A vibey spot for tapas! My friend and I tried a few different ones and they were all pretty good, although we noticed a couple of items were a bit overcooked/burnt, including the patatas bravas. That may be the way they're supposed to be served here but I didn't like that part. The service was super friendly and the food was brought out quickly. I loved that the staff were all wearing Spain jerseys to celebrate the World Cup win! One last thing I didn't like: there's a QR code at your table to pay your bill on your phone which is convenient, but they tack on a sneaky $2 platform fee if you use it, and it takes some extra effort to have your server actually bring you the bill to avoid that. Two bucks isn't a big deal but it's the principle! I'd rather put that amount towards the tip. read more

Seems like they have some operational issues. Came in at 5:45pm on a Tuesday night and ordered 7 items off their tapas menu. After an hour we only received one, the patatas bravas. Thirty minutes more and we received our shishito peppers and Jamon croquettes. Finally after almost two hours we received the steak dish we ordered. Honestly the long wait for these small dishes had killed our appetite and we decided to cancel the rest of our orders and leave to eat somewhere else. Wouldn't recommend coming here if you're hungry. Good spot to sit and talk for hours read more

This was my second visit to Boqueria, once for a late dinner and another time for lunch, so I feel like I got a good sense of the restaurant. The vibe is definitely one of its strengths. The low lighting, music, and stylish décor create a fun atmosphere that's great for catching up with friends or enjoying a night out in the Seaport area. The service was wonderful on both visits. The servers were attentive, friendly, and made the experience enjoyable. The drinks were another highlight. I tend to prefer sweet, fruity cocktails, and the lychee drink was right up my alley. I'd happily order it again. As for the food, it was... average. Nothing was bad, but nothing really stood out either. During dinner, we had the paella and the steak. On my lunch visit, we tried the roasted chicken, patatas bravas, garlic shrimp, and the ham and mushroom croquettes. Everything was perfectly edible, but I'd rate each dish around a 3/5. We ate because we were hungry, but none of the dishes left me wanting to come back for them. Overall, Boqueria is a great place if you're looking for a nice atmosphere, good drinks, and excellent service. If you're going primarily for the food, though, I think there are better options. I'm not sure I'd return to eat, but I'd definitely consider stopping in for drinks. read more

Great service and great food. We enjoy the tapa style menu where we can share and try multiple different dishes. Our favorite and must get is the potato bravas. Super crispy and a classic dish! The four of us shared 4-5 plates and we were pretty stuffed! They have lots of variety in terms of meat and seafood, and veggie items. We came pretty early for dinner and the ambiance was nice and casual. read more

Boqueria Seaport - Spanish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The ambiance and service are what truly set this restaurant apart from others. We opted for the classic chef's menu, and it was a fun experience letting our server choose the dishes for us. Everything was delicious, especially the charcuterie and tapas selections. The paella was a bit underwhelming in comparison, with relatively small mussels and a modest portion. While the serving size worked well as part of the set menu, ordering the paella on its own for $52 feels a bit pricey for what you get. The flavor was also underwhelming. Overall, the excellent service, inviting atmosphere, and delicious small plates made for an enjoyable dining experience. Definitely on the pricey side. read more

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Made a reservation day of for dinner. Walked in and the ambiance in the restaurant is great. Our waiter was very attentive to our needs and provided recommendations from start to finish. Every thing I ate was delicious read more

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I was super excited to try this tapas spot - i loved aesthetic (it really reminded me of an upscale spot in Barcelona) and really enjoyed the dishes we ordered but unfortunately was a bit disappointed overall with the experience The food itself was delicious! We started with the patatas bravas which were crispy, savory, hot, and delicious. The lamb skewers were sooo good - tender and paired so well with the buttery brioche and pickled onions. We also loved the steak and chorizo - sooo delicious with the garlic aioli. Portions are on the small side and you are charged extra for any adds! The service is where we were let down and why I cannot rate any higher. We came on a Saturday afternoon and despite it not being too busy, it took almost an hour for even our first dish to come out. Additionally, it wasn't until after our first dish came out that we were told they were out of two other dishes that we had ordered. Each dish took a long time with delivery and our server was nowhere to be found (never got our water refilled, never checked in on us, and never even checked us out and we had to learn on our own that we use the QR code). read more

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I really enjoyed the vibes and decor here! Recommend ordering: Red sangria (over white) Mushroom croquettes Mini hamburgers Bikini grilled cheese Gambas Steak and chorizo read more

4.5 stars My Spanish friend took us here and ordered lots and lots of Tapas. Each Tapas was delicious, fine quality, and plated with such care. Both the drink and food menus have a staggering variety of items. My favorites were the tortilla español ($10) that came with the delicious garlic aioli and the jamon Iberico ($34), though nothing was a dud. The croquetas were hot, fluffy, and so unique. The interior is gorgeous and the staff are wonderful. read more

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What a great tapas restaurant! This is better than Barcelona wine bar. The wide variety of vegetarian options was great. I also liked how organized the menu was in terms of vegetarian, seafood, and meat options. The vegetarian paella was AMAZING. The patatas bravas and the apple fennel salad were delicious. read more

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The octopus was chewy and kind of hard, not a good sign in a Spanish restaurant. Mushroom croquettes had a thin filing and not enough flavor other than cream. Churros were good. read more

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I've been to a couple of other Boqueria locations and it's always a great spot for Spanish tapas and paella. This time we were walking around Seaport and decided to get dinner here. Between 4 people we shared the patatas bravas, calamari, garlic shrimp, meatballs and seafood paella. Everything was delicious but I especially loved the calamari which was super tender and very lightly breaded and the paella which had a ton of seafood including octopus, monkfish, clams, squid and shrimp. I'm not a huge fan of paellas where the rice is on the more al dente side but this was just perfect with plenty of crispy rice on the bottom of the pan. The garlic shrimp with bread also deserves a shout out! Dipping the bread in the garlic oil topped with shrimp was such a great bite. The ambiance is nice without feeling too stuffy and i'm always happy after a meal at Boqueria! read more

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Food: WOW! Their tapas were amazing. Best spot I have ever had in Boston. We ordered 4 among the 3 of us and it was the perfect portion. I will be dreaming about all of them!!! Service: Tapas were pretty fast! Service was good. No complaints. Ambiance: SO clean inside! Bathrooms were super clean, lots of space to put coats and stuff too. Loved the interior design as well. read more

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Attended a work dinner at Boqueria last night an I can't say enough about their great drinks, tapas, and service. It's in a hidden street, and even some locals were shocked they didn't know it was there. When we walked in we were all immediately dazzled by the warm, modern interior. Their GM was extremely kind, and our server Nathan was over the top incredible. He gave us all recommendations, matched our energy, and made our experience even more incredible. The bacon wrapped area and mushroom croquettes were a favorite. The drinks were phenomenal. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a tapas-style group dinner! read more

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It was our first time in Boston. We accompanied our eldest to get settled in Boston as he begins his residency program at Tufts Medical Center in mid-June. Dinner at the wonderful restaurant was our way to celebrate his achievements. It seems like a very popular hangout for locals and has quite a lively evening vibe. The service staff were attentive and friendly. The Tapa style menu is a great way to enjoy fine food with family and friends. Wonderful experience overall. Highly recommended as a self-proclaimed foodie who appreciates delicious seafood and well-prepared dishes. Don't believe me? Look at all the dishes we ordered that night LOL read more

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This is a great tapas place to go hang with a group of friends, have some drinks and share a few plates of very good Spanish tapas style food. I have 4 stars for food and service only because I have had much better before. We had theee different servers rotating throughout the night and that took away from a consistent service feeling. First waiter was not very good, didn't make any suggestions and couldn't remember orders. The sangaria was super weak / watered down, so skip that. Crispy sliced Iberico pork was very good, and so was the skirt steak with chimichuri sauce. Chocolate basque cheesecake was a perfect way to end the night. read more

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Me and my husband ended up making reservations here. It was really busy throughout the city so we ended up not being able to get any seating until really late but I guess that's what happens when you don't make reservations on a Saturday. The waiter was great, the host was really nice to us, but let's get down to the food. The food was phenomenal. We got a whole variety of food. We got a couple drinks. All of them were great. We had a salad the wings. And the paella. Which takes an hour to come out so we definitely had more items. I just can't remember but everything that we got was really good. I wasn't a fan of the wings, but my husband was so maybe that's just preference. The vibe in the restaurant is really good friendly and Just a good spot to have a date read more

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The best paella I've ever had! It was incredibly flavorful, with a deep, rich taste from the cuttlefish ink rather than the typical tomato based paella. It wasn't overly fishy and was truly unique. We met sous chef Kevin and manager Lo, who were both super friendly and shared some great insider details about the dish. The potatoes with spicy red sauce were also perfect, with just the right amount of heat without overpowering the flavor of the potatoes. Absolutely fantastic food and a great experience. Definitely adding Bocaria to our regular night out rotation! read more

Beautiful Space, Catastrophic Execution I rarely leave negative reviews, but this was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in years. We visited Boqueria Boston on Father's Day and arrived to find the restaurant nearly empty. Despite that, the experience started poorly when the host refused to accommodate a simple request to sit near a TV so we could watch the FIFA match. After being seated, it took roughly 20 minutes just to be acknowledged. We ordered two bottled beers, a bottle of still water, and tap water. The tap water arrived within minutes, but the beers and bottled water took another 10+ minutes. The beers were served without glasses, and the bottled water was simply dropped on the table without being served. When ordering, we were informed that at least five menu items were unavailable, including the seafood paella we had specifically come to try. The explanation was that they were out of clams and mussels. After insisting they check with the kitchen, we were told they could prepare it without the clams, so we agreed. The pacing of the meal was baffling. Pimientos de Padrón arrived after about 15 minutes, but then another 20-25 minutes passed before the cheese board and salad appeared. The quality was disappointing throughout. The goat cheese tasted like a bulk food-service product, and the pan con tomate was overwhelmed by raw garlic. The gambas took roughly 45 minutes to arrive and came with only three tiny pieces of bread. We immediately ordered additional grilled bread and waited another 20 minutes for that. Throughout the meal, every inquiry about the delays was met with excuses, despite the restaurant being mostly empty and fully staffed. After waiting more than an hour for the paella, I finally requested the check. Miraculously, the paella appeared moments later. Unfortunately, it wasn't worth the wait. It was bland, lacked any depth of flavor, and was among the most forgettable paellas I've ever had. To make matters worse, no fresh plates or utensils were provided for the main course. Service remained consistently poor. Water glasses were never refilled. Different servers randomly dropped off dishes, yet nobody seemed interested in clearing empty plates. We eventually started stacking dirty dishes on a neighboring table ourselves before someone finally removed them. Our primary server informed us she was going on break and essentially disappeared for the remainder of the meal, only reappearing when it was time to present the check. The only employee who showed any accountability was an older gentleman who eventually stepped in, acknowledged the problems, and provided a 50% discount after realizing part of our order had never been rung in. While appreciated, the gesture came far too late to salvage the experience. Beyond the service issues, the operational details were concerning. The open kitchen made it easy to observe staff working without hairnets or hats, and employees were constantly entering and exiting the same restrooms used by guests, often carrying backpacks and personal belongings through the dining room. What makes this especially disappointing is that I've had much better experiences at Boqueria locations in New York. However, this visit reinforced what feels like a steady decline in the brand. The restaurant itself is beautiful. The concept is strong. The location is excellent. Unfortunately, the management and training appear to be severely lacking. With so many outstanding dining options in Boston's Seaport, I cannot recommend this location. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. read more

Boqueria Seaport - Receipt - Spanish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My party of 4 ordered the pan con tomate, tortilla española, croquetas de setas, bruselas con vinagreta ibérico, gambas al ajillo, croquetas, albóndigas, and 9pc churros clásicos w all 3 sauces and I ordered the naranja wine and Happy Ending drink -- TASTE: 3/5 - I wanted to be more wowed! Highlights included the croquetas, roasted brussel sprouts, and beef & pork meatballs. Loved my drink, would've gotten another TEXTURE: 4/5 - enjoyed the tomato sauce paired w crisp bread and fried croquetas, though wish the churros were a little chewier vs too crunchy PRICE: 3/5 - total came to $80pp SERVING SIZE: 3/5 - obviously tapas-sized portions, but I was still expecting a little more than what was presented, like the tortilla española and shrimp dishes SERVICE: 4/5 - was relieved I could still make an OpenTable resy the night before. Arrived on time at 7:30pm on a Saturday night and waited a few minutes for our table to be ready. Drinks came out fairly quick and all of the tapas were served over a 45min period ATMOSPHERE: 5/5 - sleek hip place w an energetic atmosphere. Larger space than I expected too PARKING: 4/5 - got a metered street spot on Congress St x Farnsworth St read more

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Maybe I've just gotten a bit too used to Barcelona Wine Bar... because I wasn't quite as impressed with Boqueria. It's a convenient spot with a bunch of menu offerings, though, so it's still a good place for groups. The restaurant itself was pretty nice, clean with modern decor, and the service was typical for a restaurant of this caliber. However, the food just wasn't out of this world to me. One of the highlights was my shrimp dish - always love dipping my bread in the leftover oil. Not sure I'd go out of my way to come back, though, given I prefer some of the other tapas options in Boston instead. read more

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Fantastic! This is one of those high quality/low quantity tapas places... My husband and I came here for dinner. We started with the manchego cheese, truffle goat cheese and chorizo. The cheese melted in your mouth and the chorizo had excellent flavor! The slices of bread that came on the charcuterie board were amazing as well; I wanted to eat a whole loaf! Then we shared the croquetas, atun canario (raw tuna) and the mini hamburguesa. All were great but I think the tuna in the avocado cilantro marinade was my favorite. I could eat that dish everyday! And the burger sliders were cooked to a nice med-rare even though they were tiny! For dessert, we shared the chocolate cheesecake and it was just as delicious as everything else! Even though everything we had was exceptional, my only complaint is the portion sizes felt very small in relation to the prices. Regardless, I would still recommend coming here and tasting these flavors! :) read more

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Glutwn Free Awesomeness!!!! Most of the dishes are gluten free - hallelujah. Additionally: 1. The atmosphere was wonderful. 2. Collin was a excellent server and knew the menu. 3. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed. read more

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Went here on a weeknight in August. Trendy vibe. Great service. We ordered the charcuterie and that was excellent. Bacon wrapped dates were yummy. Sumac chicken skewers also great. Grilled broccolini was amazing (my favorite) Crispy calamari was decent. Next time we will try the garlic shrimp but they were all out. Would have given 5 stars but I was served the most watered down cocktail I've ever gotten (Rose Sangria $14), like water, so that was disappointing. But would definitely go back and next time get a beer with my meal. read more

Incredible ambiance, with delicious tapas. The best we ate were the lamp skewers. The worst thing we ate was paella that was terribly overcooked. Everything was served with the most delicious bread. The portions were much bigger than expected. read more

Boqueria was great. My friend and I sat our butts down at the bar and eagerly chose the chefs experience. Started with some delightful jamon and manchego cheese. Followed by the classics of croquetas, pan con tamate and the papas. Both were perfections. We also got gammas al ajillo, Brussels sprouts, bacon wrapped dates. So much food! We had zero room for the paella so we got it to go but it was jam packed with seafood! We finished off with some crunchy churros. Highly highly recommend!! Service was good albeit not pe read more

I wanted to try out this spot once I found out it was a tapas restaurant in the seaport. The atmosphere was very cool and I liked the vibe of the restaurant. I have always loved going to Barcelona so I was excited to try a restaurant with a similar concept and I was not disappointed! We ordered the PATATAS BRAVAS, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CROQUETAS DE JAMÓN, SEARED SKIRT STEAK, and the MAC AND CHEESE. Everything was delicious besides the mac and cheese. It was a little watery for me and the noodles didn't make sense for that type of dish, other than that, would come back again! The bartender was friendly and helped us make choices on which items to order on the menu. Great addition to the seaport food scene! read more

While the food was good, I am a little disappointed, as it feels like I was lied to on the phone. I called in advance of my reservation, to make sure one of my friends could eat there (she is allergic to eggs, nuts, and sesame). I was assured they could accommodate her allergies on the phone, and then on the day of my reservation, my friend was left without food, as they said they could not guarantee the food was allergy safe... I think if I had known this prior, I would have arranged for my birthday dinner to be held elsewhere. read more

Unique experience if youve never had tapas before. We had the "bocqueria experience" which included the special ham tapa. They brought tapas until we said uncle. The spicy potatoes and then the Tuna were my favorites, the latter with a fresh cilantro sauce. Nice selections of wine by the glass. Soren delivered excellent service. read more

In town for a conference and was lucky to squeeze into the bar on a Thursday- Super loud place, can't imagine trying to converse much here- had trouble talking to the bartender even- vibrant is probs my what they say on the website Got the- "my tummy hurts when I eat cheese ' classics tasting- I passed on the super expensive jamon Jamon, Tomato bread, some type of dressed greens(lots of them), lamb skewers, pepitas, mariscos paella. It was a lot of food for one person. The paella was a bit disappointing. It's like they made the rice first and then added all the fish at plating. Still tasty, but odd. Everything was very good to superb otherwise. I can never get my potatoes this crispy. Everything was great. Interesting wine selection- the Vidal Vidal? White wasn't quite a sav blanc, more silky - the reserve was fine red table wine read more

We stumbled upon this place while in Seaport, and so glad we did. There were multiple dishes on the menu that reminded us of being back in Spain. While we were only there for a quick drink and mid-day tapas, the vibe was welcoming but also made me want to come back again later in the day with friends. There is a "social" atmosphere that made it a great spot to meet up with friends or a date. Our server was super friendly and gave us recommendations that did not disappoint. We ordered the mushroom croquets that were reminiscent of our time in Spain, along with a cheese board, and the grilled cheese. I will be back here with friends, while the food was good, the vibe is what will bring me back. read more

Boqueria has a really cool vibe. Our waiter was really friendly and explained that 2-3 dishes per person is a good place to start when ordering tapas. So for two girls that can eat five dishes between the two of us was the perfect amount. The cocktails were really tasty. Highly recommend! read more

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We had a terrible experience at Boqueria. We sat at the bar and were told there was a corporate event later on, but that we could sit at the end of the bar which would be no issue to the incoming party, and ordered drinks and dinner. Then, out of the blue, a server came over and aggressively told us to leave because of the private event. With 9 minutes notice - with a full glass of wine left to drink. We were clearly not in violation of the policy the host made us aware of, and asked to see a manager. He reiterated the need for us to leave stat, regardless of the fact that it was only 6;50, 10 full minutes before the alleged party was set to arrive. No apology. No explanation. Just a completely sloppy, unprofessional mess. Told us to leave immediately as they had someone who bought out half of the bar. Two hot looking ladies at the end of the bar hardly presented a threat to the incoming traffic. If the bar was reserved, we should never have been seated there in the first place. The bar staff was nice, but that doesn't make up for how innaproptiarely this handled. Clearly the staff - including the manager - lacks experience and decorum. As executives at a highly regarded firm in south boston, we will no longer be patronizing an establishment that treats their customers so egregiously. Go anywhere else in the neighborhood. Currently at Davio's enjoying a fantastic evening. read more

Great place to hang out with friends . Great food and outstanding paella worth the wait . Big drink menu ! Service is friendly and prompt .

Ambiance was great! Service was amazing! Shoutout to Saria, our very knowledgeable and helpful waitress! She even gave us other Boston recommendations, and we ended up on quite the adventure due to her suggestions! I would definitely ask to be in her section again! The food and drinks were fantastic! Great martinis! We had three tapas - mushroom croquettes, shishito peppers. and the tortilla espanola. Each of them were great! The paellas were EVERYTHING! Perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection! They are definitely shareable. 10/10 will return next time I'm in Boston! read more

Boqueria Seaport - Vegetable Paella - Medium - Spanish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The worst meal of our stay in Boston was at Boqueria. With good reviews from Yelp, we went there with high expectation. Unfortunately our experience was not similar to most of the reviews. We ordered anchovies, crispy potatos, skirt steak, and seafood paella. Dishes ranged from terrible to ok. The worst dish wad the skirt beef steak. It was not prepared properly. Connective tissue was not trimmed out. Every piece was extremely chewy due to the tissue. We actually had to split out almost every slice of beef, not possible for chewing nor swallowing. The anchovies were very thin and lacking flavor. The crispy potatoes tasted ok. The seafood paella was the best tasting dish. However the advertised monk fish were missing in action. Out of four mussels in the paella, three were not opened. We tried to open them with our knife, but the shell broke into pieces. Those mussels should not had left the kitchen in a signature dish. Our waiter kept ignoring us. Water was not refilled and never checked to see how we were doing. This actually was one of the worst dinning experience in several years for us. read more

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Pricey, worth it. The classic Patatas bravas were outstanding and the lamb tapas was probably the best dish I've ever eaten in Boston. So good we ordered it twice. The seafood paella was generous in size. It's a little upscale, so dress appropriately, and take your time to enjoy it, this is good Spanish food not American fast food read more

We went for dinner after a long day.. we know the main dishes we ordered would take about an hour.. it worth the wait.. Marc took care of us and other team members too. The low light in this locatio makes it more cozy.. thank you guys read more

A great place to celebrate your birthday! They had a good array of vegetarian and meat options for your group. The service was very friendly and they gave us extra food for free at the table was which very nice. The birthday girl also got a free dessert. The sangria was delicious and sweet. All the tapas were tasted great. My favorite was the Patatas Bravas which was crunchy and flavorful. I also really liked the Tortilla Espanola pairing nicely with the sauce. Overall, I had a great time eating with my friends read more

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Service was horrible. Besides having to wait an extra 15 minutes for our 8:30 reservation which I could have dealt with; but even more frustrating was to have our Fried Calamari Tapas basically forgotten by the Chef (or waiter). After alerting the waiter that we were still waiting for the calamari, when basically we had finished our meal; he didn't even apologize for the delay. The Tapas were delivered in about another 10 minutes. If he was on top of his game he would have credited us for that item instead of still charging us for it. Sad to also say our tip reflected how lousy the service was. read more