My Taste Buds Have Been Craving This Place Since I Left. The Oysters, Fresh As Can Be. Tasty Too! On Display, They Shuck Em Right In Front Of You. Great For The Ambiance Of Seafood. I Got 3 Different Kind; The "Swell" Ones Were My Fav :). Clam Chowder Was Thick, Creamy & Definitely Had Clams. The Best Part Was The Fried Oyster Slider. So Simply Put Together, The BEST Slider I've Ever Had. Service Was Ok, Could Use A Little More Attentiveness. All In All, A Great Experience. Coming Back Here Every Time I Visit Boston. read more

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Oh my God, I'm gonna have to keep this one really short because just thinking about the seafood here my mouth is watering and I'm drooling. That is exactly how I feel right now and I know that it's not very classy to describe this, but it just is what is happening at the moment I am very, happy at remembering those delicious dishes that I was able to experience. Now I'm not going to lie. I've only been there once this was a few years ago and I went with my whole family and it was a really nice get together and the service was excellent. I can't explain how happy we were when we left. I mean everybody was ecstatic. Kids were laughing. My dad was high giving my uncle like this was really a great experience and I can't wait to go back. Honestly, all I have is really great memories. It was such a good day. The sun was beautiful. read more

Chic, delicious, great service, great ambience, but a little pricey. We arrived around 4:30-5pm on a Tuesday evening and it was already pretty busy, it only got busier as the night went on. Lots of reservations, but pleasantly never felt any pressure to move/hurry our early dinner experience. We sat at the bar, which was perfect for two, overlooking the chefs and bartenders doing their work. They also have outdoor seating (which was enclosed with heaters), and standard tables/high tops. They have some very unique cocktails available too, and a solid list of beers/wines. Fried oysters - AMAZING. We got the smaller portion ($19). It came with about 10-15 small size, deep fried oysters, plus fries. It was perfectly fried - the oysters were still luscious and flavorful, so fresh, and had the perfect amount of batter to give it a nice crunch. The tartar sauce that came with it is thinner than most and was wonderfully refreshing, while still having the classic tartar sauce taste without overwhelming the oysters. The fries that came with it were equally delicious - fluffy, crispy, everything you want in the perfect fry. I also ordered the crab linguine ($32) - solid. This is definitely a dish that tastes best fresh and on the spot, leftovers... not so much. There was a fair amount of crab mixed in, the linguine was tender (much preferred to al dente, scandalous I know), and the light but slightly creamy seafood-y sauce was just the perfect way to blend it all together. My coworker also enjoyed a couple raw oysters and a crabcake appetizer, both of which she was very happy with. The crabcake had a generous amount of crab in it, and while only one came with the order, it was enough along with her raw and shared fried oysters. Very nice meetup spot, date spot, or business meeting spot. If you're looking to spend a little more for a meal, solo dining here would be great too! read more

The food was amazing as usual. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. The chowder was great as always, the lobster roll melts in your mouth, the chips are a guilty pleasure and we loved the fish tacos. We always get oysters too, I didn't snap a pic but they are always good here!! The vibe is always great, a very great spot to dine, we love it here! read more

Row 34 - Seaport - Fish Tacos - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Stopped in for a quick bite after having received a recommendation. Sat at the bar and had not only fabulous black bass tacos, but superior customer service. So good, that the gal - sorry I forget her name- offered to reserve 2 seats at the bar for the next day and offered a complimentary birthday dessert for my daughter. The experience the following day was equally satisfying and delicious. Will recommend and visit each time I come back to Boston. Diane M. Greenwich CT. read more

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Love the biscuit and the French 75. People who work there are terrific. But it's way too loud. Won't go back because of loud environment.

You must eat a Warm Buttered Lobster Roll. That was AMAZING. I'll come again for that. read more

Row 34 - Seaport - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED!!! This restaurant is our top favorite! Of all the places we've been and restaurants we've dined in, this one topped the list! Everything we ordered were fantastic!! the service was excellent too! "Tuna Crudo" is our top favorite in the menu! So if you come visit Boston, give this place a try and it won't definitely not disappoint! read more

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Several people recommended Row 34 to us, so we tried it for lunch. I got oysters and a lobster roll, and my husband had the redfish ceviche and a burger. (This review is only reviewing the seafood portion of our order, because we know burgers aren't their specialty). Overall, we were fairly underwhelmed, given how people raved over it. The oysters were just ok - I had much better at Neptune and Select Oyster. Husband said his ceviche was fine, but nothing special. The lobster roll is where I take issue. I ordered the creamy roll, which was full of diced pickle, red onion and celery, as well as sprinkled with celery powder. Personally I think you should let the lobster shine - no need to add a bunch of extras. The flavor of celery was really overwhelming, and I spent a good amount of time scraping all the extras out of it. read more

Foood was so fresh and delish. We had to sneak a meal at Row 34 before leaving BOS on Sunday. We were here for an early lunch since our flights were short after. We got the green salad and mussels to start. For means: my friend ordered the fish and chips and I had to go with the warm butter lobster roll because New England travels must include a lobster dish! We left very satisfied. My only regret was that I didn't have enough space for the New England clam chowder because I've heard great things. But next time for us. Or better yet, you should definitely remember to leave space for it. Will be returning here for dinner! read more

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This place came highly recommended to us by a colleague, but truthfully I thought it was a rather average seafood restaurant, nothing too special. We were looking at other options close by, but because of timing and how everything closes so early in the area, Row 34 was pretty much our only option as we wanted to walk somewhere close to our hotel. The clam chowder had a lot of prosciutto in it, which was a bit too salty for my taste, and there was a citrusy after taste to it. My friends enjoyed their meals (whole fish, lobster roll) but agreed that it was an underwhelming experience, but maybe it was an off day! read more

Row 34 - Seaport - A dark photo of Clam Chowder - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

. The food tasted like booty hole. The food did not taste good. I rate it. -0 out of 10 the waiter was kind but I will not be going back because they took 45 minutes to get my food out. We ordered shrimp. He gave us a ball of some random food. I will not be going back ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever again read more

Worth. Visit service was wonderful and very helpful! My wife enjoyed the all aspects of our visit including the ambiance we will certainly return! read more

Had the chance to visit Boston with my girlfriends last weekend and had so much fun! This is the first place we tried once we landed. We shared the lobster roll and shrimp roll and both were amazing! read more

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Highly recommend Row 34 to locals and visitors alike! The raw bar is one of the best in the city. Amazingly, all dozen oysters were PERFECTLY shucked. Order the Tuna Crudo and thank me later - it's a plate full of complimentary creamy flavors. Our waitress was not only informative and professional but she was fun and friendly. Most of the staff have been working together for many years, which is a testament to both the restaurant and management. Attention All Butterscotch Pudding Fans: Row 34 serves the recipe from the now closed Island Creek Oyster in Kenmore Square. Candied pecans on top, too. What a treat to rediscover a favorite dessert! read more

Row 34 - Seaport - A pair of the six different types of local oysters being served... & two cherrystones for good measure. No condiments needed. - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I came to Boston for one mission and that was to get a lobster roll. I have never gotten a lobster roll that was warmed and buttered. I've only tried the cold ones but man oh man the warm ones changed my life. There was a good amount of lobster meat on the roll. When it arrived, it was perfectly warm. My only complaint was the price. The lobster roll cost 50 bucks! I guess cause of inflation stuff is a lot higher than it use to be. read more

Row 34 - Seaport - Warm Buttered Lobster Roll - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Row 34 made the best of the lockdown, and offered the most amazing lobster roll dinner kits, which made for a magical night! The pickup was super organized and the kit itself contained everything: directions, lobster, roll, even celery salt and butter! It also came with delish cookies, cole slaw, and chips. Putting together the lobster roll was a cool experience and made for a way more fresh dinner than if it had been assembled and delivered, not to mention how amazing it tasted! The lobster salad was really fresh and the potato roll was very fragrant, especially after toasting with butter. What a wonderful idea! read more

Row 34 - Seaport - Lobster roll dinner kit - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This has quickly become one of my favorites in Boston. The seafood is amazing! The service is top notch. The timing impeccable making for a great meal. The location is great and the atmosphere is great. The raw bar is fantastic ; some of the best shucked oysters I have had and the selection was fantastic. The Tuna crudo is not to be missed. Best bite I have had in a while. The oyster sliders are fantastic, super crispy and delicate fried oysters in a great slider. Overall I highly recommend. read more

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Fish was so good and fresh. And the cornbread? Yum. Omg, get those items. Location is convenient for tourists. read more

Row 34 - Seaport - Grilled whole fish, cornbread - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great food and service. A little pricy, but to be expected with the location, ability to sit and enjoy, and the quality of food. read more

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Came here for an early dinner with my parents! Ordered a dozen of the fresh oysters, tuna crudo, New England clam chowder, crab cake, and the warm buttered lobster roll. Oysters were fresh and delicious. Came wirh three little sauces - classic mignonette, a red tomato based(?) sauce, and a cocktail sauce with horseradish. The mignonette was super light, nothing special but paired well. New England clam chowder was packed with clams and was accompanied by a housemade saltine which was very tasty. Tuna crudo and crab cake were solid. Lobster roll was definitely fresh and the roll was amazing. The lobster had a weird taste on this particular day, it had an aroma that I can only compare to what I would imagine eating lotion to be like, which can happen with some fresh seafood - it picks up odd flavors from the ocean. It just wasn't my cup of tea, and I wouldn't order the lobster roll again. Overall, a solid dinner and I'd return for the oysters and the cool atmosphere! read more

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Dined at Row 34 as a party of 3. This was my 2nd time visiting and overall, it was a fair experience. Great service, pleasant ambiance, with okay food that may be just a touch overpriced in my opinion. The variety in the raw bar selection was just as good as the first time I visited. The oysters were fresh and flavorful. The only downside was that one of the members of our party found a squirming worm/larva of some sort in one of the oysters just before she was about to eat it, which was obviously a surprise. However, our server was quick to address the issue and bring back a new oyster and she took it off our final bill so we were grateful to her for the quick help and efficiency in addressing the issue! Thank you to her! Other food we had: - Oysters: 9.5/10 - Salmon Crudo: 9/10 - amazing; the puffed wild rice was a wonderful textural component, the fish was super fresh, and the leche de tigre was sharp and simply delicious - Lager Steamed Mussels: 6/10 - have had better mussel dishes - Housemade Mafaldine: 6/10 - lackluster overall - Baked Hake: 9/10 - the beans were fantastic; though the hake lacked much flavor, it was clean and fresh - 242 Fries: 7/10 - not crispy by any means (but how bad could hot potato in any form really be?) read more

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We went in for a lobster roll, chowder and some oysters because they were the only place that was open later on a Sunday that we found, and they have made a fan out of us. There was a 30 minute wait, but we were able to chill by the bar and order some drinks until they found us a seat. The bartender's were slammed, but didn't make us feel like we were bothering them with any of our questions, and were really attentive and great with recommendations. This place is a little swankier than I expected, but it was a great experience. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

Super friendly waiter, fresh seafood. Recommend shellfish tower ~$100, and lobster roll $45 Dec2022 read more

Row 34 - Seaport - Shellfish tower - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is a must try location, the food was excellent, the new English clam chowder was delicious & hearty, I had the Lobster Roe Fettuccine OMG it was delicious. Other in the party had the Buttered Lobster roll they said it was excellent as well. Our waiter Christian, he was the best. Thank you read more

I'm going to start off by saying Kate the person who booked my reservation was beyond accommodating. She was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about my needs for the perfect lunch and experience in Boston. Next I was greeted by a professional host. And taken to the bar where I requested to sit where I was educated and journeyed through the menu by Haley Gee. Not only did she recommend the Oysters with the specifics that I was looking for. She also complemented from their magnificent beer collection it's a looper delicious craft beer from Maine. I then asked Haley about the differences of the ceviche as she gave me her recommendation and of course I went with it. And the clam ceviche was to die for. Tender pits of cherryston clam pineapple, radish and celery with nduja oils. Served with delicate chips of plantain banana and taro root. Next I was delivered the most delicious lumps of freshly cooked and caught Maine lobster in the perfect brioche bun deliciously buttered and served with absolutely delicious grilled Farmer beans. Dressed with a delicious local cheese serve the top of romesco sauce. I called out the Chef to complemented on every aspect of the menu. And Chef James Lyons appeared at the bar. He was not only accommodating but educated me about where the lobster was coming from and how it was close to the family. I'm not gonna tell you what he did for me but I'm sure you can figure it out. I am so grateful to have stopped at this restaurant and pick the best of the best on my delicious experience in Boston. read more

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Came here based on a recommendation from a friend and this is by far the best lobster roll I've ever had. Generous portions of buttered lobster on a warm crispy roll. Just amazing. He clam chowder was the perfect amount of creaminess topped off by homemade saltine crackers. read more

Row 34 - Seaport - Clam chowder with homemade saltine crackers - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came here on Friday as a group of four for dinner. Honestly, we had a really good experience. The ambiance: Lively, not formal but a step above casual. The restaurant was by the harbor, and modern. Service: Mostly good! We came for an early dinner so definitely had more attentive service before it became super packed, but still overall attentive enough. Food: We did a lot of sharing! We enjoyed a selection of oysters, house rolls, the mussels, fish tacos, and among four people had two burgers split as our entree. The house rolls were impeccable (warm, soft, and paired with a flavored yummy butter). I have to say to me the burger was amazing: delicious with a nice buttered/warm bun. It was nice that the restaurant basically plated and made four separate entrees out of the two burger orders so we didn't have to split anything ourselves. Wasn't crazy about the fish tacos, they were overall OK but the mussels were fantastic. The cocktails were well made. I would absolutely come back. read more

Row 34 is one of our favorite places in Boston we visit both the Cambridge and the Boston locations food is always good service is always good and the ambiance is great at the Boston location. Cambridge is also good ambiance. Prices are on the higher end but the value is there. read more

Best place for oysters in Boston! Seafood tower at $110 is strong value with 12 oysters, 6 shrimp, 6 clams, whole lobster, and two ceviches. Nice selection of beers on tap, and wine collection as well. read more

Row 34 - Seaport - Seafood tower - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came here to celebrate an anniversary! Our server was very attentive and had good customer service. She had forgotten to input one of our orders at the raw bar and very quickly made it right - asked us if we still wanted the order, and then took it off our bill. Not expected, but left good vibes! I did find it interesting that while that situation handled well, the restaurant had known ahead of time that our anniversary was being celebrated, and yet, we weren't wished a happy anniversary or surprised with a dessert as many restaurants will do. It made me wonder, why ask in a reservation if something special is being celebrated if the restaurant doesn't do anything with the information? I'd describe the restaurant as chic casual. Visually it felt spacious with the high ceilings. Also, seeing the raw bar and activity in the kitchen most certainly added to the excitement. But overall, the food was just okay. My boyfriend and I ordered oysters, shrimp cocktail, tuna crudo, lobster roe pasta, a fish entrée with butternut squash, and warm cookie for dessert. Food wasn't bad, but didn't have me raving. The raw bar was good with fresh sauces, but the fish entrée was overcooked with the butternut squash undercooked. Pasta dish was delicious with a good ratio of noodle to sauce and toppings Visually, everything looked very appetizing and was plated well! read more

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Really enjoyed this place. Big, airy. Very good service. Food was very tasty too. Can't say absolute best seafood (some of the fried clams were slightly fishy). But for what it is and the price point they had it was a very solid casual seafood place. We ordered fried calamari (very good), fried clams (so so), oyster sliders (very good but can't say tasted much of oyster), clam chowder (best I ever had), and fries (really good) Would definitely go back just skip the clams. read more

Really disappointed to see this location go so far downhill since their expansion to Cambridge and Portsmouth. The food was incredibly average - my fish and chips were mush. The peel and eat shrimp were tough and stringy. The service was really subpar - waited nearly 45 minutes for two entrees with no updates in between, just empty drinks. read more

Vibes were definitely off for me. I was recommended this place and decided to come by myself on a Sunday evening. First weird thing is that the bar isn't first come first served but they have their own waitlist. Luckily there was an open seat anyway so I didn't need to wait. I watched as the guy shucking oysters was coughing so decided not to get anything from the raw bar. Good thing because later on the same guy was definitely mouth breathing (as one would with a cold) and handling his phone with the same gloves he used for food prep. I ordered the calamari and the crab chiatarra. Calamari was crispy and tender but nothing special. For the pasta, all the flavorful sauce was on the bottom so until I started dunking the top pasta in the sauce under, it had little flavor. I expected the crab to be the star but it was just lost due to its shredded presentation. Dessert menu was uninspiring so I ordered the check and then proceeded to wait what felt like an eternity (probably a good 10 min) while the bartender ignored me and ran around for other peoples drinks. read more

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Great location. Great food and drink. Dry much recommended. Pricing was fair for Boston

It's a fancy place. We were offered to check our coats in or bring them with us to our table. We ordered the crab cake, calamari, mackerel pastrami, tuna crudo, clam chowder, lobster roll, and the cornbread. The portion sizes were surprisingly very big so I would but recommend ordering as much as we did unless you have a larger party or if you can eat all of it. The crab cake comes with an aioli that is delicious. It also comes with guac and a small salad that is very tart. The aioli really added flavor to the crab cake. The calamari is soft and a little spicy because it's fried with jalapenos. Some of the breading of the calamari would fall off. The mackerel pastrami came with creme fresh. It cut through the saltiness of the mackerel, but I did not really like the dish. The clam chowder had fresh herbs in it that added extra flavor to the chowder. It was good. The lobster roll was greasy. The roll itself was too thick and too much bread so I ended up just eating the lobster which was fine. The chips were good. The tuna crudo was nothing special. The cornbread with maple butter was good. They make butter enhanced the cinnamon and sweetness of the cornbread. read more

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Fresh oysters and hip industrial ambience! We came by for apps and drinks and had a reservation for 4:30pm on a Sunday. Not too busy at that hour and we were seated immediately. Food: We ordered 2 of each of the oysters they had available. All of them were delicious, fresh, and very clean tasting. If you don't know what to pick, Row 34 is a safe bet and very unoffensive. Clean and sweet tasting. The only one I have to warn about is the Blue Pool from Hood Canal, WA. That one leaves a rather heavy metallic aftertaste at the end that I think most people would find unpleasant. (But if that's what you're after, give it a try!). We also shared a fish and chips. The fries were the highlight. They remind me of the fries from McD's (which is a great thing, from my perspective). The perfect thickness, crispy, savory, and addictive. Fish was fried well, and you get a good amount of fish vs breading. Flavorwise though, I would say it was somewhat lacking and could have used more basic seasoning like salt and pepper at the very least. This dish comes with coleslaw and a nice garlic aioli. They also have malt vinegar, but I would have preferred the fish have more flavor off the bat rather than rely on additional sauces. Dessert was their banoffee pie. I've never had it before but it was really delicious. Basically bananas and caramel sauce on a really thick crust with whipped cream on top. I think the crust was a bit too hard (hard to break with spoon without it flying off the plate), but unsure if that was in line with this style of pie. Ambience: Dark lighting and industrial interiors with a beautiful looking bar area as you walk in. I smelled a faint bergamot scent in our table area when walking in. For larger groups, there were some gorgeous table setups with velvet or leather green booths near us. Overall felt romantic and would be a nice place for a first date for drinks and apps. Saw lots of couples at the bar and in our seating area. Service: I guess this depends on what you want, but our server was very down to business and barely chatted with us. No usually spiel asking about whether we'd been here or to explain the menu. And the place wasn't particularly packed or anything. Worked fine for us because I was hungry, but it was more curt than I would have preferred. Food came out fast and was well plated. Kitchen was nice and sent us a few extra oysters with our order. Overall, would come back here again. It was a place I would feel happy to take my friends or family in terms of food quality, ambience, and cleanliness. read more

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I had dined at this Row 34 restaurant this past Sunday as a walk-in. The place appeared nice enough so I figured I would give it a try. The food was absolutely awful and grossly overpriced. The lobster bisque looked more like tomato soup with a few pieces of lobster but had absolutely no flavor. my friend dining with me agreed and felt the same way. The pasta with lobster and zucchini was oily which should never be and at $44.00 absurd for its quality and presentation. The House 242 French fries were so deeply soaked in oil that I could bare to eat them for fear of getting a stomach ache later as well as the corn bread that was overly dripping and soakEd with butter that it made the cornbread unappealing. needless to say this is the first and last time I will be dining here. after paying for this large check I ended up going elsewhere for a late night dinner to make up for this episode. (*note: the on staff manager was delivering some of the items to my table. you would think he would ask how is everything but did not seem to take notice of the plates being taken away still full (this is the kenmore square location by the way) read more

Best lobster roll in the city, hot or cold. Roll is grilled to perfection! Shoestring fries are yummy! Best raw bae around as well. read more

Row 34 - Seaport - Oysters and shrimp - raw bar - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I made a reservation at 5 pm is they are not too busy. We ordered oysters which were delicious and fresh. Island Creek is my favorite. For starters, we ordered the lettuce cup, crab cake, and oyster sliders. Not too oily due to the pickled veggies. My favorite the lettuce cup, the pickled veggie makes the fried oyster not too oily when taking the bite. The crab cake was not the best but still lots of crab meat. For the main course, squid ink bucatini was delicious. Will come back again when I am craving raw oysters. read more

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