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    Nautilus Pier 4

    4.1 (203 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:45 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    The whole duck (with bao buns)
    Sara E.

    Truly excellent business dinner here. Got the whole duck - yum, so generous and a lovely presentation. Also loved the crab rice, octopus, dan dan noodles, a beets app, and others. Everything was lovely. Wonderful service, our waters were always topped up. Decent wine list and my colleagues enjoyed their cocktails. The lighting is a bit dark and the space a bit tight,, but overall comfortable enough. It really is an excellent spot, overall.

    Best lobster roll I've ever tasted
    Juju K.

    I have a reason to go to Boston any chance I can get. This place! It's been over a month and I still think about the food. I love Asian fusion and they do it right here. Everything is so good but the highlights were the radish cakes and lobster roll. Because I still remember those dishes. But everything we ordered was delicious. We loved dining there that we ate there two nights in a row when we were there for a convention. The location is in walking distance from the convention center and love the waterfront space.

    Pork bao buns
    Juliana V.

    The food isn't anything special but the ambiance is nice. I recommend the pork bao buns

    Beef salad
    BreAna M.

    I was in Boston for work and my colleague and I decided to have dinner here. I was glad we had a reservation because it was quite busy! The service was friendly and attentive during our entire visit. We shared with the poke bowl, beef salad, oyster tacos and the chicken wings. Everything came out so quickly and was very fresh. Our favorites were the poke bowl. The portion was great to share between 2 people and it was delicious! The oyster tacos were sooo good! I was surprised to like them so much because they are so different, but the combination of ingredients worked and they were amazing. The beef salad was good, a little spicy. The chicken was ok, they had an aftertaste that I didn't care for, could have been the oil that they were fried in. If I came back I would definitely get the poke again and the oyster tacos!

    Megan Y.

    Had an okay experience here. We got stuck in traffic and were about 5 minutes late to our reservation, but because of that (despite a 15 minute grace period) we were told that we lost our table and would be put at one in the back. We were literally sat in a table squeezed by the bar in the very back, where there was constant squeezing and shuffling, basically the antithesis of personal space. Servers were pretty nice and once we ordered food came out very quick. Overall the food was pretty good, but wasn't worth the price point since the ambiance didn't make it for us.

    bar area
    Danielle K.

    Ambiance was great-super pretty turquoise blue branding and a nice view of the water outside. Service was good overall! Our waiter was friendly and was knowledgeable on a lot of the menu items, which equipped him well for recommendations. The waiters didn't come by often to refill water or ask if we needed anything, which was the only downside. Wine, 8/10: Was clean and crisp, helped balance out the overly salty food! Food: -Dan Dan Noodles, 8.3/10: The noodles were more of a lighter consistency than the dan dan noodles I'm used to, which was a plus. Was a balanced, clean spicy flavor with the right amount of pork. -Peking Duck, 8.5/10: The duck was well-seasoned and came with two parts of the duck (one more meaty/fatty, one lean/slightly crispy) served with sushi rice underneath the leaner part. The sauces (sriracha, mayo, hoisin) could have been more complex and presented better (they came in plain squeezable bottles) considering the price of the dish (~$135). The dish was good but super salty and too heavy relative to traditional peking duck dishes. -Raclette-Stuffed Peppers, 7/10: The dish had just the right amount of spice. Would have been nice if the dish was a bit more complex, felt like it was missing that wow factor. -Japanese Chicken, 9/10: It seems like your typical karaage dish, but the chicken had some of the best texture I've ever had in a karaage dish-super juicy and soft. The sauce was you typical karaage sauce. -Oyster Tacos, 7/10: Wasn't bad, wasn't great. Got this dish bc of other good reviews, but wasn't wowed by it. Overall, great for ambiance, but the food wasn't anything special. Feels like the food didn't stay true to their Asian roots for the most part, simultaneously tasted not Asian or American enough.

    The family style duck, which made the dinner experience amazing!

    The food was amazing. It was an experience, not just dinner. Our service was great and he explained the process well. The duck was absolutely amazing and made for an extremely memorable going away dinner for my son who is leaving for Boot Camp the ambience was perfect the deep sea theme for my son was leaving for the Navy was perfect and the unique selection was refreshing

    Go visit Nautilus and thank me later. I was pleasantly surprised by the very cool, dark, and cozy décor--and even more surprised by the food. Every dish exploded with unique, fresh flavors. Definitely try the fried chicken. Epic. Another big hit was the scallion pancakes with caviar, topped with a perfectly fried egg. The combination worked shockingly well with the pancakes and caviar. The only dish I'd recommend skipping is the Spicy Szechuan Dandan Noodles. Not bad, just a very heavy anise and dill flavor that overpowered the entire dish. That being said, the service was amazing. Our server, Robin P., took that dish off the bill, which was incredibly thoughtful. I can't say enough good things about this place. Go try it. Get blown away. Thank me later.

    Katelyn P.

    I was expecting more, but overall it was a good meal. The set up of the restaurant is a little odd and service was slow. We were seated in a back room where there was a separate bar, and the party next to us kept having to squeeze between our table and the wall to get by. A bit stiff for vibes and probably not a great spot to just get drinks. The food was very yummy, but overpriced for what it is and very small portions. I'm glad we went to give it a try, but I don't think we're in any rush to go back.

    Octopus
    Kelly C.

    The food here is pretty good. I would say a lot of it seems to be inspired by asian dishes. (I'm not sure who the chefs & owners are) The scallops, the corn, and the octopus were really good here. The bathroom here is also pretty nice & there's an underwater theme throughout.

    Brooke C.

    I loved my dinner here! The crab fried rice was excellent!! Definitely star of the show. The patio had a view of the water and was so cute. I also tried the asparagus kale salad and the pride cocktail. Both were pretty good! Overall it was an elevated dining experience.

    Mushrooms
    Winter B.

    I was really impressed by the food and service at Nautalis. There wasn't one thing we ordered that I didn't like. The lobster roll was fantastic and had an Asian fusion vibe to it. Different than your typical one. I also loved the cucumbers with kimchi, I would definitely recommend ordering those. Super crunchy and refreshing. Some dishes were smaller than others like the poke but the others were a pretty good portion. It is pricy but the food is great. Restaurant has a good vibe but it is dark. I would definitely recommend coming here for drinks or dinner.

    Poke bowl - my favorite!
    Daisy S.

    We had an amazing experience! The service was quick, on top of things, and made excellent recommendations. We were absolutely thrilled. My group is in town for a work conference and decided to grab food here. Loved that it's tapas style because we were able to try a few things each and some of them were things I wouldn't have ordered myself as I'm not the biggest seafood fan. I can honestly say I enjoyed everything I tried. It can get a little noisy inside, but overall we were comfortable. We all had various drinks we enjoyed beforehand, and I can't even name all the dishes, but I took photos when I could remember. We didn't get dessert, and didn't ask what the options were because we were so full. Would absolutely go back. Kudos to the team that served us!

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    Johnathan our waiter was great. Food was amazing as always. Will definitely be back. The calamari is amazing!

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    Overpriced Asian food that is way too salty. The drinks were good but also overpriced.

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    Ask the Community - Nautilus Pier 4

    Do they serve cappuccinos or tea at this restaurant?

    They serve multiple teas, espresso, americanos, lattes, and cold brew.

    Do you have heated outdoor seating and are you open Dec 24 or Dec 25? I also have some mobility issues so wondering if there are stairs I have to traverse?

    Mobility issues are not a problem, but no heaters on the patio, and closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. But the website for up to date hours.

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    The udon was absolutely delicious... I gave it five out of five without hesitation after just one…read morebite. XO Seafood Udon: The restaurant specifically labeled it "wok-tossed," and it truly had a wonderful wok-hei鑊氣 (wok aroma), with an irresistible fragrance as soon as it arrived at the table. The XO sauce was extremely rich, sweet and umami, and the udon noodles were soft on the outside and bouncy on the inside; the sauce was glossy, smooth, but not greasy, allowing it to coat the noodles evenly and infuse them with flavor. The shrimp, squid, and scallops were all fresh and large, making for a very satisfying meal. The shrimp, in particular, were coated with a thin layer of starch before being pan-fried, adding layers of texture and locking in the juices. This plate removed the scallions and onions to suit my taste, and if you like spicy food, adding a little chili oil would greatly enhance the flavor. The restaurant had an elegant and refined ambiance, and the service was attentive, making it a very relaxing place.

    WOW! An awesome experience!!! I went here for my birthday…read morewith my parents and boyfriend, and this had been on my want to go list for years, and I am so glad I can finally cross it off! When I made the reservation online I put that the occasion it was for was my birthday- I notice that most restaurants don't pay attention to this on OpenTable, but Fuji definitely did! We were seated quickly and with no issue at all, despite it being pretty crowded. The vibe was intimate and classy- a great spot for date night, or for dinner with your parents. At our table was a card (in the pictures) which was such a nice touch and was a great start to the meal. Our waitress was awesome, and it seemed like there was a floor manager too that was making sure everyone was happy. It felt like the staff truly cared and wanted to make sure everyone was having a good time and experience. Our waitress checked in on us multiple times, and was very helpful with the menu. Speaking of the menu, I was very pleased to see the amount of vegetarian dishes! You don't see that often at Japanese restaurants! For our appetizers we got the lobster Rangoon and spicy edamame. Technically the tofu is an app but you would never guess that from the portion size. The edamame were outstanding! They were spicy as expected and were so tasty. We demolished the whole bowl. The Rangoons were also amazing- the chunks of lobster were divine. I myself love lobster and crab Rangoons, so a combo?! Amazing. Both the edamame and lobster Rangoons are can't misses. For our entrees/ mains we got the crispy soy noodles, miss Waldorf roll, sweet potato roll, tofu, and fried rice. The miss Waldorf roll is amazing, and I can not wait to go back and get more sushi. Truly the best sushi I have had in boston. There are other upscale sushi restaurants I have been to that charge a pretty penny but taste like grocery store sushi. Fuji is not one of those- it was truly exceptional sushi. The sweet potato roll was also delicious! I am very picky about my sweet potato rolls and had one that I have dreamt about since I had it in 2022. I have finally found a sweet potato roll that matches my standards. The crispy soy noodles were also amazing! They reminded e of one of my favorite restaurants when I was a kid and it filled me with such joy to eat something with that flavor. The serving size was pretty big too, and they were not shy on the shrimp! Note though, they were a tad oily (I added a little bit of soy sauce to balance it out). The fried rice was also very good and tasted like a good bowl of comfort fried rice. My parents ate it with the tofu and liked it! The only dish I would want some change in is the tofu- it wasn't bad but compared to the other dishes it definitely lacked the flavor punch you get in the rest of the dishes. The sauce was okay with it. After dinner our waitress brought a slice of vanilla crepe cake and ice cream! This was such a nice touch and it was SO good!!!!! It was the first time I ever had crepe cake but I loved it! I'm not sure if they have a dessert menu or not (we weren't asked if we wanted to see one) but I would love to go back and get that cake again! Overall I am beyond happy that I picked this spot for my birthday- I had an amazing experience and amazing food. Will definitely be back!

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    Nagano and Miso Soup and Salad from Sashimi Lunch Set

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    RUKA Restobar - Wagyu mofu maki

    RUKA Restobar

    4.0(914 reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown
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    Very good food and good service! The portions were generous, and we ordered 4 dishes for 3 people…read more We also got a dessert and it was delicious. Bravo!

    We dined at RUKA when we first checked into our hotel in Boston. It was adjacent to our hotel so it…read morewas super convenient as we were tired and hungry after a long flight. This place is popping! Even though it was later in the evening, the restaurant was still really full. However we didn't have to wait too long to get seated. I loved the decor in here, such neat details and even a column with a dragon on it! So cool. It's a dark restaurant so it was hard to read the menu, but otherwise, it's a very cool vibe here and feels very lounge-y. Our server was awesome, he was friendly and explained the restaurant style to us - it's like tapas, you order a few items to share and recommended 2 - 3 items per person would be sufficient. It was only 2 of us and we shared 3 items total, and that was more than enough. We apparently arrived so late that our server informed us that we only had a short time before the kitchen was closing for the night. But he said that he would return before the kitchen closed in case we wanted to order additional menu items. We were intrigued by the Japanese/Peruvian fusion menu and tried a few things: Kuromitsu Brussel Sprouts Spicy Salmon Fritas Bo Bo Chicken I was most excited about the Bo Bo Chicken a it had a sichuan chili oil and I love spicy, but it was not spicy at all (to me). But the flavor was really good. My favorite was the Brussels sprouts. I loved the char on them and the ginger black honey on it was so good. I don't eat salmon, but my friend said the Salmon Fritas was great and really enjoyed them. I would say this was the best meal we had on our trip!

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    Kamakura Cooler. Sometimes alcohol-free just HITS. Anything with Lychee and/or mint and I'm getting it!

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