Clown sushi restaurant -looks and feels more Like an Italian ! The food was decent Service was pretty good for a 10-top But when you're spending bull market prices for off-brand decor and janky atmosphere you have to do better Case in point : sake served in wine glasses read more

Just be prepared to shell out money for overpriced mediocre sushi. For example their California rolls are 22$ (of course we didn't order it). We only went to try it because of their bogo deal sunday sushi deal hence why I didn't rate it lower than 3. The restaurant itself is beautiful and maybe their other food is better? read more

LoLa 42 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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First time here, the food was great, the atmosphere was better and our server Nathaly was awesome! We'll be back thank you! read more

Great food and service. The fall old fashion was excellent. We got the snowy mountain roll, which was a crowd pleaser. The atmosphere was perfect for a night out. We will definitely be back! read more

This place was fancy and popping! Tuesday night but the restaurant was full. The table is small and we are a bit close to other tables so if you are ordering a lot, try to get the booth. Food was great. Japanese, Korean fusion. Tasty rich flavors. The fries for the burger was the best...! read more

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One of my favorite spaces in seaport for sushi and cocktails! Highly suggest! I also suggest sitting outside as the view of seaport is awesome read more

Lola 42 was outright amazing. We had a wonderful server I think his name was Sebastian who made our dinning experience wonderful. We had a little bit of everything. All the food is extremely fresh and has a wonderful twist. The otoro had to of been cut fresh that day it was buttery and tasted so well. The chicken lettuce wraps were my favorite a garlicky sweet soy sauce with the juicy not dry chicken and fresh peppers made it an amazingly refreshing taste. Sushi is top notch but don't sleep on the entrees! Ribs were absolutely delicious the hoisin sauce was a great touch but would have liked to see the ribs a little bit more tender. read more

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Overpriced for what it is, and very underwhelming. The inside is very modern and pretty, the bar in the back has a cute vibe, and the outside patio is right on the water. I ordered the wagyu tartare crispy rice, fries with a side of both chipotle and truffle aioli, and spicy tuna hand rolls. I thought all the beef and the fish were fresh, and the flavors of the sauces were all unique. However- there was a huge grasshopper on our table at one point, we were not allowed to sit outside because of the "potential for rain", and as previously stated, every item was way overpriced (very small portions too). I wouldn't return simply because the food is not worth the price. read more

Came in for dinner and was amazed by all the food and vibes of this place. My server Ginely took amazing care of me and made great recommendations like the snowy mountain read more

By far one of the best experiences I've had at a restaurant! The food was amazing, we got the Poke Nachos (yum!). And the amazing service, from our server Ginelly, added to the ambiance of the restaurant. All around, the experience and food made this date night extremely satisfying. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Great service, food and interior design! I love coming here with my boyfriend or a group of friends. They can accommodate everyone's needs and all the waitstaff is incredibly attentive. Recently came again with 5 other girls and had the best time. Our waiter even took group pictures for us! Will come again (hopefully for the BOGO Sundays!) read more

Me and a few friends came to dinner her last night based on a recommendation. The location of the restaurant is very nice. There is an indoor area and a patio, I sat inside but I would try to get a reservation for the patio if you think the wether would be nice. The inside was nice but nothing special. There is a bar with TV's playing sports which could be nice if you just wanted to walk in but throws off the vibe a little in my opinion. Our waiter was nice but seemed really tired. It was a Sunday night so I'm sure the staff were ready for the night to be over. This didn't bother my friends and I but I can see how it could possibly bother others. To start off me and my friends got drinks. They got two cocktails that were very strong and I got a mock tail which was delicious. It was sweet so if you don't enjoy a sweet drink I would go for something else. Then we ordered the salmon tartare and edamame. The salmon tartare was excellent. The fish tasted very high quality and the crispy rice added good texture. One of the best things we got. The edamame was fine. Personally I thought it tasted just like the store bought and at the very least could have had more salt. Next we ordered three sushi rolls and realized we would probably need at least two more so we got a total of 5. The best was the maguro with truffle oil and the Chirashi Maki. I thought the Green Light was really interesting just not my personal favorite. And the Tsukiji was good as well. Finally I thought the Snowy Mountain would have been my favorites but it was a little sweet and therefore not my favorite. For dessert with got the pretzel parfait and it was great. You could tell it was made from scratch and the right combination of sweet and salty. It is rather large so you only need one for a group of 2-3. The three of us walked away comfortably full with this amount of food so I would recommend the same amount for a group of three. Overall our meal ended up coming out to about $90 each before tip which I feel like was a little high for the experience and the food but the quality of the fish here was in fact very good. If I went back I would get a cocktail, the salmon tartare, the maguro with truffle oil and the Chirashi Maki, and the pretzel parfait as well as request to sit outside. read more

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Took my gf here for a nice night on the town. While it was a pricey menu, the food exceeded our expectations and left us satisfied. We started the night off with a crab Rangoon appetizer which was delicious. We also tried the Chirashi Maki, Maruko, and Asahi rolls which impressed us both. The fish was fresh and the sushi was rolled to perfection. If you're looking for a nice dinner/experience consider Lola 42. Hats off to the chef. read more

I was looking forward to the drinks, food, and ambience only to find out the GM thought my ID was fake because it was out of state and the newly enforced enhanced ID. It was a disappointment. I wanted a true Boston seaport experience only to be met by dismay and potential ageism. We took our money elsewhere. The server was nice!! read more

Food: 4.5/10 Atmosphere: 7.3/10 Service: 9.1/10 Bang for your buck: 6.2/10 The decor/atmosphere was well organized. The location is right next to the water amidst a lot of office buildings. Food was very subpar. We had ordered crab Rangoon, bulogi noodles, lobster fried rice and a salad. Drinks were good, nothing out of the average/ordinary. I would return only for the ambience and not for the food. The service staff was very attentive and helpful. read more

LoLa 42 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Bayside cafe with outdoor seating adjoining a park. Small portions, akin to Parisian portions. Innovative flavor combos. Two separate kitchens prepare the world menu and sushi menu at different speeds, leading to different party members being served at different times and some awkwardness. Despite casual demeanor, staff wants you to know that the this is a reservation only place and they will just this once deign to seat you without a reservation if you can be out the door by the time the Nobs arrive. However, food is unique, flavorful, and fresh, compensating somewhat for pretense. Wine list excellent, cocktails excellent, beer list so poor as to make a beer snob weep. Quick service on our visit. One floor dining space, however tight seating outdoors would make it challenging for a wheelchair or walker. Bathrooms accessible. Despite protests of limited seating/reservations only, place was about 1/3rd empty when we departed 1915 on a Saturday night, so obviously just so much pretense you can and should ignore and enjoy the food! read more

Went for a bogo deal for the sushi rolls. The cost was still expensive after the deal. We got 4 rolls and 2 fries and the cost was $160. With the discount it was $115. It's a great place to hang out but I think the quality of the sushi isn't worth for its cost. read more

LoLa 42 - Yutaka (u-ta-ka), Anata (A-Na-Ta), Asahi (A-Sa-Hee) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Very over priced, and left feeling cheated. Food quality good but not superior, and small portions. Service attentive but not special. Very good location. Never a good customer experience leaving thinking you've been taken. 6 people, limited alcohol and an $800 check. My local sushi restaurant is far superior. Beware. read more

I loved the food was incredible the Hoka Sake was my favorite roll. Our server Elena was super sweet and pointed the best recommendations. overall great spot for sushi with a view. read more

Overall a fantastic experience. We sat in the bar area at a hightop with a view of the water. The bar is definitely a vibe. My friend is celiac and server was super helpful helping her navigate the menu. Sushi was superb. Clean and fresh flavors. The Yellowtail Crudo and Crispy Tuna Rice are a must. read more

I came here with some friends while I was in town, and I was very satisfied with the experience. The weather was beautiful so we sat outside and our server was amazing. They have some cool cocktails and we ordered a bunch of things to share: Ribs - they came out cold, the server was super understanding and took them back without question and brought us sizzling hot ones Burger - delicious, love the bread and the fries were great Lobster fried rice - a nice portion and decent amount of lobster Shrimp tempura - nicely fried with enough batter but not overwhelming Tuna Nachos - amazing and a gigantic portion A sushi/sashimi plate - pretty good but the nachos were better The price for all the food and alcohol wasn't that bad but it's definitely not inexpensive, though I understand the seaport district is very hot these days. read more

For my money, I would prefer a nice steak house. This place is very expensive at about $100 per person. The menu is a little weird because the classics section has both entrees and shareable appetizers. Also, I didn't care for the octopus carpaccio. Not much flavor at all. Service was excellent. read more

I didn't like my burger when I went in! It was flavorless. Everyone hyped this place up and idk why.

Love the sushi. food is over priced but we really like the sushi and the lola burger. Typically do take out as it's really loud in there

Horrible service. Sat near the bar, then moved for no reason. General manager got involved and escalated the situation. Wouldn't condone supporting this establishment. read more

Amazing place for Asian fusion. We went as a group after our conference and had awesome drinks and delicious small plates. We really enjoyed the lacquered ribs, the pork belly, and the various sushi rolls. read more

Food 5/5 Service 4.5/5 You gotta check this place out! Both times I've visited Boston in recent months I have made it a priority to make a reservation. I went for Fathers Day dinner and made reservations a few days in advanced for indoor seating -- rookie mistake: outdoor seating looks so much nicer! -- nevertheless, still has an amazing time. To start, of course we ordered the Poke nachos (highly recommend) and a few rolls. The dynamite roll was on the simple side with great flavor (not toooo spicy), while the Asahi roll absolutely delicious. Moving forward, we ordered the bulgogi beef noodles and I loved every bite of it! Again, not extremely spicy, but had great Asian flavors that made us almost order another bowl. One thing I noticed is that they have a lot of staff members to help out, meaning your dishes will be pulled when emptied and you will never have an empty water glass. I love dining at Lola42 and would recommend it to everyone! read more

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Amazing sushi. We went here after work and were quickly seated and served. It's a really cool restaurant and I'd definitely recommend checking it out. I do wish I had gotten the Mac and cheese because it looked so good but we were in the mood for the sushi. A little pricey but def worth it! read more

Enjoyed good sushi - they had toro tonight. New waiter in training who made a bunch of missteps - but we laughed them off. Hopping this evening (music was a bit loud though) and full of many tables but we had finished our business so all good there too. read more

We went here for Mother's Day. The place was slightly booked but managed to get a late afternoon reservation. Found a parking garage for $18. The service was impeccable. Staff was friendly and everyone were masked at all times. We got shrimp tempura and lettuce chicken cups for appetizers. Both were delicious but really skimpy on the portions for the price. For entree, we ordered sushi - we went with Asahi, Anata, Tsukiji, Green Light and macaroni and cheese and a side of spicy fries. Sushi was presented beautifully. And sushi itself was fresh and well made. Macaroni and cheese was rich and comforting. Spicy fries had a nice kick of spice to it... perfect! The ambience was awesome and it was gorgeous day in Boston by the water. Loved everything about the restaurant. I took a star off only because the portions were on the smaller side for the price, especially the appetizers ( I forgot to take pics for them!) And was a bit surprised that they gave our paper menus instead of using QR code's. read more

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Yes I have eaten here. Yes I was on a date. Yes I payed for both of us, even the drinks. Yes it was expensive. Yes it was everything I expected. If you don't eat at high class establishments often please do not start with this one. I noticed some children hanging around wearing baseball caps which is not allowed per the website. If you want to enjoy the food of establishments like Lola 42 you must must must follow the proper dress attire! The staff is respectful as expected but did not help in dimming the lights over my table. I am often worried that others will notice my slight fidgets such as tapping my fork on the table. I do not like when the lights are bright and can show this ugly habit of mine. Sometimes I wonder if I judge others too much such as when I mentioned the childish baseball caps. I don't want to be judged for my fidgets, why do I just them so much? read more

The place has a nice location. It has a small patio. We were able to sit on the patio without reservation. We tried their sushi and everything tastes great. Our server was nice. read more

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Went to Lola 42 Boston this past weekend. Not only was the restaurant amazing and the atmosphere was a vibe, the food was the main attraction. The Yutaka Roll and Snowy Mountain were the two best rolls on the menu and for mains, don't miss out on the Salmon LoMein. The chef and the service were above the normal. The hostess was friendly and helpful when we were looking for a spot to continue drinking. Easiest 5* I have given by far. Thank you to the team and the chef. read more

First time trying Lola 42 in the Seaport and it most certainly surpassed my expectations. I will most certainly be coming back. Loved the vibe, food, and the service was exceptional. Everything we ordered off the menu was to die for! We tried two sushi rolls, poke tacos, and a starter salad with some signature cocktails- everything was 10/10. You will not go wrong with ordering anything here. It was amazing! read more

LoLa 42 - Rainbow & Capt'n Jose Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food was soo good. Was very busy and we had to wait for our table but the staff was great.and I was concerned since it was pricey would the food be good but it was worth it for a nice night out ! read more

Highly recommend getting a reservation although we went for an early dinner and it was empty. The tables are very spread out from each other and there are no dividers. They have big windows that look out to the Boston harbor with frequent sailboats going by. It's a gorgeous and romantic view. Our waiter was very attentive. I was surprised that I was given a paper menu because I grew so used to the QR code's but it was a nice change. The Korean beef bulgogi bowl is their specialty and it was absolutely delicious although very spicy. Just be prepared for that! The LoLa Bolognese was not great. The gnocchi did not have the right texture. Drinks are strong and delicious! read more

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I'm dating myself, but if LoLa 42 were a comic strip character, it would be Snoopy as Joe Cool. Attitude, ambivalence with a thick layer of ironic affectation. Our server showed up in jeans and a tank top, perhaps on her way to grab Shake Shack take out on the way home from her Econ class - this was after we sat for 10 mins wondering which of the staff standing around would actually acknowledge our presence. I honestly thought she was a busser. The food is solid - small portions and objectively high prices (we live in Scottsdale), but the service is one where, as a patron, you're made to feel like the server is doing you a favor by acknowledging the table to go over the menu and take your order. Also, as mentioned by other reviewers, there is an orchestrated effort to inflate bills through the bar. Want a gin & tonic? They used Monkey 47 to boost the bill without asking. Do they use Stagg for whiskey sours or 1942 for margaritas? Shady at best, borderline criminal. To add insult to injury, we had a birthday celebration in which they customized the menus (nice touch), and they charged him for the dessert. Stay away unless you like lighting $100 bills on fire. read more

The service here is friendly and a great place for a date. Low lighting and good ambience with phenomenal food. It's just at the edge of harbor walk and lends to a nice relaxing walk after dinner with great view inside or out in the patio. read more

LoLa 42 - Sushi for Lola 42 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Server arrived and took our appetizer order and at that time we asked about splitting an entree. Server confirmed it was big enough to split. Appetizer was delivered by another staff person and server never came back. After waiting quite a while we then asked hostess if she could have our server come back to take our order. Hostess left to find server but then returned to take our order. We ordered entree specifying it was to split but food arrived in single bowl. We asked if the kitchen could split the entree for us and THEN the server FINALLY reappeared to ask if we were okay with a $5 split charge that she never mentioned when we asked her before about the size of the entree??? Yeah, the entree is $50 and is already at the table so we are okay with your $5 up charge! Another up charge was added for "rocks" with a bourbon we ordered and when we inquired about it the server was completely rude claiming it was a bigger pour and then walked away in a huff. Food was good but service was atrocious! Other tables around us with different servers were getting much better service. read more

I came here on a rainy Monday and it was about half full. From what I hear, you'd usually need a rez. I got the chicken lettuce cups, yellowtail sashimi, capt'n Jose roll, and rainbow roll. The lettuce cups were delicious. I highly recommend them. Everything else was also yummy. My main highlight was the service. My main server was great, and the way the other employees stepped in when she was with other tables was very noticeable to me. I haven't quite seen a support system quite like this and personally loved it. read more