Awesome atmosphere with a great view of the water. Food was great! We sat facing the water so it was difficult to share a lot of food - definitely get a table ahead of time. read more

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Fabulous ambiance and food! Great location and view in the Seaport area. The Lamb in all forms was delicious and all the small plates were inventive and satisfying. Perfect place for a group to share in the food and experience. Our wait staff was very attentive and informed. A bit chilly the night we sat outside, so layer up, but the food, location, and ambiance were simply wonderful. read more

This would have been 4 or possibly even 5 stars because the food and atmosphere were great BUT... the bouncer ruined the night after myself, partner and girlfriend were all leaving and he decided to comment on what I was wearing. I mind you, I saw no posted dress code and nobody said anything when we walked in. (I was wearing sweatpants, a full Alo set for that matter). All this to say, we spent a fair amount on dinner and drinks, the manager Ian was so kind, but it only takes one negative person/experience to ruin a night out. It should not matter what I'm wearing, as long as I can cover the check. Thanks. read more

Drinks , service and food was amazing ! Very loungey ambience with gorgeous decor . Staff was super friendly . Food portions are small . It's good to have a nibble with your drink. Will definitely come back when the outside area opens in June . read more

I visited on a bustling Saturday night at prime time-- around 9:45pm with a group of 5. We were asked if we had a reservation at the front entrance (we didn't) and they had to check to see if they could let us in. We only waited a few seconds for them to check and were let in. It was very crowded and we had to stand in the corner in the back, but all the workers were very nice! A worker asked us if we wanted to put our coats in the back on a chair and servers checked in on us frequently. Drinks were super fancy and delicious! I'd highly recommend checking this place out but recommend making a reservation beforehand. read more

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Went here for dinner with friends and it was amazing. Everything we ordered tasted so good and came out fresh. High quality ingredients and great flavors. We preferred family style so we tried a little bit of everything. The service was great and I loved the atmosphere. They also had so many cool cocktails on their menu to choose from. Looking forward to coming back here. read more

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Best time ever at Marcelino's! A perfect place for a big celebration or meal out. The staff at Marcelino's are the most helpful and nicest I've ever encountered and will make any experience the best!!! Incredible food, drinks and vibes! So happy to find this gem!!! read more

We had an amazing evening at Marcelino's! I had accidentally made our reservation for the Rhode Island location even though we live in Boston and the manager who greeted us couldn't have been more kind and gracious about it - he was able to seat us in Boston and take care of communication with the Rhode Island location. The decor and atmosphere was exactly what we were in the mood for- beautiful and lounge like. All the food we had was delicious and each dish had a unique flavor or ingredient that made everything feel creative. Can't recommend enough! read more

We absolutely love this place, not only is the food exceptional but Chris specifically makes our experience every time, and we will come back every time because of him. read more

This place is such a hidden gem in Seaport! The drinks are amazing! Well crafted, flavorful and just the right balance. If you like a fresh light drink I'd recommend Parsley or Basil. If you want something smooth and light get the Palo Honey. Porn Star was Smokey and just right. I was not a fan of the watermelon rhubarb it has a feta cheese topping that once you get past it's fine but just wasn't for me. The place is fun and chic, prefect for a night out without feeling overly crowded. Since it's still now it hasn't been overrun yet making it a great spot to enjoy an intimate vibe. Definitely a must visit before the secret gets out! read more

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Food was good, but not exceptional. Location was nice, but we were promptly ushered to the Bar exactly 90 minutes after we were given a table. Full disclosure, they told us they could give us a table, but had a prior reservation at a particular time so we already knew that we would need to give up the table. Nonetheless, we didn't end up staying after that and the food and drinks were nothing special. read more

Name suggests Italian cuisine but it is actually Lebanese. Outside seating is nice but not much of a view due to large pillars. Lamb kebabs were very good but quantity left a lot to be desired considering the price. No rice or pita was served with it. Margarita was overpriced, small glass, too much ice and seemed a bit watered down. Don't waste your money here. read more

Marcelino's is a perfect new addition to Seaport. The interior is absolutely stunning, staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is super sexy! The cocktails are well crafted and the bites were delicious. Rating Marcelino's 4 stars because they were out of the lamb chops and are charging $28 for 2 lamb skewers, which is ridiculous. Overall, beautiful restaurant. read more

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The drinks were off the charts and the food was just as good! Manuela was an excellent server and Ari, Kate and Joe were incredible behind the bar. Every single thing we ordered was fantastic, you really can't go wrong here. read more

I'm about a month removed from this experience, but I felt the need to come back and leave a review because my night celebrating my master's degree was only made possible by three of your wonderful employees: Larissa, Lani, and Tim. We had reservations at a nearby restaurant for a celebratory dinner, but I insisted we stop at my favorite spot, Marcelino's, for pre-dinner drinks and apps. My friend was running a bit late due to bad traffic caused by a car accident on the highway that night. When she finally arrived about an hour late, there was a huge line! Luckily, Larissa, Lani, and Tim understood our situation and saved our night. Because these three caring, empathetic, and thoughtful humans saw what I was going through and helped by allowing my best friend to join us, we decided to cancel our dinner reservation and spend the rest of the evening at Marcelino's, enjoying drinks and trying different entrees! These three fabulous employees truly deserve a raise, and I'll be calling the manager on Monday to make sure my praise is heard! read more

I took my friend here for his Birthday, and it didn't disappoint. The food, waitstaff, and overall vibe was great. I would highly recommend. read more

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Me and a group of friend were asked to "hurry" because there were another group waiting to be seated. And that was said super rudely by the manager called Nate. He literally made us feel that we were doing something wrong just by being there. Loved the drinks and all the others staff like our waitress Luis and lani and also all the people that welcomed us at the door. Horrible experience with the manager tho. read more

Ambiance is 5/5. Food is 3/5. It reminds me of New York so I like it. Also it stays open fairly late. A dislike of mine is that the bathroom is outside of the restaurant and it's winter ( it's freezing). read more

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Great new addition to Boston's speakeasy-esque cocktail lounge! Bit tucked away from hustle and bustle of Seaport but a welcomed oasis if you are looking for creative cocktails and small bites. Came here for their soft opening with friends for drinks. The drinks definitely very creative and tasty. The service was also attentive without being intrusive. Overall, a very high class vibe with great drinks for pre dinner or for a night cap. read more

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Meh. Yet another place that charges entree prices for tapas. The food and drinks were good, but I'm tired of this bait and switch that is becoming increasingly more common. I'm coming for a freaking meal, not a snack. Still hungry $100 later (for 2). Thank god I have a Chipotle burrito in the fridge at home. Every place on the water in Seaport a ripoff. I could've written an identical review for three other places I've been to this summer. read more

Food and service was amazing. Sat at the bar with Carlos and Ari. They were so friendly and inviting. A must try. read more

Marcelino’s Seaport - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The location and the vibe of this place are great! Right by the water, dark and moody. They're opening up a gorgeous patio soon too-- definitely going to need to go! I had their porn star martini (amazing), one of their dips (can't remember which.. not memorable, very small), and the cauliflower (delicious). Overall, I'd go back for the cocktails and the vibe, but not blown away by the food. It was all good, just nothing to write home about! read more

Great view and stylish décor, though the patio chairs aren't very comfortable. The food and drinks were good, but overpriced. Nearly $25 for an Old Fashioned and no one asked what bourbon I preferred. Service felt rushed--plates were cleared instantly, and at times before I was even done. The pace made it feel more like an assembly line than a relaxed lunch out. For the price, I expected much better. read more

Had dinner and drinks at Marcelino's last night. Pros: - Our server, Chris, was fantastic. - Views/ambiance are on point. - Wine was great. Cons: - Food was meh. Not bad but not awesome. - Very expensive for what it is. I'd definitely go back for cocktails but won't be getting dinner there in the future. read more

The low rating is due to rude and unprofessional handling of our party by the floor manager (Ian?) which spoiled the entire experience. Otherwise - this place has beautiful views, limited but fairly tasty food. Hope the restaurant management adds "hospitality" to the menu. It was my birthday celebration and I booked a table for DINNER for 6 a week in advance. We get there and are seated in a round couch with a low table in a middle, of about 24in in diameter, cute to put a drink on but certainly not for having any food. I approach the manager at the front desk, explaining that we'd like to have dinner and asking for a table that would accommodate that. We discuss an option of putting together 2 tables of 4 once they free up - great! We proceed to order drinks waiting for our table. We see multiple tables of 4 free up right in front of us and ask one of the hosts if some of them are for us and they confirm so. Time goes by, nothing is happening. I go up to the manager for an update and he says that he's not able to give us any of those tables due to other reservations and offers us a high table on the back of the terrace. We're not happy but agree to it and move because we want to be able to eat, while the regular tables we want remain unoccupied right in front us. Time goes by, tables remain empty. We get wrong drinks served to us 3 times - fine, we take it in stride. Service is not great, slow - but ok we go with it. The tables right in front remain unoccupied 90min after the manager said he would move us there, and I approach him again - he says he has reservations. Ok.... Time goes by..... Tables remain unoccupied. I approach the manager again as many tables are free and ask him for his business card, as being an executive myself I think he's not handling it well and I would provide feedback. He comes back with a generic business card of the restaurant. I say - I asked for YOUR business card, and these are the words that come out of his mouth: "If you're going to cause any more problems I will have you checked out of the restaurant and this will be it. My name is Ian Lynch if you'd like know". Whoa..... We paid our $700 bill for a few drinks and appetizers and took the rest of the evening to Ocean Prime. There are other places along the same water front that are a lot more friendly and accommodating. Woods Hill, SAVR - both awesome - great food, amazing views, professional staff. Staff can really make or break your experience - that's why this industry is called "hospitality". read more

I booked a table on the patio to celebrate my anniversary dinner one month ago. I was notified less than one week out from the reservation that the patio had been rented out by a private party that my reservation needed to be moved inside. I told them this was less than ideal for me because I was now no longer able to find a reservation for an outdoor dinner. The manager was unapologetic but offered to seat us at a table inside right next to the windows with a view of the patio. When my wife and I arrived there was no note of that on the reservation and we were seated in a dark back room. Thank you Marcelino's for ruining our anniversary dinner! I cannot speak for the food because we chose to leave at this point. read more

Everything was awesome the waitress and staff were great and the food/drinks/vibe makes this place worth coming back. read more

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Love the ambiance, it give very Miami vibes. The server and the host we very nice and attentive.The food and drinks were very good. Down side is the small table could barely fit the tapas and drinks . The dishes were pretty pricy for Tapas. read more

Make sure to call in advance and ask for the main dining room because if not they will stick you in an unaesthetic small sitting room that multiple guests asked "is this the waiting room". After asking to be moved they said they would put a note on our reservation for the next time but there won't be a next time. Service was slow and very not accommodating. read more

This place had incredible PR across socials, so I decided to check it out. Pros: The cocktails were good, small but well done. The lamb skewers were yummy and tender, and the hummus with pita was also delicious. We sat at the bar and the ambiance was nice; it reminded me of a Miami speakeasy. Cons: it took 15 minutes for us to be greeted (we were at the bar and neither bartender acknowledged us). The cauliflower was very undercooked, which was unfortunate because the sauce had good flavor. With a little refinement I think this place would thrive. read more

Food was excellent and the cocktails delicious. Service was very good. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable - and could be described as romantic if you were so inclined. read more

Absolutely AMAZING experience!! Our bartender who I believe his name was Carlos had us so entertained and engaged! We are from Philly so we felt right at home! read more

I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt but both times the food was disappointing. From the hummus, the roasted cauliflower, the branzino and the pistachio dessert that was extremely dry and flavorless. The only Pinot noir option they had was horrible. The place is extremely small and be prepared to pay $42 for parking. read more

Great spot on the water. Fantastic small plates. The lamb chops were amazing. Mediterranean influenced food was fresh and bursting with flavor. Server was super knowledgeable and attentive. Arrived at 5 on a Thursday and was quiet, but the buzz picked up fast by 6. The drinks were creative and made with ingredients made there, but limited beer choice. read more

Stunning views and good drinks. We got here right when they opened and were seated immediately on the patio.

Marcelino's is undeniably a beautiful lounge in a great spot. It has good vibe and ambiance. Our server was very kind and helpful. That said, the place is highly overrated. First of all, food portions are minimalist (yes, I understand that they are small plate to share, but this should also be reflected on the price!). Not only is the food pricey, the quality is average. Let's admit: this is not a restaurant, it is a lounge where food is only complementary to the cocktails-something to pick on. Cocktails are very good but so low in alcohol. Finally, what really bothered me was the restaurant's policy to try to get you out the door after just one hour. I had just gotten another cocktail and food in our plates when we were asked if we need anything else (dessert). Sadly, we won't be returning. read more

Great drinks! The ambiance was very speakeasy vibes. And the service was good. We will be back!

Worst place ever. Went for a birthday, service was okay but food and drinks were overpriced. No alcohol in the drinks! We sat on foot stools, so uncomfortable. Vibes were good that's about it! read more

amazing place went there the other night so impressed the atmosphere was sooo cozy...kate and cameron the bartenders were incredible they made this amazing parsley drink I have never had before....espresso martini was also amazing....will definitely be back can't wait to see all the other cocktails those girls will recommend.. read more

My friend and I wanted to see what all the hype has been about for the last few months, so we decided to go and have a drink and get a feel for the place. Well, we walked in and attempted to head to the bar. Yes, we attempted because a host or manager approached us and asked if he could help us. I informed him we were heading to the bar to have a drink. He stated we need a reservation. I asked him to have a drink at the bar. He said yes, but I had to ask him again. He walked away as if you didn't understand me the first time; there was no need to repeat myself. So I asked a young lady who was a host if we could just have a drink at the bar. She also stated that we needed a reservation, but she could take my information and would let us know when an opening became available. I asked how long the wait was to just have a drink at the bar. She stated 2 hours. Since we were already going to enjoy another lounge at the seaport that had no reservations for the bar, we left. I am a restaurant frequent flyer, and from all the 5-star places I visit, I have never heard of this nonsense. What I do know from my experience is that this will come to an end. You are not in NYC; this is Boston. So, to management, enjoy what you have. See you in a year or less when you let anyone in to keep the business open. If you don't think this is true, do your homework. It has not gone well for all who have tried this in Boston. I'll be back in a year or less to remind you how it worked out for you. read more