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    Courthouse Seafood Restaurant

    4.2 (244 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Isabella C.

    Been wanting to try this place. What a great hole in the wall, local seafood spot! Everything was super fresh and I liked that the fish was small pieces rather than one large hunk. The workers were very friendly and straight forward. There are only a couple tables so can get busy but worth a visit!!

    Zareen F.

    Is it me or do all fish and chip fans want crispy fried fish without the associated aroma of frying fish? Luckily, Courthouse resolves this personal paradox and more -- a fastidiously clean, family establishment with fresh fish and "super fish" specials on Weds and Sat. The baked/grilled plates with vegetable side and baked potato offer a healthy alternative for those who prefer this. Friends might wonder what happened as conversation may be paused when a piping hot meal arrives. Tip: Parking is street only. BYO vinegar.

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    Yasser H.

    A local seafood restaurant which had fish n chips that I was craving. We ordered 2 plates. It came with a a generous portion of French fries and 2 big filets. Their homemade tarter sauce was exceptional. The fish was good but it fell apart very easily and I found myself scooping and scraping fish pieces everywhere in the plate. I believe it was either haddock or cod. Can't remember right now. Perhaps the experience would have been more uplifting, had the filets hung on to their dear life. The workers were very nice and friendly. And the ambiance gave u that cozy feeling of having good ole homemade hot food on a cold brutal day outside.

    Tom T.

    The food is amazing. The prices are right. I met the owner, dude knows fish and his sister knows chowder. I was hesitant posting a review because I want the food to myself. Wednesday and Saturday has super fish n chips.

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    Carol D.

    This place feels like the perfect local fish and chip shop. We popped here on a hunt for lobster rolls and chowder. We arrived during lunch, which was very busy. We were lucky to nab a table quickly. But if you want to sit, get there early. The lady who served us told the chef to hold the food until we got a table, which I really liked. Once we got a table, I let her know and she fired the order. The lobster roll was delicious. The chowder was pretty good too, but I have had better. Great place, and great atmosphere.

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    Bonnie G.

    I feel bad giving this review because it's a family-run, adorable spot full of older locals who love it so much and are the sweetest people, but I wasn't totally enthralled with the food here. And for an expensive lobster roll that tasted almost entirely of mayo, it was a real downer. The stuffed haddock, the special of the day, was also so-so, a little flavorful. But the people working there and dining there? The nicest.

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    Andrew L.

    Came here on a weekday lunch time with a buddy and ordered one lobster roll, whole belly clams, scallops (add extra $5), tap water. Bill was around $75. Ain't cheap but everything was fresh and nicely deep fried. The lobster roll could have had more flavor but not a big deal, just glad this remnant of old Cambridge Portuguese community still here...as other area shops (such as the live poultry meat shop a block away are closing with signs saying sold the building...)

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    Had the (Wed|Sat) "super" fish&chips (get an extra piece of fish), and was pleasantly surprised! Tasty and fresh fish, so good deal!

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    Good good at a reasonable price in a casual atmosphere. Any easy walk from the Landmark Kendall Cinema. I'll definitely be back!

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    Went for the early dinner on Friday. I got the chopped salad (sorry took. Bite or 2 before the…read morepicture). It was ok but I prefer their Caesar salad as the appetizer. As the main course I took the slow cooked salmon (always excellent) with a spinach and lentil base. Desert which was 3 brownie bite with pieces of chocolate brittle. The Perfect ending. Everything was great. Food was amazing. Great service. Nice attention to detail (kept refilling my water). Highly recommend Seamark Seafood & Cocktails. The early dinner special runs from 5pm-6:30pm every week day (besides special holidays such as Thanksgiving) Ambiance is very elegant. It's a place to dress up.

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