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    The Pearl

    3.4 (24 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Statler Chicken
    Demeka F.

    I have been waiting for the Pearl to open at Boston Landing for a while now! So glad to have a great Black owned business on the block. I have visited the Pearl in Back Bay multiple times and always enjoyed myself. The first thing I noticed when walking in was how much bigger and more spacious this location is, which made me happy. The bar is still a big focal point, but there's also room to move around. The service was good. Our serve was kind and also prompt. For dinner we had the burger and the server recommended the Statler chicken. The burger was good. It was a nice size and not dry. The fries were also plentiful and hot when served- they were pretty good. The Statler chicken was great! The chicken was a nice size and was pretty juicy. It's easy for chicken breast to be dry, but I thought they did a good job on the cook time. The yams were really good and I wish there were more. The kale was sautéed well, and the sauce paired really well with the food. Overall, I really enjoyed the chicken. My only gripe is while sitting next to the kitchen, I noticed the person handling the plates to send out to customers also touching other things that weren't food, so I recommend not touching anyone or anything if you're handling food/plates and/or wash your hands frequently- it's an open kitchen so folks are watching. There's also a really great event space on the other side of the restaurant with its own bar and bathroom, so consider booking for events! Overall, I recommend coming to try the Pearl. I enjoyed myself!

    Roasted Cabbage
    Rachel B.

    Really cute spot.. we came before a concert, and it was actually a "pre concert meet up bar" but they were not prepared. They had 1 bartender and their menu has complex cocktails, it just wasn't going to work. The espresso martinis were great and so was the food. I enjoyed the cabbage.

    I like the bright ambiance of the location.  Perfect for a sunny winter afternoon.
    Alonzo M.

    I stumbled on this place for Sunday brunch while attending a track meet at the New Balance facility. They have music and a really good brunch menu. The place is bright and airy. The bartenders are very nice and attentive. I sampled the house wings and their chicken and waffles. Both were very good. The bartender informed me that they had just started with these Sunday events. Looking around at the people coming in, we'll dressed and positive, it looks like a hit for Sundays. Best success to them. Additionally, if you're a young man of sophistication and want to meet like minded women, this Sunday brunch is a good spot. It's not often I stumble on a sleeper spot, especially when I'm not even looking but this was a pleasant surprise. Happy Black History month. 02/15/2026

    Pearl Burger 2.0
    Daniel P.

    Went here before the Disclosure show; had their wings and burgers. Definitely got busy in the night, fries were good, not sure if they got a 1.0 where I could of just got a classic burger.

    Cosmo
    Kathryn B.

    Came here for a birthday party in their event room space. We got there early so we started with a drink at the regular bar. I ordered a Cosmo which was delish! The meal for the party was buffet style and everything was AMAZING. The salad with candied walnuts and Roquefort cheese was a great start. The chicken was moist, the Mac and cheese was very tasty and the steak tips were tender. I didn't have high expectations of this place based on other reviews but I would definitely head back. I am not sure if the catering menu is available on the normal menu but I do hope so because everything was great!

    Statler Chicken
    Aubrey C.

    Never been to their South Bay location but this new location in "Boston Landing" (Allston / Brighton area) was pretty nice. Grabbed a drink beforehand next door at Broken Record Beer Hall to pregame after looping around a few times in the plaza to find some street parking (there was a sold out concert the Saturday my friends and I went). There are also multiple garages with $20 pricing. Food was good (upscale seafood restaurant so prices are a little high). Staff was very friendly. Restaurant is new so very clean / modern. The restaurant itself is not that big so recommend making reservations ahead of time. I'd suggest making adding some more options to the dessert menu to make it more interesting.

    Lemon sorbet
    Julia P.

    This restaurant is OUTSTANDING! Hands down one of the best meals I've had in Boston in a while. First off, service was great. Every person was so nice and checked in often. We started with two of the house cocktails which were both beautiful and tasted great. We shared a lobster bisque which came with unreal croutons and had tons of lobster pieces in it, and was the perfect size to share for an app for two. I had the spaghettini for my entree & my BF got the seafood rice. Both had amazing flavor and were unlike anything I've tried. Such a unique twist on your classic seafood restaurants. I can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu! And to top it all off I got this cute birthday card & a scoop of lemon sorbet which was so thoughtful!

    Malik's Grill Oyster

    The Pearl restaurant open a new location in Allston, great food & wait staff. Restaurant decoration was marvelous w/ high booth table and bench. Definitely would come back to this restaurant and share this with my friend Hi Winder

    Spaghettini

    Amazing food every thing was delicious, great atmosphere and friendly staff! I had a dinner for my birthday and the food was incredible. The waitress was extremely accommodating and decor is very sheik down to the fabulous scented lotion in the restrooms. Highly recommended!

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    Food is fine, but we waits 2 hours for food, 30 mins for drinks. Manager treated me like it was my fault and that I should be grateful.

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    The Daily Catch

    3.9
    (488 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    I have friends in Boston who have insisted that I get over to The Daily Catch in the North End…read more Oh. My. Word! This is one of those places that you remember forever. There are maybe five tables in the entire place, and you feel like you're sitting in the kitchen with the chef. A pro tip I've discovered is to arrive early for dinner--maybe around 4pm--to beat the long line that will grow outside. I cannot say enough about the freshness and quality of the food. Our group had a few small appetizers which were excellent, but the real treat was their daily swordfish special. I'm not quite sure how to describe it, other than "wow." So much flavor packed in this dish. Wine is served in regular plastic drink cups alongside fresh bread. You really do feel like you're sitting right in the middle of a great Italian kitchen. It should be noted that this is a cash-only establishment; so plan ahead. This spot is a Must Visit if you find yourself in Boston's North End.

    We decided to do Brookline as North end typically is a PITA to find parking or else pay for a…read moregarage and walk across Hanover street. This location was easy to find parking along Harvard street at a meter. We arrived at their 4pm dinner open time and they said give them 10 minutes so we ended up at the new blank street location right next door. Once in and seated, our waitress was great! Marathon Monday vibes all around town. We took a seat in the window nook. My lady loves squid ink pasta and it's different than Japanese style (doesn't stain your teeth haha). We ordered + fried calamari + mussels siciliano + aglio olio We started with the complimentary bread, with olive oil, crushed red peppers and Parmesan! The calamari was next (my must order anywhere i go to taste). Light batter fried (didn't just fall apart thankfully) nice light and crispy. The squid was fresh, not cooked rubbery and tasted great with the marinara sauce (nice hint of spice). Now i wish the portion was a tad bigger but it was yummy. The mussels is the ladies go to, for an appetizer. It came out HOT, with a lemon white wine garlic sauce. Super tasty, mussels definite shine through without the sauce/broth overpowering the natural flavor of the mussel. She finished that up quick and i had a taste myself and agree with her assessment haha. And finally the Aglio Olio, squid ink pasta with minced squid and garlic. This was a perfectly balanced dish, came out HOT be careful of the pan. The pasta and squid just melted together so well. The caramelized butter/garlic with bits of minced squid just had you scraping the pan at the end to make sure you inhale them. Great meal for two. Very satisfied. (Give us another couple ounces of fried calamari and it'd be perfect!)

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    El Peñol 3

    4.2
    (48 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    El Peñol 3 in Brookline. Very nice ambiance. Really beautiful. Clean, comfortable, nicely…read moredecorated. Doesn't have that rough Spanish restaurant vibe you sometimes get in Chelsea or East Boston. Much more upscale. People like that. The servers were very nice. Helpful, attentive, really great. Now, the runner who brought the food didn't seem to be in the best mood. That's alright. It happens. Prices were decent. The menu offers a lot, from full Colombian appetizers to full meals. Even has a kids section. My son ordered chicken wings and French fries. The chicken wings were delicious, juicy, perfectly done. For appetizers we had fried cheese with pineapple sauce and fried plantain with shrimp in a criollo sauce. Delicious, really fantastic. My wife ordered the sancocho de res, and she totally enjoyed it. I ordered a mixed plate with white rice, beans, tostones, onions, peppers, beef, and shrimp. Absolutely incredible. The tres leches was also terrific. Very well done. But then a group of six rowdy individuals came in. Completely destroyed the nice, chill mood. Total disaster. They were animals, folks. Total animals. Loud, obnoxious, so bad that a table of people actually decided to move completely outside just to get away from them. That's how disruptive they were. At that point, an employee should have stepped in and said, "We're glad you're enjoying yourselves, but there are others here trying to enjoy their meals too." It was out of control. Overall, a strong 4.6 stars.

    " Traditional Colombian Food " This establishment is…read morelocated near my home . It's a traditional Colombian restaurant. It's a bit upscale and pricey . Not an authentic vibe more like a trendy vibe . Full bar inside as well . Music is loud . The food is good . The empanadas are made fresh as you order . That's the cool aspect about this place . (Usually at other places they leave the empanadas out). The service is not bad either . On a rainy day nothing like " soupa de Reís " at this place . Parking is limited to street metered, as they have no parking lot .

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    Alive & Kicking Lobsters

    4.4
    (1k reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    ok who doesn't love a fantastic divey place and it IS, I'll start with the food, I got the lobster…read moreSANDWICH not roll... what a dedcant and YUMMY treat it was. I also got crab cakes to go ( they were nice and frozen for flight) if you're anywhere near this location it's a must do I did ask if they had frozen lobster to go she said not this week so I assume that just comes and goes. very friendly staff and nice picnic tables to eat on outside if you want to stay there. there is no indoor seating per se there's some tables in a tent structure and they do have a porta potty on site I was able to walk over there so it's just a nice place to sit and eat and enjoy.

    Probably my favorite "seafood meal" from this trip! For about $50 and some change, you get 2…read morelobsters, steamed mussels (or clams) and 2 pieces of corn... GREAT deal in my opinion. The lobsters and mussels were steamed to perfection, and I enjoyed them very much. The lady at the cash register was very sweet and patient, and did let us know it would take a while as the seafood were steamed fresh. It came in about 10-15 mins, so it wasn't that bad. I could imagine the wait being longer if it was crowded. The only thing I wished was a little better was the seating/dining areas. The outdoor was nice with the picnic benches but it was way too hot to be outside. The indoor section looked like a middle school cafeteria shack...which was whatever. Overall, food and service were great, ambiance could be a little better! Appreciate the sink to wash your hands after eating. Oh also, a pair of shell crakcers would be nice...had to use my hands to crack the pre-cracked shells but they were a little challenging.

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    Bottega di Capri

    4.3
    (512 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    The best Italian food I've had in the Boston area!! And the best Alfredo I've ever had -- unlike a…read morelot of North End food that is too creamy and salty, this was light and the taste was complex and DIVINE. The owners and everyone working there were so kind, it was such a wonderful, local vibe in there. Very excited to return.

    This is my secret hidden gem of an Italian restaurant located outside of the North End! Absolutely…read moreone of my favorite spots and whenever my friend visits from out of state, this is a must-go for him! Located in Brookline, Bottega di Capri is a cozy and quaint Italian spot. The food is absolutely delicious and clearly fresh. I got the Shrimp Scampi while my friend got the tortellini with cheese and added shrimp. Honestly, everything was so tasty and flavorful, plus the portions were huge for a terrific price! I was so excited for my leftovers the next day. They were super accommodating and provided great recommendations as well. The pasta sauces were incredible -- my friend ate the bread with the sauce and said it was heavenly. Major shoutout for the great service provided by Jimmy as well, he was so friendly and caring! It made this meal feel extra homey. (He even packaged my pasta to go for me to make sure I didn't spill on my dress I was wearing). Definitely recommend giving this spot a try and supporting a small business!

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    Penne pasta in Alfredo sauce with sausage
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    Luke's Lobster Back Bay

    Luke's Lobster Back Bay

    4.2
    (2.2k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    I came here for lunch during my last full day in Boston. The customer service here is superb. I was…read morehelped right away at the counter and was even given a free brownie once I mentioned I was in town for a birthday trip, eager to try my first lobster rolls. Totally wasn't expecting any kind of birthday discount or mini freebie, but the gesture was greatly appreciated. I've never been a big fan of the texture of shrimp, crab, nor lobster. But how can you visit the area and not try a lobster roll? For lunch, I got a cold quarter pound lobster roll accompanied by a bowl of clam chowder and a couple of pickles. The lobster was plump, fresh, and didn't taste too fishy - just quality lobster meat. My meal also came with chips and a drink of my choice. I even ended up getting a hot lobster roll and inhaled that later in the day because I enjoyed my first one so much.

    Will probably fly back out to Boston just to get Luke's again!! 10/10 you definitely need to try…read morethe seafood roll flight. The lobster roll flight looked enticing, but we decided on the seafood for variety: shrimp, crab & lobster. 1st bite was insane, the bread was buttery, crunchy, and the seafood had a great taste. Comes with chips + drink + pickle slice. We chose the blueberry soda, which was delicious too & plain sea salt chips to prevent it from changing the flavor of the seafood. We left and came back after 2hrs to get the full crab roll they also have a stamp card so make sure to ask for it!!

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    They tell you where the seafood you are eating was sourced! I love this!
    They tell you where the seafood you are eating was sourced! I love this!
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    Stop by the shack today to try Portland, Maine's BEST lobster roll!
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    Very casual, very delish

    The Pearl - seafood - Updated July 2026

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