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Courthouse Seafood Restaurant

4.2 (243 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
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Good for groups

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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.

Lobster rolls

Truly enjoyed the food. I had the lobster rolls and my husband had a broiled seafood platter. The flavors were great and fast friendly service .

Fish n chips
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.

Chowder
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.

lobster salad on a roll
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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When I tell you I have been trying to make it to this restaurant for three years now, I mean it…read more Every single year we come to Boston, and every year our flights somehow get delayed on the exact day we planned to go here. This year, I finally made it -- and it absolutely did not disappoint. I had a phenomenal time trying their lobster roll. The lobster chunks inside were thick, juicy, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The butter was so good, and since the roll was served warm, it was honestly perfect for the chilly Boston weather that day. It warmed me right up. I will say, it is definitely a little pricey, especially coming from out of town where I'm not used to spending that kind of money on what is technically "just a sandwich," but honestly, it was 100% worth it. It was a phenomenal lobster roll, and I would absolutely go back and order another one. The only small downside was that we got there about 15 minutes before closing, and the staff did seem to rush us out a little bit, even though we were sitting outside on the patio while they cleaned up. Coming from the South, that felt a little strange to me because that's probably not something we would do back home, but honestly, it still would not stop me from coming back. At the end of the day, they know what they've got -- an incredible lobster roll with soft, buttery bread and fresh lobster that truly lives up to the hype.

This is a cool spot on the waterfront with classic, no frills, lobster rolls and sides…read more I had the regular lobster roll with butter ($35.99). It's a hot dog bun with a good portion of lobster. Was the lobster fresh & good quality? Yes Was it the best lobster roll I've had? Probably not. Would I pay that money for the same item again? Probably not. There was a line when we went right around lunchtime. There is plenty of tables to sit at outdoor.

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The 3 pounder
The 3 pounder
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Lobster meat by the lb.
Clockwise: lobster Mac and cheese, lobster bisque, clam chowder, 2 regular lobster rolls

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Clockwise: lobster Mac and cheese, lobster bisque, clam chowder, 2 regular lobster rolls
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4.4
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ok who doesn't love a fantastic divey place and it IS, I'll start with the food, I got the lobster…read moreSANDWICH not roll... what a dedcant and YUMMY treat it was. I also got crab cakes to go ( they were nice and frozen for flight) if you're anywhere near this location it's a must do I did ask if they had frozen lobster to go she said not this week so I assume that just comes and goes. very friendly staff and nice picnic tables to eat on outside if you want to stay there. there is no indoor seating per se there's some tables in a tent structure and they do have a porta potty on site I was able to walk over there so it's just a nice place to sit and eat and enjoy.

Probably my favorite "seafood meal" from this trip! For about $50 and some change, you get 2…read morelobsters, steamed mussels (or clams) and 2 pieces of corn... GREAT deal in my opinion. The lobsters and mussels were steamed to perfection, and I enjoyed them very much. The lady at the cash register was very sweet and patient, and did let us know it would take a while as the seafood were steamed fresh. It came in about 10-15 mins, so it wasn't that bad. I could imagine the wait being longer if it was crowded. The only thing I wished was a little better was the seating/dining areas. The outdoor was nice with the picnic benches but it was way too hot to be outside. The indoor section looked like a middle school cafeteria shack...which was whatever. Overall, food and service were great, ambiance could be a little better! Appreciate the sink to wash your hands after eating. Oh also, a pair of shell crakcers would be nice...had to use my hands to crack the pre-cracked shells but they were a little challenging.

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Indoor seating
Lobster Salad Sandwich
Lobster Salad Sandwich
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