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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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Casual
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Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Sautéed seafood portofino
Larry V.

Simply wonderful. Short wait. No - but worth it. Great food - plus the price is right. Superb service - they go way out of their way. 5/5 -Best meal in a long time for myself and my party of five Thanks. Larry

New England Clam Chowder
John G.

.....and the winner is Boston Sail Loft!!!! Wow is all I could say. From the clam chowder to the lobster rolls to the service, it was fantastic. Place was busy so we put our name down and told it would be 45 minutes. We went on a little stroll and 20 minutes later got a text saying our table ready. Our server was Maddie who was super friendly and attentive. Clam chowder - 9 out of 10 (should have ordered a bowl instead of a cup) Lobster Rolls - we got one of each. One warm with butter the other cold and mixed with Mayo. 10 out of 10. Pricey but hey... you're on vacation and in Boston. We sat outside in the front enjoying the beautiful weather and experiencing Boston people watching. Definitely stop here if you're in Boston.

New England Lobster Roll w/fried
Tony F.

I was in Boston for work and wanted seafood. Found this place with great reviews. Since I was a solo eater I was seated quickly. Service was quick i had one of their specials lobster roll, i got it warmed with butter and fries. It was just OK. The lobster was overcooked (it was rubbery) fries really didn't have much seasoning. But everything was served hot. The restaurant has a rustic flare to it. Over all it was just ok.

Some of the drink specials
Steve C.

First visit, I came in a bit early (around 5:30 PM during the week) and was seated right away, although the restaurant was quickly filling up. Started with a local craft draft and a cup of clam chowder soup. Most definitely one of the best clam chowder I've ever had anywhere! I could've and probably should've stopped there, but I chose to also order a lobster roll. The lobster roll was good, but nothing truly note worthy. The bread it came did taste bakery fresh. For $40 I was hoping I would be blown away by this lobster roll but it was not meant to be.. The roll did come with a generous helping of fries and a tiny, albeit delicious, side of coleslaw. Server was efficient, but not overly friendly. Some of the tables (like mine) are tightly together and offer no privacy.

Clam chowder New England Lobster Roll
Maria L.

For not being a local, I thought it was a great idea to have a lobster roll every day of our trip. Boston sale loft did not disappoint with their warm lobster roll accompanied with crispy fries. Sidenote, the side of coleslaw was also great to balance the buttery lobster. We were hesitant to try the clam chowder due to the significant dill appearance, but it truly has a mild taste. If we weren't so full at the time, we would've loved to indulge in their desserts as well as fresh seafood, but we are very pleased with our order as well as our service. We love the appearance of a shack shark like which pairs well with their menu. For those who are interested this is my overall number two pick for lobster rolls and what was missing for me. Was the extra butter on the bread itself.

Fresh Calamari Rings
Mikki M.

We did wait over an hour but we walked around the to the nearby shops and it wasn't too bad. The service was great with everyone being so friendly and attentive. Clam chowder, calamari, and service were 10/10. The clam chowder had flavor and nice chucks of clams. The calamari was fried perfectly! We both go the surf and turf with stuffed shrimp, and it was a miss, especially at that price point. The veggies were soggy and the potatoes had so much cream that it was hard to eat. The steaks were good until we got to the middle, where it was just so gristly. We did enjoy the shrimp stuffed with lobster. We'd definitely come back for the clam chowder and maybe try the lobster rolls and fish and chips next time.

Clam chowder and Long Island.
Kevin G.

I had to wait just to sit at the bar...but...I was told by a local this is where I wanted New England Clam Chowder. And he wasn't wrong. Creamy, savory. With cracked black pepper added it was amazing. I ordered a Long Island and it was so strong I had them add Coke twice so I could finish it. Order the full bowl of chowder. You won't be disappointed. All of the food I saw come out looked amazing.

New England Lobster Roll
Kevin L.

First time in Boston and we stayed close by at the intercontinental. This was about a 15 minute walk from there. We stopped in for lunch and this was our first meal in Boston. We were greeted by the hostess and then the owner, who were both very friendly! We were sat after a short wait as it was the lunch rush hour. We started off with the clam chowder, which is phenomenal. Even our kids loved it. We then shared a warm lobster roll and the fried platter sampler. Our kids shared a mac and cheese which was size-able. The restaurant was right next to the dock so it had a nice view. Everyone here was very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend checking these folks out, you won't be disappointed.

Chowder
Eddie C.

You know those places where you walk in and immediately feel like you just made a very Boston decision? Yeah... this is one of those. Right on the water, a little historic charm, a little "we've been doing this longer than you've been alive"--sets the tone before you even look at the menu. Now let's talk about what actually matters: the chowder. I went in thinking, "Alright, let's see what you got," fully prepared to be underwhelmed like every other "famous" bowl out there. And then... yeah, I was wrong. Happily wrong. This thing showed up rich, warm, and loaded with clams like it actually understood the assignment. Not one of those sad, mostly-potato situations. Every spoon had something going on, and just when you think it's your standard chowder, that fresh dill hits on the back end and kind of wakes everything up. Subtle flex, but it works. Next thing you know, I'm sitting there debating life choices... like why I didn't just order a bowl to begin with. So yes, a second cup was ordered. No shame. Waterfront views, legit chowder, and a vibe that doesn't try too hard--Boston, you did your thing here.

Friday special $39 single New England lobster with mussels
Truman W.

Probably my favorite seafood restaurant during my 4-day visit to hear the Boston Symphony. The batter is light, the seafood fresh, the views great, the staff very friendly and chill. Get a table near the windows so you can see the boats on the wharf I love that they have a long list of daily specials (something for everyone) with great prices. $39 single lobster (1.5 lbs) with mussels is a good deal, but $70 twin is an awesome steal. Next time, will go to Tanglewood in the summer and come here for fish and seafood pasta!

Christina M.

What a great place! Such a pretty view on the water. I ordered the lobster with muscles. There was a large portion of mussels to accompany. They were fresh with good flavor and very large. The lobster was juicy and decently easy to peel. So yummy! Great seafood

Cajun Popcorn Shrimp
Jasmine N.

Food: Shrimp and clam chowder was bomb. Chicken tenders weren't that bad either. The turkey sandwich I'd skip. Very dry. Clam chowder and shrimp though.. pretty earth shattering. I wish I could eat it everyday. It's that good. Service: Normal, it was fine. Ambiance: CUTE. On the water. Clean. Felt very small town vibe with cute locals.

Cold New England Lobster Roll and Caesar Salad
Yixin L.

This restaurant and bar has their regular menu and also daily specials. The clam chowder was pretty good with pieces of clam and potatoes. I wanted to try their lobster bisque, but unfortunately it is only available on certain days as part of the daily special menu and not available when I visited. The calamari was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The sauce was good and paired well with the relish in the sauce. They also have cocktail sauce if you ask. For the lobster roll, you can either choose to have it warm with butter or cold with mayonnaise. I appreciated the generous amount of lobster. The fries were plump and delicious. The Cesar salad was ok, but nothing to make it stand out. The seafood pasta (sautéed seafood portofino) had a good amount of seafood containing scallop, lobster, and 2 big shrimps. It came with red peppers and artichoke. The sauce was a bit on the sour end, so if you don't like sour stuff, the pasta might not be for you. The pasta itself was cooked to my liking where it was not too hard. The Daly peach drink was good if you don't like strong drinks and only had a hint of alcohol and felt a bit diluted. They don't have coke and only had Pepsi. However it was flat and we asked for a replacement which was better and had more bubbles, but still not as bubbly as the canned version. The bathroom was very tiny and only 1 of 2 stalls were in service. The stall available was so small I had a hard time fitting inside.

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Fresh seafood and delicious clam chowder. The calamari is amazing! Definitely a must when in I'm Boston

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The clam chowder was so good that we went twice in our short trip! The lobster roll was also tasty.

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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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