Nautilus is always a hit. Seated immediately upon arrival and offered water. Our cocktails (mine…read morewas the blackout barbie) were quick to arrive. The waiter was not much help in suggesting a wine (just suggested the most expensive and then every single one down the menu). Food was delicious and came out as it was ready. We had a wide variety of plates to share but highlights as always included the blue crab fried rice and the dumplings.

Nothing but greatness from Nautilus Boston!…read more First time here at this excellent and beautiful restaurant in Seaport on the waterfront. Our server Jonathan was excellent. It was quite busy due to the tall ships on a beautiful and sunny Saturday afternoon, but I was happy to have made reservations a week prior. This restaurant is known for an eclectic Asian seafood cuisine, but they also have a few meat options such as a duck breast which was recommended for larger parties to share. Since it was just the two of us, we did have some cocktails which I thought were OK not great. What we did enjoy were the Japanese fried chicken, I highly recommend this and it was perfect for two people to share. The pan roasted dayboat scallops were also delicious but a little bit on the salty side, and the roasted beet salad was also good, but lacked some savory notes. Due to the unexpected wait, they actually comped our dessert which was very nice of them. Overall, I did enjoy this restaurant and really liked the view of the tall ships. I think if we decided to come again, we would probably come back on either a weeknight or maybe in the fall/winter. It can be pretty expensive as well but I do feel this restaurant is of quality. Cheers

LOVE this place. The Gordita crunch is to die for. I've been before for dinner, but I tried the…read morebrunch recently and it was delicious. I ordered the chorizo burrito and it was so flavorful! It was my partners birthday and I was able to opt into their birthday package which comes with a cupcake and balloon for $10. It was worth it! The cupcake was gorgeous and my partner said it was very good quality cupcake. The ambiance was also gorgeous as always. I love how they decorated the restaurant! Perfect for an event or gathering. Totally photo worthy.

Great meal and service…read more Our waitress was phenomenal and extremely accommodating for our kids regarding food they'd eat - getting us a plate of off menu chicken fingers. The food was very good. Octopus - Octopus is my favorite meal, and this is one of the best examples I've ever had. Steak tips - cooked perfectly medium rare, overall dish great Oysters - shucked clean and fresh Chips and salsa were great, no notes. Lobster empanada - crispy on the outside, soft and creamy inside, very good Fish Tacos - good fish tacos, nothing earth shattering to write home about - paled in comparison to the tapas. Dole Whip - great Churros - very good, they were small donut things not the traditional long churros, the mezcal chocolate was great and the vanilla cream too.

Came here cause it was close to our hotel but this ended up being our favorite meal in Boston!…read moreEveryone was super nice and our bartender was great. She recommended and made some great cocktails. Food was delicious, favorite was the curry fries. Will definitely come back when we visit Boston again.

Simply phenomenal! Great ambiance and our server was lovely. Everything was very tasty from the…read morecocktails to each and every small plate. Every dish told a story and I was genuinely surprised at how authentic some of the flavor palettes were. I usually take pictures of my food but we ate everything immediately and I was too distracted by the flavors to snap a pic. We ordered the chicken thighs, the branzino, the plantains, the beef patty, and the hake. I very much recognized the flavors of the suya as someone of west African descent. We left happy and full. I plan to come back again with my husband very soon and maybe next time I'll actually take a picture before stuffing my face.

Delicious and great portions! Also the protein (I got chicken) was great quality. My friend and I…read moreeach got a gyro, an orange blossom lemonade, and we split 1 container of baklava. Our total was $48. Super tasty and lots of seating available inside. Quick service as well.

Came here for dinner for the first time. Hubby and I ordered their hot honey chicken pita wrap,…read moregreco fries, build your own salad, and the classic loukoumades. Total came out to approximately over $40. What's Hot - Menu. Simple and straightforward. It's not a large menu and easy to figure out. - Quality. Pretty delicious, with the exception of the greco fries, which I explain below. For my build-your-own salad, I ordered spicy whipped feta as a topping, which was probably the best part of my salad. The spice doesn't hit you right away, but it's definitely spicy, which my husband and I liked, especially because we have a pretty high tolerance. My husband liked his hot honey chicken wrap. The hot honey was spicy, as well, which is a good thing, because every place is different. The loukoumades was pretty good. No skimping on the toppings. - Location. Fairly easy to find and right by the harbor. As such, it's conveniently located to other attractions, shops, and restaurants. - Price. Fairly good value for money. That we were able to order 4 dishes for approximately $40 is pretty good value. - Service. They use paper containers for the food when dining in, which I like, because it may be more environmentally friendly. There are 2 kiosks where you can order, which is pretty straight forward. What's Not - Service. My issue is about a specific incident that happened while we were there. The staffers were putting our order together at the pickup counter. As such, some items were on trays on the counter, while other items were being put together. There was another customer there, who had his large dog with him. He allowed his dog to put his head and paws on the pick up counter, where our order was being put together. None of the staffers said anything. As such, my husband instructed the other customer to take his dog off the food counter. This other customer's dog did not appear to be a service animal. The other customer responded to my husband that no one else had a problem. The main concern is sanitation. A dog is putting its head and dirty paws on the counter where food is being served. Had the dog put its head and/or dirty paws on our food, or licked our food, or made a mess, or whatever, that would have been a concern. That none of their staff said anything was not a good thing, because it directly affects food sanitation. - Quality. The greco fries are nothing to write home about. Not flavorful and did not stand out. They also skimped on the feta cheese that topped our fries. Would not order again and would not recommend. Also, a couple of the olives in my salad still had the pits in them, which I didn't like. Just something to be aware of. For the loukoumades, all the flavor came from the topping. The fried doughnut holes didn't have any flavor and we're uncertain whether that's intentional. - Portions. The portions tend to be on the smaller side. This is not a place where one dish will fill you up. Final Answer Willing to return, but not a first choice.

Went here on a Sunday during the tall ship event. What a beautiful view of the ocean!!!…read more Ambience was great and cozy, decor was on point and has a really nice uniqueness to it which was really nice. The sushi rolls here are on point! I came here with no high expectations on sushi and it was over the top! Every bite was a burst of freshness and flavor! It was truly worth the price. On the other hand, we did sushi nachos, chicken lettuce wrap, and Rangoon. These apps were extremely mediocre for the price. The cocktails here are wonderful and are worth the $20 My reason for 4/5 stars were for the mediocre apps that I didn't think were worth the price. And the service, we didn't receive bad service but I truly believe that when dining at places like this I like to think I'm paying the high cost for the ocean view and the good service. Our server really lacked personality, never asked us how our drinks or food was but only come to the table when we needed to order something. Idk if this is because we had younger kids at our table but there's many other places in Boston that my family truly enjoy service from. I will come back for drinks and sushi at the bar!! Again props to the sushi guys! Phenomenal sushi rolls!!!

I had an overwhelmingly disappointing experience at this restaurant last night. I'll preface this…read morereview by saying that I've worked in the industry for 16 years and I understand sometimes people have not so great days. The Tall ships are in town so the restaurant is probably busy. While this presents new challenges, it also gives most of the employees an opportunity to make more money so I'm not putting a lot of stock into that being the reason why the service was so poor. I asked my server what they thought about these two dishes and they didn't immediately say I shouldn't get the tuna burger, which I find fascinating given how absolutely terrible the dish it is. As you can see from my photo it is literally an entire tray of french fries and then a tiny little Tuna burger which was fine ish? Pretty dry but I was just astonished at how many fries we got. And they were like a bad version of McDonald's fries. It was hot and humid outside, and I was begging for water. Every single time the server came over I had to ask for water, despite having an empty glass that I strategically put at the end of the table. We had a service animal with us and we did ask for water for her which she forgot , but honestly that didn't bother me much because we should have brought her our own water. There were no server assistants, or managers , or busses to fill water I guess ? It seemed like this girl had an entire section to herself, and she did not seem very happy. This was an overwhelmingly disappointing experience given how expensive everything was, and with so many nearby options we don't feel any reason to ever go back. I think my photo says it all, have you ever seen so many fries on one plate ???? One positive : the drinks were amazing.

I really enjoyed the food here, we were absolutely stuffed by the end. The larger plates take…read morearound 30-45 min, so make sure to pick those first and put in your order while you peruse the rest of the menu. I loved all the dishes, but the patatas bravas is a must, the sauce plus aioli with crispy potatoes was divine.

I've been to their Cambridge location years ago and it was memorable. So much so that I wanted to…read morecheck out their establishment in the vibrant South End neighborhood. With that said, I made a reservation online for dinner. The vibe here is intimate cozy, featuring a horse shoe shaped bar as well as outdoor seating. I sat inside as it was very inviting and lovely. The sangria here is one of my favorites. Additionally I am a big fan of tapas (small plates) and paella. If you like charcuterie, then the selection here will make you very happy. I had the spiced beef empanadas, the mussels, and jamon & manchego croquetas just to name a few. Also the paella salvaje which had chicken, chorizo and pork belly wow! The whole dining experience here was great from start to finish. I found this establishment to be just as good as the one in Cambridge. Dinner here was perfect and I will be back soon.

My family and I went to Toro last night for the first time in a very long time, and it was…read moreextraordinary; we'll definitely be back again soon. There were loads of options for vegetarians (which is not something I remember from our earlier experiences), I had a couple delicious vermouths, my wife had a lovely orange wine, my kids were happy, and the service was friendly. As always, Toro was packed (I think it's been packed consistently since the day it opened) and lively. What a neighborhood gem. Long may it remain.

The waitstaff was fine. The front of the house was not. We had a reservation for 4 but had a last…read moreminute add to make it 5. We made it clear that we would gladly crowd the table and make it work but we're told that there literally weren't enough chairs. Which was not true. At one point we were told the the add could "stand" at the table. It is extraordinary that she made this statement. It is profoundly galling. I didn't catch her name but it was a slightly heavyset woman in a leopard skirt. I am sure they this is a lively spot with a decent rep and lots of business. However, when a place starts to think that they no longer exist to serve customers but rather that customers are lucky to eat here they will quickly go down hill-- frankly a sign that it already has. Arrogance is rarely rewarded in this industry. And this place is not good enough to be arrogant. The pluses do not outweigh the minuses. Our other opted to go off on his own. We ate. The food is wildly overpriced. $9 for 2 slices of a baguette with tomato puree. I make this at home and the food cost is about $0.75. The other items weren't quite as absurdly priced but I found the pricing for the pan con tomate idiotic. The food was solid overall, not amazing. The service was okay from the waitstaff but somewhat intermittent. The experience overall left a bad taste in my mouth. I was happy when it was over. To add insult to injury they allow smoking on the sidewalk tables and the people next to us were smoking something pretty vile from a vape pen.

To start, it was a beautiful evening in Seaport, the neighborhood was buzzing! I enamored with…read moreWoods Hill P4, and The Block hits it. I sat at bar in front of the kitchen, and every plate coming out looked beautiful. I had only a couple of plates, the caviar potato puffs, roasted artichoke, and the pate...all wonderful especially the pate! The chef sent over the zucchini and kale salad with Goddess dressing, so flavorful and fresh. The beauty of the flavors of the dishes all complement each other other, nothing overwhelms. Can't wait to return to try more!

The food was all pretty good. I really liked the duck on the charcuterie and the seed mix on the…read morefried artichoke was yummy. Tbh all the appetizers were good. The mains were just alright. The dessert were really good. The tiramisu sundae was super yummy and both desserts balanced out their sweetness super well. Service was quite slow, it took around 20-40min for each of our courses to come out and a while for the check too. BUT, everyone who served us was so accommodating and nice, they also knew a lot about the menu!! Our total dining time was over 3 hours.

Pretty good place with very delicious drinks!…read more The vibe here is very moody, with music very interesting-- just fair warning, it is quite loud music. But we liked it! Overall, I think this is a decent place to get some good drinks. Calamari was not too shabby, but the espresso martini was the best drink of the night!

We had a great experience at Parla. The back patio was the only option available when we booked…read morebecause of how busy they were, but it absolutely did not feel like a sacrifice. The vibe out there was great and ended up being a perfect spot for drinks and dinner. We did the table tasting menu and would definitely recommend going that route if you want the full experience. It was a fun way to try a variety of what Parla does best and made the entire meal feel more memorable. They also have a great wine selection with plenty of options to pair with the tasting menu. Great atmosphere, great experience, and definitely a spot we'd return to next time we're in Boston.

Great place to check out with drinks and views of the harbor on the top of the Envoy Hotel.read more

This rooftop has amazing views of the harbor but that's about it. The food, drinks, and service…read morewere just ok. We visited on a Friday night and the place was PACKED. I made a reservation for a table and was told to check in at the hostess stand. We were standing there for a while before someone finally came to seat us. There were also multiple groups that had been waiting. The food reminded me of frozen food. It came out room temperature and was not very good. The drinks were decent. Overall, everything was pricey for what it was.