Had the pleasure of descending upon Bootleg Special with a chaotic post-conference crew of 11…read morehungry adults, which is basically the restaurant equivalent of a small natural disaster, and somehow they handled it like absolute pros. First off: the food was outstanding. The kind of meal where everyone at the table were all raving about their food. Everything came out hot, flavorful, and fast considering the size of our group. Second: the staff deserves a medal. Not only were they friendly and efficient, but they also went above and beyond splitting checks for all 11 people individually without making us feel like we'd committed a felony. Anyone who has ever dined with a large group knows this alone is a five-star act of heroism. The ambiance was fun, energetic, and just the right amount of spunky. It felt lively without being overwhelming, the kind of place where you immediately relax and accidentally stay longer than planned. And finally, the soundtrack. Whoever was running the music understood the assignment. Absolute bangers all night. At one point I genuinely wasn't sure whether I was there for dinner or about to break out into dance. Fantastic food, great vibes, awesome service, and a team that clearly knows how to handle groups without breaking a sweat. Would absolutely come back.

I went here super hyped about this place because I wanted the SOUFFLÉ but unfortunately I missed it…read moreby 1hr. They only do em till 3pm lol :(... Super nice place great decor. Friendly and courteous staff. I ended up getting the beignets with chocolate ice cream they wer alright nothing special special but still had a good time here.

Little NOLA in the heart of Boston. Popcorn shrimp is "Bon Temps" was nice and juicy, fried well…read moreand served with a side of creole sauce. The Black Magic Manhattan was well made and served fast! Vibe was really cool. The bar is beautiful and littered with single customers dropping in for a post work drink.

I picked this place because of the interesting fish menu items and attractive prices . Made a…read morereservation for 5 pm , that i didn't need -- it was empty ( filled by the time we left , around 6:10) Our server was very friendly and helpful. The service was quick. Calamari appetizer was not really good . It was eatable but the calamari rings were crunchy ( not the batter , which mostly fell off) but the calamari itself . We got two dishes with catfish: fish n' chips and Crawfish Étouffée Crowned Catfish. Both dishes came out fast and were hot. French fries were " could be better. " My side dish, Brussels sprouts were a little too sour ( balsamic vinegar ? ) -- but it's totally personal judgment. Crawfish etouffee was a little overcooked . Cocktails were amazing ( yet minuscule:) I will go back ... for cocktails .

Just tried Holy Crab and it definitely lived up to the hype. The seafood boil was packed with…read moreflavor -- I went with the garlic butter/Cajun style sauce and it coated everything perfectly. I added pototoes and Corn. The Wings were great. It's a messy, hands-on experience (they give you bibs and gloves), but that's part of the fun. The portions were solid and the spice level had a nice kick without overpowering the flavor. I went very mild. If you like seafood boils with bold seasoning and a casual, fun atmosphere, Holy Crab is definitely worth checking out. I'll definitely be back. Be ready to look for parking. Service was great. Jacob was our server.

This was my first seafood boil experience and it was everything I imagined and more! Everything we…read moreordered was exceptional. We got the snow crab and shrimp in a spicy garlic butter sauce and it was perfect. We got fries and garlic noodles on the side that were good as well. We walked in and were able to grab a table immediately. Service was quick and easy. It was a great experience overall and we'll definitely be back!

I've tried a number of seafood boils around MA and Cap't Loui is definitely one of the better ones…read more We had shrimp and mussels with medium Cap't Loui sauce and lemon pepper and added garlic noodles and sausage. They sell by the half pound or pound with their prices listed on the walls in the restaurant based on their current market prices. The portions felt like a lot for what we ordered as we split about three pounds of seafood between three people and were all stuffed. The mussels were big and shrimp were very fresh and clean. The medium sauce was not too spicy and it also came with a potato and small corn on the cob. I thought their garlic noodles were not as good as I've had at other seafood boils, but they do not skimp on the garlic! The restaurant has a spacious front dining area where you enter from the mall with tables for larger parties and the back area where there are a lot of tables for smaller groups. All tables are lined with paper as you'd expect from a seafood boil restaurant and they use all plastic ware and cups. The service was relatively quick and attentive and they also give you gloves, bib, and a bucket for the shells as you eat. I recommend ordering combos as a group if you are hungry as you get free sides depending on how many pounds you order.

If you love seafood boils, Capt Loui is a must. I'm always trying new spots but somehow always end…read moreup coming back here because their house sauce is honestly unbeatable. I usually get the Boiler Combo, which comes with free sides, and I highly recommend adding the garlic noodles. This was also my first time trying their $1 oysters on Tuesdays and the quality was great and very fresh. Definitely my favorite spot when I'm craving seafood boil.

I love the seafood boil here, good bang for your buck. Great to come with friends, everything is…read moreseasoned well. The combos are super good value. Our server, Val, was so attentive throughout the night and made sure to check in with us. Made our experience so good!

Quality was consistent to other Boiling Crab chains. Ordered their blue crab roll which was loaded…read moregenerously and worth its price tag of $14. Ordered a pound of shrimp and a pound of crawfish with the whole shabang which were both boiled and seasoned well. Place gets really busy and they run weekdays deals. Our server, Val was great and made sure we had all we needed to have a nice dinner. Check-in for a free basket of Cajun fries!

Great food and drinks! The biscuits are delicious. Mario was an awesome server! We will definitely…read morebe coming back.

This was an amazing find of a restaurant on our little trip to Boston. As of many of the other…read morereviews state, the biscuits are a must. They were the dark horse that I never would have thought about ordering normally. Biscuits for dinner? Eh. But they were delicious and lighter than expected and the pimento cheese I could have ate by the spoonfuls. The oysters were clean and delicious. Everything you hope to have from Northeast oysters especially being from Texas where most of the places here serve Gulf oysters that don't even come close to comparing. I could have drank the mignonette. The pimento mac n cheese was on point and flavorful (and again that pimento cheese, yum). The wagyu burgers were so good. The burger was tender and flavorful, the bread was soft and light and slightly sweet, and the onion ring added a great texture to the mix. Think of a amped up western burger. The ambiance was a cool vibe yet a home feel. We were seated quickly but it took awhile for anyone to acknowledge us. Service was good once it started and the food came out quickly. If we ever make it back to Boston, it will definitely be on our list to revisit. Great late dinner spot. Simple foods done right. (Oh, and the drinks were delicious. I wanted to try them all. Mine tasted exactly like an apple pie.)

PETER IS THE GOAT, best server of all time, other servers should take notes, always treating us…read moreright and making sure we are okay, im not coming back for the food im only coming for peter

Me and the wife finally got a chance to come back to Capt Loui. Ever since we had a family, it's…read morebeen a little different with dining out haha Capt Loui will always have a spot in our hearts for seafood boil. This Stoneham location might be my favorite. Open and clean. Our waitress was friendly and nice. We always enjoyed Capt Loui. Their seafood boil sauce is unmatched. The flavor and the kick is amazing . Funnel cake with vanilla ice cream to end the meal is a must. My only complaint is... you only get one potato and one corn for the 3lb option. I feel like it should be a potato and a corn every pound. Just my opinion.

A hidden gem! The food is absolutely phenomenal. We got two different seafood boils, one with their…read moreShaking (cajun) sauce and the other with their barlic (butter and garlic) sauce. The Shaking sauce was absolute perfection. The barlic was probably delicious but didn't even compare with the amount of flavor in the shaking sauce. All of the seafood was cooked beautifully and tasted fresh. The quality of the meal was incredible. We also ordered a lobster roll and their garlic noodles. I think the lobster roll was a lobster salad and I really really enjoyed it. I don't think I'd order the noodles again but only because everything else blew me away and I was so full by the time I got to them. They have a full bar which allows for a ton of drink choices. 10/10 will frequent the Shaking Crab.

Shaking Crab has tons of locations and this location in Newton is great! The interior is also so…read morecute hahaha. For food, we ordered the jumbo seafood boil which came with snow crab, crawfish, shrimp, mussels, potatoes, corn, and we added sausage! We got it with the regular cajun sauce and it was delishhh. The sauce is a classic you can't go wrong with! My only wish is that the snow crab was bigger / meatier but everything else was in the boil great. We also ordered garlic noodles, mac and cheese, and fried pickles. The garlic noodles are fine but not great. It tastes like cheap takeout noodles and I wouldn't get it again. Similarly, the mac and cheese is also just fine. I actually liked the fried pickles though because batter was seasoned well but just a little salty. If you come here, get ready to eat messy! Thankfully they give you bibs and gloves so you can eat comfortably. Next time I want to try the Tom Yum sauce.

I don't usually write reviews. But this place is a hidden gem. We went there over the weekend after…read moremoving to the area. We got two bags of shellfish that were absolutely delicious. And some tiki drinks that were super fun. Everyone loved it. And the check was surprisingly easy on the pocket. These guys know what they're doing. It's a great place to eat.

The food was so good The service and ambience were amazing…read more I haven't been there ever but I like it

The food was great! Especially, the boiled bag with king crab, shrimp, lobster tail, potatoes and…read morecorn ( add on). The crawfish roll...not a fan but it was great because I had lobster roll and crab roll today to another restaurant. Service was good he obliged to request that we sat in the first floor because of medical reason. The shack was cool . Lighting was good too.

The food was fine, half of our party enjoyed their meals and half really did not. Everyone…read morebasically ordered the same thing but quality and taste varied heavily from person to person. The menu was dated and we were told we could not order half a pound despite there being a price listed for it on the menu. Our server seemed a little awkward initially but it quickly turned into him being quite rude. He was unknowledgeable about the menu items and could not offer recommendations.