Food: lobster roll (cold and hot), lobster mac and cheese, New England clam chowder, and Boston…read morecream pie (no whip cream). The lobster roll had huge pieces of lobster and was filled to the brim. It was like eating the sea - so fresh! It came with fries and cole slaw. I didn't care for the slaw because it has raisins in it. Hubby said chowder was good but not the best he ever had. DD liked her mac and cheese. We shared a Boston cream pie with no whip cream. We never had it before. It was pretty good with custard in the center and moist cake and not too sweet. Service: busy place. We waited about 40 minutes to be seated. But our server was very friendly and checked on us a couple times. Ambiance: great location by the water. We had an inside seat. Very loud bar experience. Parking: we parked in a lot not too far down on the same street. They do not validate.

Chill ambiance with views of the harbor. The wait time can be quite long. We waited about an hour…read moreand 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.

Cocktails are not good. They need to fix all of them and make sure they are putting once big clear…read moreice cube inside all drinks. Everything else is 8+ out of 10. Steak tacos are - as someone else has mentioned - to die for. My filet mignon was juicy and VERY tender. I mean, it was so easy to cut apart. I think the chef and whoever is making the food are really carrying this place. The hostess and our server, Alex, were also very very nice and welcoming. My dinner partner had the foie gras dish, and it was also great! I definitely want to come back. Just do not order cocktails, haha. The video I am attaching is of the very first dessert on the dessert menu.

Excellent service Party of 5. We enjoyed many dishes. Every…read moredish was very good. One dish (scallops) were a little too salty, but still very good. One star removed for price and sound level....both too high.

I visited twice for a date night with my husband. The food is great, service awesome, quite noisy…read morefor a romantic date but great for outing with friends.

Had great service here. Came by around 3 on a weekday, they were offering their midday menu which…read moreconsisted of charcuterie or pizza. Happily tried a pizza - their charcuterie was a bit off-putting because you pay per item, and typically when I want a charcuterie I want multiple items in small amounts so I could sample lots of things. I also don't want to have to think about what items to choose from. Maybe that's just me. Regardless, I also had a mocktail & it was great. The Plum 75 if I'm not mistaken. Our server was kind and knowledgeable, pizza tasted fresh and full of flavor.

Great meal to end the upper US marathon vacation!!…read more We had no idea where we may end up eating but the trusty Yelp app led us to another victory dance!! Yay for Yelp!! We had just cruised the nearby mall center thingy and were hungry on our last night in Boston. We saw the sites and did the things. Boston is a one of a kind place for sure. This was the choice. It was a great choice! Beautifully decorated and oh so chill inside. We have a thing that we do at places with great appetizers. We just order a bunch of those and feast. That's what we did here! We started with some raw oysters. They were very nice indeed. Island Creek Oysters from Duxbury MA. is where they came from. We love the little local Junts a lot and had them all over the northeast while we were there. We also had Crab Rangoon Dip. Very good, lots of fresh lump crabmeat, with a house chili crisp, scallions, and wonton chips. Loved it! They we had some fantastic mussels to close the deal! The flavor was amazing! I wish I could have them every single day! We also had a bowl of BPH Clam Chowder. CC is one of my favorite things and this place did not disappoint in any way! Delicious!! The server was great. She took great care and made our last night in Boston an unforgettable experience. If you are near, you should go right now! Why aren't you there yet? '26 - 108

Ate here for breakfast. My friend accidentally insulted the waitress by criticizing her opinion of…read more"the best thing on the menu". Not only did she not kick us out, she proceeded to help him understand how a bloody mary should be constructed. She might have thought he was special. Stern, but fair.

Came here on a Sunday for lunch with the kids while shopping on Newbury Street. I liked that they…read morehad at least a few healthy choices on the menu. I had the mediterannean salad with grilled chicken, quite good. My son had the chicken fingers, and liked it. Portions were good, prices were reasonable, and service was good. Would definitely eat here again.

Walked in while on Newbury and decided to give this place a try and ordered the following:…read more Double trouble burger (2 patties) a single patty next time probably be good for us haha this was a lot actually. Overall a good burger, wasn't overcooked and dry. Hefty and filling. Smoked applewood bacon- double American cheese. 3 piece chicken tenders with parm fries. Wish it did have more garlic parm sauce, the tenders them self don't have any flavor on the breading etc. the fries that came with, I'd probably request a bit crispier on our next visit. The space was older as with many places on Newbury. Servers were nice and accommodating. Quick in and out!

We visited here with a reservation time for 9PM on a Sunday evening, after a concert nearby…read more Arriving in the area, we didn't know what to expect, so from the outside, we thought our rideshare dropped us off in a neighborhood, but this place is down some stairs in a rowhouse - very cozy! Walking in, it's cute, nicely decorated, and cozy! We were quickly greeted and then sat. We were there for my birthday and when our server walked up, she had two glasses of bubbles, which was a very nice surprise and wish me a happy birthday! The menu is loaded with many appetizing options and the food we saw on nearby tables helped us confirm that they know what they're doing in the kitchen here! We started by splitting a bowl of clam chowder. Our server had this brought out in two bowls, even though it was a split and it looked fantastic! The first taste was great! I loved the essence of bacon and smokiness in that spoonful. The potato's texture was great, soft, and not over-cooked, but loaded with flavor! The thickness of the chowder's soup was exactly what I expect from a traditional New England Clam Chowder. Definitely one I enjoyed! Next up was the swordfish for my wife and the pappardelle for me. Both looked amazing when they came out. Wife said her swordfish was one of the best she's ever had. It surely looked outstanding! My pasta was incredible! A very rich bolognese, which was clearly stewed down and was amazing! The whipped ricotta on top when mixed in helped make it creamy too - definitely amazing!! I was stuffed from what we enjoyed so we couldn't stay for dessert, but we did love everything we had. Service was great and friendly too. Definitely would return!

My wife and I took our son and youngest daughter out for a great meal in a new place. Several…read morefriends referred me to 1928 despite some negative reviews appearing on Yelp. We had a 7:15 reservation on a Friday night. We arrived at 7:05, and the restaurant was FULL. The hostess greeted us and told us our table was being prepared. I am happy to say we were seated on time at a beautiful table for 4. The decor and atmosphere were really beautiful. It had a strong neighborhood feel that is remarkably unique. Our server introduced herself and took our drink order. My wife had a tropical Negroni, and I ordered a Vieux Carré. The drinks were generously sized and well made. We ordered our meals. We started with Burrata Toast and Oysters Rockefeller. The oysters were placed on a covered plate to contain the smoke. The presentation was only eclipsed by the oysters' flavor. The burrata toast was large enough to share between the four of us. The presentation was also beautiful, and the flavors were superb. Our entrees included: herb-crusted halibut, steak frites, the signature 1928 burger, and a gorgeous short rib with some fabulous crispy Brussels sprouts. We shared a single Sticky coffee pudding for dessert. All I can say is that the food and libations were superb, and the service was superb. It is not inexpensive, but no more so than any upscale restaurant in Boston. I would take the few recent negative reviews with a grain of salt. I have spent more and received less at a couple of spots in Boston. We will certainly return to 1928. I would love to try eating at the bar on our next visit.

I love this place but was astounded when I asked the server for pickles on my fried chicken sliders…read moreand she told me there would be an upcharge. Seriously?? For pickles??

Excellent meal, excellent drinks and excellent service by Elsa! Give the steak frite a try.read more

What is there not to like? Get lost in a French style Brassiere for a couple of hours dining and…read moredrinking and relaxing w delicious well prepared and thoughtful dishes. Any dining establishment can be charming with the right outward appearance. The food and staff add a soul to Ma Maison. And it is wonderful to be in this brassiere's dining room. The simple salad contained the best tomatoes, greens crisp at the right temperature delicious house dressing and do get the goat cheese. Scallops were fantastic, browned perfectly, mussels were delicious. Also ordered escargot. Bread was the freshest and made on premises. Fries are real French fries, delicious. We ate a lunch here but more like our main meal of the day.

A gem!!! We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday dinner, and we were both so impressed…read more Everything we ordered was so good, from the complimentary bread+butter to the soups to our mains. Best french onion soup I've had and their lobster bisque was also really nice - good flavor, slight spice and chunks of lobster bits! My husband ordered the steak frites and I got the Sunday special (lamb chops) and we have no notes! So yummy! The ambiance is cozy and gives French bistro vibes and service was good and timely. I'd love to come back!

The vibe was so chill and cozy as soon as we walked in! Even during all the world cup events, our…read moreserver was attentive and super friendly. The steak frites were genuinely the best restaurant food I've ever had, and our server, Rob, really had it down! He's friendly, he's funny, and we got in and out in 45 minutes.

I saw the steak tips listed as on Boston's list of best steak tips spots. I have tried others on…read morethe list and wanted to give Tip Tap room a try. I ordered a draft beer from a large selection of drafts and bottle, cans options. It was Jack Abbey beer... pint came 3/4 full as left a large head on beer and better for establishment pours 12-14 oz in a 16 oz glass.. Beer was warm... bad demerit again Ordered steak tips which came with three large tips on a bed of mashed potatoes, spinach . It had some sour hot nasty pepper garnish.. I wanted roasted red or green peppers with the tips instead. Steak tips were just ok and needed a marinate or side of a dipping bbq sauce or mushroom sauce or anything. Spinach, mashed potatoes needed more butter or garlic flavoring... fresh tasting but bland. Needs more steak tips too for the price tag. It was a nice bar vibe for drinks. The chicken wing lollipops I saw for an appetizer looked tasty. I left hungry for more steak tips and wanted a charcoal char on my tips . I wanted my spinach on the side with a garlic oil next to sone grilled oil drizzled roasted peppers . I don't consider these some of Boston best but certainly not the worst .

Stopped in for lunch and then again for happy hour with colleagues during a work trip. The vibe is…read morecool, airy, and a bit moody with an open layout and multiple seating options. I had the Cobb salad with Cajun chicken for lunch and the portion and flavor was great. Others in my party had the poke bowl and other salads and everyone seemed to enjoy their food. Service was great at the bar and in the dining room. Found out during happy hour that Massachusetts doesn't do drink specials, but don't let that stop you. I highly recommend the parm truffle fries and the lychee martini!

While staying in a hotel attached to this mall, we came in here for some pre-dinner cocktails and…read moresnacks, getting here around 3:30PM, they were dead on a Sunday, so we sat at the bar. The ladies working the bar were helpful and friendly. Their menu is really basic here, I seem to recall seeing more on Earl's menus at other locations... maybe I'm wrong. We really didn't want anything too filling, as we had nice dinner plans later in the evening we didn't want to ruin, so we went with their guac & chips and shrimp & pork dumplings. Everything we had was very nice. The drinks were good... Food was good too, with the guac being our favorite! Earl's seems to provide a consistently decent experience each time we visit; don't think we've been to the same one twice yet.