Yes I have eaten here. Yes I was on a date. Yes I payed for both of us, even the drinks. Yes it was expensive. Yes it was everything I expected. If you don't eat at high class establishments often please do not start with this one. I noticed some children hanging around wearing baseball caps which is not allowed per the website. If you want to enjoy the food of establishments like Lola 42 you must must must follow the proper dress attire! The staff is respectful as expected but did not help in dimming the lights over my table. I am often worried that others will notice my slight fidgets such as tapping my fork on the table. I do not like when the lights are bright and can show this ugly habit of mine. Sometimes I wonder if I judge others too much such as when I mentioned the childish baseball caps. I don't want to be judged for my fidgets, why do I just them so much? read more

The place has a nice location. It has a small patio. We were able to sit on the patio without reservation. We tried their sushi and everything tastes great. Our server was nice. read more

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Went to Lola 42 Boston this past weekend. Not only was the restaurant amazing and the atmosphere was a vibe, the food was the main attraction. The Yutaka Roll and Snowy Mountain were the two best rolls on the menu and for mains, don't miss out on the Salmon LoMein. The chef and the service were above the normal. The hostess was friendly and helpful when we were looking for a spot to continue drinking. Easiest 5* I have given by far. Thank you to the team and the chef. read more

Highly recommend getting a reservation although we went for an early dinner and it was empty. The tables are very spread out from each other and there are no dividers. They have big windows that look out to the Boston harbor with frequent sailboats going by. It's a gorgeous and romantic view. Our waiter was very attentive. I was surprised that I was given a paper menu because I grew so used to the QR code's but it was a nice change. The Korean beef bulgogi bowl is their specialty and it was absolutely delicious although very spicy. Just be prepared for that! The LoLa Bolognese was not great. The gnocchi did not have the right texture. Drinks are strong and delicious! read more

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First time trying Lola 42 in the Seaport and it most certainly surpassed my expectations. I will most certainly be coming back. Loved the vibe, food, and the service was exceptional. Everything we ordered off the menu was to die for! We tried two sushi rolls, poke tacos, and a starter salad with some signature cocktails- everything was 10/10. You will not go wrong with ordering anything here. It was amazing! read more

LoLa 42 - Rainbow & Capt'n Jose Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food was soo good. Was very busy and we had to wait for our table but the staff was great.and I was concerned since it was pricey would the food be good but it was worth it for a nice night out ! read more

I'm dating myself, but if LoLa 42 were a comic strip character, it would be Snoopy as Joe Cool. Attitude, ambivalence with a thick layer of ironic affectation. Our server showed up in jeans and a tank top, perhaps on her way to grab Shake Shack take out on the way home from her Econ class - this was after we sat for 10 mins wondering which of the staff standing around would actually acknowledge our presence. I honestly thought she was a busser. The food is solid - small portions and objectively high prices (we live in Scottsdale), but the service is one where, as a patron, you're made to feel like the server is doing you a favor by acknowledging the table to go over the menu and take your order. Also, as mentioned by other reviewers, there is an orchestrated effort to inflate bills through the bar. Want a gin & tonic? They used Monkey 47 to boost the bill without asking. Do they use Stagg for whiskey sours or 1942 for margaritas? Shady at best, borderline criminal. To add insult to injury, we had a birthday celebration in which they customized the menus (nice touch), and they charged him for the dessert. Stay away unless you like lighting $100 bills on fire. read more

The service here is friendly and a great place for a date. Low lighting and good ambience with phenomenal food. It's just at the edge of harbor walk and lends to a nice relaxing walk after dinner with great view inside or out in the patio. read more

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I so badly wanted to love this place but the food was such a letdown. This place has a very dim and moody ambiance yet very lively and loud. Tables are close together but the spot is intimate and right by the water. I had ordered the gnocchi bolognese and it was quite the miss for me, perhaps I just don't like gnocchi after my 3rd attempt but I have had better gnocchi. The cheese was way too sharp, I found the dish overall to have no real flavor, and I have the cilantro/parsley soap gene and didn't realize that would be a garnish in this dish. I also ordered the king crab rangoon and it was very underwhelming. I expected a crab rangoon like I've never had it before with big chunks of crab, instead, it was regular crab rangoon and I've had better crab rangoon for a fraction of the price so I was HIGHLY disappointed because the "KING CRAB" rangoon was overstated and way overpriced. I'm not sure if I'd visit again, maybe for drinks and vibes. Also, didn't understand why the waiter took so long to bring the bill then took the bill from our table after we tipped. I did not appreciate that and I found it highly inappropriate to clear the tip before the patron leaves. read more

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I came here on a rainy Monday and it was about half full. From what I hear, you'd usually need a rez. I got the chicken lettuce cups, yellowtail sashimi, capt'n Jose roll, and rainbow roll. The lettuce cups were delicious. I highly recommend them. Everything else was also yummy. My main highlight was the service. My main server was great, and the way the other employees stepped in when she was with other tables was very noticeable to me. I haven't quite seen a support system quite like this and personally loved it. read more

I guess if your are paying for atmosphere this place is ok. The sushi roll are small overpriced and the sushi rice does not hold together. The Hong Kong Chicken with lettuce is so salty ..tastes like pure soy sauce . The heirloom tomatoes with watermelon was a tiny overpriced portion of mealy mush , please take it off the menu. The ahi poke were yummy. Sadly Lola 42 misses the mark and fails at their concept. Bummer a waste of $300 for a family of 3. read more

I had heard amazing things about this location and the location in Nantucket. Upon entering the Boston location we were greeted by the host who told us that the ovens were not working and therefore anything that was not raw would not be available on the menu. We thought it was fine as we were there for sushi. It was a gorgeous day and we decided to sit outside. Sitting outside we thought would be a peaceful ambience with the water views right next to us. Wrong. There was a continual buzzing sound that would not stop the entire time. Furthermore no music to set the ambience and setting. Service- service was atrocious. There was probably 3 other tables seated in the entire restaurant. To take our order took quite some time and then to receive food even longer. Our sushi plates both came at different times. By the time I was done with my sushi- the other sushi order was still no where to be found. Disappointment to say the least. With so many other options of places to eat in Boston I am not convinced I will return. read more

LoLa 42 - Rainbow roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

..yeah, it's ok. It's expensive and I felt like most people were there just to feel that vibe. It's not tasteful expensive though. Music is seriously loud, servers are very skimpily dressed (no shame in that--but if everyone is wearing all black crop tops with skin showing, it makes me feel like that's /required/ and not a personal preference), sushi is fine but too creative and the flavors clash and you can barely taste the fish (which is fresh and a shame). Apps were very mid. Cocktails are good. Wouldn't come back personally. It feels like every other insanely expensive seaport place. read more

We stumbled into this place around Seaport and I was surprised to find after that ratings here are this low. We had a fantastic time late on a Wednesday night. Yes, it is a bit pricey but the sushi is pretty worth it. To start, we ordered a bottle of prosecco. The service was amazing and we were able to order right away. Already tipsy and impatient for food, the waitress was so kind and accommodating. We ordered the... Maruku Roll: 5/5 still remembering that first bite of this sushi. I'm not a fan of shrimp tempura, but this worked so well. Definitely recommend. It was the right amount of crunch and made for the perfect roll Asahi Roll: 5/5 by now we thought the rolls couldn't get better. Right balance of fish with great flavor Sake (salmon) Sashimi: 4/5 this was $18 for 3 tiny pieces of salmon but it melts in your mouth and was so good. Was it worth $6 a piece? Probably not. I asked and the fish is from California Overall, would definitely come back. This has been one of my favorite sushi experiences in Boston. However, get ready to splurge because it is on the pricier side for fairly small portions read more

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I came here for a friends birthday dinner and had a great time! The restaurant was crowded when we got there but we were seated relatively quickly. We ordered a basket of truffle fries for the table to start which were great. For entree, three of us ordered sushi and three of us ordered pasta dishes. The sushi was good, though wildly expensive. I usually get at least 2 rolls but because each roll was $24 I only got one. When it came to the table, my friends and I were surprised at how small the rolls were. If you're hungry you'll need to spend at least 50 dollars on sushi to satiate your hunger. The drinks were great and the service was fine even with a packed house. It's expensive but I would eat here again. read more

Overall, Lola 42 offers a nice location on the Seaport and reasonable prices for some decent sushi. However, the waiter offered us either sparkling or still water, of which we chose still. While I realize this is more of an upscale restaurant and considered "fine dining", I didn't expect to have $11 per bottle of still water show up on my bill. No mention or notice of this anywhere in the menu or by the waiter. This place won't last this long if they ignore the customer. Not everyone coming into this restaurant is expecting to pay for water. Not offering simple tap water is wrong. Being transparent, courteous, and providing information customers would like to know makes for a good experience for me. The experience was tarnished by the failure of these things for me. read more

outstanding service outstanding food sushi was excellent We love the range of interesting items on the menu read more

Server arrived and took our appetizer order and at that time we asked about splitting an entree. Server confirmed it was big enough to split. Appetizer was delivered by another staff person and server never came back. After waiting quite a while we then asked hostess if she could have our server come back to take our order. Hostess left to find server but then returned to take our order. We ordered entree specifying it was to split but food arrived in single bowl. We asked if the kitchen could split the entree for us and THEN the server FINALLY reappeared to ask if we were okay with a $5 split charge that she never mentioned when we asked her before about the size of the entree??? Yeah, the entree is $50 and is already at the table so we are okay with your $5 up charge! Another up charge was added for "rocks" with a bourbon we ordered and when we inquired about it the server was completely rude claiming it was a bigger pour and then walked away in a huff. Food was good but service was atrocious! Other tables around us with different servers were getting much better service. read more

This was my FAVORITE restaurant in Boston. The atmosphere and the food were a 20/10. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant - it was dim, had exclusive vibes, and the music was great. It was a really fun environment to drink, chat, and enjoy the music. The food was incredible. We started off the poke nachos which were PHENOMENAL. They were so tasty - the wonton chips were my favorite. For entrees, we had the korean beef bulgogi bowl, maruki bowl, and the sushi with the kiwi on top. All of the flavors were incredible, unique, and delicious. read more

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The atmosphere was nice and the service was next level. However when it came to the quality of the food it lacked. I ordered the grilled 7x Wagyu and it was not a cut of wagyu steak by any means as I've had this cut at multiple restaurants. It was extremely tough and only had flavor when dipped in the sauce, which was fantastic. We also had the king crab ragoons which were the best thing. The sushi was mediocre for the price. Our most expensive meal in Boston and probably the least satisfying. read more

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food is really good, service was great and Elena is amazing definitely I'll come back

It's location is perfect. You get the view of the Boston fan pier from few tables. There few street parking spots around. But there is huge parking lot next to it. It's a paid one. Ambiance is classy and warm. Appetizer: I loved there shrimp tempura. Great sushi's as well. Mains: All the burgers served here are great. You can absolutely order any of them. It comes side of salad which amazing too. read more

So much fun! Great vibe amd wonderful food and drinks!! Not a cheap night but won't disappoint.

I went here recently for lunch in the Seaport district. The menu had a mixture of Asian and Western entrees. I decided to go with the fried chicken sandwich with truffle fries. The chicken sandwich consisted of a fried chicken breast with swiss cheese, pickles, bacon, and garlic aioli on a brioche bun. Unfortunately, the chicken breast was a bit dry and the fries were too salty. Service was good though. read more

LoLa 42 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I have been coming here for years so it saddens me to write this. Lola 42 isn't the same anymore. I came here for dinner the other night....Let's start with the menu...no tuna tartare!! No more miso cod, no wagyu tartare & for some reason the duck is off the menu as well! Drinks are ALWAYS changing, maybe a little too much. Can't even remember all of my favorites anymore. The restaurant itself has changed. No more umbrellas outside so if you are looking for shade, there won't be any. The music is horrible was better last year in my opinion. There's more staff walking around the restaurant than there is actual guests. We sat by the kitchen doors (horrible). Management was yelling at staff to be "on the floor" but I think it's best they stay off it. They just stand around waiting to do something, feel bad for them. You can hear everything by the computers they use as well. If you go here request a table away from this area!! One thing I will say is the food is AMAZING & so is the staff!! The servers really do their best to make sure your experience is wonderful. Like I said it saddens me to write this but hopefully they see this review & work on these things. read more

Vegan Review: Got the Yasai rolls and Truffle fries. Both were excellent! My only complaint, if any, is that the restaurant was too cold! Great food, even for a vegan! Would recommend. read more

Fantastic service and food! Very hip and fun atmosphere. Did not know they had an outdoor area. But we will definitely be back !!

I want to preface this with the fact that the food at LoLa tastes very good. The service is meh (not friendly at all, rush you through your meal). My biggest issue with this place - which at one time was my favorite restaurant in Boston - is the manipulation and exploitation of their menu. 1) they offer a red wine by the glass which they list on the menu as "screaming eagle'" It is in fact not screaming Eagle but a different wine brand (Leviathan) made by the same wine maker. Good wine? Yes, solid. Worth $25 a glass and the deceptive name on the menu? No. 2) 4 years ago the lobster fried rice at this place was $39. Today it was $72. Wtf are we doing here? It's fried rice! I know the price of lobster is up but $72 for a dish I could get in China town for $26?! Absurd. Won't be dining here for at least 12 months. read more

Nice atmosphere and ambiance. Played fun music inside as it got later. The bistro food was pretty good (solid B) and sushi was meh..nothing special. Incredibly over priced and for what? If it were half the price I'd consider going back but at 18-20+ for a drink and mediocre, small portioned sushi? I'll go elsewhere. So many other options. read more

The door bouncer said to my friend and I, it's busy and I don't know if we can accommodate you. my friend asked him to repeat cause he spoke low. Two men who exited behind us whispered, you'll be fine, go in. My friend said, can we try and he nodded us in. It was odd. there was room. The place was not at capacity. We spoke about it at the bar and two women over heard us and said they'd had the same experience. It was odd! We didn't feel welcome! Wont be back. read more

Yummy! The sushi here is amazing. Appetizers are my favorite. The service is good and the view is just incredible. read more

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I took my girlfriend to LoLa 42 for our anniversary after she was away giving humanitarian aid. Our server, Ginly, was amazing! Gave us the best menu recommendations (shoutout to her for putting us onto the Greenlight), gave us our drinks quickly, and made the night really special. She was fantastic! My girlfriend enjoyed herself so much we decided to make it a regular date night spot. read more

Amazing drinks, delicious sushi and a friendly staff. This place never disappoints, I always enjoy going here!

Food: Special sushi rolls were underwhelming. Papaya salad was tasty and refreshing. Prices were to high for what we received. Ambience: Trendy and well-decorated with louder music than I would have liked. Service: Quick, friendly service. Readily accommodated allergies. Likely will not be back. read more

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I love this place so much! I am a huge sushi lover but my boyfriend is vegetarian -- there are plenty of options for him (he loves the Vegan burger!). The cocktails are really well-balanced but strong and the vibe is this special darkly lit/sexy mood! read more

Food was good. Sushi was delicious but overpriced. $50 for 10-12 pieces of sushi. Was seated at the banquette next to the bar. It was REALLY hot in there, and the table next to us felt way too close practically on top of us. Our server was very knowledgable about gluten so I was really impressed. But, she was constantly looking away and around while she was talking to us super distracted, and we had to flag down a busser to ask him to find her when we wanted to order our dinner, meanwhile she came over and went and got the table next to us order first (even though they sat down 15 min after us). Overall I think it's overrated. read more

So yummy. The service was great, outdoor seating had a great view, and the food lived up to the hype. All in all, an awesome experience. read more

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A girlfriend and I went to dinner to catch up and decided to go to Lola 42 because we heard they have awesome sushi, We were not disappointed. We had an awesome night from the second we walked in the door. The food was awesome, the drinks were delicious (and beautiful) and the service was amazing from start to finish. I Will absolutely be coming back with friends in the future. read more

LoLa 42 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very pretty atmosphere. Sat outside. Quick service early in The night. Then it got busy so took a while to get waiters attention to get some chopsticks. All around delishhh food. The drinks were good. Recommend the steak + rib katsiyu, mac + cheese. Sushi is underwhelming. Especially for price. read more

LoLa 42 - Cloud sake and menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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WOWW! Karli was an exceptional server. Celebrated my friends bday and I felt lucky to have had karli as our waitress. I had been once before about w year ago and told my friend how great it was. I was worried since she'd never been maybe I talked it up too much. Nope! Karli reassured me instantly I had made the right choice of bringing her there. Thank you! The staff from the beginning with booking for a bday were extraordinary. I can't wait to come back ASAP Thank you all for making us feel so happy welcomed. And MAJOR bonus on top of it all the food is a dreammm. Everything is 10/10. -Ashley read more