today. Hard breading and the clams were so rubbery they were almost inedible. The worst clam strips I have ever had. My friend's shrimp were almost as bad. Whatever they have changed in the breading and cooking is disastrous. So disappointed. read more

We really didn't know what we were in for when we went here. I was kinda bummed it was a stand in line and order at the counter and find somewhere to sit type of place, so it's more fast casual than restaurant. They can get busy and a line can form outside to get in. The food was good. If you're going for Fried stuff, then this is your place. I honestly don't remember what we ate and for some reason, I don't have any pictures so I must have not been able to touch my phone or it kept slipping through my fingers. Other reviews mention the lobster rolls and they do look delicious. They do have some broiled options as well if you're in the healthier mood. This place is good for what it's good for, so 4 starts from me. I don't feel like the line to get in is worth it though. read more

I have been eating at Boston's Fish house since they opened in 1986. Great food all that time until lately. The last two times they served me fake Scallops. There's is no faking the taste of Real Scallops. Anyone who loves scallops knows what I mean. The fake scallops have zero taste and the texture is different. Also the Chowder is not the same chowder that the Original owners had. I'm just giving you a heads up. If you order or the Scallops or the Chowder you will be disappointed. read more

So I've been searching far and wide for the best food in Orlando, mostly taking recommendations from the readers of Orlando Weekly. And in the year 2021, they thought that Boston's Fish House had the 3rd best seafood in town. So, I had to check this place out and see if they were right. One Friday night after work, we ordered takeout, got it home, and feasted. We like samplers, so we ordered the Boston's Seafood Combo Platter (Fresh fish, sea scallops, shrimp, onion rings and your choice of oysters, whole belly clams or clam Strips). We got the clam strips. And the two sides we were entitled to were the Mac & Cheese and the Sauteed Zucchini & Squash Medley. Everything on this platter was fried, but the breading was light and simple and not dripping in oil like a lot of seafood joints this far away from the ocean. The fish was served in chunks, but still moist and flakey and yum. The scallops were little bay scallops, but that light breading kept them high quality and poppable and delicious. The shrimps were fine, nothing to shake a stick at. But the onion rings were definitely something to shake a stick it. Nice, hefty rings of onions that were very crispy, so good. And the clam strips were nice. Everything was nice. Even the sides. The mac and cheese was melty and ooey and gooey and very casserole style, don't expect to separate the individual noodles out. And the zucc and the squash were very fresh tasting, a nice pop of freshness against all the fried food. Overall, I liked this place a lot. I'd definitely recommend coming here if you want a taste of the sea. I feel like I will forever be trying to replace the quality of seafood I lost when I moved away from the Gulf Coast, but places like this will help me pass the time as my search continues. read more

I mean all you gotta do is look at my lobster roll to see why they are worth five stars. Look at all of that LOBSTER! It was so delicious! I do recommend adding some hot sauce to it if you like that flavoring. The clam chowder was phenomenal too. It was super chunky with a lot of extra bits in it that enhanced each bite. The fries and Mac and cheese were alright but with the two other items being so good that's okay. read more

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All of it! I love, love there onion rings. And I always get their fried shrimp or fried clams. I'm never disappointed!!

Delicious food, excellent service, and the appropriate decor for the business space. Each serving is plentiful.

My favorite place for shrimp !! If you love shrimp like me .. this is the spot Give it a try you won't regret it read more

I hate to have to say it, but this place was just awful. I've lived in Winter Park for a few years and East Orlando for almost 20. Since moving to Winter Park I've heard about Boston Fish House a few times with a good reputation attached. Again, unfortunately all of those recommendations were WAY off. Even looking through the other positive reviews here makes me wonder: has anyone that's been here ever had fresh seafood in their lives? I grew up on the coast and have been eating seafood my entire life. Everything we had tonight just didn't hit the mark. The Mahi filet was pan-seared but hardly seasoned and one of the smallest dinner portions I've ever had. Must have been only 6 oz. The onion rings, while well-fried and fresh, were battered in the most bland, seasonless batter I've ever experienced. The clam chowder, which I figured they'd nail, along with the lobster bisque were both so thick and full of flour that I couldn't taste anything else. The mac and cheese tasted like Kraft. Snow crab legs were over boiled in water without seasoning. All of the legs were water-logged. This happens when crab legs are left in water too long. The fries were actually quite good, but I can't justify a hundred dollar dinner on fries alone. The service is also top-notch and everyone there was great. Ordering is strange: like a buffet. You order from a register when you first enter and your food is later brought to your table by a server. You can tell the place is 25 years old as they still have a carpeted floor. Not that either of those things matter or affect the food, just something that first got my attention. I'm sorry to say, if you know seafood and have marginal expectations, I would not recommend. They may fly their ingredients in from the Northeast, but you can't do any food justice if you don't know how to compliment its flavors with the proper seasonings. Sorry, but there are other seafood restaurants in the area that simply do it better. read more

I've been coming to Boston's for 20 years. When I see the 1, 2, or 3 star reviews, I can't help but laugh. I can only assume these reviews are more the buffet types. Boston's only offers quality seafood at fair prices. The breading on the shrimp is light and crisp. Every side dish is delicious. The teriyaki salmon skewers are phenomenal! Of course, the service is always friendly and attentive. The restaurant is super clean. Best of all, the sweet tea is on point! This isn't a McCormick and Schmidts. The plates are plastic, and so are the drink cups. However, the food is first class all the way. Since 1988, Boston has been serving up the best seafood in Central Florida. Thank you, Boston's! read more

I visited this place for the first time and ordered fish tacos, slaw, fries, fried zucchini and key lime pie. The tacos didn't travel well and the slaw was missing. By the time I got home the tacos were soggy and inedible. The fried zucchini and key lime pie were great. I will have to sit in the restaurant to eat. So my review is tentative until then. read more

The lobster salad was excellent as were the double side of onion rings. Their onions rings are the best around-obviously hand made. Probably my favorite "go to" seafood restaurant in central Florida. read more