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    Boston Sail Loft

    4.4 (2.1k reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Seafood
    Open 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    BOSTON SAIL LOFT ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Warm New England Lobster Roll & New England Clam Chowder
    Angela N.

    Chill ambiance with views of the harbor. The wait time can be quite long. We waited about an hour and a half for a table. I ordered the warm Lobster Roll and New England Clam Chowder. The lobster roll was a solid 3/5 stars but the clam chowder was the star of the show. Easily 5/5 stars... I would go back just for that. It was so flavorful and packed with clams.

    Carissa E.

    THE FAWKIN CLAM CHOWDA! Oh my gawd this was the best clam chowder I think I've ever had (but I'm Minnesotan) we loved dining on the patio and eating a ton of food. We hit it hard getting the clam chowder, lobster roll, lobster Mac and cheese and shrimp entree. The shrimp was delicious as were the fries served with it, nice crispy and seasoned how I like it. I personally wasn't crazy about the Mac and cheese or the roll because I'm not a huge lobster fan BUT my friends said it was delicious and they loved the huge chunks of lobstaaa. Our waiter was super fun and friendly.

    Alyana S.

    I came here for the first time and it's one of my favorite spots in Boston! I love the views and our server was wonderful. I got the lobster rolls without the bread. I got the most bang for my buck with how much lobster I got. It was delicious and I would come back in the future!

    Fish and chips
    Toni G.

    If I could give this place more stars, I absolutely would. The fact that anyone has anything negative to say about Boston Sail Loft blows my mind. From start to finish, we had an amazing experience here. We ate here on Sunday. They open at 11:30am. We got in line around 11:00 am, and there were already dozens of people waiting in line for them to open . Around opening time, the owner came out and personally greeted everyone as they came into the restaurant. He was so friendly. He greeted passers-by on the street and talked with the locals. The staff was friendly and answered all our questions. They provided recommendations and offered suggestions. We sat at a window table and were able to see out at the boats. It was cute and quaint inside! I got a cup of the clam chowder. I 100% recommend it! They add dill and omit the pork, which made it so delicious! My friend and I split the fish and chips, and it was more than enough for two people. The fish was cooked perfectly and the fries (chips) were crispy without being too crunchy. We added a bit of pepper to our fish, and my goodness does that make a difference. If you visit Boston, want an awesome local establishment with delicious food and overly friendly staff, this is the place for you. This was my third visit to Boston and I'm so sad I didn't know about it sooner. It's a MUST.

    Menu
    Brian T.

    Busy restaurant on the water and one of my favorite lobster rolls on this trip. Huge portions and very lively in here. Server was a bit slow but due to the influx from the FIFA fans. Started with the cup of clam chowder that comes dripping from the cup. They use a lot of dill here and come out hot. A bit on the salty side but oyster cracker helps with that. The lobster mac and cheese came with a salad. The lobster mac had a nice broiled cheese top and a creamy inside. Nice lobster and cheesy flavor to it. I got the warm lobster roll and changed it to come with onion rings for $1. The onion rings tasted homemade. Slight crisp to it and thick onions. The lobster roll was massive and the amount of lobster it came with was incredible. Poured the hot butter and squeeze lemon on it for an amazing bite. Would come back here for a larger party to share the plates and order more stuff from here. The lobster bisque is only on the weekends. They have daily menus as well.

    New England Clam Chowder and Fish and Chips
    Mandy H.

    Tried the lobster roll (market price was $40 atm), clam chowder, and the fish and chips. For the price of everything, only the clam chowder was worth it to us. Kind of outrageous for the prices considering the volume of food and prices alone. We waited 1.5 hours as well. We would only come back for the clam chowder unfortunately. Ambiance is on the dock and there's lots of seating inside and a few outside. 6.4/10

    Dill potato chowder, hardly any clam
    Sheila G.

    Tourist trap. Best clam chowder? I beg to differ, had way better at the Chelsea Market fish market. Our plan was to sit outside at a table on their SIDEWALK area with my 10lb dog in her stroller, but the hostess said, with an attitude, no dogs allowed in the patio area. Patio area? You mean the sidewalk? Isn't the sidewalk a public area? We were confused. We tried to clarify because maybe he was confused? But no, he said no again. My mom was hungry so we opted to get a bowl of chowder to go and we put our name down at the restaurant next door who was UBER dog friendly and even gave my girl a dog bone when we checked in, and lots of pets. Anyways the clam chowder should be renamed to dill chowder because dang, why so much! And hardly any clam, mostly potatoes. Not a fan of the policy or the chowder, would not recommend

    Jeremy N.

    Sail me to the moon with the Clam Chowder they make here! Our first stop on a food tour, we came in for the legendary Clam Chowder. It was an absolute treat to say the least. Thickest, most seasoned, and most delicious Clam Chowder I've ever had. I wanted a second one but knew we had more on our tour to enjoy so I had to resist. In one of my photos attached, the spoon stands straight up in the mug! Incredible! The other food getting served around us looked great too. Definitely adding this to our "come back to" list when we visit Boston again.

    New England Clam Chowder
    Michael S.

    What can I say that has not been said. This is the best chowder I have ever had! Service was great! The GM or Owner was so welcoming I would have bought ice from him in a blizzard! You cannot go wrong here! Even the sidewalk seating had a cover that made dining outside a breeze! It is a sea side diner in the heart of Boston! Go for the chowder and stay for the history!

    Brian M.

    We arrived on the weekend just as they were about to open and a lone had already began to form. We joined the end of the line and were able to get in with the first flow of people. They were counting heads when we fell in line so we weren't sure we'd get in with the first group. Once inside we were sat by a window table that was very nice. Got up to go to the restroom and was surprised at how large the restaurant actually is and quite spacious too. Food was good, service was outstanding and atmosphere was nice and fun!

    Lobster Mac & Cheese
    Ella L.

    Please forgive me--but sometimes people really do get it so wrong. I'm still trying to wrap my head around the good reviews about this place, as I fell into a tourist trap-- like a bear to honey. We were visiting Boston for the first time and, after a long day of travel on a cold, rainy evening, we were looking forward to a "classic" New England meal--especially clam chowder and a lobster roll. The restaurant was very crowded and loud (Sunday night), but we were seated fairly quickly. However, service was underwhelming; our waitress wasn't particularly engaging or helpful with recommendations. We ordered the clam chowder and a cold lobster roll, along with lobster mac & cheese for my child and a rice and stir-fried vegetable dish for myself. The clam chowder was decent, but quickly forgettable. The lobster roll was fine, but nowhere near the reputation it carries. The mac & cheese was similarly underwhelming from the first bite. The veggie stir-fry dish was inedible. I returned it after the first bite. Unless you enjoy food straight out of a mall food court in 1985--stuck in time, and not in a good way. They should be ashamed to offer this as the ONLY vegetarian option: too sweet, too sticky, and completely underwhelming. The manager did acknowledge that this dish is not well received in general. So why is it still on the menu? Overall, the experience didn't live up to the reputation or the reviews we had seen. If you're in Boston for that classic seafood experience, I'd honestly look elsewhere.

    Warm New England Lobster Roll
    W. Maria K.

    This is my second time in Boston and I had to stop by here because on our last trip, we tried so many clam chowders and it was nothing compared to this place!! By far THEE BEST CLAM CHOWDER EVER!! We also ended up getting the lobster roll and holy moly, did you see how much lobster is in that roll?? Unbelievable!! So worth it!! I also never had a boston cream pie before (i know, bummer) so i thought, why not try it here since their lobster roll and clam chowder is superior! Boston cream pie did not disappoint! It was not as sweet as it looks but sweet enough! The service was amazing per usual! Our server is super attentive and even though it was super packed and busy, our wait was only 15m. And ambiance is nice too because it's by the water. Overall, HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!!!! Everything was 10/10 PERFECTION!!

    Warm New England Lobster Roll
    Jennifer O.

    Best lah-bster roll I had all week in Boston! The guys behind the bar were attentive and very nice! Great location on the pier with views of the harbor.

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    Is there parking?

    $25 lot next to restaurant.

    Will we have a hard time getting a table for 9 people?

    Seating is tight. I would recommend getting two separate tables instead of asking to seat 9.

    What time does the kitchen close?

    I believe the kitchen closes by 10 PM

    Are there any nonalcoholic drinks here?

    Yes they have soda and juice.

    Do they have parking?

    What is the average wait time on Saturday evening?

    There are not allowed to share a red lobster with friends?Why?

    I couldn't tell you. We both ate all of our lobster. Maybe one of you order a lobster and the other order something else and share. No one can really stop you from doing that.

    Any Dress code?

    Nope! Restaurant is definitely casual.

    Do they have an oyster happy hour?

    Yes they have a great happy hour !!

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