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    4.2 (2.1k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Warm Buttered Lobster Roll
    Dani O.

    This place was the last dinner we had while visiting Boston. So glad we chose it. It has a different, very cool vibe as soon as you walk in. Fresh seafood starting at you as you walk in. Industrial but dark contemporary design is super cool. We had 3 different types of fresh oysters. Not sure what they were called, but they were amazing! So many to choose from. We also had the warm lobster rolls. First time lobster roller here, so I wasn't sure what to expect. They were good. I would go back and eat the oysters every day if I could afford that. Amazing bb

    Sheila P.

    We visited for lunch and after trying a few items, my rec is to go for the oysters and the crudo. Aunt Dotty was my personal favorite and I wish we'd gotten more. I think there was a glitch with our order because the apps came out fast and then there was a super long wait and then our starter course came with the meal. It felt really rushed and half the food arrived cold. Tuna app was excellent. Chowder was chewy and did not deliver on flavor. Fried oysters were ok. Fried fish was also ok but the breading fell right off which made it greasy and messy.

    Shrimp Cocktail
    Lia M.

    Row 34 was mid. Server was nice enough, though not overly friendly. The vibe was good and it's more casual than one would think. They have the Christina Grüner Veltliner, which is always a favorite, so I was pleased with that. The shrimp cocktail were fine, but gone are the sweet, succulent, briny of my youth, and now we just have these bland shrimp. Jonah crab claws had no flavor and I ended up not eating one. The watermelon salad was the best item that I ordered. It was fresh and absolutely delicious. I requested no basil, but kitchen staff took that to also mint, which was disappointing. Not the brightest, I guess. Bluefin tuna toro was also just fine and not the delectable indulgence I was expecting. I would not return.

    Nicole N.

    A trip to Boston would not be complete without seafood, I stopped by Row 34 for a quick solo dinner while I was in the area. On a busy weekend night, I was able to get a seat at the bar. Started off with the clam chowder which was solid, although I felt that the bacon and creamy slightly overpowered the clams. I got myself a warm lobster roll which was very decadent. The lobster meat was very fresh and simply seasoned. The portion was larger than expected but I really appreciated the generous serving of the lobster and the seafood to bread ratio. The side chips were also crunchy and nicely seasoned. Staff were polite; food came out at a reasonable time. The dim lighting made it a vibey, intimate place for a dinner. I definitely want to try their raw bar and other dishes next time I'm back in Boston!

    Seafood case/display
    Robert D.

    I would give this place a solid 4+ stars. It would have easily made 5 but the lobster roll was just good, not amazing. The Oysters on the other hand (not pictured, I was hungry and they were so good I forgot) were the best I've ever had!! Simply amazing!!! Service was friendly and helpful. Great vibe for a date or romantic dinner.

    Marcus K.

    Initially confused when looking at the dinner menu, at lunch. Very pleased with the service and our server's knowledge of the raw bar. Scallop seviche was a hit. Row 34 oyster was unexpected good, though I preferred the sweet one recommended "aunt dotty". Kudos to the kitchen for nicely splitting our lobster roll. Good Bloody Mary, she said the Hugo spritz was delicious. Top notch atmosphere.

    Beer Battered Fish & Chips
    Sana G.

    Stopped in at Row 34 without a reservation and luckily we were able to get a seat at the bar. The menu had a lot of seafood and non-seafood options. The fish and chips were great, the fries in particular were thin and crunchy. The star of the show was the delicious corn bread with maple butter.

    Burger and fries
    evelynn wyatt

    Come here and get the buttermilk biscuit. It is truly the most incredible bread and butter combo. The seafood and other apps were also yummy and fresh but we kept dreaming about the biscuit. The ceviche wasn't very good but the oysters, burger, and fried corn were great. One of the cocktails we tried was way too sour and unbalanced but the freezer martinis were good. The atmosphere is very classy, perfect for a date night.

    Hannah O.

    stopped by for a late lunch and it was surprisingly not busy, so we're glad we picked it on a whim! the lobster roll was quite pricey at $55 and was tasty, but the size was not worth the price. oysters were also a little pricey as well but they had a great selection. the clam chowder was good, but again, pricey for the portion size. service was great, and we're happy with the little postcard they gave us at the end of the meal.

    Warm Buttered Lobster Roll
    Liann A.

    We heard Row 34 is one of the restaurants to visit for good lobster rolls while visiting Boston. We stayed in the Seaport area and this was about a 15 minute walk from our hotel. We came here during lunch on a Wednesday. We had 3 adults and a toddler and it wasn't busy, nicely air conditioned and there was also outdoor and bar seatings. I got an espresso martini which was good. We started with fried calamari and corn bread for the table to share. Pasta and broccoli for the toddler. And then 2 warm lobster rolls (about $42 market price) and a shrimp roll. I also ordered the clam chowder to compare to other places. I felt like the clam chowder had a really strong bacon taste and flavor that overpowered the soup, and it was pretty light as opposed to thick. The lobster rolls were really good, the bread was super soft and service was great! There's some street parking but located within a busy area.

    Christine C.

    The freshest seafood in town. I love the Row oysters very much, the freshness out of the sea. Lobster roll with clam chowder as the best combo. Tuna crude on top of the black garlic aioli sauce was a delightful cold plate!

    Dinner
    Gail U.

    Must be for the trendy, with-it crowd. Our bell man, and uber driver were unfamiliar with this restaurant but this eatery was packed. I had called in for reservations but was told walk in. When we arrived the receptionist said you wouldn't believe we got busy all of a sudden. We were quoted a 15 minute wait time. Before we arrived in Boston I had read Yelp Elite, Peter N's review and was intrigued. Our 2 nd night in Boston I told hubs let's try Row 34. I found out that our flight attendant stays in Seaport where this is located and supposedly 7 minutes from our hotel. Let's go! We had the pleasure of having Jackie as our server. She was sure an enjoyable person to ask for recommendations of crab cake or a lettuce appetizer. She checked up on us, poured us refills from our large still water bottle. She was great. Hubs ordered two starters: clam chowder and squash. I also ordered starters: crab cake, calamari, cornbread and iced coffee. The calamari was excellent, the batter so light, crispy and it melted in my mouth. I used the dip that accompanied it. The cornbread was like a dessert with maple butter, sweet in a good way. Delicious and large like a round shaped pie. My iced coffee hit the spot- enjoyed it tremendously. After a 12 hour tour to Martha's Vineyard it was a welcomed pick me up. As soon as one party left, another one occupied their table. If you are a seafood lover you will enjoy eating here. I saw one chicken entree, no beef but oysters, lobster MP and more they have it.

    Jennifer E.

    Visiting Boston so it was only fitting to try a true Boston Lobstah Roll! My friend brought me to this restaurant as she stated it had great reviews and heard from other friends that they had the best ones. Made reservations for 8:15pm but we actually were in the area earlier and around 7pm we walked in to see if they could accommodate us earlier which they DID! Unfortunately im not sure if their AC system doesnt function well or just the type of restaurant it is but it was HOT!!! I Think it was hotter inside the restaurant than outside. Outside you at least get a little bit of a breeze. Either way, thankfully I jad brought a little handheld fan with me so my friend and I were able to cool down a bit in between turns. I ordered their cold lobster roll with fries and she ordered the burger with fries. That was the freshest and most DELICIOUS lobster roll I have had EVER! You can definitely tell we are right by the sea. It was also a very big decent size which I appreciate it. Other places give a small hotdogs size roll and you are done within 3 bites so this roll definitely filled me up. My friend also said her meal was delicious and we had NO complaints. We were also given a free appetizer with our meal which was the mexican street corn. Very VERY delicious. Corn so soft and buttery with their mexican cream sauce was VERY flavorful. The food honestly made up for it being so DARN hot in there but we left full amd happy. The food was worth it honestly. I WILL definitely be back whenever I am in Boston again. Everyone was friendly and efficient and appreciate them being very accommodating.

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    The food was amazing and my family loved it as well I'd recommend stopping here if you are in Boston!

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    Great service, beautiful atmosphere, food is absolutely delicious! We celebrated a special occasion and this was the perfect spot

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    Ask the Community - Row 34 - Seaport

    What is the avg wait time on Saturday night for walk in's? At 6:30pm. Any chance it's less than 2…

    Depending on how many people. Bar tables probably have less wait time or you can make a reservation.

    How is the business operating during Covid? What safety measures are they taking? Are they offering sit down dining or curbside pickup?

    There's indoor and outdoor sitting area.

    Why does this say vegan options I don't see any?

    Butter or creamy lobster roll? Both sound so good. Anyone tried both?

    While it's a matter of personal taste and both are terrific, the butter has the lead for us. Both my wife and I are in that camp. Butter is, well, ... better.

    Easy to find parking?

    It's very hard to find parking in the Seaport.

    What days and times are their happy hours?

    Hello Paige! We do not offer happy hour here at Row 34 in Boston, however our sister location in… 

    Are there any vegan options here?

    They are super accommodating but there are not many vegan options

    What would be appropriate to wear here on a Friday nigh?

    It's casual dress. We were there on Sunday night in jeans and t-shirt.

    Is there a bar that I can eat at solo?

    Yes for sure

    How noisy is it really?

    Pretty noisy inside (if it's a busy night), but outside in the covered area is quiet.

    Are there options for vegetarians?

    There's a few but not many. This is almost exclusively a seafood restaurant. They have avocado toast and an arugula salad as options, that's about it.

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    Gray’s Hall

    4.9(52 reviews)
    1.1 miSouth Boston

    You must order the kale salad. I am not a kale salad person, yet I have dined here three times in…read morethe last week to eat the kale salad and am already planning my next visit. You know when you're eating a kale salad and the pieces are too big and you're kind of cramming them into your mouth and then the salad dressing is all over your face? This is NOT that salad! The kale is perfectly chopped so you can enjoy it with just your fork as you talk to your friend/spouse/date or just read your book. The dressing is such perfection, and the perfect amount, no gloopiness here! Crunchy breadcrumbs add magical texture and then there's a shower of finely grated gouda cheese on top. Have you ever read a good book and as you're reading it, you're so into it that you don't want it to end? So you slow down your reading speed to make it last a little longer? That's how I feel about this salad. There are other delicious items on the menu, I saw someone eating the burger that looked so good, I also want to try the Brussels but the call of the salad siren is too strong. Everyone is super welcoming and friendly, especially Catherine, and the kitchen team even shared the dressing recipe with me. Excellent wine list, casual and cozy space with twinkle lights, a lot of bar/counter seating, great date spot. Also attached/sister company to American Provisions I believe (great spot in Southie for sandwiches, cheeses, wines, pastries, rare food items).

    This is one of those spots that I want to keep on the down low because I don't want it to become…read moretoo popular...but I have to give Gray's Hall their flowers. I absolutely ADORE this place. It's one of my top 3 places in all of Boston. The vibes, the food, the wine, the prices, EVERYTHING is 10/10. This is one of those places where I feel at peace because I feel like my money was 100% well-spent. The prices are fair, and I don't feel like I'm being taken advantage of. And the FOOD, the food is exquisite. My favorite time to go is on Tuesdays for the $1 oyster deal, definitely my favorite $1 oyster deal in the city. They mostly have small plates and a few large plates, but you seriously can't go wrong with anything on the menu. And the wine options, amazinggggggg. Gray's is a true gem!

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    The Playwright

    2.9(58 reviews)
    1.1 miSouth Boston

    Came here for dinner for the first time with a couple of friends. Hubby and I ordered their…read morebuffalo loaded fries, a spicy chicken burger, pressed veggie melt, and a couple of drinks. Total came out to approximately $80 (not including tip). What's Hot - Menu. Pretty good variety. There's something for everyone, including vegans (for the most part). Specifically for vegans, they do not appear to have vegan cheese. They recently added loaded fries to their menu. - Quality. We tried their buffalo loaded fries, which definitely a good kick of spiciness. There was a good amount of buffalo mozzarella cheese and chicken. Their fries are slightly crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside. I really enjoyed my pressed veggie sandwich. There were whole veggies, such as broccoli, with a good amount of cheese melted between all the veggies. I liked that it was not a mashed patty. The sourdough bread was not tart (which I prefer), soft, and not too greasy. No skimping on the ingredients either. Their mozzarella bites appetizer is good, not overly breaded, and cheesy/stringy. All of us enjoyed our meals. - Service. We showed up without reservations on a Friday night when it was cold and rainy, and they were able to seat us right away. We tried several other restaurants before getting here, and we would have had to wait at least one hour, because we did not have reservations, even though those restaurants clearly had open tables. Our waitress was helpful. She answered all questions she had and was able to provide us contextual helpful info (i.e., what she's tried from the menu, what she liked and why, flavor level, etc...). She paid attention to detail. One of our friends hates pickles and specifically asked for no pickles with his burger. This may seem like a minor detail, but if a staffer cannot pay attention to detail in the service industry, that is not a good indication. - Price. Good value for money, especially given the quality of food and portions. - Portions. Good amount and enough to get one full on one dish. - Location. Conveniently located in downtown Boston around many other shops and restaurants. - Layout. At the front, there's a pretty large bar area, including high tables and chairs, with booths and smaller tables towards the back. They appear to be able to accommodate large groups and smaller parties, including individuals. What's Not - Acoustics. It's pretty loud inside and sound carries very easily, so it's difficult to carry a conversation. Final Answer Worth returning.

    I got two cocktails from here and loved both! The "down cape" was very pretty and tasty. I also…read moreenjoyed the "starstruck" drink. The restaurant is very large and has plenty of seating. The servers and bartenders are all very nice. My only complaint is that some of the things on the menu are not actually available. I tried to order a sangria but no luck.

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    Petula's - What was advertised.

    Petula's

    3.9(109 reviews)
    1.2 miSouth Boston

    Love the interior of Petula's - it is so elegant and beautiful and perfect for a girls night…read more We started with a few cocktails which were all delicious! For appetizers we got the smash burger and the arancini - the smash burger is to die for! The color of the cheese was off putting but the taste was amazing and the pickles give it such a nice crunch. The arancini was good but nothing special - there was no proscuttio in it which would have been the start of the show for us. For entrees, we got the vodka pasta which was so good, we got it extra spicy and it was delish! Portion was huge too. Then we got the steak frites and they were just ok - I have had them in the past and they were so good but tonight they were super chewy and there was more fat on the steak than meat it felt like. The blue cheese butter gives good flavor though. We finished off with the cookie skillet and this is a must have! So warm and gooey with the cold icecream is just to die for! Shoutout to our amazing server Gillian! She was so informative, friendly and gave us the best recs! Will be requesting her if we come back!

    I really wanted to like Petula's, especially because I'd heard good things, but unfortunately the…read morefood just wasn't it for me. I ordered the Smashburger and honestly did not enjoy it. I actually ordered a second one to take home for my mom, thinking maybe I just got a bad one, but she had the same complaint I did, the seasoning just tasted off and the overall flavor wasn't good. I can't quite put my finger on what was wrong with it, but something about the seasoning made it taste strange and lackluster. I also ordered the skillet, which had a really unusual salty and sour flavor that I wasn't expecting and didn't particularly enjoy. I did try to make the most out of the meal just because I paid a lot for it so I was like I'm going to eat it and not put it to waste, but I didn't enjoy it. The positives were definitely the drinks and the service. My waiter was very kind, attentive, and checked in on me throughout the meal, which I appreciated and the atmosphere and overall vibe of the restaurant is beautiful. Overall, though, I spent close to $100 and unfortunately didn't feel like the food was worth what I paid. I'm disappointed because I wanted to enjoy the experience, but based on the food alone, I probably wouldn't come back. Update: spoke to a friend and turns out the reason for the sour taste for the cookie skillet is due to rust so that's upsetting. Won't be back.

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