For an area that doesn't have an extensive amount of quality dining options, Fishbones is a quality find. I'd always heard great things about Fishbones but never had the chance to try it for myself as I live in Cambridge. Since I was home visiting the parents for the weekend, we cam here for an early dinner. I do recommend getting here early on a Saturday as tables do fill up quickly. We didn't start with any appetizers rather, we focused on our entrees and the delicious desserts I had heard tell about. I chose the baked stuffed flounder, delicious fillets of white fish stuffed with a seafood stuffing, sprinkled with a crumb topping and finally topped with a generous serving of lobster newburg sauce. I decided to get rice pilaf as one of my sides and it added the perfect complement to the rich newburg sauce. I couldn't have been happier with my food choice. I was just as stuffed as the flounder! My mom had raved about the desserts and, naturally, we each tried something different so we could taste test. I opted for the bread pudding as it's one of my favorites. I like to consider myself a bread pudding connoisseur, if you will (and honey, you know I will). It was hearty, warm and contained just the right amount of cinnamon, but I feel that it didn't stack up against other recipes I've sampled. All in all, however, a splendid and satisfying meal! This is a restaurant that I would definitely patronize again in the future. read more

I never thought I would be writing this kind of review for Fishbones. I know many people who have eaten here and I had high expectations. First the good stuff: I liked the atmosphere. Our server was friendly and very nice. It went down from there. Chowder, despite the more than adequate amount of clams, was flavorless. It was like eating flour soup. Next came the flavorless, dry onion rings. Last but not least the dry flavorless crabcake. I was surprised and disappointed. I never expected this at Fishbones. l'll give it another try. I hope they can live up to their reputation. read more

All I can say is the female manager is super unprofessional. They make promises that they can't follow through with and have no empathy over the situation. She cannot handle her job and would not go back there for that reason. Also may I even mention the overpriced and mediocre food with the caffe like atmosphere? I was completely disappointed with my experience and the management isn't even worth talking to in person because they don't have the time of day for anyone. Also I called ahead but were not taking reservations and had to wait 45 minutes. I don't see what this long wait was for because it was definitely not worth the wait. read more

We heard good things about this place, but when we got here with a reservation after driving for one hour from so far away because we heard it was good, we ended up being told that if we wanted a seat we would have to two hours, even with a reservation, so we just decided to leave anyway. What a waste of time and such terrible service. What is the point of a reservation if it means nothing. read more

Very good, but after hearing this place talked up by everyone in Chelmsford, I can't say that it really met the hype. First of all, since it's so popular, the wait is high even on a weekday. That's fine, but when we called in, we were told we could get a table at 7:45, and then when we got there, we were told it was a 30-minute wait. That's not exactly how reservations work, but I'm not going to hold it too much against them. We waited at the bar and got a round of drinks. Bartender was a bit rude. Food was very good, but nothing really spectacular. I did appreciate that their scallop appetizer was very generous - 10 medium-sized scallops, which definitely feels more filling than places that only give you 3 or 4 larger ones. The broiled scallops came with a weird bread crumb that I kind of wish hadn't been on it - if I came back, I would probably try grilled. But on the bright side, it also came with two sides. The mashed potatoes were delicious, so that made up for some disappointment on the scallops. Fried calamari appetizer was also very good. Overall, this experience was good, but I'm not sure it measured up to everyone saying it's the BEST in the area. read more

Being new to town my fiancé and I were really excited to try this place after reading all the glowing reviews. We did call ahead seating which was convenient considering they told us it would be 90 min from the time we called. I ordered the sangria to drink - didn't really taste like much. Kind of like flavored water. We both got a cup of the chowder and shared and order of cherry stones. The chowder was the best part of the meal. Cherry stones were as expected. For our main course I ordered the lazy man lobster which is a favorite of mine. The lobster was overcooked and somehow mushy. The mashed potatoes it came with tasted like they were made from a box. My fiancé got the Seafood Mediterranean - wasn't bad but nothing special either. Considering the price of this place, we left very disappointed. read more

They have a blackened swordfish today for! Sat outside cozy atmosphere. Looked around saw that everybody was enjoying the meal and they have a good variety. Haven't been there this year but will definitely be going back there in the summer. read more

Food was actually not too bad. Decent, in fact. The problems with this place lay mainly with the service. While the waitresses were all amply attractive, the sign of a "savvy manager," they left something to be desired in the actual waitressing part of the job. It took a loooong time to get service and while we waited for the check for about 20 minutes I went to the can and on my way back saw our waitress yucking it up in the bar like she didn't have a care in the world. It took so long for us to get out of there that Mrs. Rollins got sick eating the leftovers I brought home! I'd recommend this place for take-out as, again, the food was pretty decent. But for God's sake don't bother eating there. An interesting menu item was the Louisiana seafood sampler, as I write this 100 days into the gulf disaster. read more

Fishbones has great food in my opinion. It's harder than you would think to get a simple piece of grilled fish in this part of the world, and Fishbones delivers. It is quality, fresh seafood. I have tried their more daring options such as blackened swordfish with peach salsa and some of their fancier salads and always enjoyed myself. Deserts are incredible when I feel like indulging (Tollhouse cookie pie!!!). Wine and Sangria are also great. Unfortunately, the atmosphere is downright terrible. The indoor seating area is also a fish market and so you have to deal with the smells, sights, and sounds of fish gutting. It is also loud and uncomfortable. I have always loved the outdoor section, even if it does overlook a gas station. However, I went there tonight and was attacked by flies. I felt like a pile of dogcrap-about 10 of those suckers were all up in my grill! The flies were only the opening act. Next came the wonderful yellow jackets. Now I absolutely hate when people let one or two insects ruin a perfectly good meal-but this was plague like! So pick your poison-fish guts or flies or possibly both. I pick Betuccis down the street. read more

This is a great place for seafood. Very delicious and gourmet cooked seafood at reasonable prices. A good lobster meal in Maryland costs at least $50; here it's $30! If you love lobster, try the Lazy Man lobster- all shucked and seasoned ready to eat. Bon appétit, but good luck finding a seat here! read more

Recently went here for my birthday dinner. Dirty martini, wine, cocktails were perfect and all of our meals were great but I am only giving 3 stars for lack of customer service. For a table of 8, we ordered 4 appetizers and wanted one of them to be onion rings however they were not on the menu. We saw a server walk by with a fisherman's platter for another table heaping with delicious looking onion rings so we asked our server if we could order a side of them. His answer was that he would check with the kitchen but he didn't think they would do it. He was right, he came back shortly after and said no. Doesn't really make any sense to me...we weren't trying to order something that they didn't make. Poor customer service and it's too bad because that was the only downfall of the entire night. read more

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Easily the best seafood restaurant in all of New England... period, end of statement. Better than Legal Seafoods, Fish house, and every shack n Maine. I went there on a Tuesday night, and there was an hour and a half wait(that's how good it is), but we luckily were seated by the fabulously nice Hostes at a bar.. Then quickly greeted and served by a friendly knowledgeable waitress. Ive gotten the swordfish 3 times, and every time it's the juiciest best fish I have ever had. So juicy, and perfect every time. Lobster roll is good. Fish and chips are so light and crispy, again Best anywhere. And the french fries are amazing... again, the best. They are crispy and actually taste light. Prices are very fair. Staff is always nice and knowledgeable, and not pretentious. read more

Great place for drinks and/or dinner! PROS: Really good seafood and drinks. CONS: Doesn't take reservations, only call ahead seating, huh? expect to wait a good 30 to 45 minutes. read more

Have eaten there since March....yes the food remains quite good and the iced tea remains lousy. Why an update? We took advantage of their fresh fish counter. With the price of lobster being at rock bottom prices, we decided to try our hand at steaming two of the crustaceans (they are crustaceans, yes?) for dinner. Rather than getting a couple at the local grocery store, we decided to hand over our cash to an independent. Yes, the price was a couple of bucks more than the grocery store, but worth it! Staff was helpful and friendly. All in all, we had ourselves a wonderful meal for dinner in the comfort of our own home. read more

Oh how i wish Fishbones lived up to its potential. I've been numerous times because its nearby and the alternates aren't great. Pro's - bartenders are pretty good and pour a solid drink. One of the largest martini's around. The decor is nice and has a beachy feel. There are the obligatory flat screens as well. Good selection of liquor and not the just the standards. The apps can be good. The calamari, the tuna, and the fried clams were all tasty. They make one of the best burgers around. I know, burger at a seafood place but Fishbones does it well. Very nicely seasoned, cooked perfectly, brioche roll, etc. Con's - Most of the seafood is just meh. Yeah i know it's a seafood place and saying the seafood is meh is pretty broad but I've tried many dishes. Recent example this past week (30-Jun-2015) went to dinner with some friends from out of town. It was my buddies girlfriends first time to have steamed lobster. Yup...no steamed lobster. They were also out of 1 of the 2 app specials and 2 of the entrees. @ 6pm on a Tuesday night. Well a little disappointing but we press on.. I had the Mediterranean special (combo of shellfish & lobster over linguine w/ white wine & garlic) Shrimp & pasta overcooked. Scallops undercooked. Lobster was cooked right. My wife had the special that was out of crab cake but the house was substituting snapper. Well that snapper was waaaaay fishy. Like a couple days past peak. Service was spotty and waiter didn't even inquire about my wife's meal (two bites taken...one she had and the one she sneaked past me with a "hey taste this" to confirm it was overdone). Didn't want to send food back so let it pass. This is about par for Fishbones. Advice; Sit at the bar; have a couple drinks, some apps and catch part of a sox game. read more

I have been there twice now, and I am hooked. No need to go all the way to Boston (The Barking Crab) to cure my seafood fix. The fish sandwich and the fish and chips are as good as any Boston fish. Fresh, and cooked perfect each time. Special kudos on the sweet potato fries - nice touch. Even the clam chowder is top notch. I am hooked. read more

Just went tonight for dinner. Conclusion: Decent to good seafood but for the price you pay, you'd expect a little more polish and presentation. Setting: The ambiance of the restaurant is actually pretty good. The interior is well decorated, the lighting is dim but appropriate, and the clientele seem generally presentable and dressy casual. Presentation: This is where Fishbones lost a few points in my book. The oysters weren't shucked very cleanly (not a mortal sin, just a part of a larger trend). The tartar sauce was served in plastic mini cups. Bread also wasn't served at the start of the meal. Each one by themselves isn't a big deal at all. However, all added together it gives you the feeling that you're sitting in a lower end restaurant. Food: I had the oysters, crab cakes, and the lobster risotto. The oysters were "good" but not plump enough to warrant a "great". However, they weren't shucked very cleanly and in the dozen that we ordered, about half of them had bits of shell floating around. The sauce served with them was quite good but missing some hot sauce. The crab cakes were very good. The tartar sauce served with them (mentioned earlier) was fine. The risotto was almost watery due to the large amount of cheese. It was probably too cheesy for my tastes but I think that's more of a personal preference. One of my companions really liked it so take my criticism here with a grain of salt. On the plus side, the risotto had huge chunks of lobster (kudos for that). Service: This restaurant is usually quite packed but on a Tuesday night we lucked out and got a table very quickly. Service from our waitress was good and she was flexible about changing out sides with a few of our dishes. My only concern here is that used and unneeded plates weren't bussed as much as needed. Our party of 4 had 4 or 5 extra plates floating around on the table when our entrees were served. Price: It averaged out to ~$30-35 per person, which seems average for a seafood restaurant but is admittedly at the high end of sit down places in Chelmsford. read more

Ok, I would like to give this more stars..but didn't and here's why. 1. First off, let me say my meal was good, tasty, prepared well 2. Quality of ingredients is top notch 3 For the type of environment, price and atmosphere, I was expecting a little more - a little more than the standard treatment is required here. If this was a place in Boston, it wouldn't be as well regarded, only because the competition for taste buds, at this price point is a little higher. That being said, I will most likely visit again... read more

My wife brought me here for my birthday dinner for some nice seafood. Heard wait times could be long so my wife called ahead. We show up 5 minutes before our reservation and don't get sat for another 30 minutes. After 15 minutes of waiting we checked the status with the hostess and apparently the policy is to try and have all parties who call ahead sat within 30 minutes. Which is not advertised ANYWHERE. So after 30 minutes, we thought it was reasonable to check in again on the status of our table. The hostess was rude reminding my wife that they try and sit parties before 30 minutes. Once we get our table, our server, Jotham, stops by and asks if we want drinks, never introducing himself. He also never made eye contact which was somewhat odd and made for an uncomfortable exchange every time he came by the table. Service was fast. Food was delicious. Drinks were tasty. However, thought they could improve on their customer service. I would definitely go back again as I never judge a place on one experience but probably on a less busy night. read more

This is exactly the type of place to go to when you're thanking God that Chelmsford doesn't have a Red Lobster. In the past few months I've had several dinners at Fishbone's, all of them very good and making great use of fresh seafood. Nothing is hella high cuisine, but if you are looking for fresh products in a casual atmosphere, this is the place to go. Eating outdoors is quite nice on a summer evening, and the indoor seating, although very noisy, is ok. I've also purchased seafood and fish at the retail counter and have not been disappointed. In addition to the usual dinner menu, there is a section similar to Legal Seafoods, where one can order a particular fish and have it broiled, fried, grilled, whatever. I go for that. Edit: 6.9.08 Popped in here for lunch today. It was rather crowded but we were seated quickly. My companion had red snapper; I had crab cakes from the lunch menu, served on a roll, with sweet potato fries. We had a bottle of Casa Lapostelle chardonnay. So good! Nice summer lunch! They are expanding to the little shop next door for some added space. read more

This place is wonderful. The drinks were delicious and the staff was friendly. The bacon wrapped scallops were delicious. Will be back!

Read some reviews online so figured I'd give it at shot. I took a date there 2 months back and would not go back there again. We had a couple oysters and shrimp cocktail to start that were delicious. The oysters were fresh tasting and the shrimp were massive. For entrees I had the special which was a broiled scallop casserole topped with crab meat and caramelized onions. My date had the salmon. While my date enjoyed her meal, mine was sub par. There was very little crab, the onions were not true caramelized onions, and the scallops were undercooked. I ate it anyways, paid the bill, finished drinks and left. Later that night my date began to feel sick and ended up spending the next 4 hours throwing up in the bathroom. Can't say for sure that it was something she ate for dinner, but it was the only place we went to all night. Either way, the scallop casserole was enough to turn me off from going back. read more

I'm a huge fan of this place. Growing up in the city I had my reservations about fine dining options in Chelmsford, but Fishbones is quickly becoming one of my local haunts. It's as good, if not better than most seafood dining options in downtown Boston, and way less pretentious. I love coming here for their lunches especially. Tons of reasonably priced options. I especially recommend the Grilled Scallops on the house salad (11.99) and the cup of soup (clam chowder or soup of the day, which was lobster chowder today... oh mah gawd, so delicious!) with a lobster roll on a croissant ($10.99). Whoever thought of making a lobster roll using a croissant is a total genius, and I'd love to shake their hand. :) They have a very nice wine list, and servers are always super friendly and helpful. They also have a fantastic fish market. I do my regular seafood shopping here. Everything looks incredibly fresh and super high quality. Not as cheap as the iffy fish you'd find shrink wrapped at Market Basket, but definitely reasonably priced for the high quality. Also, they'll boil their live lobsters for you (+ include melted butter & lemons) if you're too squeamish to do that yourself, like I am. I believe that they have outdoor seating on their patio when the weather warms up. read more

Great place. Not real fancy. Just great seafood and friendly staff. have been in there several times now and the place is always very clean. A really great variety of items on the menu. Some not so good for you like my fave, The Fisherman's Platter. Enough food for two. And plenty of healthy grilled/baked options. Has that big city feel but right in Chelmsford Center. Really convenient parking. read more

My parents were visiting from out of town and wanted to try a new seafood place. I checked here on Yelp and this place had the highest ratings in the area. We called them before leaving home to be put on the call-ahead list and I was told that there was currently no wait and that they wouldn't take my name. We got there about 15 minutes later and they had just sat 3 tables; other folks came in who were on the call ahead list, which baffled me. They were very accommodating and ensured that a table that was paying was cleared quickly (we only ended up waiting 10-15 minutes). This restaurant has a casual, cozy atmosphere. The fish market room where you first walk in only has a few tables and counters; the bar room has more ambiance and lots more seating. There's also outdoor seating, but it wasn't quite warm enough on this summer evening. My dad and I shared a Caesar salad which was enormous (we saw one come out while waiting) and could serve 3. My mom tried the New Engalnd Clam Chowder and raved about it. We had to ask for rolls and received a nice, complimentary basket (and they were warm). For my entree, I enjoyed the stuffed flounder with green beans and mashed potatoes. My parents both savored the broiled seafood platter along with various sides. The portions were immense and flavorful; it was gourmet without the presentation. Prices are reasonable and you can pretty much guarantee that any place with a fish market is going to have quality food. Despite the initial call-ahead snafu, the experience was so positive that we'll definitely go back. It's worth the wait and I'd really love to sit outside and drink some wine! read more

This restaurant never disappoints! The food is fresh & delicious, the atmosphere is fun, but roomy and comfortable, and the bartenders are top notch! We used to go to a neighborhood restaurant in Lexington (we live in Bedford), but sadly the cocktails are tiny and horrible and the manager is unwelcoming, so now this our favorite local restaurant. Some of our faves are the seared tuna, the baked seafood, the mixed grill and the parma crusted flounder. But honestly, we pretty much love everything on the menu. Kudos Fishbones!! read more

For me, this is an OK place, but I'm giving it an extra star for the utter joy it gives my poor mom and dad to have a decent seafood restaurant near where they live. As others have said here, options are pretty limited in the NW 'burbs. We'll get lunch here every once in a while when I visit home; the clam roll and lobster roll are perfectly decent, while the seafood combo (lightly breaded haddock, scallops, shrimp) tastes surprisingly fresh. A tip: if your dish comes with a sweet potato fries option, definitely go with that - it'll be the best thing on your plate. read more

Honestly food probably would be good... however I wouldn't know as we made reservations and then had to wait an hour to be be seated... we left :( read more

lovely atmosphere for a meal. fantastic fresh seafood. lovely selection and variety of items on the menu. and a lovely, inexpensive wine list. an all around good experience. i have not made use of the market yet, but the seafood selection looks divine. it made me want to come up with an excuse for a party that involved a seafood cookout. PS. the little map on yelp is not accurate for some reason. for directions look up the address on google maps outside of yelp. read more

Fishbones - Seafood Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

I have heard a lot of good things about Fishbones, so it was time for a visit. It is much smaller than I thought it would be. Its' half fish market, half restaurant and as a result the restaurant seems like an afterthought. We were so crammed in that we couldn't really fit the plates on our table, and when the waiters/waitresses walked by they constantly bumped into me. Nothing on tap, but they do have bottled beer and plenty of wine to choose from. The decor in general looks like it could use a facelift, but I'm not sure if that was by design. To start I had a cup of home made clam chowder which was pretty good. I could have used more substance to it, but the creamy taste was good. Not unlike Gordon Ramsey making all new cooks make him scrambled eggs, I usually start off any fish restaurant with fish and chips. If you can make that right, you know how to cook. I certainly wasn't blow away, and it was fairly difficult to eat. Flavor was good, and the fish was pretty fresh. My wife had a spicy shrimp pasta dish which she said very great, but so spicy it had he sniffling quite a lot. For dessert I had the cannoli, which was awful. I don't know what they did to it but it was plain gross, also there was so much cinnamon on the exterior I had to brush it off. I'm not a huge seafood guy but honestly this was just average seafood. I'd rather spend my money at Legal's. read more

Sad experience, placed at a table for 4, there were 5 in our group. The worse offenders of bumping the back of my chair were the waitresses. Many other tables open. Poor experience. Will upload a pic of disgusting bathroom. read more

I love seafood and this place is only about 10 minutes away from my house, but I just never thought of going there after my second try. I gave it another try because I thought basing my judgement on the first try might not be a good idea. Turned out, I still didn't like it after my second visit. The service was great and the place is generally clean, but the food seemed to lack flavors for me and for the price they charge, I just don't think it's worth it. I don't know, it's always full though so maybe you wanna give it a try and see for yourself. It's just not for me. They have a full bar too, just FYI. read more

Went to Fishbones for the first time because a friend highly recommended. Started off with the buffalo shrimp. Very tasty! I tried the lobster risotto as my entree. Absolutely delicious and very filling! Martinis were also great. Server was very polite and I would absolutely be back again! read more

The place was insane, we phoned ahead & still had a half hour wait - no problem we weren't in a hurry & got drinks from the bar. Thursday nite in Chelmsford, who knew? All the specials were "out" so I ended up with a swordfish steak (quite nice) and my wife had the mixed seafood grill. Good portions & fine if you're don't mind a busy, busy place. Friendly wait staff. A little pricey so we will save it for "special". read more

All in all, not bad, but a few things to work on. The place was VERY LOUD! This seems to be something that could be fixed, hang some baffles or fabric panels to absorb some of the sound please? It was impossible to carry on a conversation. Okay, so waiting at the bar for the other half of our party to show up, I was impressed with the wide variety of bar selections. My wife had a seat at the bar and I was standing. After the couple beside us departed, the bartender cleared their placemat and I took a seat. Then, the bartender returns and orders I pick up my drink so she can wipe the bar. Okay, I comply with orders, and she proceeds to push all the crumbs onto my lap. Easy to fix: teach her to pull. The other couple joins us, and another bartender tries to use tongs to put a lime on the edge of a drink. He drops the lime on the bar, then tosses it in the trash and gets another with his tongs. Okay, I'm impressed. But, he drops the second lime, and this time decides to just pick it up with his hands and hang it on the glass. Well, why the charade with tongs then in the firtst place? So we are seated. The food was very good, the portions plentiful, the presentation was nice, the selection broad (except they were out of 2 of 3 specials). Ten minutes into a nice meal (and it was starting to get quieter, now close to 9pm), yet another bartender appears at the table waving a register receipt, declaring to me "you didn't pay for your drinks!" My response, "I most certainly did, and I gave you a $5 tip!" "Oh, she says, then waves the slip at the other couple and repeats "you didn't pay for your drinks!" Well, they had paid too, and after being informed, the bartended apologized and retreated. Odd. Despite the issues with bar staff, and the NOISY environment, I would definitely go back; afterall, I went for fresh fish, and they delivered. Oh, my espresso was like weak coffee. read more

I have always loved this place but tonight we did take out. For over $25.00 I got three scallops two shrimp and a side Caesar salad. It's not a place for take out evidently! When the hostess was questioned on the price she acted indifferent. When I saw the potion I wanted to take it back, never again. Eat in. read more

Fishbones - Drinks and app are outstanding - Seafood Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Had dinner at this place last evening. My Bloody Mary wasn't the greatest and I was disappointed. The appetizers were very good but the main courses were not so great. The lazy mans lobster was a kinda strange dish. The Mediterranean seafood had pasta that was so overcooked it spoiled the nice seafood it contained. This place was convenient to my location but think I'll drive a little further next time. read more

Beautiful restaurant, excellent food. Wish this place was bigger to accommodate everyone and there were more people tending bar. It's always packed and there is always a wait even if you make a reservation. However, it's worth the wait! read more

Okay, let me just say up front, this is really a 2 1/2 star review. I can't in good conscience give Fishbones two stars, but I will never eat there again. The pros - To begin, the entrees are great. The boyfriend had the blackened swordfish with apples. It was the best swordfish I've ever tasted. Cooked pefectly...moist, flavorful, delicious. I chose the grilled trout. It was high quality, tasty, flaky and well seasoned. Sides were rice pilaf (buttery, but not heavy), baked potato and the wonderful asian-style green beans. The portions and quality were excellent and the prices were fair. The wine/drink menu is quite excellent, especially given the location. Once you are seated, the waitstaff is adequately attentive. Off-street parking is free and abundant. All good things. So, four stars. The cons - OM-frickin'-G, the wait! The first time we went, we were told "one hour, plus." Wisely, we went to Bertucci's. This time, we called ahead (at 6:30) and were told, again, one hour. Since we live ten minutes away, we popped down at around 7:00. We were not seated until 8:15. To make matters worse, a couple breezed in, waved at the host (who was apparently a personal friend, he came by their table to BS w/ them) and were seated immediately. They were finishing their meal by the time we were seated. The salad and dessert left something to be desired. We split the bacon-wrapped scallop salad. The scallops (and bacon) were excellent, perfect even. The salad dressing was delicious. However, I noticed the greens were a little slimy. This will be important later. For dessert, we had the pear tart, a la mode. The filling and ice cream were incredible, the right balance of tart and creamy. Unfortunately, this was spoiled by the slightly stale, rancid butter flavor of the crust. This will sound picky, but the dining area is way too loud. You can't have a conversation w/o screaming. Also, there is a strong "fishy" smell, due to the market. Here is why I will not return - On our way home, both the guy & I felt some gurgling in our bellies. By the time we got home, we were both frankly sick, and remained so for the rest of the night. I blame the slimy mesclun leaves, as we ate equal portions of the salad. I am a delicate flower, but he possesses a cast-iron stomach, so something had to be "off" for both of us to get identically sick within 20 minutes of leaving. So sad... thus, two stars. **Dear Yelp, Please institute a half-star option. *** read more

THUMBS UP = The atmosphere is very nice, although it can be very noisy. The staff is friendly and the service is good. food is always fresh whether ordering a shrimp cocktail or one of their great specials. The desserts are made in-house and are very good. The entree specials are very creative, we would like to see more creative desserts and possibly some "petite" choices for those meals where you really want a small portion of something sweet. THUMBS DOWN = This restaurant seems to be very busy, it would be nice if they took reservations. read more