Best food we ate in Boston! Poke nachos are a must try The mezze platter was incredible We stopped in during SailBoston just to get some AC and drinks - incredible!! Can't recommend enough read more

I would recommend Reelhouse until I ran into the manager Marco. He was extremely unprofessional, I won't be returning to the reel house strictly because of the way I was treated. I wouldn't let my dog in this establishment. read more

Beautiful place right next to the sea, the sea food is fresh and the place has a good mix of drink choices as well. Consider the wait time if you are planning to walk-in. On a good day, the wait time would be around 30-40 (been here twice) - which totally depends on the moving crowd. The outside seating during the sunset hour is the best time to enjoy some drink, good food with the love ones with a beautiful view. read more

Reelhouse Oyster Bar - Salad Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Sat on the patio and had a gorgeous view of the water, the caviar martini and espresso martini were phenomenal, pizza was also delicious, I love any pizza with hot honey, I will definitely be back read more

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The seafood at this place was very fresh, great drinks and service with a lovely view. We sat inside, but if it's a nice day I highly recommend grabbing one of the outdoor seats. Only downside of sitting inside was it was very noisy, so you kind of have to yell at each other when having a conversation. Overall I enjoyed and would come back. read more

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Sat outside to eat al fresco during sunset hours. Chris checked in on us frequently so we never felt forgotten or neglected. The food itself was delicious. I enjoyed the lobster roll and the chips made in-house along with their creamy slaws. I also got their non-alcoholic drink that was surprisingly delicious. Like a better version of sprite without it being too sweet. I got the drink because it had the name Rascal in it -- the same as my dog's name. I have no idea what other patrons complain so much bout this dining venue. I thought the service and the food quality was decent and certainly was the highlight of the trip I had. read more

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The Hamachi Crudo with truffle was just not a great flavor combination, the sauce was too thick for a Crudo, and therefore my experience wasn't great. It's a beautiful spot, service was friendly enough. I wish I had tried something else on the menu. read more

Beautiful view of the water, there's even a dock for a boat to pull up. Very kind staff that followed up with any request. Good was fresh as could be! read more

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Came here after boating early Friday evening and it was nice. Got lucky with open seating in the back which i think is the best view. Service was pretty good. Marg pizza (3.5/5) Lobster roll (4/5) The doorman out back made it weird when you tried to go back into the restaurant to even use the bathroom. He wasn't there then eventually popped up i guess as the night picked up. He could see all 5 2 person diners and was still trying to regulate when we entered the restaurant. read more

Reelhouse Oyster Bar - Back patio - Salad Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is amazing folks! Get ready for a seafood lover's dream experience... the food, the ambiance, the service, the drinks, and the conversations were all on point this place has the freshest seafood I've had in Boston We had the local oysters and hamachi crudo with fried shallots and black truffle vinaigrette, so yummm! And the seafood tower was ostentatiously perfect with fresh, juicy oysters, shrimp, lobster, and tuna tartare; the tuna poke nachos with avocado crema, sriracha aioli, wasabi soy sauce and furikake mushrooms were uniquely presented and absolutely delicious. We also had the tuna crudo and albacore with jalapeno, wasabi microgreens and ponzu, a lip-smackingly delightful dish. And to top it all off... we thoroughly enjoyed the mouthwatering Premier Osetra Caviar -- fresh, shiny, firm eggs that pop and splash in your mouth, a ocean-salty yumminess... And I cannot forget the amazing drinks - I had the classic Espresso martini, a must-have If you are lucky, you may find Mike behind the bar or walking around the restaurant (in my pics). Make sure you say hi and get some recommendations. He is the most amazingly hospitable and knowledgeable host with suggestions for a perfectly curated experience for any size or type of party. And of course it doesn't end there. Just across the waterway, Reel House Oyster Bar can ferry customers across the waterway to another amazing concept - The Tall Ship - a floating oyster bar on a docked ship, with amazing views, and alongside a large 40,000sq ft waterfront area with entertainment, retail, food trucks and vendors. We had such an amazing experience, everytime we come to Boston, we will stop here for sure! read more

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Nestled right on the water- this place offers a stunning view. Reelhouse was busy during my visit. It appears to be a hotspot for work happy hours with people citing their drinks and pizza. I managed to find a spot right in front of the kitchen. I ordered a cosmopolitan and a lobster roll. I asked the server if they had "fries" and because of the loud environment I ended up with "rice". The rice wasn't bad- but it wasn't my first choice. read more

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Views of the water? check. Great service? check. Amazing food? check. The oysters were insanely fresh ! The lobster roll was amazing ! & for a sea food bar they had amazing pizza. Everything we ordered hit the spot including the drinks. We talked about this place all weekend & are making it a point to come back on our second trip out to Boston. read more

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Yay oysters! The capicola pizza was flavorful! You can actually taste the honey and the meat was crispy not chewy. The cider was perfect, not too sweet, and the oysters with the wine and vinegar options were great! I do wish the oysters didn't cost so much but...here we are. The ambiance is bright and lovely:) Love the bar seating outside. read more

This place is absolutely gorgeous and the vibes are fun, chill, and lively. The view of Boston Bay is absolutely amazing! Unfortunately, it was way too cold to be seated outside, making inside very crowded and noisy. Keeping in mind that it was a Friday afternoon as people were slowly getting off of work, there were few conventions in town, and I knew ahead of time that the food would be great beforehand thanks to the help of a friend who ate here before. Lots of choices on the menu, full bar, and so many servers and bartenders. I forgot the name of the person serving me and my friend, but I ordered a sushi sampler and lobster roll. My friend ordered some fresh vegetables and a pepperoni pizza. Yes, New England is popular for their lobster rolls, and it's Market Price here. But I got my moneys worth! Apologies if the beer cider wasn't to our liking's. All in all a good experience and would recommend. This place would be great outdoors during the spring and warmer fall weather. I've been to Boston during the middle of summer, it's definitely much more humid than Hawaii. But if you're out in Seaport for events, girls night out, guys night out, date night, or basically anything you can think of. Come here! Me and my friend didn't stay too long as the crowd got bigger and bigger inside. People's conversations got louder and we both felt like people were waiting for you to leave once they seen both of us was done with our checks. Happy hour here is awesome, super picturesque and makes for wonderful photo ops which people took advantage of, music playlists was great as well. read more

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I was mocked by the waitress for asking what beers they had, not a fan and feelings are hurt. Cannot recommend.

The worst service and respect for the customer that you could possibly imagine in a cramped, inexplicably overly popular shoebox. Look at volume of 1-star reviews of this place before risking your time/effort to go here. read more

Went back to try it again and managers still ruined it. Super rude and touchy to girls. Will not be going back.

Reel house was the only spot near an event I was going to so I spent a long lunch here with some amazing views! This restaurant is stunning and so peaceful on the water. Service was very friendly albeit a little slow (they weren't very busy). My cocktail was delicious and the shrimp cocktail was also fantastic! As far as my lobster roll, I'd never had one before but it was very good warmed! I just don't have a comparison. read more

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Had the chance to visit with my daughter and wife. We were in a rush so we took our food to go. It was a beautiful evening in the Seaport so were sat and ate just outside this beautiful restaurant. This was my first visit to the Reelhouse. We were very impressed with the location and overall feel. We ordered two pizzas (mushroom and cheese) and a garden salad (see pictures). The cheese pizza was excellent. It was thin and tasty. If I go back, I will order the pizza again and ask for more sauce on the pizza but it was still excellent. My wife and daughter raved about mushroom pizza, as well. The garden salad, which we all shared, was excellent....good size and fresh! I have added pictures below. I gave 5 stars because the food was excellent, the service at takeout was prompt and well done and the price was fair for what it cost this day and age! read more

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Food was so good here. The poke nachos were absolutely amazing !!! The chips were so nice and crispy. The tuna was very good with all the wasabi and ginger drizzled on top. Wow yum. The oysters were absolutely delicious. We ended up getting a dozen! Couldn't get enough. The drinks here aren't bad as well. I had the lychee cosmo and my friend got a tequila drink with coconut cream? I forgot what it was called but it was good. The service was great. We sat at the bar and the girls attending to us were so nice. The ambiance was nice to be on the water as well. Great spot to hang out! read more

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Drinks are good. Location is great. Food is meh. Hot spot for young good looking crowd..service was adequate.

This is the best overall bar in the city as of this writing. They serve a selection of good bar food and even better cocktails. What makes Reelhouse the perfect bar? The combination of amazing views, that they don't let it get overcrowded, and a high quality crowd. During the days you would feel comfortable taking your mom, a client, or a date here. After 10pm on the weekends it is a bit of a scene inside and you may have to wait in line to get in. read more

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Love this place, good food and drinks but the girl whose name starts with a M, I think it may be Maraina or Maria is gross. Everyone in there works hard it seems except for her. The trashy tattoos and stuff and her bad attitude make that place drop down a few stars. Anytime I go there I get terrible service from her and no matter how hard I try to get a different bartender, for some reason I'm stuck with her. The second time I have gotten served from her, she has an actual like film in her nose from cocaine and it couldn't be anything other than that. Have zero clue how a beautiful place in the seaport of Boston, so up and coming can have a person like that as part of their staff. Same thing goes for the girl with the bug eyes, but at least she's personable, but maybe you guys should do your job instead of doing drugs. read more

I went here for drinks and apps on a Tuesday evening. It was nice out and I heard the outdoor seating was walk-in only so I wanted to give it a try. I had a rough experience at the host stand though. I was told that I had to join a waitlist for the outdoor seats and the wait would be an hour, so I put down my phone number then left. After an hour I still didn't receive a call or text so I came back to check in on the status of the waitlist. Then they claimed there was no waitlist (still confused about this). And they said if we saw outdoor seats then we could just snag them, so we did. The drinks, hummus and views were all amazing. Our service was strong too. I just had to dock a star for the host stand experience. read more

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The unprofessionalism and overall lack of care displayed by the manager(Marco) was astonishing. He creates an incredibly hostile and toxic environment for all patrons and is on absolute power trip. Would not recommend eating here either as the food is consistently undercooked. read more

Great spot for after work happy hour! You're right on the water so the vibes are great. Drinks are strong and the seafood is fresh!

Marco the GM seems to be more concerned with letting in underaged girls and flirting with them as opposed to helping actual customers when issues arise. A very small and very rude man. read more

Amazing Atmosphere seated along the waterfront. Drinks & Oysters . . . That's all we ordered. I'm a fan of Lil' Smoke Show, and would return for this drink again. The oysters were fresh and delicious, and all necessary accompaniment was provided. It is a popular destination, and reservations are definitely recommended. Staff are friendly, and it's an enjoyable evening out. read more

Some of the best vibes in town. Music is great and crowd is amazing. You pay for the view, but it is worth it. Menu is not huge, solid raw bar joint. read more

Reelhouse Oyster Bar - Tuna crudo - Salad Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We (5 people mid 50's) were seated at the bar because there were no tables without reservations (5pm). We ordered our drinks and then were about to order oysters when the bartender said that they just got a party of 20 for 6pm and we would have to move. The place was empty. We said ok, we agree to being moved, then they say there are only 4 bar seats together. We said ask another group to move over one seat but they wouldn't do that. (They would move us but not them?) Finally we said we said ok, we would be out of there by 6, then 3 different people/managers came over to say that at 6 we would have to leave, really rudely. At 5 minutes to six as we were paying, the manager harassed us again, while we were settling up. It was an awful experience and we would not go there again. read more

I had high hopes for the Reelhouse Oyster Bar but unfortunately I was incredibly disappointed and underwhelmed. It was very loud indoors - the bar was very rowdy and on top of that, the restaurant blasted EDM music. After about 5 minutes of sitting inside, I felt a headache just from the noise and asked the hostess if there was any chance we could sit outside due to the level of noise indoors. She was very kind and snagged us a table outdoors, but our original waiter definitely showed a bit of attitude. In terms of the food, the pizza was incredibly greasy and I wouldn't recommend to anyone. The oysters were solid but I don't know if they were worth the price - the waiter/food runner never even shared where the oysters were from (there were 2 different oysters on our platter). The restaurant is in a great location, but they definitely are very focused on their bar and I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to anyone for a dinner. read more

Reelhouse Oyster Bar - Pizza - Salad Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Beware!! Took a car across town arrived at 10:30 and were informed the owner when closing the doors (listed as a 1am close). Doorman even told us closing was normally at midnight but they wouldn't accommodate us. No reason was given why. Avoid this place. read more

Reelhouse Oyster Bar - Salad Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Walked along the harbor and decided to grab lunch here. Beautiful weather so we sat outside. I had a glass of the Chardonnay and lobster roll. Both were delightful! My husband had the Maine Beer Co. IPA (because we visited the brewery earlier in the week) and the tuna nachos which were fabulous! read more

Reelhouse Oyster Bar - Lobster roll w/chips and tuna nachos - Salad Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ambiance is A+ , venue is very beautiful and plenty of good food ! We enjoyed it very much ! Welcoming staff too

The food was phenomenal! We had the mezze platter and oysters, which I'd give a 10/10. However, we sat inside and the music was so insanely loud and it felt very clubby. We could barely talk to each other because it was so loud in there. Outside didn't seem bad though. If we ever go back we probably wouldn't sit inside again. Overall the experience was good though. read more

My boyfriend & I were visiting Boston the other night and stopped in for a quick bite and a couple of drinks. Being located right on the water it provided a beautiful view as the sun went down. Our waiter suggested the ahi poke nachos and they were phenomenal! It was the perfect shareable snack. Loved the vibe of the restaurant and the staff were so friendly! read more

Reelhouse Oyster Bar - Ahi Poke Nachos - Salad Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Music was electronic clubby and very loud and hard to talk. Like the place but won't be back until they stop playing club music.

Food was cold and didn't taste fresh. Wait time was also very long. Asked for non-alcoholic and they made it with alcohol. read more

Go to this place for the view. One star for the view, one star for decent food. Plan on staying there for a while as everyone around us had the same experience regarding lack of service. read more

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More of see and be seen type of place, vibe, and clientele. The views are practically unbeatable, but be prepared for some pretty inattentive service and interesting characters. I do love that they have multiple caviar offerings, as I was there to celebrate with such. However, I think they need to step it up on the oyster offerings from their 3 or 4 varietals, considering they are an "oyster bar", after all. read more