We were in the area and decided to stop by Juicy Seafood for an early dinner. We were immediately…read moreseated at a booth, and within a few minutes our waitress had taken our order and provided us with water with lemon. Our waitress was pleasant and prompt throughout our dinner. On our first visit my co-diner ordered the fried scallops, and thought they were very tasty. So, on this visit we ordered: * 2 - Fried Scallop Baskets (one with regular fries, the other with sweet potato fries) * Chicken Wings Side with BBQ Sauce Our order arrived quite quickly, and I immediately sampled a sweet potato fry. Tasty! Hot, crispy, and nicely cooked. The same could be said for the regular fries. It's unfortunate so many restaurants are French fried challenged, with fries that are served too cool and limp. Kudos to Juicy Seafood for great fries. The scallops were also tasty, with or without the bread crumbs (which come off very easily). They were fresh tasting, very hot and very juicy. However, the chicken wings were not good, they were overcooked, overloaded with sauce and difficult to eat. I wouldn't recommend those. Overall, we were happy with our dinner and would be delighted to return.

Good looked and smelled horrible. Have previously been to restaurant and had no issue with the…read morefood. I ordered this through DoorDash and this is what I received. Hoping this was just a bad day for the resultant and that this experience is not continued as it was one of my favorite restaurants previously.

Super good food and service. Really nice to have a good lobster roll in the off season & for a…read moregreat price. I didn't have high expectations for asparagus as an appetizer (tbh we were just trying to be healthy)- but my god it was soooo good; I want the recipe! Also really great mojito mocktail options with a ton of different flavors. Glad to have a restaurant like GIO in town.

So happy GIO is here! It's always so nice when a restaurant fills a special spot in your culinary…read moreinterests. We love seafood, and I'm often in the mood for high quality fried seafood in particular. The seafood is fresh, not greasy, cooked perfectly, and complemented by great sides. I'm not an oyster person but.. I couldn't resist trying them and they are excellent! Tuna tartare topping recommended. Fisherman's platter- HUGE and tasty! I tried this to sample several dishes at once. I almost always finish my food and I took half of this home! I did have a pre-meal and some oysters but still.. Crab cakes- big and really fresh crab forward! Unlike so many other places, any breading stays in the background. Lobster roll- great brioche roll and plenty of lobster meat. We will be back to bring our seafood-loving family and friends!

had a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant. From the moment I walked in, the ambience…read morestood out -- warm, inviting, and perfectly balanced between cozy and upscale. It's the kind of place where you immediately feel relaxed but still excited for the meal ahead. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without being overbearing. As for the food, I ordered the quarter pound lobster roll, and it was absolutely outstanding. The lobster was fresh, tender, and generously portioned, with flavors that were rich yet beautifully balanced. Every bite was satisfying. Overall, this restaurant delivers on all fronts: atmosphere, service, and quality. I'd happily return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal!

So disappointing :( first time coming back in 7 years since moving out of state. Used to come here…read moreall the time in college. Here is the breakdown. The lobster bisque was RICH and thick. Honestly very heavy and was glad I split the one size they had with a friend. It would have been too much. There was a little layer of oil on top too. The Faux Fiz mocktail I got was good. However, a lot of "spices". I ended up requesting more ginger beer and lime to cut it. That helped. But overall good quality drink. The Atlantic salmon crudo was very interesting. Nothing close to what I expected. It was gross. Really thick salmon over globs of a black garlic aioli. The ratio was so off. It was so pasty. I am shocked they haven't reviewed that item on their menu. Usually crudos are so nice and light. This was not. The wild Spanish octopus was the better of the three dishes. Just needed some more salt. Or more of the chorizo would have sufficed. I was surprised that this place was nothing like it used to be. Will not be back :(

Wonderful food, atmosphere, and staff…read more I've had a great experience everyone I've gone

My daughter and I had dinner at Deadhorse Hill last week. She had the chicken peri peri, I the…read morerigatoni. Both meals were unbelievably good. I don't think I've ever had better chicken. The service--provided by Willie--was terrific. He was polite, knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend Deadhorse Hill.

Fast and pleasant service. They will even cook your lobster for you!…read more Don't know what we'd do without them. Thank you guys!

fresh fantastic fish! I only wish the Bay scallops weren't frozen. the haddock is always excellentread more

I used to like it here. I would get the Prosecco seafood dish and some homemade butter with bread…read moreand it was great. I have had that probably 8 times total. The last 2 were awful. Frozen separated butter, reused sauces with too much salt, reheated seafood and veggies tossed into the meal that were raw. All this for $30 a plate. Not sure what happened but the quality has collapsed. To be fair my wife's tortellini were fine. Not cost effective but fine.

The food here is so good and the ambience was great! We had a reservation for lunch at 1 and there…read morewas plenty of seating. They also have a large parking lot which was a must for me driving from out of town! The calamari was good and I really enjoyed my turkey club sandwich. The bread was delicious! I also got the fries and it was so good! Salty and yummy. The portion sizes were great and I left really full.

I did UberEats from here…read more I got the 3 fish bowl (around $15). There's an awesome variety of toppings and crunchies and sauces. Only nit - Poke was of alright quality, kind of stringy / chewy. It felt like a good, healthy, filling dinner though.

I've been in a few times and I always leave happy. First of all- the majority of the food is gluten…read morefree (even their soy sauce), and they are very aware of what is not gluten free. Staff is friendly and helpful. Portions are big, fish is always fresh. I've always taken my food to go, but the restaurant is always clean and inviting. They have yummy looking dole whips as well, will definitely be trying next time.

Cheap, delicious dinner from Herbies Bar & Grill Worcester, Ma. He started with the lobster bisque,…read morethen salmon with dill sauce with a side of rice and garlic green beans for the entree. I ordered the fish tacos for the first time. They were so tasty with a side of the crispiest sweet potato fries I've ever had. They had dessert in the menu which you rarely see, it was a caramel crunch cake, we decided to take it to go.

The food was very good, great price and portions. Sat a the bar waiting for our take out. Had a…read morevery well poured drink . Please is always busy and staff is excellent.

If you want the best seafood dinners and chicken tenders, this is the place to go. I love itread more

The food was very good. I got a fisherman's platter and onion rings. We really liked the shrimp…read more There was a little mishap with the order. The waitress gave my order to someone else, but they remade it, so everything ended up being fine.

Amazing food and service. Great ambiance. Dinner service only but everything was so worth it. Will…read moreabsolutely be back

Mare E Monti - Exceptional Authentic Italian & Seafood Pasta Spot in Worcester, MA…read more Mare E Monti is an exceptional Italian gem -- probably home to the best seafood pasta I've ever had. I was in town ahead of a half marathon near Hampton Beach on Sunday. After a long drive and a surprise call that my extended family was touring the East Coast nearby, we decided to meet halfway -- and Worcester made perfect sense. I booked a table for eight at 8 PM on Saturday. We miscounted our party, which led to about a 45-minute wait, but honestly, that just gave us more time to catch up. The interior strikes a lovely balance -- rustic yet modern, cozy yet romantic, and unmistakably Italian in feel. Starters We kicked off with two plates of Calamari Fritti -- classic native calamari, lightly fried and tossed with cherry peppers and a delicate butter sauce. Absolutely delicious; I had to restrain myself from finishing the whole plate. Complimentary garlic bread with olive oil was also served, and I stopped myself at 2-3 slices to save room for the race-fueling carbs to come. For salad, I chose the Insalata Casalinga -- crisp field greens, grape tomatoes, julienne carrots, cucumbers, red onion, and imported olives in a light vinaigrette. Simple, fresh, and highly recommended. The Main Event The real reason I chose Mare E Monti was simple: carb loading. I went with the Pasta con Cozze e Fagioli -- sautéed mussels in a garlic white wine sauce with diced tomatoes and cannellini beans, tossed with linguine. It was everything I'd hoped for: flavorful yet light, satisfying without being heavy. The mussels were tender, the beans added substance, and the pasta was perfectly cooked. Others at the table tried the Ravioli di Aragosta (lobster ravioli) on my recommendation. I snagged a bite -- and it was heavenly. Rich, delicate, and beautifully balanced. Final Thoughts Dinner here was the perfect pre-race meal -- nourishing without weighing me down. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the service attentive, and the food consistently excellent. Even parking was simple; I found easy street parking just around the corner (though valet is also available). Oh, and the next morning? I ran a personal best in my half marathon -- just over 1 hour and 20 minutes. I'd like to think the perfect plate of pasta helped fuel that finish. All in all, Mare E Monti is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine and standout seafood pasta in the Worcester area. I'll absolutely be back next time I'm in Massachusetts. Last visited: October 4, 2025