Stopped in during recent trip to Boston My colleague Mark wanted to take me to the best seafood place! And yep it was just that and more! Service was attentive and friendly g Food was served quickly It was quiet while we were there - early in the day but my understanding is this is a great family place to come and enjoy the waterfront and food and drinks tends to be busy for sure! read more

I was in need of fried scallops. In January , many New England seafood spots close for winter season, so Belle Isle was my choice as open year round. I enjoyed their lobster rolls in the summer months. Ordered the scallop plate, a cup chowder, a draft ipa. Nice mellow views of the harbor on a frigid cold lunch time day. Scallop plate I thought needed more scallops, but I always want more. Scallops were fresh and did the job for me. Onion rings excellent, fries good but too many ... few less, and few more onion rings . The cole slaw I needed more as this was exactly the type slaw I like... Moist, creamy , cold, and sweet moist... perfect slaw. The ipa was 16 oz draft and cold as and delivered. The cup clam chowder was full of ingredients, potatoes... nice hot, creamy ... 6.99 for cup was 1-2 bucks steep for size... 4.99 would be fair . All in all ... fresh and cooked fresh and hot A great meal 4-5 stars... 5 if here was a couple more scallops for the 28.99 or 4.99 or 5.99 for the cup chowder vs 6.99... Good year round seafood and large eat in area . read more

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I recently moved here a few months ago and have been told by all of my coworkers how AMAZING the seafood is here. I'm home and decided to finally try it. I ordered the fresh swordfish as it's one of my favourite seafood dishes. Had it delivered, it did come quickly. But OMG the smell was horrendous, I could smell it before I picked up the bag, delivery driver was still walking back to their car, so it's not like it was sitting. This fish smelled liked bazillion day old canned tuna even before I picked up the bag!!! This not only smells horrible, but if it is swordfish it's the thinnest ever. Most of the swordfish I order is at least 1-1.5 inches thick. I measured this one and it's not even 0.5 inches thick. I ordered grilled, it came with a very light breading on it. I did try a few bites, and it tasted as fishy as it smells. I also did measure the thickness of the fish filet, which came out to 1cm even, which if my math is correct is equivalent to 0.39 inches. This restaurant gets an F in quality, flavour and freshness. They do get an A for fast delivery, but that may be more Uber One than the restaurant. read more

Belle Isle Seafood - Why is my swordfish this colour on its exterior. And smells rancid!! - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

I've visited this place a few times now. The portions are enormous and always delicious. However, it's a cash-only establishment, which can be inconvenient for many people. Fortunately, they have an ATM if you're comfortable using a third-party ATM. The restaurant has a spacious layout, which can get quite noisy during busy time. Despite this, the food is worth the wait. The staff is consistently friendly, but the service could be improved. I wish there was a more convenient payment option, so you wouldn't have to wait for a server when you're ready to go. read more

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Took my mom for Mother's Day. The seafood was excellent. It was the freshest scallops I've had in a long time. My mom couldn't stop raving about how fresh the combo platter was. The menu stated "market price" so I was a little nervous when the heaping portion of the combo plate came to the table. I got 3 meals out of it and I thought it was reasonably priced compared to other restaurants. read more

**CASH ONLY!!** (there is an ATM at the front door however!) It's been a while since I've been back and I must say that this place if anything, is super consistent! (Including it being cash only). The decor and layout is exactly the same when I came here 8 years ago! The food here is just as I remember it. Here are the items ordered as of 6/2025: - Lobster Roll - $37.99 - When I came here 8 years ago it was $28.99 which if you ask me is an absolute steal value wise when compared to food prices at other restaurants! Still a half pound of delicious succulent lobster. Just as good as I remember! - Fried combo - $32.99 - A generous heaping amount of fried seafood! One thing I wish they would do is double the amount of coleslaw and tartar sauce they gave you as it's just as small as I remember (although you can request for more tartar sauce). The seafood is battered and fried perfectly. The fries and onion rings, while crispy, are just as bland as before and needs a helping hand of ketchup and salt. - Pina Colada - $10.99 - Very refreshing but wish the size was larger for the price. - Clam Chowder (bowl) - $10.99 - Good flavor and not too creamy. A staple at any seafood establishment. Good but nothing mind blowing. We were able to grab a table outside which has a fantastic view of the boats and the water. However, if you're hoping for a calm, serene experience be warned that the airport sounds like it's right next door to you so you WILL hear the jet's taking off and landing. However if you're an aviation fan then this will be a huge bonus for you as you'll be able to see planes come and go! Highly recommended for seafood lovers out there that can make the trek out here! read more

Belle Isle Seafood - Fried Combo Platter (Mkt price) - $32.99 as of 6/2025 - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

A picnic table indoors type of place, best fried fishy food around, & cash only place. There are great views out the window, nothing to look at inside but the great food on your plate, sports on the big tvs, & Bruno the big fake shark. Bring your out of town visitors here. read more

Whenever I have guests visiting from out of town, Belle Isle Seafood is my go-to spot for the best lobster in the area. There's nothing better than sitting outside by the marina on a warm day, soaking in the waterfront views. If you're looking for a perfect sunset dinner with drinks and great company, this is the place to be. The staff here is fantastic--quick, friendly, and always happy to help. I've brought friends who had never tried this kind of seafood before, and the waiters were amazing at guiding them through the menu and helping them find the perfect dish. My dad, who worked in the seafood industry for years, has had his fair share of clam chowder and lobster, and even he swears this is the best he's ever had! We've tried almost everything--the clam chowder, warm and cold lobster rolls, calamari, chicken plate, rice pilaf, and coleslaw--and it's all delicious. Pro tip: skip the fries and go for the rice pilaf or coleslaw instead. They're that good. I love the coleslaw so much that I sometimes stop by just to grab a tub to keep in my fridge! A few things to keep in mind: it's cash only, and if you're dining outside, watch out for the seagulls--they're bold and might try to steal your food! read more

Belle Isle Seafood - View from outdoor seating - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

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The lobster rolls are huge and so fresh and yummy. It's also huge! I shared with my boyfriend and we also split the clam chowder. The bread on the roll was a bit burnt but other than that it would've been perfect. The clam chowder was thick and had a bunch of clams in it but I thought it could use a little bit more salt. The workers were really nice and the inside was very spacious and there was no wait for us. It was a bit far of a bus ride but I would do it again for their lobster rolls. read more

Belle Isle Seafood - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

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Lobster roll was one of the most filled that we tried in this trip, very good. Only bread came out a little too burnt for me, and the taste was too bitter. Fried fish was very good, succulent. Clam chowder was good. read more

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Best place for baked seafood I wished they served baked potatoes with the baked seafood dinners great seafood

Food was AMAZING one of the best fried seafood i've had ... everything was fried to perfection not oily OHHH & the crab cakes was FILLED with crabmeat. Seating outside is beautiful watch the planes land and leave the airport the boats come in and out with a great breeze. Service was good; BUT its a cash only place !!! read more

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My only food requirement while visiting Massachusetts was to have one of their delicious lobster rolls. After some research we landed on Belle Isle Seafood since we were staying in the area. Nestled right on the water, Belle Isle Seafood is perfect for dining outside where you can spot all of the planes coming to and fro from the nearby airport. Or you can opt for inside dining as we did since it was kinda chilly outside during our visit. Our waitress was really helpful with assisting us on our dinner options and gave us the perfect information given the portion of the food. We settled on the shrimp platter and a lobster roll with an additional plain roll since we were informed there was a ton of meat in the lobster roll. The lobster roll was HUGE and just what we were looking for. However, we found all the food to be lacking in seasoning. We weren't sure if it was because we live in MD and tend to like our seafood sprinkled in Old Bay, but we felt even the french fries and onion rings would've been better with some added salt once out of the fryer. Same goes for the clam chowder, it was good but needed some additional seasoning. I know they're all about letting the flavor of the seafood shine, but we felt even the lobster meat was kinda lacking in flavor and after a while it just had a chew to it. Overall we enjoyed our time at Belle Isle Seafood and the portions were good, however, just a touch of seasoning to finish the food would've made a world of difference in our visit. read more

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Absolutely amazing. Big portions. Staff is pleasant .. loved sitting outside as well. Very clean read more

Belle Isle Seafood - Fisherman's platter with fried lobster - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

The best seafood in Massachusetts. A little pricey, but nothing compared to what you would pay down town. The view is amazing, recommend sitting outside, otherwise at the bar. Service when you sit outside is good, but not so great when you sit inside, so I recommend the bar. You get a great view when you sit outside, you can watch the planes take off from logan and see the city, a great sunset spot as well. The best seafood. A 4/5 because sometimes the service can lack, and its cash only, but they do have an ATM and a Venmo. I bring anyone who visits me here. You get a lot of food and theres a lot of options. Good drink choices as well. read more

We were craving some fried seafood like crazy and finally decided to try Belle Isle. It absolutely did not disappoint! We went around 7pm on a saturday and waited for about 30 minutes. The beautiful water and city views make the wait go by quickly! We started with some drinks and their prices are very reasonable for cocktails, beer, and wine. We ordered the fried scallops dinner and the crab cake dinner. The fishermans platters and lobster rolls that kept coming out looked so delicious while we waited. The wait for our food was quite long but it was so worth it. My friend scallops were big, crispy, and percect, and my fiance loved his crab cakes. I had so many scallops that I shared several during dinner AND took a few home too. The prices might seem high at first glance, but for fresh seafood and big portions you cannot go wrong. Dont listen to the haters, try Belle Isle!! read more

Belle Isle Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

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I was in last weekend craving some fried whole belly clams. Stopped in to grab a plate, maybe have a couple beers, and bring some dinner home for the wife. Unfortunately this is a cash only joint (yes, to confirm, it is 2025). I didn't have enough money on me for all that, so I just tried the whole belly clam roll and only drank water. So instead of them selling me a more expensive dinner, a couple of beers, and another dinner to go for my wife by simply paying a nominal transactional credit card fee, they lost somewhere between another $40-$50 worth of my business. And yes, the server pointed out that they have an ATM, but then I end up paying all the extra fees AND paying for more food. Speaking of the food, the clams were barely average. Pretty bland. And the onion rings tasted like they came directly out of a freezer bag from a wholesale dealer. read more

Yes, it is pricey. Yes, it is cash only--Suprise! Been going there for years. Always delicious fish... my 'go to place'. Just wish the lobster rolls was butter toasted.. Fish chowder delicious. I am now craving fried clams!! The salmon is delish! Scallops!! now I am hungry. It is expensive, but what isn't now? Quality food. Nice view of the airport and of Winthrop harbor. read more

Best seafood around ! Clams fish scallops are all top notch ! Oil is always super clean Portions are huge ! Prices are great ! Staff is friendly and attentive Only gripe is the clam chowder is watery! I like a creamy chowder It's worth the ride from anywhere ? You won't be disappointed! Right on the water with beautiful views of the ocean I travel over an hour frequently for this spot ! read more

Belle Isle Seafood - Fishermen plater with rice and onion rings ! - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

$$, maybe 5 years ago. A plate of onion rings and belly clams, water, $ 37, shared. I know everything is sky high so bring plenty of cash, don't take credit cards. View of planes taking off from Logan pretty cool. read more

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Picturesque restaurant right on the water with friendly staff. Lobster sandwiches come with a generous portion of fresh-tasting meat. Just wish they had the option of serving it warmed up. Instead, you can get warmed butter on the side. Overall, decent experience here! read more

Belle Isle Seafood - Lobster meat - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

Wonderful experience on the inner coastal of Boston seaport. Right across the water from Logan airport. Great fresh seafood with really nice portions. Perfectly fried with hand cut fries. Wonder view!!! TVa for the sports fans. read more

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During my last trip to MA I tried out Belle Isle and had such a good meal I had to come back this second trip with company. We ordered a cup of clam chowder, a lobster roll with onion rings as well as a side order of fresh fried haddock. The cup of chowder tasted nice but it was a bit thin and just above room temperature upon receiving, not ideal. As for the lobster roll, this thing was packed with fresh lobster salad and lettuce in a chargrilled split-top roll. I found the chargrilled roll interesting as I'm used to the traditional buttered version, a welcome change though. The lobster itself was plentiful, fresh and slightly sweet, I think it could have been a bit saucier though. The onion rings were crispy and thin, but unfortunately quite bland. If they could season up their batter these would be incredible. Same story for the haddock, while the delicate white fish on the inside was juicy and fresh tasting, overall there was very little flavor. Both of these were remedied with some table salt and sauces, but I really think they should consider seasoning some of their food. We were seated by the water which made for a memorable meal and though we didn't see our waitress very often, she seemingly was always there right when we needed her. All in all, I did enjoy this meal and would come back again should I fancy visiting MA a third time. read more

Belle Isle Seafood - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

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I was very excited to visit Belle Isle Seafood. It's located in Belle Isle Inlet, with a beautiful view of both Boston and the local marina. My excitement was tempered by the mixed reviews the place has received, a combination of ones and five's averaging out to just above a three. And of course, being on Anthony Bourdaine's Boston list didn't hurt either, although he offers a poignant disclaimer that I won't repeat, that his picks aren't necessarily the best of Boston. Well he was right about that. The restaurant is large and does provide an inviting dining experience. I found the service to be very friendly and offered great suggestions to those of us who were having trouble navigating the menu. The food, unfortunately, was just OK. Like the broad range of reviews, I would say the onion rings were a one, fries a two, haddock a three and clams a four. Sadly, there are countless spots throughout Boston that would score much higher so if you're going for these items, think again. Despite this, I do plan to return someday for the lobster rolls, which look spectacular, but I definitely won't be ordering a side of onion rings. read more

Belle Isle Seafood - Clams Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

Prices are what's expected for quality food. The only gripe I have is the shrimp in the baked seafood combo dinner are too small, almost shameful. . Otherwise, very good. read more

Best lobster roll honestly. The meat was super fresh and tasty, didn't need much else. Very pricey though. Worth it if you sit outside and watch the skyline and the landing planes. read more

Belle Isle Seafood - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

This place is fantastic. I am pretty fussy and it's definitely about the best lobster roll in Boston. It is huge and delicious and made fresh each time. The other fish dishes seem great too. Our friend had a grilled swordfish sandwich that was delightful. Service is friendly. The place is no thrills, but with a nice view of the harbor and the skyline and lots of planes coming and going. This is a definite find! read more

Belle Isle Seafood - View from the deck - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

I came into town and my cousin took me here to eat. The place is cool with picnic tables, a bar and great outdoor seating so you can see the water and the airport. We ordered stuffed clams, haddock sandwich and fried haddock as well as a lobster claw drink. - The drinks were great 9 out of 10 - The clams were great. 9 out of 10. - The haddock had zero seasoning and desperately needed some salt. 4 out of 10 - Fries and onion rings 6 out of 10. Would I go back with other options to choose from probably not. The onion rings and fries were 6 out of 10. read more

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Of note, this restaurant is CASH ONLY! I came here with some friends as we were making our way to Revere Beach. This is a semi-popular spot for a quick bite with a good waterfront view. For parking, they have a small parking lot and street parking. There is a bar area to the right after you enter the main dining area. There is also an outdoor dining area if you wanna eat outside. They have good ambiance with the picnic tables in the dining room and beautiful view of the water and boats. For food, we split the Combo Platter (Fish, Shrimp, Scallop, and Clam with Onion Rings), Clam Chowder, and Smelt Platter. The clam chowder was okay, but it was a bit watery. The seafood itself was very bland. The dishes came with tartar sauce and ketchup which were mandatory because the food tasted like nothing on its own. The onion rings were inedible and the smelt had a lot of bones in it. The service was okay at first, but after taking our order, our server disappeared and we never saw her again. We went up to the hostess station to pay at the end. The bathroom floors were wet which was kind of of gross. I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

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Got a recommendation from an old friend & it was a good one!!! Food was delicious. Got the combo platter with and extra 1/4 pound of lobster( fried which my wife and I have never had before) and it was great! Nice light crispy batter and the onion rings were perfect ( nice and thin). We went early and there was no crowd. We can imagine being a nice place for a big group. Great view of Boston skyline as well. On to the service: Donna was our waitress and she was fabulous. Very friendly and gave us a heads up that what we ordered would be enough for 2 people. And it was. We had a nice chat and met her daughter Julie as well ( she works there as well) . All in all a very nice experience for the wife and I. Will definitely be back. read more

Belle Isle Seafood - Combo platter with extra 1/4lb of Lobster. I am not a tartar sauce fan but their house made was very good. - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

Ordered fried clams for $30 through uber eats and when it arrived it was the saddest portion of fried clams I have ever seen. This is the first time I ordered from Belle so maybe this is their norm. If it is, definitely overpriced and never ordering anything from here again. read more

Belle Isle Seafood - Fried Clam sad portion for $30 - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

Busy place! 5pm Saturday it was full with customers. We took seats at the Bar, and were served by Melissa. Kitchen was busy and our food was prepared in an hour. Quality of the food was very good, and portions were large. No complaints about Onion rings, on my opinion it was traditional NE onion rings. Good choices of beer and wine, also cocktails. Nice outside area for seating. We will be back. read more

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Lobster rolls supremo. They are a highlight of our trips to Boston. Chowda is great, too. It is also a local bar, so you get a local's experience in East Boston. Dress down and eat up. read more

It was cold and rainy out and the clam chowder soup hit the spot. We arrived for lunch and there was no wait. Service was friendly. We ordered the 1/2 lb lobster roll and a bowl of clam chowder. The food came out quickly. The lobster roll was good and the lobster was in big chunks and fresh. read more

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Fried clams were disappointing, especially for the price. Feel like you need to go further our of Boston to get quality seafood

Amazing Lobster Roll. Try to avoid summer holidays as my party of 4 waited 1 hr to be seated. Waiter was great, attentive and deserved 20% tip. read more

Delicious and fresh food. Cash only, but there is an ATM. Staff is kind and there are plenty of tables. Right by the water too! read more

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We have not visited this restaurant in several years but yesterday we went and it was soooo delicious. We will for sure return and not wait so long this time! The waitress was very attentive to us as well and the establishment was neat and clean! read more

Belle Isle Seafood - Fried Seafood Combo - Seafood Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

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What a fun place! Watching the sun set, planes flying in overhead, birds begging for food....we had a lobster roll, (very good and generous portions), fried clams, the best scallops I have had, rice, fries, onion rings and beer to wash it all down! Loved it! read more

Heard some great reviews about Belle Isle Seafoods so thought we would give it a try. It is across the harbor from the airport in Boston so if you sit outside, you get a great view of the plane taking off and landing. Be careful of the seagulls though. They are pretty used to hovering over the tables and if you leave your food may take it. There are signs all over saying the seagulls are mating, so eat outside at your own risk. They will not replace food. We sat inside because it was very windy the day we went. We asked how much the combo plate was for just scallops and clams as the menu said Market Price. The waitress told us they only sell the combo plate as advertised on the menu on weekends. So, if you don't like the scallops, clams, shrimp and fish in your combo, you are out of luck on the weekends. Horrible way to treat their customers. So, we got a scallop plate. We just got one plate as we did not know how much you got on a plate, and got chowder as well. The plate was not the size we are used to getting from Clam Box. Very small. We usually split a plate at Clam Box no problem. The scallops were very good. Although there were some muscles left on some of them. The french fries, your run of the mill frozen and onion rings were very, very thin and pretty boring. Coating on onion rings was super smooth and tasteless. Nothing to write home about. The cole slaw was not home made and came in a tiny to go ketchup type container. The chowder was not homemade.. The potatoes were too uniform in size and there were hardly any clams in the chowder. Really a rip off for the price. I did get a Berry cocktail that was very good. All in all, its not a place we would return, but were glad we tried it and suited our curiosity. read more