Had dinner at Mooncusser the other night and it was a lovely experience! We got to enjoy the new December menu + wine pairing, as well as some other snacks to start. - Yellowfin Tuna Crudo: so many different flavors in this one and yet it worked wonderfully, and you could just taste how fresh the fish was. - Parsnip Soup: the parsnip flavor of the soup was very strong and this was one of my less favorites--however, I'm honestly not sure what flavor I was expecting given the name of the dish, so this might just be a me problem. The fried oysters were delicious! - Cauliflower and Egg Raviolo: very vibrant flavors in this dish, the spicy breadcrumbs provided a satisfying kick. - Glazed Royal Shrimp: the shrimp itself was a bit forgettable for me, but the turnip cakes were my partner's favorite--flavorful and in a super tasty sauce. - Grilled Mackerel: my personal favorite! The yogurt sauce was creamy and yet had a pleasantly light flavor, and the mackerel was cooked perfectly. - Tamarind Braised Duck Leg: the meat was cooked so wonderfully. The sauce was on the saltier side (perhaps due to the fish sauce?) but it was nevertheless a yummy dish. - Quince Upside Down Cake: the quince was thick and sweet, but the orange blossom frozen yogurt was a great complement that prevented it from being too much. - Chestnut Tiramisu: so delicious! Not overly sweet, and the sponge had a great texture (not soggy). Service was very friendly and helpful, and I really appreciated how knowledgeable they were about the menus. One note is that this was an incredibly long meal (just about 3 hours from the time we arrived to the time we left), in part because of the number of courses but also because the service was on the slower side. Would recommend blocking out a few hours of your evening if you plan to dine here, but in my opinion it is worth it! read more

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Quite a good tasting menu! Reminds me of those fun providence-like tasting menus where chefs use local ingredients (typically corn and stone-fruit heavy). Go on a Tuesday if you can. Great environment. read more

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Ok, positive experience overall. Food was very good, borderline great. Servers (not necessarily service) were very friendly and doing their best. Ambiance is very strange for fine dining restaurant. Ok to walk up 3 flights of stairs, though not ideal. The bar looks and feels like something you would see in the lobby corner of a holiday inn. It's littered with open bottles and dirty glasses. The dining room feels like an event space, almost like your grabbing a table to eat at a very small company (with small budget) holiday party to wolf down some food. To go to the bathroom, you have to take an elevator or walk down a flight of stairs. No big deal, except you have to walk through the server station that is really dirty and walk down an equally dirty flight of stairs where food is being run up and down that you have to dodge. The kitchen is wide open (also very dirty) and right across from the bathrooms. The women's bathroom door only shuts with some force manually, so you can see legs dangling in the stalls from the kitchen. Someone takes a ginormous poop, opens the door (or in the case of women's bathroom it's already open), no doubt the smell immediately wafts into the kitchen and through osmosis seeps into your food. It was busy when we were there so not the servers fault, but we were waiting a long time in between plates with empty glasses from the small pour wine pairings. Also sitting with dirty plates before they are cleared a lot longer than expected at a fine dining establishment. Not the servers or bus boys fault, there is very few of them. Try this place for the food, ideally sit in the corner away from the bar and don't under any circumstances use the restroom until after you are finished eating. read more

Amazing meal! Each course was unique and delectable. Service was friendly and accommodating. Well with the price off a pre fixe. Consider coming early for a drink at Moonbar--a really interesting cocktail program. read more

Diane and I just enjoyed our first Boston indoor dinner in a long long time, having been super-COVID conscious in light of family visits and the like. Well, it was so worth waiting for: a genuine dining experience! Not that any meal out is to be scoffed at--but this kind of hospitality, culinary excellence and wine service is truly a celebration by any standard of comparison. Who even thinks to serve, e.g., grapes like Roter Veltleiner and a light-bodied Grenache from Santa Barbara?! Brilliant. From the very start... The greeting was warm and personal; the waitstaff was seamless in its team approach to our table of four. They all genuinely enjoyed their jobs. And the room just exuded good vibes for the entire extended evening! Kudos to the whole team. We'll be back again and again! read more

What a bummer! I came here on a Wednesday and did the tasting menu and wine pairing. The service was really a letdown. When paying this much for a meal I expect stellar service; and this was not stellar. We would often wait 10-20 minutes between courses and would get our wine out of sync with the food. The food was definitely yummy! However this is the first tasting menu that I've ever walked away from feeling not totally stuffed. The decor was fine. Nothing inspiring. The bathroom was pretty shabby for the price point. For half the price this would be good but I expect more for $200 per person. read more

Big love for this place! I came here with two friends for our PALentine's day meal (yes, to celebrate friendship love!) We all did their special winter promotion, three course prix fixe ($49). Favorites were (other options we tried in parentheses by rank): - Appetizers: Mooncusser Chowder (Smoked Fish Pate, Ceviche) - Main Course: Seared Scallops (Steak, Sole) - Dessert: each was a taste of heaven in its own way and I legitimately cannot choose. Worthy of special note were their desserts - out of this world. - Dark Chocolate Cake was classy, in its perfect balance of bitter/sweet, and had this amazing smooth texture. Could really taste the cocoa. - Banoffee Cheesecake was so unique! Made in the style of no-bake cheesecake, it had a light fluffy texture. Also whatever they did to the bananas made them taste like someone had injected them with more beautiful banana flavor. - Gelato assortment (pineapple, mango, and raspberry if I remember correctly) was incredibly refreshing, each tasting like fruit picked at perfect ripeness. We just didn't enjoy the cookie (biscotti?) that was added to the gelato. Again, an amazing meal at a beautiful location with wonderful staff, who accommodated us with our candle request (we had gifted a candle to a friend over dinner and wanted to light it for our special Palentine's meal :3). Thanks for a lovely experience Mooncusser! read more

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I had a wonderful dinner at Mooncusser and even met the chef, Carl Dooley, who was on Top Chef season 16. The restaurant features a tasting menu that changes every month. I enjoyed the Hamasa crudo, duck with sweet potato and coconut in curry, curry swordfish and the apple donut. The service was excellent and fast, and the meal was memorable. The dishes were works of art. Highly recommended! read more

Mooncusser - Hamasa Crudo in mango chutney. - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I've now had Mooncusser's October and November menus, and I'm going back for the December menu, too. Their set-up is simple: they offer a monthly four-course prix fixe menu with two options for each course. Usually there is a seafood and a non-seafood choice. Of the two menus I've tasted, I liked almost every single dish, including the small bites they bring at the beginning of the meal and the palate cleanser (which was delicious green apple sorbet when I was there). The staff are extremely knowledgeable and will tell you about each dish, as well as about each wine if you've chosen a pairing. It's really clear that everyone there is interested in your happiness and trying to make you have a great night. The space itself is modern, clean, minimal, and lovely. There's a ton of attention paid to every single thing, from the host's initial greeting, through to the decorations and plates/silverware, through to the food and the drinks. I would recommend Mooncusser to anyone who loves upscale seafood paired with great drink options, and I'll be going back regularly. read more

I went to Mooncusser in early December and had the pre-fix with wine pairing. I read all the glowing reviews and was excited to give this place a try. Overall, I thought the food was OK. Not bad but nothing memorable. I started off with the amuse-bouche which was duck liver pate with duck hearts, pomegranate, and cranberries on a cracker. It was quite good and probably the best dish of the evening. Next, I had the BBQ unagi with cucumbers which was decent. It was very spicy and I wish the menu had indicated this. I can handle some spice but this was definitely at a spice level that should have a prior warning. The unagi was cooked well but didn't have much flavor. After that, I had the gnocchi dish. Again, it was cooked very well but there was a lack of any flavor to the dish. I even tried just the broth it was presented in and there wasn't much flavor to it. For the final course, I had venison. It was cooked very well and did have a nice flavor. I can't say it was anything that left me wanting more. It certainly wasn't bad. I also had the wine pairing which was nice but again, I did not have the desire to ask about any of the wines because none of them were that interesting. One issue I had was the food would often time come before the wine pairing and I had to wait 3-4 min for the wine. Not a huge deal but something noticeable. As the star rating says - it's OK. Not a bad restaurant but I can't say that I am itching to come back here or would recommend it to friends. I just think there are better options in Boston. read more

My boyfriend has spent the summer telling anyone who will listen that this was the best meal of his life. And I'm sure part of this intense early-onset nostalgia for the dinner owed to the company and spectacle involved in its consumption. Or, at least, I hope it did. I was there and, vanity being what it is, like to think my keen wit and new outfit factored into his feelings. But maybe it was just this ceviche, the unanimous vote between my boyfriend, parents, and myself for the best plate of the night and one of the many "free," off-menu bites Chef Carl Dooley served us. And I mean that literally- the Top Chef alum made rounds through the dining room all evening doling out dishes, including this one. At it's heart, this dish is a marriage between the pre-dinner chips and dip Mexican restaurants give you and the fish-focused menu at Mooncusser. The ceviche is perfect unto itself, the firm white fish cut in half-inch cubes so it retains its meaty texture and enlivened by an aguachile. (Aguachile is a combination of lime juice, cilantro, chilis, and salt that tastes like you threw taco toppings in a blender and is drinkably delicious.) This sauce soaks into the avocado slices fanned out beneath the fish and suddenly you realize that aguachile is not only a delicious marinade for fish but a perfect replication of the ingredients used to season guacamole. Add slices of jalapeño, cilantro, and a festoon of toasted cumin seeds for that smoky, earthy, south-of-the-border je ne sais quoi and you achieve full synergy between a taqueria and a seaside fish shack. Now stick some salty, crunchy totopos in there and experience what might be my boyfriend's one true love. If so, that's fine by me. He obviously has good taste. read more

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Chef Doolz, BACK AT IT. I tried to keep his last spot in North Cambridge, Table at Season to Taste, a bit of a secret/all to myself; it closed in the early pandemic. The new joint is in the heart of Boston so there's no point being territorial. Chef Dooley brings his signature format, vibe, and flavors back and better than ever. Delicious and bold and somehow unpretentious ... his approach just hits different. We sat at the counter and enjoyed chatting with the bartender as well. Look forward to going back. read more

Excellent food and service. You have two choices from each of four prix fixe courses but you get delicious snacks in between. The tastes and textures are different, unusual, and mouth watering. A long list of white wines, and of reds, by the bottle, and several choices by the glass. Best to get a bottle of white, as menu leans toward seafood, but there was an appealing pork entree. Try the German chocolate cake. It's like nothing you've ever seen or had before Price is very reasonable for such superb food. A low key, fun place, happy vibes. read more

Mooncusser is a vastly improved restaurant as Chef Carl Dooley has significantly elevated Mooncusser's menu since taking over the kitchen about two months ago. His last restaurant, Table at Season to Taste in Cambridge was a local favorite and a James Beard nominee multiple times. We had a great experience. The ambiance is the same as it was pre pandemic, a small space but open and classy. Our service was top notch and friendly as always. The four course tasting menu was very good, creative, and flavorful. Our meal was more interesting and a better value than some of the more dull expensive fine dining establishments like Menton. The two amuse bushes before the four courses were just as inventive and tasty as the main courses. I highly recommend Mooncusser for anyone looking for great fine dining seafood in Boston. read more

Great ambience, nice customer service, and excellent food. The flavors of their tasting menu's dishes were unique and pleasant.

Unbelievable dining experience! Excellent creative food, super tasty, great wine recommendations and service was on point. Highly recommend. One of the best meals i have probably ever had. Thank you Mooncusser staff :-) read more

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Exceptional food served here!! Had the tuna grilled here - had perfectly cooked tuna with an oyster and oyster mushroom! A few veggies on side Besides this place has good ambience - no music but decent view from the restaurant on third floor - this place also has a bar on ground, so make sure to visit the third floor for food! Generally you should be fine without reservation here! read more

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I had the prefixed menu with wine pairing & I couldn't have been happier. The staff was attentive and seemed actually excited about the food. The wine pairings were unique & carefully considered and the food... oh my god the food. Everything was delicious from start to finish. 100% worth the price. read more

From start to end our meal at mooncusser was incredibly memorable. The service was warm and gracious without being over the top. Each course was delicious with perfect timing between courses. Everything was so memorable and delicious from the Cobia ceviche the garlic Parmesan donut and squid to my lamb consume grass fed beef mango sorbet and rhubarb and hibiscus crisp. We all left saying what a special meal it was. Thank you Mooncusser! read more

Was here to celebrate a friend's achievement. Restaurant is on the 3rd floor, quite cozy and over looking the streets of Boston. I tried their prefixed menu which came with first, second course and dessert. I chose Terrine for app and Hake for entree and lastly butter cake for dessert. Terrine was okay, not sure what it made of but it reminds me of pate. Hake Fish was under flavored, though the fish was fresh tasting. The sides that came with it was flavorful, spinach and crab meat. And my favorite dish of the night, dessert!! It was sooo yummy and it didn't want it to end. Butter cake was moist and crunchy. I could go for a bigger size cake right about now. read more

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This place was amazing. I accidentally booked a bar reservation, but that wasn't the vibe we were looking for since we were celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. The hostess was able to find us a table right on the window, even though booking the bar was completely my fault. Once we had the table, the service and the food were outstanding. Each course was better than the last and the rabbit fried rice and strawberry pavlova were amazing. The menu changes every 6 weeks or so, and we'll definitely be back to try something new. It's a pre-fix menu where you choose your second, third, and dessert courses between two options each. Highly recommended getting each option for each course and sharing if you're going as a party of 2. I would have hated to miss out on tasting anything on the menu. This is Michelin Star quality and would easily qualify if Boston participated. read more

can i leave a review once a month? because going to mooncussers requires just that. the primary allure is that the menu changes monthly and each month is centered around different cultural cuisines. i've been twice, and ironically both of those experiences were southeast asia inspired. neither disappointed. i love a prix fixe menu, the fewer decisions the better, and the staff is very knowledgeable and personable with the wine selections. because it changes monthly, it almost seems pointless to talk about the menu, but if you go August 2022: flavors. be prepared for me to run that word into the ground. it's like each of the chefs specialize in sauce and how to layer flavors. the tuna crudo with dried olives. the flavors on this dish just constantly opened up one after another after another. how can a simple tuna crudo taste so complex! we also had the lamb carpaccio, which was nicely done, i just don't care much for lamb, but it was good. second course was corn cappelletti (ravioli for us regular folk) and steamed red snapper in a coconut broth, with peaches (yes, PEACHES) served by the chef. both of these were amazing. the ravioli ... i saw the couple next to us get the ravioli just as we finished ours. we both sat and waited for the gentlemen to take his first bite, and sure enough, as spoon left his lips his head tilted back, eyes drifted to the ceiling and we heard the faintest groan as we gathered THAT was the moment the pasta gave way to the rush of puréed sweet corn filling his mouth. im still trying to figure out how the slivers of pork skin brought so much flavor. the red snapper could have easily been a tom yum soup made at the corner store on sundays by the owner's grandmother, until the peaches, a genius way to modernize this dish. this is comfort food. third course was something like a beef stew and vietnamese spiced catfish. the catfish was good, a little on the saltier side and very reminiscent of cajun spices, good. the vermicelli noodles are a nice touch. the beef was a LITTLE too rare for my taste. i like mine more on the medium side, this was definitely medium rare. but the flavors on top of flavors. another great comfort dish. the palette cleanser was a standout, a fresh watermelon and raspberry popsicle served by the bartender. he explained that another guest told him that the fruit was no longer fresh since it had been frozen. well let me tell that bartender that he was right, the guest was wrong. it should be sinful for a popsicle to be so full of flavor, and blasphemous for you to bring this out as a palette cleanser and not a full desert! dessert itself was intoxicating. i'm not a big chocolate and maraschino cherry fan, but that dish was rich. however, the sweet corn grits, corn ice cream, and blueberries. how do you take all of the things i hated as a child and make them the most amazing dessert? and the wine pairing with this spot on. dust off a clean shirt cause the ambiance is classy cute, not too stuffy. get a seat by the window for a city view. ignore the smaller portions, as with any prix fixe menu, you will be stuffed with the most beautiful experience and a variety of plates. mooncussers, i will see you next month for a new menu. read more

When you combine creativity, fresh local ingredients, and culinary genius, you create a recipe for success. Combine that with wonderfully attentive service and simple but elegant ambiance and you create what is quite possibly my new favorite seafood restaurant in Boston. I never heard of restauranteur Vincent Vela before but am impressed with what he has accomplished in a city that truly did not need another seafood establishment. And he has done so with such attention to detail that it is no surprise that he beams with pride as he walks around his restaurant greeting every guest personally and insuring that each is enjoying the extraordinary dining experience that he has meticulously created. From the moment we arrived, and even before, it was evident that the goal here is to make each patron feel like a valued guest. Graciously seated by a pleasant hostess we were brought up two flights of stairs to the dining room. This lovely 60 seat venue was tastefully but simply decorated providing a wonderful ambience for the meal we were about to have. I did notice the room to be a bit on the noisy side, yet I never had difficulty hearing my dinner companion. A waiter immediately greeted us, offering still or sparkling water, and taking our drink order. The drink offerings were only beer and wine and, for this evening, I wanted neither. We perused the menu and selected the prix fixe 3 course option. I chose the asparagus salad, seared duck breast, and baba au rum dessert. My wife selected the spring dug parsnip soup, the stuffed skate and the same dessert. The salad was delicious but I must admit I had soup envy. Delicious and an aesthetic delight with its brioche and caviar garnish, my taste buds practically thanked for the opportunity to enjoy the array of flavors that combined into one of the most delightful root vegetable soups I have ever enjoyed. The main courses were no less pleasing, each expertly prepared and presented beautifully. The skate was a standout easily assuming a prominent position among the best fish dishes I have ever eaten. Wonderfully cooked and stuffed with an exquisite lobster preparation that complimented but did not overpower the delicate skate. And the dessert was, in a word, scrumptious. I have never had baba au rhum this good. While as a purist I craved whipped cream with it, I thoroughly enjoyed the flavorful pastry with its beautiful and tasty garnishes. The staff was gracious and attentive. The owner, Vince, treated us like valued friends. I will be back. Often. This is a restaurant you do not want to miss. read more

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The food was very good and unique. A bit disappointed the restaurant didn't do anything special since we were celebrating our son's graduation from college. It makes such a positive impression when a restaurant goes that little extra step. read more

Fantastic culinary delights prix fixe dinner and a great deal for $115 per person. Went with my husband for dinner. What we loved: The first course, each person, had all 4 items: oysters, fluke hand roll, branzino crudo, and foie gras mousse with grilled sourdough bread. All 4 items were great. The crudo was a favorite. The balance of the flavors and the texture of the fish was just perfect! For the second course, I had the shrimp and pork dumplings in stew. It is a deconstructed dish with the dumpling skin separate from the shrimp and pork filling. The highlight was the broth which had a ton of depth and flavor. My husband had the curried sable fish and he said that the curry flavor was delicious. Third Course - we both had the Tamarind Chicken Thighs, loved the textural contrast between the chicken, the pickled carrots, and the crispy quinoa. Dessert - I had the Chocolate Soufflé with Ice Cream. The Ice Cream had a bit of chili sauce and peanut mole. It was surprising and very good. My husband had the Rice Pudding which he thoroughly enjoyed. Loved the little extra touches: coconut passion fruit sorbet (palate cleanser served before dessert), guava fruit pate (after dessert), and the curry spice mix to take home. The sorbet and guava fruit pate were extra delicious! A truly memorable and enjoyable meal. As the menu is seasonal, can't wait to return to try the next new seasonal menu! read more

Wow wow wow so delicious! The food was outstanding and the staff were very knowledgeable especially Stewart, the GM, and Annie. Every dish was unique and nothing I would order by description but was so flavorful and good! Plus really unique wines and a good cocktail list. Overall great vibes. Thanks read more

Visited on a week night with no reservation and was able to get seated immediately, big plus since I was visiting from out of town. The pre fixe was really well portioned, we were more than content by the end of dinner. Wine pairing matched really well and was enjoyable for only $55. Service was very good and pacing of dishes was top notch, not rushed and not too slow. It was quiet, again a weeknight, but still lively with good dim lighting. They even give you a thoughtful spice mix at the end which I am looking forward to cooking with at home. read more

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I LOVE this family of restaurants! LOVE THEM! Beautiful concept but a bit "weird" - 3 levels, where level 1 is dedicated to "upscale bar and Chef "C"s spectacular way with food, level 2 is (bathrooms) and level 3 is a quietly sophisticated restaurant with intimate yet bright and airy feel. We drove from the burbs to celebrate their 1st year of operation, and because we miss the staff that is not at 80 Thoreau when we go to Concord (closer to home). The food? Seriously wonderful as only chef can make magic happen. Her seafood and her veggies shine. Their wine list is magnificent. The staff? OMG - LOVELY. You would think "hoity" for such a "high end" restaurant. Far from it. Precise, professional, welcoming and SUPER HARD WORKING. The bluefish tortellini in a delicate brodo was simply magic. Light yet packing flavor. The scallop crudo was shamelessly fresh and simple. Striper bass had a crispy skin and juicy flesh that melted into the sauteed vegetables. OH THAT GNOCCHI with lobster! Expensive. Exquisite. Bizzare layout, but just to see Chef and Vincent made the trek (and paying for parking) worth celebrating their 1st anniversary. AND THAT GOAT CHEESE ETHEREAL Cheesecake... Beethoven on a plate... Moon Bar menu is more $$$ approachable. Wine and beer only. No spirits (yet). SO worth it! read more

I arrived early and sat at the bar waiting for my friend. I got a glass soft wine. I starting freaking out as I realized my iPhone was at 8% battery. The bartender suggested I talk to the hostess. The hostess went around and found me a charger. Now that is service! The hostess led us upstairs to be seated. We had a good seat but I wanted to prop my knee up and asked about adding a chair. They said it would be bad to put it in the aisle and moved us instead. New seat was perfect with a bench. But then was under a freezing cold vent. They adjusted the air. Again, great service. Now onto the food- which was even better. We all got the "tasting menu of local fishes" with the wine pairings. Wow. Wow. Wow! Everything was unique, delicious, and served perfectly. I would get this again- it was a fish lovers dream. Started with an amuse bouche, had a crab agnolotti, bass, seared tuna, scallops, ... oh I wish I lived closer!! read more

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Superb. Very creative and thoughtful dishes, right amount of food and very reasonably priced for what you get. Also a fun wine pairing and attentive staff. Dining room is quiet and lovely. Can't wait to return. read more

A wonderful experience from beginning to end. A visit to Boston for our son's (delayed) college graduation coincided with our 25th anniversary. He had his own plans so this was our celebratory dinner for two. We were not familiar with Mooncusser, but were looking for seafood done really well, so their prix fixe menu--offering a seafood choice for every course but dessert--was perfect. With two of us we were able to have everything on the menu and it met our expectations and more. Each dish was imaginative, with a nice combination of tastes and textures. Just because the lamb and snow pea salad, the crab and pea orzotto, the beef crepinette, and the monkfish stand out in my memory doesn't mean that the other choices weren't equally wonderful. Lovely desserts too. At first we were puzzled by the absence of bread, but we soon realized that it would have detracted from the experience, and actually made it harder to enjoy each step of the meal. This is a thoughtfully planned menu, with nice contrasting choices at each step, and nothing extraneous. They know what they're doing. We chose the wine pairings, and they were a mix of wines we were familiar with and wines we were not, and we were happy to have our horizons broadened. A word on the service--relaxed, friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable. They enjoy talking about the food and wine. The menu changes monthly, so you likely won't have the choices we did, but if our meal was any indication you can expect whatever you're presented with will be great. If you want a special occasion meal or just a really lovely dining experience in an unstuffy environment this should definitely be on your short list. read more

Food is really good but service is just incredibly slow. The meal took almost 2 hours to complete. 15+ minutes go by PER DISH... and the waiters seem to not really know what they're serving you. read more

This place is simply wonderful. My husband and I went with another couple and the ambiance was perfect. We didn't have to yell, the staff was amazing, the restaurant is intimate and classic. The food- AMAZING. We had several dishes and started with the swordfish pate and after the first bite we looked at each other and said, this is the best food we've had in Boston! (And we've dined out all over the city). The rest of the meal didn't disappoint. Grilled squid, the chowder, ceviche... it's SO GOOD!!! Highly recommend. This is at the top of our list now. So happy we found this place! Thank you for an amazing experience! read more

I have no bad things to say about Mooncusser. We're big fans of Moon Bar, and have visited Mooncusser for a few special occasions. The building/space is so unique, and really makes the experience of eating there special. The wine list, of course, was incredible. So was the food! If you don't love seafood, this probably isn't your spot, but this place could change your mind. The menu shifts seasonally, but I've never had something I didn't like. read more

Lovely service. Upscale dishes with familiar down home flavors. A cozy smaller dinning room gives it a personal vibe. Highly recommend.

Very pleased that I made a reservation here for Dine Out Boston for my sister's birthday. When I do restaurant week, I like to choose restaurants I haven't been to before, and I think a prefixe menu is perfect for this. I was so excited to see that Mooncusser was on the list! I made reservations even more the Dine Out menu came out, but I figured it had to be good - and it was! My sister and I chose the following: APPETIZER: Striped Bass Terrine and the Chilled Cucumber Soup with Smoked Mackerel. Both were great! Over the two, the chilled cucumber soup was light and had just a bit of fish with the smoked mackerel creme. The bass terrine was plentiful with a small cilantro salad, but definitely on the fishier tasting side. MAIN: Grilled Bluefish and Seared Scallops. No complaints here - everything was basically perfect. The only thing with the scallops was the crumb topping on the heirloom tomato gave the impression that the scallops weren't cleaned correctly. Otherwise, wonderful! DESSERT: Chocolate Zucchini Cake and Summer Pavlova. We enjoyed our desserts. The pavlova was light and had a good amount of fruit in it, while the zucchini cake had dollops of chocolate mousse and a fruit sorbet. They put a candle on it for my sister's birthday, which was nice. Our wonderful waiter Brian was thoughtful and kind, and recommended the Favorita white wine for dinner (fruity, crisp, perfect for a humid day). Waitstaff refilled water quickly and frequently. Hostess was friendly. Wine list is extensive, and they have beer as well. Honestly, no complaints, and quality of food is high! We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here, and I hope to be back soon! read more

Perfection. I ended up at Mooncusser based on other reviews and because it was close to my hotel. I could not have made a better choice. The restaurant has 2 levels--Moon Bar on the ground level and Mooncusser on an upper floor. The upper level is more formal, but not pretentious. Ground floor is cool. It's kind of chic, but not overdone. The menu is different for each. My first experience was upstairs at Mooncusser. My meal was absolutely perfect. I had the chowder to start, followed by the gnocchi. The chowder was among the best chowder/soups I have ever had. And the gnocchi was fantastic. My sea salt caramel macaroon dessert looked like a piece of art and tasted every bit as good as it looked. On my way out, the hostess and manager were so sweet. They saw that I wasn't prepared for the downpour outside, and sent me on my way with an umbrella. I came back tonight for the second night in a row. This time I ate on the ground level at Moon Bar. My meal was again amazing. Every bite of every dish had complexity of flavors that were distinct but harmonious. I had calamari fritters, fried stuffed olives, scallop tagliatelle and a custard dessert that tasted like autumn in a cup. My pictures don't do justice. Big shout out to Misha, Sam, and the hostess whose name I didn't catch. They were so warm, personable and welcoming. Great service. read more

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Once people find out about this bar/restaurant, it's going to be a hit!! Absolutely wonderful food in a sleek and modern setting. Similar to the flatiron building, this restaurant is located in the corner of a triangular shaped building. The bar is on the lower level and the restaurant is on the 3rd floor accessible through a stairway or elevator (don't worry). Although the bar seemed a bit empty for a Saturday, the upstairs dining area set with white table cloths and soft lighting welcomed us to dinner. After a slight wait for bread--which was delicious--we placed our drink and dinner order. You can choose from a 5 course tasting menu or order a la carte like we did. Absolutely loved all of our dishes. Definitely recommend chowder and gnocchi appetizers along with the tuna entree! Things to note: Portion could have been a bit larger; we left satisfied but not incredibly full. Also they weren't too knowledgable about the wine section, but we had a great bottle anyways! read more

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We ate here for Valentine's Day. Elegant attire, though business casual will work just fine. The service was on point, our server was very friendly. The courses came out a little slow since the restaurant was packed over valentines. The menu was set. They had four courses and two choices per course, which is ideal for valentines and for sharing. It all came down to around $250 (plus a glass of wine) The food was high quality and fancy. read more

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Came in during a work travel trip! It happened to be restaurant week. SCORE! The tagilette and hake were both delicious! They were extremely fresh. All the desserts were also amazing! However, what I couldn't get enough of. The delicious BREAD! I will be back again. This restaurant decor and ambiance was amazing. My only Vice was the stairwell REEKED of gasoline. read more

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