Recently I was craving seafood BIG TIME. As a native Mainer who has lived in the area now for over…read more15 years, it can be tough to find places that serve "traditional" lobster dinners. (Typically consist of steamers, lobster, a baked potato and some corn on the cob if you're lucky). My husband found Turner's while doing a search for a place that would come close to giving me what I was looking for, and they delivered! We started off with the steamers. They're to die for... so tender, no sand in the bellies, and the broth? OOH the broth. It's delectable. It adds flavor that complements the clams perfectly (doesn't overwhelm them at all). My hard shell lobster was incredibly delicious. I'm usually a soft shell gal, but I will take whatever is offered - as long as the meat isn't tough, I'm fine to do the extra work. (It's part of the fun). The tail was split, which is helpful for people who don't know their way around a lobster- for me, I'd prefer it whole, so that's the only (extremely small!) thing I'd change next time. My baked potato and carrots were tasty and the waitress was attentive, kind, and she also had a sense of humor. My husband and I had an awesome evening, and we will be back!

This is one of the most famous places in downtown Melrose. It's always packed, as it's the only…read more"white tablecloth" restaurant nearby. The food however is just OK. It's your basic Italian seafood place. There is a singular type of clientele inside, which tells you how your experience will go. We got tuna "tacos" (more like crudo) as appetizers. This was the best part of the night. The tuna was delicious. For our mains, I got the New England Bouillabaisse and my friend got a fish dish. The food was on the salty side, it's great to have this down the road instead of having to go down to north end. We ended the night with the flourless cake. Our server was very friendly! But the food was just ok. Drive a little farther and get some Mexico Lindo instead.

Cajun Corner hits the sweet spot between comfort food and full‑on flavor explosion. The seafood…read moreboil is the undeniable headliner--piled high, generously seasoned, and packed with shrimp, crab, and mussels that soak up every bit of that buttery Cajun heat. The garlic noodles are the perfect partner: chewy, rich, and loaded with garlicky goodness that clings to every strand. Service is upbeat and attentive without being overbearing. Staff check in at the right moments, offer helpful suggestions, and keep the energy friendly. The ambiance leans casual and lively, with the kind of buzz that makes digging into a messy seafood boil feel fun rather than fussy. It's the kind of place where you roll up your sleeves and enjoy.

The staff is amazing. The food is so good and such a cute little spot. We did the twin lobster and…read morethe twin stone crab. We tried the house sauce and the lemon pepper

#willflyforfood #drinks #celebration this restaurant makes…read moreeverything into a celebration the drinks have wild presentations most recently we went for a birthday and did the birthday Ferris wheel shots the drink menu everything on on it is great and surprisingly strong and you definitely have to make a visit for the Christmas season or Halloween their drinks come second to none

I heard all of the hype about District Kitchen. So I decided to give it a try. First I must say,…read moremake sure you make a reservation especially if it's on the weekend. This place is tiny. Very compact if you don't try and reserve a booth. The service was on point. The waiter we had was very attentive and took our order as soon as we sat. Great start. We ordered drinks and it kind of took some time. Once we got them, I noticed why it took long to get the drinks. This place caters to being more on the aesthetics. The drinks were great and beautifully decorated! That was a PLUS! Other than that, the food was okay. Nothing really special. They dress everything up really nice and make it photo worthy. So if you're looking to spruce up your social media with some nice photos of food and drinks, then this is your place! Overall, I'd give them a 7/10.

Consistently excellent roast beef and fries…read more Been going for years, they never miss!

Have known about Frescos for years & Years and never stopped in. The hubby wanted seafood and it…read morewas a crappy rainy night and we didnt feel like driving too far north, so we stopped in. Portions are big (you know as always a ton of fries) but a good amount of seafood, Food was fresh. Will definitely come back to try more things!

Just there today. They are open and excellent as usual. Always a smile and great fish!read more

Not sure why this is being reported closed ? This place is open for business and that business is…read moredelicious. They do a lot of wholesale to the best restaurants in Boston and New England in general, but they also sell retail to general public as well. This is a family run business, the two brothers who own and operate it, can get pretty much whatever you want. If you are shipping lobsters, need a special order for your clambake etc., anything of the sorts. The food is Fresh and delicious... the place is spotless and I'm glad they are in the neighborhood.... They also are referred to as Maplewood Fish Market, which is where the confusion on the Yelp page being closed probably came in.....

Loved this little gem of a find near Harvard! Shrimp boil delicious and you pick your spice level…read more The random hard boiled egg was interesting, but good. Way more than two can eat! As for service, our waitress was so helpful and steered us right with every decision!

I know that wifey loves seafood and just happened to find this spot cuz of the fried softshell…read morecrabs (which I like). Ordered those and one of their seafood boils (I think it's called the dirty). I enjoyed the softshell crabs. Seasoning gave it a fried chicken type of flavor but enjoyable. As for the seafood boil it was okay. It was mainly shrimp corn and potato. Wasn't busy when we arrived and seated promptly. Service was great at first. But then when I asked for utensils, the server looked at me confused and after 2-3 tries, he finally brought me a fork. Overall the experience was okay. Might have to try a different boil if we come back.

If you're craving seafood, this is a great place to visit. Even if you live a little farther away,…read morethe drive is definitely worth it. We arrived around 6:30 PM and had to wait about 30 minutes for a table. Our waiter mentioned that wait times are typically longer during the summer months. The good news is that there are several shops nearby, so you can easily spend the time browsing while you wait. The service was excellent--our waiter was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. While the food is a bit pricey, the quality and flavor make it well worth it. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back again.

Me and the wife finally got a chance to come back to Capt Loui. Ever since we had a family, it's…read morebeen a little different with dining out haha Capt Loui will always have a spot in our hearts for seafood boil. This Stoneham location might be my favorite. Open and clean. Our waitress was friendly and nice. We always enjoyed Capt Loui. Their seafood boil sauce is unmatched. The flavor and the kick is amazing . Funnel cake with vanilla ice cream to end the meal is a must. My only complaint is... you only get one potato and one corn for the 3lb option. I feel like it should be a potato and a corn every pound. Just my opinion.

Loved my new Revere Beach dining experience. I've been coming to the beach since I was in a…read morestroller. Dryft was an upscale experience from the usual stands and restaurants that historically been part of the Revere Beach dining experience since mid-century and further back. Dryft is easy to get to from the beach side and the subway. We ate on the outdoor deck. The restaurant is above street level for an ocean view. What a great way to enjoy a summer afternoon. Our service was great, professional not overly friendly. I liked the atmosphere, casual but a bit upscale for Revere Beach. The food was delicious. I tried the clam chowder, and ordered the mushroom gnocchi. Which both delicious. They have a full bar and they offer high tops, regular chairs and indoor & outdoor seating. The menu has a Lunch price until 3 and a dinner price. I'll be back.

Came here to meet a friend, and wanted a table overlooking the ocean. There are about a dozen…read moretables outside, and 3 were taken but the majority were open. I came in at about 8:45 when they close at 10, and I was told they could not seat me outside because the kitchen was closing. I said if I order oysters or something that doesn't require the grill, can I be seated outside? They said they would ask the kitchen. The host came back and said sure, that would be fine. Then brought me through the dining room to a table. I asked again if I could be seated outside because I am eating, she said no, even though there were about 8 or 9 tables available outside. So I asked to be seated at the table by the window closest to the ocean, which you couldn't see out of based on the reflections of the lights. I likely would have chosen another place if I knew it would be so difficult to get a table outside even when they are available. So I ordered a dozen oysters, half blondes from Blue Hill Bay Maine, half were from Little Pilgrim, Mass.; they were delicious and fresh. I looked them up afterwards and I'm not sure they gave me the right names, but they do look close and at least they had a relative idea of where they were from. I also ordered the shrimp ceviche with plantains, it was good with a decent amount of shrimp but I felt like there could be more, and the plantain chips took up the majority of the dish to make it look bigger. It's a great idea & taste, but could be executed much better. I tried their Dragon's Kiss for a drink which I liked. I forgot our servers name, she was nice but I did feel like she had wanted me to order more for a bigger tip. Tip: give great service and you don't have to upsell to get a bigger tip. It was $120 for 2 drinks, a dozen oysters, and a shrimp ceviche appetizer. dragons kiss 8.5/10 oysters: blue hill bay blonde, me (?) 10/10 little pilgrim, ma (?) 9/10 shrimp ceviche 7/10 Overall it's a beautiful new-ish (3 years) restaurant overlooking Revere Beach, if you can convince them to give you a table outside. Food is good, not great but I'd need to try them again to give a better opinion. Service is just okay, I didn't like the bait and switch of the tables, or that I just came for a few oysters and a couple drinks and it was $120. ambiance: 4/5 food: 4/5 drinks: 4/5 service: 2.5/5 Dryft: 2.6/5 *docked a point for the table situation. there was no reason why we couldn't have a table outside, especially when I told them I would order raw options to make it easier for the kitchen. there were other people outside.

Tried The Wharf again after making sure I wouldn't be stuck in the bar due to a function in the…read moredining room again. Had a very nice server named Riley. We were in a completely empty restaurant but they still managed to sit a very loud party right next to us. Ordered a glass of Cabernet- fairly decent pour. Salad dressing delicious- not crazy about the dark green top leaves from the romaine- this is the part I throw out- but definitely edible. My husbands fish was fresh - small portion, mashed potatoes starchy, veg was good - small portion. I had the haddock francase- tiny portion of fish- the sauce was delicious but saturated the 'breading' kind of wrecking it (maybe put the sauce on the side?). Risotto awful. Bread was freshly baked- the crusty part was good-inside seemed a little undercooked. That was my husband's birthday dinner.... Opted to stop at the local grocery store for desert- best thing we ate all day!

I know this is not what people normally like to think about, but we just recently had my husband's…read morememorial reception at the wharf so many people came up to me and said they were coming back because the food on the buffet was so amazing. They wanted to try something else as well. The staff was fabulous. Stacy is beyond perfect and everything was served beautifully with grace and panache. I'm a regular at the wharf and have been for years and if you love lamb, the lamb chop lollipop appetizer is to die for sorry bad pun.

A hidden (to us) gem! Menu choices were good and the kitchen delivered big. Standouts -…read morefiorzucchini ripieni and mussels fra diavolo. While I wasn't too much of a fan of the gnocchi's texture, the sauce looked and smelled just like my nonna's. The barbecue Abruzzese is an excellent choice as an entrée if you're really hungry. Mario, our server, is a credit to the business--bravo. P.S. 86 the Lavazza.

Bad experience -- horrible service -- inattentive service, whereas another table got the service…read morepaid for. Ever coming back here again, despite earning dukedom here this time.