Had the pleasure of descending upon Bootleg Special with a chaotic post-conference crew of 11…read morehungry adults, which is basically the restaurant equivalent of a small natural disaster, and somehow they handled it like absolute pros. First off: the food was outstanding. The kind of meal where everyone at the table were all raving about their food. Everything came out hot, flavorful, and fast considering the size of our group. Second: the staff deserves a medal. Not only were they friendly and efficient, but they also went above and beyond splitting checks for all 11 people individually without making us feel like we'd committed a felony. Anyone who has ever dined with a large group knows this alone is a five-star act of heroism. The ambiance was fun, energetic, and just the right amount of spunky. It felt lively without being overwhelming, the kind of place where you immediately relax and accidentally stay longer than planned. And finally, the soundtrack. Whoever was running the music understood the assignment. Absolute bangers all night. At one point I genuinely wasn't sure whether I was there for dinner or about to break out into dance. Fantastic food, great vibes, awesome service, and a team that clearly knows how to handle groups without breaking a sweat. Would absolutely come back.

I went here super hyped about this place because I wanted the SOUFFLÉ but unfortunately I missed it…read moreby 1hr. They only do em till 3pm lol :(... Super nice place great decor. Friendly and courteous staff. I ended up getting the beignets with chocolate ice cream they wer alright nothing special special but still had a good time here.

Fantastic service, delicious gumbo! So glad we found this spot by chance. Drinks were small but did…read morethe trick, and loved the jazz music.

Little NOLA in the heart of Boston. Popcorn shrimp is "Bon Temps" was nice and juicy, fried well…read moreand served with a side of creole sauce. The Black Magic Manhattan was well made and served fast! Vibe was really cool. The bar is beautiful and littered with single customers dropping in for a post work drink.

Just tried Holy Crab and it definitely lived up to the hype. The seafood boil was packed with…read moreflavor -- I went with the garlic butter/Cajun style sauce and it coated everything perfectly. I added pototoes and Corn. The Wings were great. It's a messy, hands-on experience (they give you bibs and gloves), but that's part of the fun. The portions were solid and the spice level had a nice kick without overpowering the flavor. I went very mild. If you like seafood boils with bold seasoning and a casual, fun atmosphere, Holy Crab is definitely worth checking out. I'll definitely be back. Be ready to look for parking. Service was great. Jacob was our server.

This was my first seafood boil experience and it was everything I imagined and more! Everything we…read moreordered was exceptional. We got the snow crab and shrimp in a spicy garlic butter sauce and it was perfect. We got fries and garlic noodles on the side that were good as well. We walked in and were able to grab a table immediately. Service was quick and easy. It was a great experience overall and we'll definitely be back!

I've tried a number of seafood boils around MA and Cap't Loui is definitely one of the better ones…read more We had shrimp and mussels with medium Cap't Loui sauce and lemon pepper and added garlic noodles and sausage. They sell by the half pound or pound with their prices listed on the walls in the restaurant based on their current market prices. The portions felt like a lot for what we ordered as we split about three pounds of seafood between three people and were all stuffed. The mussels were big and shrimp were very fresh and clean. The medium sauce was not too spicy and it also came with a potato and small corn on the cob. I thought their garlic noodles were not as good as I've had at other seafood boils, but they do not skimp on the garlic! The restaurant has a spacious front dining area where you enter from the mall with tables for larger parties and the back area where there are a lot of tables for smaller groups. All tables are lined with paper as you'd expect from a seafood boil restaurant and they use all plastic ware and cups. The service was relatively quick and attentive and they also give you gloves, bib, and a bucket for the shells as you eat. I recommend ordering combos as a group if you are hungry as you get free sides depending on how many pounds you order.

If you love seafood boils, Capt Loui is a must. I'm always trying new spots but somehow always end…read moreup coming back here because their house sauce is honestly unbeatable. I usually get the Boiler Combo, which comes with free sides, and I highly recommend adding the garlic noodles. This was also my first time trying their $1 oysters on Tuesdays and the quality was great and very fresh. Definitely my favorite spot when I'm craving seafood boil.

Quality was consistent to other Boiling Crab chains. Ordered their blue crab roll which was loaded…read moregenerously and worth its price tag of $14. Ordered a pound of shrimp and a pound of crawfish with the whole shabang which were both boiled and seasoned well. Place gets really busy and they run weekdays deals. Our server, Val was great and made sure we had all we needed to have a nice dinner. Check-in for a free basket of Cajun fries!

I love the seafood boil here, good bang for your buck. Great to come with friends, everything is…read moreseasoned well. The combos are super good value. Our server, Val, was so attentive throughout the night and made sure to check in with us. Made our experience so good!

Buttermilk & Bourbon is awesome. I went for Sunday brunch and let me tell you. AMAZING customer…read moreservice. If you're looking to go for brunch be advised that you should make a reservation ahead of time. I did a walk-in and had to sit at the bar. The bar isn't too bad. But if you're someone like me, (6'2 280lbs) it could be a little tight. At the bar, Dillon and Ricardo were amazing! They were very attentive as soon as I sat down. I was handed the menu with a glass of water. After looking over the menu they took my order. I ordered the New Orleans coffee. Good drink. A little on the sweet side but had a lot of alcohol! To start I had the tater tots. Pretty basic but it had a good seasoning to you! Not just salt and pepper! For the main dishes we had the Southern fried chicken sliders. It was a nice sweet and spicy blend. Not too spicy, just the right amount of kick to you! Also we got the chicken and waffles. As soon as we gave the menu back to them, not even 10 minutes later the food was at our spots. Piping hot and fresh. Mind you, the place was packed! So I'm not mad at that! The chicken thighs were seasoned well and juicy! The only thing I didn't like, was the waffle was kind of soggy and thin. Not like a Belgium waffle that is thick and crispy. But still, not bad. I would recommend trying them out but make reservations for a table.

Was in Boston a few weeks ago for a conference and forgot to do a write up ! Owner Jose Santos…read morehas an amazing New Orleans inspired restaurant that serves Southern Cuisine . Not sure the of the part of the city it's in maybe Beacon Hill as I'm a New Yorker ! The restaurant was cozy in a lower space of a brownstone building . We ordered tapas and had everything (almost !) on the Tapas menu . They did have full entrees but we were full off the Tapas . There were 4 of us and there was plenty of food . The Louisiana Crawfish Arancini , cast iron baked Brie with homemade potato chips , broccoli , Cajun catfish bites ( which has the most amazing sauce !!), Tuna Tartare and the steak tips were amazing!! The table next to us had the Buttermilk fried chicken which I wanted but after all the tapas we were done ! Dessert was the Beignets that were delish !! I honestly don't remember what we drank because the food was so good ! I'd go back if I'm in Boston . Pack your patience looking for a park because it's like Brooklyn trying to find spots . You can use an app to find the nearest lot to pay and walk . Reservations preferred . I used Open Table .

PETER IS THE GOAT, best server of all time, other servers should take notes, always treating us…read moreright and making sure we are okay, im not coming back for the food im only coming for peter

Me and the wife finally got a chance to come back to Capt Loui. Ever since we had a family, it's…read morebeen a little different with dining out haha Capt Loui will always have a spot in our hearts for seafood boil. This Stoneham location might be my favorite. Open and clean. Our waitress was friendly and nice. We always enjoyed Capt Loui. Their seafood boil sauce is unmatched. The flavor and the kick is amazing . Funnel cake with vanilla ice cream to end the meal is a must. My only complaint is... you only get one potato and one corn for the 3lb option. I feel like it should be a potato and a corn every pound. Just my opinion.

A hidden gem! The food is absolutely phenomenal. We got two different seafood boils, one with their…read moreShaking (cajun) sauce and the other with their barlic (butter and garlic) sauce. The Shaking sauce was absolute perfection. The barlic was probably delicious but didn't even compare with the amount of flavor in the shaking sauce. All of the seafood was cooked beautifully and tasted fresh. The quality of the meal was incredible. We also ordered a lobster roll and their garlic noodles. I think the lobster roll was a lobster salad and I really really enjoyed it. I don't think I'd order the noodles again but only because everything else blew me away and I was so full by the time I got to them. They have a full bar which allows for a ton of drink choices. 10/10 will frequent the Shaking Crab.

Shaking Crab has tons of locations and this location in Newton is great! The interior is also so…read morecute hahaha. For food, we ordered the jumbo seafood boil which came with snow crab, crawfish, shrimp, mussels, potatoes, corn, and we added sausage! We got it with the regular cajun sauce and it was delishhh. The sauce is a classic you can't go wrong with! My only wish is that the snow crab was bigger / meatier but everything else was in the boil great. We also ordered garlic noodles, mac and cheese, and fried pickles. The garlic noodles are fine but not great. It tastes like cheap takeout noodles and I wouldn't get it again. Similarly, the mac and cheese is also just fine. I actually liked the fried pickles though because batter was seasoned well but just a little salty. If you come here, get ready to eat messy! Thankfully they give you bibs and gloves so you can eat comfortably. Next time I want to try the Tom Yum sauce.

The food was so good The service and ambience were amazing…read more I haven't been there ever but I like it

I don't usually write reviews. But this place is a hidden gem. We went there over the weekend after…read moremoving to the area. We got two bags of shellfish that were absolutely delicious. And some tiki drinks that were super fun. Everyone loved it. And the check was surprisingly easy on the pocket. These guys know what they're doing. It's a great place to eat.

Food wasn't all that bad but customer service was horrible man was rude as soon as we walked in…read moremaking a face and bashed us when we pressed no to a tip and said " if I knew you were going to say no to a tip I wouldn't have checked on you guys so many times" ((we were the only customers there))

I decided to celebrate Father's Day a little early with a seafood boil to go. I love seafood boil…read moreand live crawfish, unfortunately they didn't have any. Frozen is no bueno, I rather double up on the shrimp. Overall the boil was fine, wasn't terrible but also not the best. It wasn't well mixed and some shrimp were disintegrating, which wasn't appetizing. Because I love live crawfish I called them in the afternoon and no one answered. When I walked in the first floor was closed off and felt like it was an empty restaurant, but they have a second floor and you could hear rowdy conversations. Also as I waited for my takeout, a number of parties with reservations walked in.