The lobster was amazing, super firm and juicy, and it tasted fantastic even without any sauce. You…read morecan really taste how fresh and delicious the food is. The service is great too, they clear your empty plates right away. The restaurant's right by the harbor, so you get an awesome view of the ocean while you eat. It's seriously a great spot.

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.

Haven't been here in a while but it's still the best hot lobster roll in town!…read more Get there early to get seated first round. They cram you in like sardines so try to get a good spot! You're most likely be sharing a table with other diners. The mussels in a spicy flavorful red sauce were cooked perfectly. They only came with 2 small pieces of grilled bread. If you like to dunk your bread and soak up all the yummy broth, ask for more bread when you order. The fries dipped in there are also really good! Lobster roll was delicious and juicy on a buttery brioche bun. So much lobster! And the fries are so crispy and salty! My friend ordered the North End Cioppino that comes in a rice spicy brodo with clams, mussels, shrimp, and 2 types of fish (I forget what they were). The broth was ok and the whole shrimp was a chore to eat. The mussel sauce would've been better. Note: one small dark bathroom at end of bar Parking is very hard to find as most are resident. Try side roads or Cross street for some meters if you're lucky.

We were visiting for the weekend and wanted to check out all the popular food places, of which…read moreNeptune Oyster is one. We walked by Neptune a few times and the line was long. It was Friday afternoon into evening so makes sense. We came back late night around 9:30pm and waited for like 5 minutes before being seated. The place is small. You're basically sharing dinner with the stranger next to you with how close you're sitting. Thankfully our strangers were cool lol. We tried a variety of oysters, cocktail shrimp, and the razor clams which we heard were amazing. All I'm gonna say is, I would have been annoyed if I waited in line for hours for the items we got. The cocktail shrimp was decent - it was a good size, juicy, and delicious. The razor clams were a miss. Rubbery and too many other things in the dish overshadowing the clams. We got two different kinds of fresh clams which my husband said were okay. I'm not a fan of fresh clams. The oysters were good, but after having been to Row 34, I can't justify standing in line for oysters in a place that doesn't have much else worth trying.

I had eaten at The Daily Catch's Brookline location years ago (it no longer exists), and I always…read moreremember it as a great meal. So when I was visiting Boston with my husband two weeks ago, I thought this Waterfront location would be a great spot for dinner on our first night in Boston. The family behind The Daily Catch opened their first business in Boston (in the North End) in 1973 - a small storefront selling calamari. Since then, it's become a bit of an institution in Boston, with several locations and now a full-service, large-menued Sicilian-style seafood and pasta restaurant. I waited an hour outside their Brookline location when I ate there years ago, and the wait was worth it. People who have eaten at their North End location may remember waiting for a bit, too. But this Waterfront location? THEY TAKE RESERVATIONS. Hallelujah. We had a reservation for around 8pm on Friday night and were seated at our table right away upon arriving. The restaurant is beautiful but understated - not flashy or too modern - with indoor and outdoor patio seating. The service was top notch. Our server was PJ, and he was incredible - helpful, friendly, always checking in with us. But even other people stopped by to make sure we didn't need anything. The menu is pretty large, and I wanted A LOT OF IT. Unfortunately, we were only two people and had to order responsibly. We shared the stuffed calamari (calamari stuffed with herbed bread crumbs, pine nuts, and raisins, and served in their red sauce); a Caesar salad (classic, and we added anchovies on top); their black pasta aglio olio (ground calamari, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, romano cheese, and parsley); and their monkfish marsala (pan-seared monkfish medallions with mushrooms in a marsala wine butter sauce). What I loved? That stuffed calamari. I had it almost ten years ago when I ate at their Brookline location. I remembered it, and we had it again. It's an incredible dish. There's a reason their black pasta aglio olio is so popular. It's a classic and very delicious. The ground calamari is such a nice touch, and the dish is fresh and super garlicky and delicious. (They serve their pastas in the pan - it's something they are known for - a charming touch!) I also think their drink menu is great. I had a great glass (or two?) of wine white from Sicily (Pietradolce Etna Bianco - a 100% Carricante grape wine from the Northern slopes of Mount Etna), while my husband had a cocktail (or two?). The only thing that kept this from being an absolutely perfect dinner was the monkfish marsala. The monkfish was cooked beautifully cooked, but I found the sauce very off. It was bizarre - it tasted like maple syrup to me. I think the marsala was too sweet or not cooked out enough or - is it possible?! - something was added for additional sweetness and the balance was off. Way too sweet for me with the fish. We ate the fish but tried to get as much off the sauce off as possible. The only miss in a meal that was otherwise wonderful in service, ambiance, food, and drink! The Daily Catch is a classic for a reason. If you've always wanted to try it, this Waterfront location is great - since they do take reservations here! Great Sicilian food in the heart of Boston.

The daily catch, as you would expect from the name, specializes in fresh seafood, oysters, etc…read more.. the environment is casual and a good good place for happy hour or work dinner. Our sever was friendly and took us through all the specials... which ended up being more than half the menu. Food arrived quickly, so overall pretty good service. I ordered the grilled octopus appetizer. It was smokey and tender. Served with white beans, grilled onion and celery. It made for a good entree if you aren't too hungry

NOW, THIS IS THE HIDDEN JEWEL OF THE NORTH END! "The Daily…read moreCatch" - a small location but BIG ON ITS AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUSINE! It was the perfect Fall day in Boston under bright sunny skies with unusual 70 plus degrees to walk around and enjoy this fine day here ! 1973 Boston Hanover Street was introduced to this amazing restaurant that has served countless meals to Boston and the world! I have seen lines upon lines of hungry people waiting patiently on Hanover Street to get to sit and experience one of the hottest North End Restaurants! Roughly 20 guests at one time can be seated! YOU HAVE A BETTER CHANCE TO GET A TABLE CLOSER TO LUNCH TIME THAN WINNING THE LOTTERY! So, be prepared to be transported to Italy and take in the restaurant's charm knowing that your dinner is being made fresh just a few feet away by its incredible Chef! 5 Star Award by the "Boston Globe Newspaper" plus countless written articles have been written for this 50-year-old jewel of the North End! But I give it my own 5 STARS! THIS CONTINUES TO BE OWNED AND OPERATED AS A FAMILY RESTAURANT! You will not find another restaurant that has the charm and atmosphere it gives to its guests! You sit so close to each other that you are considered family! Anticipating our dinners, our waiter " GERMAN", was the most gracious, helpful and polite! He made sure our experience here would be memorable and satisfying! We had the Special Broiled Haddock, with lemon & butter and breadcrumbs and perfectly seasoned with a thin layer of crust on top! Sprinkled with fresh parsley! Our other dish was a combination of Clams and Calamari on a bed of Buttery linguine and seasoned garlic, butter, parsley white sauce, which if your adventurous you ask for more Italian crusty bread to dip and sopping up the remaining sauce! This was truly delicious! We had to share. It was too good not to! Our two top table in front of the window overlooking the passersby on Hanover Street were the perfect spot! It was our own private space to focus on our meals while behind us the magic was happening at the open kitchen! The Chef worked his magic and right from the stovetop and oven came our meals not even transferred to a plate! We, served ourselves and that was a nice touch that we had hot food right from the Chef! When you go and I know you will......... Make sure you wait for that table for two at the front window.... Thank you to our accommodating Hosts, that made us a wonderful meal and memories to share!

We headed to the North End for lunch today, and this place turned out to be an absolutely wonderful…read morechoice! Everything we ordered was incredibly fresh, and the service was outstanding. It's a small, cozy restaurant, but the quality of the food was on par with, if not better than, many upscale fine-dining restaurants. What impressed me most was how professionally everything was run. One chef prepared all the dishes, while a single server managed the entire dining room with such efficiency and grace. It was truly impressive to watch everything come together so seamlessly. I was also pleasantly surprised to learn that they opened a location in Pasadena just two months ago. I'm so happy to hear that, and I'll definitely be visiting them there! Another wonderful food experience and a beautiful memory to add to our Boston trip. Highly recommend!

You might accidentally walk past this cute Italian ristorante...and you would regret it. I walked…read morearound the area for a while before settling at a table by the window in Giacomo's. I was quickly greeted and informed that they were cash-only dining. But fret not, for just inside the doorway is a perfectly placed ATM. It took only a few seconds for me to pinpoint the exact item on the menu that my stomach was craving and my eyes fixed upon...Antipasto for an appetiser and chicken Marsala for the entree. The antipasto dish arrived very quickly and was a beautiful layout. Of course I desired to save some room for the entree but ended up eating about 3/4 of the appetiser before it arrived. The chicken marsala was absolutely perfect, still steaming on the plate as she placed it before me. I told myself I would only eat half the dish and take the rest back to my hotel for snacking later. However, my taste buds are not allow me to stop feasting on this Italian delicacy. If you're ever in the area, don't worry about the other Italian restaurants in the downtown, although I am sure that they are well and good, but Giacomo's is well worth your consideration. My only regret is that I only have one more night here to try another one of their delectable dishes.

Wait wasn't too long on a Friday night…read more I enjoyed the texture of the fusilli and it certainly was a hearty bowl of pasta. Beyond that though, nothing remarkable. Portion size was decent although prices are not cheap (just entree alone will be minimum $30). They specialize in seafood so the only protein options that weren't seafood were chicken or veal. There weren't too many apps that caught my eye, particularly lacking veggies. Service is on the ruder side. They automatically add 20% tip to your bill.

All the sushi I ordered was fresh and so good... first time trying.... will definitly go back. .read more

The BEST. Seriously you can't beat the quality and the price. Note that this is a take out only…read morespot, so if you're getting it be prepared to find a spot to eat (I personally like going to Columbus or langone park). I've been going here for years and it is consistently delicious. My favorites are the Tokyo roll, lady in red, spicy girl, pats roll, spicy tuna, volcano..ok pretty much everything is good. I order online and my food is always ready quickly and picking it up is a breeze. Since it's take out only it's never too crowded inside, so it's cool to see them prepare the rolls. Highly recommend, this place is the best. Beats any fancy sushi place

While traveling to Boston, we wanted to get some seafood! We picked this place because it was near…read morewe were that day and they had GF options! Our waiter was very good at pointing out my options (and they were many) and letting me know if I could try what my friends ordered or not. It's not very often I can have fried food so I was excited! The calamari weren't chewy and with nice flavors. Then, I had the lobster rolls which came on a bun (but who cares). It was good but I should have gotten the bigger one! For dessert, we shared the key lime pie which was good as well. I just really appreciate when restaurants are so accommodating! The decor was pretty classic but went with the like classier seafood vibe.

We ordered a variety of food for 4 people. We had the lobster roll, fish tacos, fried calamari and…read moreThai salad. Make sure to pick up $100 gift cards at Costco for $79.99 before you dine to save $20. The mango lemon drop was good but needed to be chilled longer. The food was what you would expect from a sea food restaurant. The food was good but nothing was a standout.

We shared the popcorn chicken, which was tasty, but I wish they'd given us more shishito peppers…read more There was literally one for the whole group! For my main, I got the crispy rice with tuna, and OMG, soooo yummy! The combination of the crispy rice with the tuna and sweet and savory sauces was chef's kiss. Definitely the highlight of the meal! I'd absolutely come back for the crispy rice with tuna alone! If you're visiting, I highly recommend adding it to your order. It's the kind of dish that makes you want to come back for more!

The Fin at the Dagny Hotel deserves a seat at the table. The…read moreNew England clam chowder was exactly what you hope for in Boston--rich, velvety, loaded with tender clams, and seasoned just enough to let the seafood shine without becoming overly salty. A perfect way to start the meal. The lobster ravioli continued the New England theme with generous lobster filling, sweet roasted tomatoes, fresh peas, asparagus, and a buttery sauce that brought everything together without overpowering the pasta. Every bite tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Dessert was the perfect finale. The chocolate cake was intensely rich with a silky ganache, crunchy toasted almonds, and a smooth caramel sauce that balanced the deep chocolate beautifully. Definitely worth saving room for. The atmosphere matched the food--comfortable, polished, and welcoming without feeling stuffy.