Nautilus is always a hit. Seated immediately upon arrival and offered water. Our cocktails (mine was the blackout barbie) were quick to arrive. The waiter was not much help in suggesting a wine (just suggested the most expensive and then every single one down the menu). Food was delicious and came out as it was ready. We had a wide variety of plates to share but highlights as always included the blue crab fried rice and the dumplings. read more

Nothing but greatness from Nautilus Boston! First time here at this excellent and beautiful restaurant in Seaport on the waterfront. Our server Jonathan was excellent. It was quite busy due to the tall ships on a beautiful and sunny Saturday afternoon, but I was happy to have made reservations a week prior. This restaurant is known for an eclectic Asian seafood cuisine, but they also have a few meat options such as a duck breast which was recommended for larger parties to share. Since it was just the two of us, we did have some cocktails which I thought were OK not great. What we did enjoy were the Japanese fried chicken, I highly recommend this and it was perfect for two people to share. The pan roasted dayboat scallops were also delicious but a little bit on the salty side, and the roasted beet salad was also good, but lacked some savory notes. Due to the unexpected wait, they actually comped our dessert which was very nice of them. Overall, I did enjoy this restaurant and really liked the view of the tall ships. I think if we decided to come again, we would probably come back on either a weeknight or maybe in the fall/winter. It can be pretty expensive as well but I do feel this restaurant is of quality. Cheers read more

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We had expectations and excited to dine in here, but unfortunately, the experience didn't quite justify the price. The restaurant has a clean, modern atmosphere, though our table for 6 felt a bit cramped. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu and happy to answer our questions, but it was often difficult to get their attention throughout the meal, making service feel less attentive than expected. The food was decent, but nothing memorable stood out. We ordered the Japanese Fried Chicken, Spicy Szechuan Dandan Noodles (which weren't spicy), Wagyu w/ fries, Crispy Marinated Calamari, 1oz Caviar, Shishito Peppers, and the Peking Inspired Duck. While everything was well-presented, none of the dishes left us feeling like we needed to come back, especially at its price point. What ultimately left the biggest impression was the bill. As a party of 6, a 20% auto-gratuity was added, along with an additional 4% kitchen service fee. Understanding being in the Seaport certainly comes with a premium, but for us, the food and service simply weren't memorable enough for a return. read more

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Total bummer. I wanted to like this place but they messed up our reservation and sat us in the very loud, very cramped, very busy bar area. We were crammed in the corner of the bar where we had to constantly tuck our arms in as the wait staff walked by with food and drinks for patrons of the restaurant. I also got the lovely view of the waitress area. Not exactly a mood setting location. Plus, our table was so tiny we could barely fit two dishes at a time and had to figure out how to keep our cocktails on the table. Also didn't help that I was tucked in because the table next to us was back to back with me. Also, had to listen to the man's obnoxiously loud conversation behind us because we were packed like sardines in the bar area. We booked a comfy table for my friend's bday dinner and they gave us a crappy bar table. I was very disappointed and displeased. Also, my high top chair was missing a leg cover and was super wobbly. I asked the manager about switching chairs and she said she would bring a new chair for me. She never did. I ended up switching my own chair with one from the bar. Not something I should have to do for a place that charged about $30 per "tapas" plate. We did bring this to the manager's attention at the end of our meal at which point we were just ready to leave. It was by far the most uncomfortable I have ever been at a supposedly higher end restaurant. The manager said if she had known sooner, she would've done something to rectify it. Almost sounded like she blamed us for not telling her soon. Although she was very well aware that they had screwed up some reservations. She should've fixed it then when she came around asking our name that was on our reservation to ensure they had marked their books correctly. She knew then that they had made a mistake but did nothing to fix it. And she was running around like crazy and our multiple attempts to get her attention during our short dinner there went unnoticed. Trust me, we tried to get her attention. So, I'm not taking the blame for their mistake. Sure she comped some food but $90 for a crappy experience still feels like a waste of time and money. We ended up walking over to Tuscan Kitchen to get a cocktail and ended up with a much better drink, much better service and actual room to breathe. Will be skipping Nautilus in the future and recommend you do the same. read more

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My family and I had a wonderful experience at Nautilus on Friday night. We sat outside in what felt like an enchanted garden. Our server, Natalie, made us feel welcomed and explained the menu in great detail. I have celiac and she was extremely knowledgeable of the allergies on the menu. I was also given an allergen menu that clearly highlighted what could be made gluten free vs. what could not. It was my parent's 30th wedding anniversary and they had a sign waiting for them at the table. The cocktail menu made it hard to choose just one! We ate the octopus, bao buns, poke bowl, fried chicken, and blue crab fried rice (the only thing not gf was the bao buns). Our family is still talking about our meal here and when we can come back again. A 10/10 spot for a nice, waterfront dinner. read more

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Had an amazing New Year's Eve at Nautilus Pier Boston! The food was delicious, the cocktails were great, and the service was excellent. The atmosphere was lively and festive, and the DJ in the back really made the night--great music and such a fun vibe for celebrating. Overall, a fantastic experience and a memorable way to ring in the New Year read more

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Truly excellent business dinner here. Got the whole duck - yum, so generous and a lovely presentation. Also loved the crab rice, octopus, dan dan noodles, a beets app, and others. Everything was lovely. Wonderful service, our waters were always topped up. Decent wine list and my colleagues enjoyed their cocktails. The lighting is a bit dark and the space a bit tight,, but overall comfortable enough. It really is an excellent spot, overall. read more

Nautilus Pier 4 - The whole duck (with bao buns) - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Nautilus, highly hyped - but highly disappointing. Flavor combos, execution, and things like the crab rice being incredibly salty made for a very poor experience. Sat outside, service was good and quick - no complaints there. Overall I thought the flavors left itself more to the western palette and were muted. Started with the Karaage - small pieces of chicken were left in the fryer a bit long. Had a somewhat burnt taste. Buns were tastey but for $20 what an insanely small piece of pork. Crab rice - flavors were bright but the chef put too much salt and it through the entire dish off. The saving grace for the meal was the Tres Leches. So well executed with a nice meringue on top. Not recommended read more

Nautilus Pier 4 - Crab rice - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I have a reason to go to Boston any chance I can get. This place! It's been over a month and I still think about the food. I love Asian fusion and they do it right here. Everything is so good but the highlights were the radish cakes and lobster roll. Because I still remember those dishes. But everything we ordered was delicious. We loved dining there that we ate there two nights in a row when we were there for a convention. The location is in walking distance from the convention center and love the waterfront space. read more

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Very relaxing experience!! The service was great & I loved the steam pork buns alot! Lots of unique dishes to try from read more

Nautilus Pier 4 - Crispy marinated Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Excellent Food, service and Ambiance! I highly recommend visiting this restaurant if you are in the Boston area.

I was in Boston for work and my colleague and I decided to have dinner here. I was glad we had a reservation because it was quite busy! The service was friendly and attentive during our entire visit. We shared with the poke bowl, beef salad, oyster tacos and the chicken wings. Everything came out so quickly and was very fresh. Our favorites were the poke bowl. The portion was great to share between 2 people and it was delicious! The oyster tacos were sooo good! I was surprised to like them so much because they are so different, but the combination of ingredients worked and they were amazing. The beef salad was good, a little spicy. The chicken was ok, they had an aftertaste that I didn't care for, could have been the oil that they were fried in. If I came back I would definitely get the poke again and the oyster tacos! read more

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Had an okay experience here. We got stuck in traffic and were about 5 minutes late to our reservation, but because of that (despite a 15 minute grace period) we were told that we lost our table and would be put at one in the back. We were literally sat in a table squeezed by the bar in the very back, where there was constant squeezing and shuffling, basically the antithesis of personal space. Servers were pretty nice and once we ordered food came out very quick. Overall the food was pretty good, but wasn't worth the price point since the ambiance didn't make it for us. read more

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Ambiance was great-super pretty turquoise blue branding and a nice view of the water outside. Service was good overall! Our waiter was friendly and was knowledgeable on a lot of the menu items, which equipped him well for recommendations. The waiters didn't come by often to refill water or ask if we needed anything, which was the only downside. Wine, 8/10: Was clean and crisp, helped balance out the overly salty food! Food: -Dan Dan Noodles, 8.3/10: The noodles were more of a lighter consistency than the dan dan noodles I'm used to, which was a plus. Was a balanced, clean spicy flavor with the right amount of pork. -Peking Duck, 8.5/10: The duck was well-seasoned and came with two parts of the duck (one more meaty/fatty, one lean/slightly crispy) served with sushi rice underneath the leaner part. The sauces (sriracha, mayo, hoisin) could have been more complex and presented better (they came in plain squeezable bottles) considering the price of the dish (~$135). The dish was good but super salty and too heavy relative to traditional peking duck dishes. -Raclette-Stuffed Peppers, 7/10: The dish had just the right amount of spice. Would have been nice if the dish was a bit more complex, felt like it was missing that wow factor. -Japanese Chicken, 9/10: It seems like your typical karaage dish, but the chicken had some of the best texture I've ever had in a karaage dish-super juicy and soft. The sauce was you typical karaage sauce. -Oyster Tacos, 7/10: Wasn't bad, wasn't great. Got this dish bc of other good reviews, but wasn't wowed by it. Overall, great for ambiance, but the food wasn't anything special. Feels like the food didn't stay true to their Asian roots for the most part, simultaneously tasted not Asian or American enough. read more

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The food isn't anything special but the ambiance is nice. I recommend the pork bao buns read more

Nautilus Pier 4 - Pork bao buns - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The food was amazing. It was an experience, not just dinner. Our service was great and he explained the process well. The duck was absolutely amazing and made for an extremely memorable going away dinner for my son who is leaving for Boot Camp the ambience was perfect the deep sea theme for my son was leaving for the Navy was perfect and the unique selection was refreshing read more

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4.5 stars Great ambiance. Cute spot on the water. Food: Dumplings - good Blue crab fried rice - delicious Mushrooms - very good read more

Business dinner , met with a quick, polite and attentive waiter. Nautical themed restaurant in the seaport on Boston harbor. Sharing foods family style. Ordered the Old barrel cocktail, very nice. Food recommendations Good: octopus, bao buns Very good: green beans seasoned with a nice snap , shishito peppers salty but good , short ribs - tender , tasty but had the pick out the bones Great : chicken -juicy, flavorful and crunchy , blue crab rice - flavorful , daikon radish cakes - unique texture - delicious taste crispy skin and fluffy body Seafood and Asian fusion, vwery good. Expensive but I would go back for a special occasion read more

Nautilus Pier 4 - Entrance sign - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I was expecting more, but overall it was a good meal. The set up of the restaurant is a little odd and service was slow. We were seated in a back room where there was a separate bar, and the party next to us kept having to squeeze between our table and the wall to get by. A bit stiff for vibes and probably not a great spot to just get drinks. The food was very yummy, but overpriced for what it is and very small portions. I'm glad we went to give it a try, but I don't think we're in any rush to go back. read more

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The food here is pretty good. I would say a lot of it seems to be inspired by asian dishes. (I'm not sure who the chefs & owners are) The scallops, the corn, and the octopus were really good here. The bathroom here is also pretty nice & there's an underwater theme throughout. read more

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I loved my dinner here! The crab fried rice was excellent!! Definitely star of the show. The patio had a view of the water and was so cute. I also tried the asparagus kale salad and the pride cocktail. Both were pretty good! Overall it was an elevated dining experience. read more

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I was really impressed by the food and service at Nautalis. There wasn't one thing we ordered that I didn't like. The lobster roll was fantastic and had an Asian fusion vibe to it. Different than your typical one. I also loved the cucumbers with kimchi, I would definitely recommend ordering those. Super crunchy and refreshing. Some dishes were smaller than others like the poke but the others were a pretty good portion. It is pricy but the food is great. Restaurant has a good vibe but it is dark. I would definitely recommend coming here for drinks or dinner. read more

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Go visit Nautilus and thank me later. I was pleasantly surprised by the very cool, dark, and cozy décor--and even more surprised by the food. Every dish exploded with unique, fresh flavors. Definitely try the fried chicken. Epic. Another big hit was the scallion pancakes with caviar, topped with a perfectly fried egg. The combination worked shockingly well with the pancakes and caviar. The only dish I'd recommend skipping is the Spicy Szechuan Dandan Noodles. Not bad, just a very heavy anise and dill flavor that overpowered the entire dish. That being said, the service was amazing. Our server, Robin P., took that dish off the bill, which was incredibly thoughtful. I can't say enough good things about this place. Go try it. Get blown away. Thank me later. read more

Nautilus Pier 4 - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We had an amazing experience! The service was quick, on top of things, and made excellent recommendations. We were absolutely thrilled. My group is in town for a work conference and decided to grab food here. Loved that it's tapas style because we were able to try a few things each and some of them were things I wouldn't have ordered myself as I'm not the biggest seafood fan. I can honestly say I enjoyed everything I tried. It can get a little noisy inside, but overall we were comfortable. We all had various drinks we enjoyed beforehand, and I can't even name all the dishes, but I took photos when I could remember. We didn't get dessert, and didn't ask what the options were because we were so full. Would absolutely go back. Kudos to the team that served us! read more

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Came on a Wednesday night, which was actually pretty busy. Noise level was a little bit high, but that's understandable given the crowd. High energy vibe. Service was quick and very good. The staff kept checking on us making sure we had drinks or anything else we needed. The charcoal grill prawns were excellent, it was cooked just right. The chili paste infusion paired very well with the succulent meat. The oyster tacos were especially good. The fresh oyster combined with the Nori and that wasabi aïoli gave it just the right kick and flavor profile. Overall, great place to have drinks, good food, and share with friends. Parking is very tough around the Seaport area so I suggest you take a rideshare or T. read more

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The restaurant is not a good value and very overpriced. I ordered the blue crab rice for $56 and the portion was laughably tiny. I would expect a huge portion for that price never going back again. read more

Great spot by the water. Food was fantastic. Literally everything we tried was spot on. It is quite pricey, but worth it. MVPs of the night were the oyster tacos, the fried calamari and the halibut. Service could've been better. Our server was a bit rude, and didn't crack a smile the entire meal. read more

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Delicious spot by Pier 4! Came here for a business meal and we ordered quite a lot for a party of 4 but the food, service, and atmosphere was amazing. Had no complaints other than the fact that there was a spider on the wall behind me. Every single dish blew my expectation and the drinks were also amazing. We did not feel rushed at all and the server was very friendly. Definitely coming back :) read more

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Food was good but overpriced $$$ for the quality and service. It was so busy that the server didn't check on us at all, we struggled to get his attention. The best dish was the radish cakes. Green beens were too salty and greasy, and the stuffed peppers with romesco were quite good. Soft serve for dessert was delicious. I wouldn't come back. read more

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3.5.....-Everything was just ok. Really loved the Japanese Fried Chicken...Drinks were a miss for us. We sat outside but on that side of the Seaport it's really not the best view/ambiance. Service was ok-we waited for the chicken which we believe the kitchen forgot. Been on my list for a while and fell really short for me unfortunately. read more

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The location is what makes this place. We initially had a great impression and stopped in with a large group for post-dinner drinks. We asked to sit on the patio and they asked that we order from the bar, which we did, paying the bartender immediately. As we were leaving, multiple servers stopped us and accused us of leaving without paying for drinks that no one at our table had even ordered. After proving we had paid and having the bartender confirm it, we were finally allowed to leave. Unfortunately, the manager handled the situation poorly, turning what should have been a fun visit into a very uncomfortable experience. read more

Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. Lovely outdoor seating right on the water. Outstanding staff. 10/10

Jose has an incredibly awful attitude and absolutely no manners. I have never had worse service. The manager is also arrogant and has no respect for her guests. Definitely a no go. read more

Really delicious Asian fusion dishes. I was extremely full by the end - sharing 6 dishes between 2 people. I would recommend 5 for 2 people instead. The dishes were some of the best I've ever had. The dinner was so memorable I would love to come here again and try a feast. It was my birthday (marked on reservation and confirmed upon seating) and unfortunately they didn't do anything for that. The food was so good I'd still give them five stars. read more

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Happy on outside patio on warm summer night. Even smaller chef counter room is too noisy. Everything excellent. Heirloom lettuces nice size portion and great flavor and crunch. Oyster tacos always a favorite. Mushrooms a la plancha slight spice and outstanding. Hamachi crudo tasty but my least favorite of The evening. Seasonal Thai grilled black cod cooked perfectly and so flavorful. Thanks Hunter for most friendly service and getting Nantucket Nectar made. Sicily wines ok. Blueberry vodka soda perfect not too sweet refreshing drink. read more

I had an amazing meal this past fall...but I've gone insane because they haven't put the lobster roll back on the menu! It was amazing and I haven't stopped thinking about it. read more

One of the most delicious restaurant in seaport. It combined the Asian cuisines in a nice way, like halibut with curry, pickles with fried oysters, and they came out very delicious. The decoration is also modern and beautiful. read more

Nautilus Pier 4 - Halibut - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We had a reservation for a birthday, but the birthday person fell ill. We called in to cancel right when they opened, but were still charged $50 PER PERSON for cancelling within 24 hrs of the reservation. They won't respond to calls or emails. 1) Think about if you are absolutely sure you'll be able to make a reservation with Nautilus Pier 4 as you'll get charged if you can't make it. Hope you don't catch the flu like we did and if you do perhaps you should still go in as not to waste a couple hundred dollars. 2) Think about if this is the standard of customer care you want to spend this kind of money on- it's clear they value your money, not you. read more

Nautilus has a gorgeous space down near the end of Pier 4, with ample seating both indoors and outdoors. We were lucky enough to visit on one of the last evenings where it would feel pleasant to have dinner outside, and thankfully so because the water and lighting outside and the view of the other parts of the area make for a perfect atmosphere. Service is really fast, friendly, and attentive. They're really on top of things in a way that makes your experience feel absolutely seamless. We started with some drinks, and I had the 1260 spritz. It was really crisp and refreshing. The menu is basically entirely meant to be shared. Most of the items are tapas-sized, and then they have a couple large-format items that are also supposed to be shared. Of the tapas-sized items, we had the tomato salad, the short rib, and the calamari. We also shared the peking duck, which is one of the larger format items. I was with a group of five, and the smaller shared items we got were portioned such that each of us could take 1-2 bites. The tomato salad was really delicious, and the frico adds a welcome crunch and saltiness that is balanced by the freshness and juiciness of the tomato. The short ribs are perfectly cooked, with a lovely char flavor. They're juicy and you'll be gnawing the bones. The calamari is interesting in the sense that the fried calamari comes topped with a large pile of thinly shredded cabbage slaw with peanut crumbles and peanut sauce. It makes for a well balanced bite when mixed all together. The peking duck is definitely a showstopper. You get a bunch of crispy-skinned, juicy, perfectly cooked duck breast as well as some suuuuper crispy and fatty meat from elsewhere on the duck, over some rice that gets saturated with duck fat (in my opinion the S tier fat), with the thick bao, some lettuce if you want to make lettuce wraps, some herbs and pickled carrot slices, and three sauces--hoisin, smoky mayo, and sriracha. I'm a bit of a traditionalist when it comes to peking duck, so I mainly stuck to the hoisin, but my friends who tried the other sauces enjoyed them. The duck itself is perfectly cooked and crispy. Scooping up the rice after we'd eaten all the duck was a high point. It's a really fun menu item to share with a group. My only complaint about the duck is that as the customer you end up not actually getting to eat all the meat on the duck...the menu says "whole roasted duck", and I personally do expect to be given all of the meat of the duck, not just the breast and the meat that's off the bones, which is how they often do it at Chinese restaurants. I get that the main customer base for this restaurant may not expect that or know what to do with duck meat on a bone, but if that's the case then don't put "whole roasted duck" on the menu. Overall, this is a nice restaurant that fits the bill for a place you'd take people with upscale taste if you want to impress them with the experience and the view. The food will satisfy most tastes, although I'm not sure I'd take a vegetarian here as the options are slim. It is definitely on the pricey side, which is not surprising given the location, so keep that in mind. read more

Nautilus Pier 4 - Peking duck - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Impeccable service, great ambiance, amazing view. Highly recommend the wok-tossed green beans, heirloom gem lettuces salad, and the day boat scallops. They have a variety of cocktails and wine to choose from (skip the gin & tonic). The staff went above and beyond, which enhanced my experience. Also they have the best menu code for food allergies I've seen yet, made it so easy to order. Will go back next time I'm in town--! read more

Nautilus Pier 4 - Post-dinner amaro - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts