Amazing Chowder and atmosphere. Staff was swamped but still friendly and attentive! Went alone and…read moremade friends at the bar! Great vibes!

Boston Sail Loft is an absolute must-visit for me anytime I'm in Boston for business. It has that…read moreclassic waterfront Boston feel, and the food never disappoints. Their clam chowder is the go-to order and easily some of the best I've had -- rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. The loaded lobster roll is another standout. The lobster is perfectly cooked, generous in portion, and absolutely amazing paired with the warm butter. Simple, fresh, and incredibly satisfying. If you're looking for a great seafood spot with authentic Boston charm, this place is definitely worth adding to your list.

Very yummy seafood! We waited about 45 min at 5 pm on a Sunday evening (holiday weekend). It was…read morevery cozy in there and we shared a table with other people but we didn't mind. We ordered a bunch of raw oysters, a lobster roll, a cioppino with lobster on top, and a burger (my husband wanted to try it). The oysters were delicious and the lobster on the roll and in the cioppino was excellent. My favorite dish was the cioppino - what a delicious variety of seafood and so filling too!!

I think a lot of people, like myself, end up here after realizing that JAMES HOOK & CO closes…read morepretty early. After a quick Yelp search, you find yourself looking at Neptune Oyster reviews. We ended up going from Fenway Park to Neptune Oyster by taking the train. When we arrived, we saw there was a substantial line. We ended up waiting about 1 hour and 20 minutes. They make you stand in line outside the restaurant and have signs that say, "Please don't block the other business entrances" and "Please stand behind this sign." Meanwhile, I'm thinking this is 2026 and Yelp must have some sort of online or phone number check-in system where they could text you once your table is ready. But I think, selfishly enough, the restaurant does this so other people walking by notice the line, and it acts as good advertisement for them. Anyhow, we decided to try the lobster roll with fries, six oysters, the bluefin tuna crudo, and their "clam chowder." Yes, I put "clam chowder" in quotes because it was more of a soup than a traditional chowder. I could have gotten past the texture, but it had no flavor and, unfortunately, we had to send it back, which I don't think I've ever done at a restaurant before. The oysters and tuna were pretty good, and I enjoyed them. The lobster roll was also decent, but nothing that I would rave about. Maybe that's my fault because, again, they are not a lobster roll restaurant. It says it right in their name that they're an oyster restaurant, so partially my fault. I was guided by Yelp when I searched for lobster rolls and thought maybe they were known for them due to all the pictures posted on their Yelp page. Overall, I think it's a little overrated and not worth the wait and the $130 bill.

INTRO: Came here with a full group of colleagues from out of…read morestate, one of those company dinners where everything is covered and you just get to enjoy the experience. Safe to say, I was more than happy to be included in this one. SERVICE: For a busy Thursday night with a party of around 15, the staff handled things impressively well. Food came out in a timely manner, no confusion, no chaos. They were friendly, attentive, and actually knew the menu, offering solid recommendations without overcomplicating it. Managing a group that size is not easy, and they made it look smooth. AMBIANCE: This place leans more Boston bar energy than traditional fine dining, and that is part of the charm. It was packed, a little tight at times, but it felt alive. You are not coming here for quiet elegance, you are coming for the buzz, the movement, and that shared experience of a packed room enjoying great food together. FOOD: We went all in and ordered family-style, almost tapas style, sharing everything across the table. Squid ink pasta, black pasta, fried calamari, grilled octopus, dish after dish hitting the table. Everything was delicious, but what really stood out was the sauce. The broths, the richness, the depth of flavor, that is what stayed with me. I found myself talking about it mid-meal, and I was not the only one. At one point, people were practically trying to drink the sauce straight from the plate. That is when you know it is hitting on another level. You know you're doing a good job when you put much thought down to how you make your sauces and broths. I was impressed from both a top down and bottom up level of culinary experience. IMPRESSIONS: I need to come back here to on more sauces and broths.

Cool spot. Attentive, kept the Fleet game on, cool atmosphere…read more We got oysters and octopus, a great combo. And two mocktails! The bartender was very kind and split it for us into two glasses. All in all it was excellent. Just the right amount of food, quick and easy. I look forward to dining there again!

Cozy little Italian restaurant in Boston. We came to Boston early on our road trip with the sole…read morepurpose of eating dinner here and was very glad we got there early, as there was already a line forming by restaurant open. The combination of it being limited seating (it holds less than 20 people) and being a popular spot makes it quite hard to get in without a long wait, so I would recommend right when it opens. Food wise, we got the Squid Ink Pasta and Calamari. The calamari was the perfect combination of crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside, which I find a lot of restaurants don't do a great job of doing. The squid ink pasta was also delicious and on par with any quality Italian restaurants in NYC. I would come back again if I'm ever in the Boston area and want a nice Italian restaurant. Also this place is CASH ONLY so be prepared before coming.

A small hole-in-the-wall type of restaurant. The locals recommended we stop by here for lunch while…read morevisiting Boston and it was well worth it! The kitchen is right next to the dining area so you can watch the chef in action. All the dishes were flavorful but I'd say my top dish was the clam pasta. The Monkfish Marsala does have a sweet taste to it and a nice aroma. We definitely came out of there fully stuffed and likely will come back in the future! Be aware that they take cash only.

This has got to be my favorite place for genuine Italian eats in the NE US. Always perfect - the…read moremussels with some bread is my go to, it is just THAT GOOD, I could drink the flavorful broth that accompanies the shellfish. The squid ink pasta is an absolute gem - wonderful texture, a light briny flavor and just perfect with a bit of butter, garlic and whatever love they put into. My husband and I will always find a way to this spot whenever we are near Boston (we now live in Maine).

During one of our last nights in town after running the Boston Marathon we opted to take a casual…read morewalk around the North End just to explore and find a place to eat on a whim. We saw the line outside of Giacomo's and decided to join. After a short wait we scored a table upstairs and enjoyed a nice meal. Cozy vibe with an old school feel, good service, and our food was delicious. Reasonably priced, solid portions. I could see why there was a line to get in. Also, be aware they are cash only. There is an ATM here but it has a fee. Cash is king, always have some on you for instances such as this.

The BEST. Seriously you can't beat the quality and the price. Note that this is a take out only…read morespot, so if you're getting it be prepared to find a spot to eat (I personally like going to Columbus or langone park). I've been going here for years and it is consistently delicious. My favorites are the Tokyo roll, lady in red, spicy girl, pats roll, spicy tuna, volcano..ok pretty much everything is good. I order online and my food is always ready quickly and picking it up is a breeze. Since it's take out only it's never too crowded inside, so it's cool to see them prepare the rolls. Highly recommend, this place is the best. Beats any fancy sushi place

Food - 4 out of 5 Service - 5 out of 5…read more Ambiance - 2 out of 5 (but that's not really their fault, it's a takeout place only) This place is for sushi takeout only. It's a small shop so you have to wait outside but it's cheap and pretty quick so definitely would recommend if you want sushi takeout. I thought the rolls were pretty standard and nothing spectacular but for the pricing and easy service and pickup, would go again!

Legal seafood in Back Bay. The restaurant was crowded because of the marathon weekend. We were…read moreseated in bar area facing the pier. I had the lobster roll and a cocktail The lobster roll was delicious! I like that I can have it warm! Perfect toasted and lobster was tender and buttery!

Never tried out this chain despite living in the area for over a decade, so when an out of town…read morefriend came to visit and enthused about it based on hearsay, could not say no. Turns out, it's about what you can expect from this type of chain: good service, very pleasant ambiance...and thoroughly mediocre, overpriced food. Wouldn't be surprised if a lot of it came directly from Sysco. Previously I had tried the "Legal Seafoods Clam Chowder" sold at Costco, and found it to be very so-so compared to the "Captain Parker's" version sold at Market Basket. I was hoping the in-restaurant version would be much better. Wrong. Probably the most appalling thing about the food here were the fries, which come with most of the dishes unless you specifically ask for a substitute. I was glad that I did, because when I tasted my friend's fries, they were just about the most dry, bland, doughy-like frozen fries you could imagine. Only thing you can do with fries like that is to oversalt the bejesus out of them, and drown them in ketchup. Best thing we (party of 4) had was the Steak Salad---but when the menu says "petit sirloin" you dang better believe they MEAN "petit," lol ... it was about 3-4 mouthfuls tops! Really more of an appetizer worth $15 at most, not the $28 normal entree pricing. Fish and chips were particularly dismal---the fish was tasteless, most likely frozen just like the horrible fries. I've had better fish and chips from humble diner type places like Mike's Roast Beef in Everett, for Chrissakes. Hell, even Friendly's Fish and Chips doesn't seem that bad in comparison, lol. Swordfish and trout were somewhat less bad, but also suffered from the avalanche of cardboard fries. Anyways, now I know: I wasn't missing anything all these years.

My husband and I stopped into Fin Point Oyster Bar + Grille for a drink while watching Game 7 of…read morethe World Series, and it was the perfect spot! We ordered an espresso martini and a mule, and both were absolutely delicious. The bartender was fantastic -- friendly, attentive, and created such a great vibe at the bar. The atmosphere overall was lively and welcoming, exactly what we were hoping for. Only thing that would've made the night better is if the Blue Jays had won the World Series! We'd definitely return the next time we're in Boston. Cheers!

We came here for happy hour oysters on a Thursday afternoon. It was pretty empty and street parking…read morewas easy to find. The oysters were large, briny, and fresh. We had to get 2 dozen. We also had the clam chowder which was rich and bacony, and a flatbread and the scallops. Everything was delicious, but quite overpriced, and I think next time I would try to stick to the oysters and clam chowder. Ambience is nice hotel restaurant/bar. Service is friendly but they were very disorganized (tried to serve us things we didn't order or had already received not once, but twice!) and this was a quiet Thursday before dinner. I would come back because of easy parking and yummy dollar oysters. I wish there were more things to do around this area, but then I guess parking wouldn't be so easy.

So delicious. Highly recommend. Definitely need a reservation. Service was great. Wine was deliciousread more

Best Italian food I e ever had outside of my grandmother's and mother's in my life. Can't recommend…read moreenough.

Overall a great experience! Excellent drinks and food (clam chowder, lobster tacos, and burger). A…read morehuge thank you to Addison for amazing service and recommending us the sweet potato donuts!

It was a nice day so we took advantage of Bostonia's outdoor patio seating. Great view of the local…read morearchitecture and people. SERVICE: Great! Our server was outside frequently checking on us and got us our food and drinks quickly. Very friendly! FOOD: Our lobster rolls were very tasty and the food was very fresh. We got a free Arnold Palmer by mistake and it tasted great too! Had a great time here...would try again when I'm here in Boston.