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    Para Maria

    3.8 (70 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Daisey Fuentes - Two cocktails with foam and lime garnishes are positioned on a dark table, each in a coupe glass. A clear plastic cup filled with water is placed between them. In the background, there is a napkin with utensils and a small container, suggesting a dining or bar setting.
    Matthew D.

    Pleasantly surprised by this, I usually do not do dinners at the restaurants in hotels unless it's late night. We shared a few apps, cocktails and split a sandwich.. the food and service were amazing

    Steak frites - A gray ceramic plate contains a serving of French fries, a grilled steak with herbs, and a small metal cup of green sauce. The fries are piled on one side, while the steak is sliced and placed on the other side. The plate is set on a dark table with a glass of dark soda, a knife, and a fork nearby. In the background, there are glasses and a purple napkin, indicating a casual dining setting.
    Jessica M.

    So this place was awful. The customer service was polite but not very attentive. There wasn't a lot of people there but a lot of staff and it just seemed it took forever to get things going. My steak was edible but I asked for medium that was well done. The food is under seasoned and not very good. The shrimp and toast is an entree but is more like an appetizer. Tbh we got a 30 credit for staying her and it wasn't even salvageable.

    Sam S.

    Para Maria is located on sleeper Street on the first floor of envoy hotel, great hotel with beautiful views of Boston. The food was lackluster. The shrimp was swimming in a bath of oil and very salty and the amount of guac they gave you was definitely not enough for the chips. I think they could do much better.

    Grilled Corn Ribs - A plate of grilled corn ribs garnished with chopped green onions is presented with a small cup of dipping sauce and a lemon wedge. The corn ribs are charred and arranged on a gray plate, with a glass of water, a wine glass, and cutlery visible on a wooden table in the background. The setting appears to be a restaurant environment.
    Cara P.

    Para Maria in Boston's Seaport District is a very cool spot in a great location. The vibe felt upscale, but not pretentious, and the staff and servers were very friendly and inviting. I visited late on a Friday night with a girlfriend, and it really was the perfect atmosphere to sit and chat over a glass of wine. However, I thought the food was just fine. I ordered the Pork Katsu Sandwich and my friend ordered the guacamole and grilled corn ribs. My sandwich was very tasty and the flavors were good, but the pork itself was hard as a rock! As soon as I picked it up, I could feel through the bread how overcooked the pork katsu was. It was so dry and felt like biting into a slab of cement. Although I was really disappointed in the execution of the entree, I still had a pleasant overall experience. This would not be my first choice of restaurant when visiting Boston, but if you're looking to sit and catch up with a friend over drinks, then Para Maria could be the spot for you.

    Smashed avocado (no seasonings at all or flavor)
    Felipe S.

    Okay guacamole, lack on flavor or season on both food or drinks , sat at the bar first, bartender greet us with "hey" and dropped just drink menus , no water , no asking if we wanted food, asked to be moved to a table, Sofia the server didn't care at all to check on us at all the whole time we were there, or check how our food was (probably understaffed) hard shrimp with a supposed mango aguachile that tasted like tap water with color , unsalted corn ribs. good spot if all you want is a beer or a glass of wine after work . Not good for a dinner or lunch date .

    Cool bar
    Anthony B.

    Arriving in Boston this evening I decided to low key it by having dinner at the hotel restaurant. The atmosphere is nice, opening up to the water (the bartender nicely offered to close the sliding doors leading to outdoor dining if it was chilly). I tried the tuna tartar and the mussels. Tuna passable, mussels good -flavorful with sausage bites and charred tomatoes. A few things seemed slightly off - the plating of the mussels and a cloth napkins that had a rancid smell. Not the best if I'm googling "why would a napkin smell rancid" during a meal. I would eat at the bar again (maybe sans napkin?) if I were staying at the hotel but would not go out of way to return.

    Dej D.

    Really good deal for dine out Boston. Would definitely come back. Every dish was delicious and flavorful and generous portion. The churros was outstanding also has filling something like hazelnut. I suprised thehouse was not busy.

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    Brooke C.

    I went here for patio cocktails on a Wednesday evening and had a great time! I got the lychee drink and my boyfriend got the hibiscus drink. Both were great and well garnished. We also got the croquetas and those were tasty as well! Great outdoor drinking/snacking experience overall.

    Patatas Bravas - A close-up image shows a fried food item, likely a potato wedge or similar, placed on a gray plate. The item is topped with a drizzle of white sauce and yellow sauce, possibly mayonnaise and mustard or cheese. A fork with some sauce residue is positioned above the food, indicating it is ready to be eaten. The background includes a blurred surface, suggesting a casual dining setting.
    Jillian B.

    Went to Para Maria with my friends to share some snacks and a couple pitchers of sangria. It wasn't anything out of the ordinary but not a bad experience either. I'd say my favorite items were the croquettes and the taquitos. Service was friendly and quick, and there are plenty of larger tables so good for groups.

    Grilled street corn ($13).
    Fiona Z.

    I came for dinner on a weekday which was pretty empty at first. Service was way too slow and although our server was nice, he also seemed to disappear whenever I was actually looking for him. The price point Para Maria tries to pass as doesn't quite succeed but at least the food is good. Not good enough for me to pay to come here again, but I'd recommend it for a work lunch or dinner. Braised cauliflower main ($27): a little salty at first, but delicious otherwise. Kind of pricey for a giant cauliflower steak. Smoked tuna tartare ($18): so tasty I wish the portion had been bigger. Grilled street corn ($13): good street corn with a twist; I had to resist licking the spicy dust off my fingers, but also...easily made at home. One of my pet peeves is when the salsa to chip ratio is bad and it was really bad here. The salsa provided was only enough for half of the chips. I hate food waste, but I'd prefer more chips than less salsa. For $13, it wasn't anything special. Malta chocolate float ($13) was a light but chocolatey and malty way to end the meal. Not enough gelato for my liking, but I've never had a malt float before and I enjoyed it.

    Caribbean Rum Cake with pineapple compote
    Whitney M.

    We stopped in for drinks & a small bite & we're not disappointed at all! The drinks were unique, tasty, & a great value! Our waitress was super friendly & offered great recommendations. The restaurant was clean & modern.

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    bad food (very salty tortillas chips), empanadas overcooked and greasy; wobbly table for the overpriced menu. Omar

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    The food is unbelievably good here. Very nicely designed interior as well. Can be quiet or a bit louder depending on when you go.

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    Ask the Community - Para Maria

    Which items are FULLY gluten free on the menu for people with celiac disease? (This means that they are cooked in their own pots/oils /water and the counters are sanitized before mixing gluten & non-gluten, and there is no cross contamination)?

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    We came here for New Years Eve and were able to get a reservation easily. Our server was very…read morefriendly, attentive, and helpful! The food was great. We got the Thai chicken meatballs which were seasoned well and had the perfect amount of spice for the coconut green curry sauce. Their beet salad was also good, the shaved fennel and avocado really helped. For our mains, we got the cider brined Berkshire pork chop and the organic chicken. The pork chop was cooked perfectly, had a good sear/crust was juicy, really my favorite. The chicken was also delicious well, not dry and seasoned well. For dessert we had the orange cream pie which was the perfect finisher.

    Tl/dr: not bad but nothing super special…read more Loved: - The chic interior and upscale vibe. - The attentive service (esp w respect to allergies). - What I'm sure is a beautiful view of the water from our table when the sun doesn't set at 5p. But the food is just ok. The 3 of us ordered 2 pastas (one entree size, one app size), and 4 or 5 apps and nothing was impressive. The pappardelle w bolognese was the highlight for me. The lemon ricotta ravioli was borderline cold by the time I cut into it which was really odd. The mozzarella was forgettable, but the pork belly was solid. The scallops that were on special were the itty bitty kind and just ok - mostly overwhelmed by whatever breading they were covered in. The best part was probably the deserts - I had the creamy Nutella something or other - and was really upset when I got to the airport in the morning and realized I left it in the hotel fridge /sad face. Crème brûlée was on point. If nothing else, their pastry chef is 100 on the land/sea/sky.

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