Go at 5:00 to beat the rush. Taylor, the bartender, made the best old-fashioned(ssss) I've had in a long time. Made with love. The kitchen staff is crazy good. And everyone is super friendly. read more

Been wanting to try this place for a while, but I honestly wasn't expecting too much. Just thought it would be another overpriced, mediocre place in Seaport. However, I was so wrong!!! We came for lunch, so prices were a little on the expensive size for the portion size ... but reasonable. The place is really cool looking. It has a very industrial feel to it, which I really appreciated and enjoyed. The food ... amazing!!! Everything was sooooo flavorful and unique. Each dish had a little extra touch to it to really separate it from other places. Crab Fried Rice?! Heck yeah!!! If I had to recommend anything ... GET THE CORNBREAD!!! Seriously!!! You will not be disappointed. If I had to criticize anything, it would probably be the service. Our server was pretty pretentious and not friendly or welcoming at all ... for which I give this 4 stars instead of 5. In this day and age, it's just so unnecessary ... like just be friendly. Please. All in all, I'd definitely come back!!! :) read more

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The food was very good. I had the halibut and loved it! The lobster roll was okay but we wanted it to have more seasoning / felt something was missing from it. The calamari was very yummy. Carlos was very sweet and service for the most part was great. It was a little bit too loud and felt like I couldn't hear the person across the table at times. read more

Row 34 - Seaport - Warm Buttered Lobster Roll - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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If you LOVE lobster, you must visit this place for the best lobster roll ever! Food:5/5 - their specialty is seafood especially oysters. A friend brought me here and I could have eaten several lobster rolls. The lobster meat was tender and fresh, not rubbery. You have a choice of two lobster rolls - creamy lobster roll or butter lobster roll. Either way, there was plenty of fresh lobster on the bun. It came with both handcut potato chips and slaw. I chose salad instead but my friend shared the chips. Service: 5/5 - our server did an excellent job accommodating my request. Ambiance: 5/5 - there's an industrial vibe to the place which is comfy and hip. It was busy on a weekday so you need to get here early or make reservations. If you love seafood especially lobster, you won't be disappointed! read more

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I've done a number of client dinners at Row 34 and it's been a great experience. The inside of the restaurant is pretty expansive and well maintained/clean. The menu is good and the service has been great on every occasion. I actually am not a seafood fan myself, but there's always at last something on the menu that I can eat. The location here is very central to Boston, particularly the Seaport, where there is a lot to do and see. This restaurant is worth checking out if you'd like to find a decent and slightly more upscale seafood spot. read more

Love coming to Row 34 in the summer. The menu is so expansive and everything is great. If I had to pick highlights I'd say the fried oysters, the biscuit with honey butter, and the lobster roll are my favorites! read more

It's been a year since I've visited Boston, but wow, this place is nowhere near as good as I remembered. I'll be honest, I only started going here when Island Creek, their sister restaurant, shut down. But it was still quite good for numerous visits. But tonight, service was indifferent, and oysters in what should be the best season were iffy. Had a 50/50 ratio of hit vs. miss. Island Creek most of the year used to be 90/10, or better, and so are most of the mid-/high-end other places who I've been to earlier this week. Also kinda bothered by no functioning soap or towel dispensers in the gents. I know that's on the patron's side, not the kitchen side. But still it doesn't make me think hygiene is as important to these guys as it should be when you're dealing with raw seafood. read more

Came here on a Saturday night, party of 6 Got the oysters w crab claws and shrimp to start Clam chowder as well - traditional, thick and full of flavor Got the fluke and squash for dinner -- squash was best I've ever had Also their white fish dip at $8 is a steal Overall just great food and great value. Espresso martini and dirty martini were phenomenal Santiago the server was absolutely phenomenal -- the best voice and service!!! read more

Row 34 - Seaport - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here for lunch to meet up with a cousin. There are several locations, and we chose this one by the seaport area. I was in the mood for seafood, so we came and ordered a lot of food. To start, I had a clam chowder soup and shared the crab cake. The clam chowder was very salty. As for the crab cake, the presentation was nice, with lots of veggies. The crab cake hid beneath the veggies and I wonder if it's to hide the small size of it all. Taste wise, it was alright. For my main, I had a lobster roll. Although rhetorical portions were plentiful, it was the most expensive lob roll I've ever had. It came will chips and some slaw like veggies. My cousin ordered a crab fried rice. That was pretty good and it even came with a fried egg! Yum Another check off the bucket list. T'was aite. For what I paid, I expected a little more. read more

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I really enjoyed the place, staff very friendly and helpful. We ordered tuna crudo, which was very good. Oyster and fried chicken sliders were delicious. Crab cake was very expensive for the plate, a lot of raw peppers and cucumber and the crab cake, I did not like it. Lobster bisque was ok. read more

Row 34 - Seaport - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The best lobster roll I have had in a long time. It's pricey but what isn't nowadays. The oyster selection is spot on too. I got to try a couple of new varieties and was so happy with the freshness and accompaniments were yummy. I dined there twice in my 4 day stay. Both times sat at the bar solo. Good news you can usually get a seat at the bar. Bad news the service could have been better. It was fine but each time the servers/bartenders just seemed to go through the motions. Overall solid place in the seaport for fresh seafood. read more

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All I can say is Wow! A vendor took me to lunch here and it did not disappoint. The sandwich was beyond delicious, the service was perfect, almost to the point of annoying, my water was never less than 3/4 full. The restaurant is in a really cool spot in the seaport and had a great vibe. I'd eat here again and again. read more

Row 34 - Seaport - Warm Buttered Lobster Roll - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place was okay. I ordered the crab/artichoke dip and felt the dish was really one note. The lobster roll was good here but not amazing. Overall, just an average lunch place. Lots of better options in Boston but good news is they take reservations if you have a larger group. read more

Great atmosphere and staff. The manager was amazing to talk too and super friendly! The cherry blossom drink was magnificent! read more

We are definitely not in Texas!!! Everything is Esquizit. The chowder is the bomb. Lobster Roll is next.... I'm gonna dig in now!! read more

Row 34 was a charming restaurant that offered the perfect blend of great service and exceptional food, all set in trendy area of the city. The moment we arrived, we were greeted warmly by the staff, who quickly led us to our table. The service was impeccable from start to finish. Our server was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. They offered excellent recommendations, ensuring we tried the restaurant's signature dishes, which were bursting with flavor. Each course was beautifully presented, and the staff took the time to check in, making sure we were enjoying our experience without being overbearing. As for the food, it was nothing short of spectacular. The flavors were vibrant and fresh, with every dish showcasing quality ingredients. The outdoor setting enhanced the entire experience, as the evening air was crisp and refreshing, creating a perfect atmosphere to savor each bite and the hear lamps kept us nice and warm. From the appetizers to the dessert, every dish exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail in both the service and the culinary offerings made it an unforgettable dining experience. Our table ordered: Calamari, Clam Chowder, Fried Clams, Lettuce Cups, Steamed Mussels, Whole Fish, Lobster Rolls, and for dessert a Banana Pie and Bread Pudding. Everything was so delicious, it's definitely a favorite! read more

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The restaurant was able to move our reservation last minute which was nice of them. The food was good but great for the price paid. The clam chowder hand sand in the clams and the lobster roll had a small piece of lobster shell. The cornbread was very good! read more

Made a last minute reservation here for a Thursday lunch and they managed to squeeze us in! We actually wanted to have dinner here the day prior, but they were fully booked so we were excited they had some space today. We arrived about 15 minutes earlier than our reservation but they checked us in and we got seated in about 10 minutes. I don't drink often, so I was happy to see a pretty good selection of zero proof cocktails! I got the seedlip one and was very happy with it. For food, we ordered calamari for the table and we all agreed it was probably the best we've had. It was battered perfectly and the texture was amazing -- not rubbery at all. All of us ordered the warm buttered lobster roll and it was no surprise that it was sooooo good. You can really taste the lobster and the bread is also so soft and fluffy. The roll comes with some (what I'm assuming is) house-made potato chips that were perfectly fried. They were light, not overly crispy and best of all weren't insanely oily. I would definitely come back and recommend others to go here as well! read more

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Solid chowder, generous warm lobster roll, big shrimp, and fresh briny oysters. Service was stellar and it was very fun space to have a wedding - I don't normally remember food from weddings, but this was memorable. read more

Amazing! Solid choice. After months long research and watching endless amounts of YouTube videos, I found this place and I'm happy that I did. The lobster roll was fantastic even though /I wished the portion bread size was a tad bit bigger. (more lobster) lol. In comparison to other lobster rolls I had on my trip. The bread had that buttery melt in your mouth feel and the taste was spot on. A+ The freshness was exceptional and exactly what row 34 is known for. The crab dip was unique and something I just wanted more and more of. The salmon poke bowl ordered at our table was also fantastic. So fresh.....The restaurant decor has a unique modern feel too it but it doesn't make you feel like your in a place that doesn't specialize in seafood. This place is all about freshness. Great service too. Highly recommended. read more

The crab and artichoke dip was great. My husband said it was the best burger he'd had in a long time. I thoroughly enjoyed the fish tacos and the freezer martini. Service was great! read more

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Good food. Good atmosphere. Pleasant wait staff. Good beer selection as well. We had some raw oysters, clam chowdah and one of the fish dishes. read more

Fun seafood spot with knockout lobster rolls! Came here for dinner last night with some friends and was seated outside. Loved the inside area and the outside, although being on the side of a road, was quite nice. Ordered oysters to start, which were fresh and tasty. Then got the fried calamari: crispy, not too chewy, and served with a delicious side sauce, but not the best calamari I've ever had. Then came the lobster roll.... You can get it two ways here: cold with Mayo or hot with butter. I got it hot with butter and subbed out the chips for shoestring fries. It was DELICIOUS: perfect amount of lobster and butter and packed full of flavor. The fries were good too, but I wish I had gotten the thicker 242 fries. Also want to mention the tasty Mayo-based Cole slaw that comes with the roll. I'd definitely come back. It's a bit pricey but about what I expected to pay for good seafood. Food: 4.5/5 Ambience: 4/5 Service: 5/5 read more

Had the most amazing coconut hibiscus negroni here. Sound too trendy? - yep, sound like it doesn't belong in Boston? - sure. It's no sbagliato -- it's intentional. The Campari is fat washed with the coconut so you get more of a suggestion of coconut that doesn't overpower the bitters. Good enough that they might think about starting another row of oysters to accompany it. Give it a shot -- may be your new Italian day drink. Ask for Taylor -- she invented it (and happens to be an excellent server). Oh yeah -- we ate here too. read more

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10/10 food - This is definitely one of those restaurants where I would give extra stars if I could! Everything I tried was like heaven in my mouth!!! All the seafood tasted fresh and all the dishes were so flavorful. Each dish was also the right temperature when it was brought to the table and that's huge for me. 10/10 service - Our server was great and extremely attentive! We had to wait a bit for the previous party and ended up being seated a little later than our reservation time. Our server was so sweet and provided us with the oyster sliders on the house as an apology. We also had a larger party size (6) but the server managed everything very well. 8/10 ambiance - While it is a nice restaurant, it was pretty dark and very loud inside. It was hard to hear people, so that especially sucked for a little bit of a larger party. read more

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Visiting from out of town, my bf and I HAD to try the lobster rolls in Boston. We found Row 34 online and I immediately made reservations for the afternoon as I read making reservations may be tricky. However, it was an easy process and we checked in without any trouble. Upon checking in, we were asked where we preferred to sit, which was nice. We initially asked to sit at a table but noticed how nice the high tables were so we asked to switch and they were more than willing to accommodate! Our server was Santiago and he was fantastic. He heard it was our first time visiting so he explained the menu to us before allowing us some time to look thru the menu to decide what to get. Our order: Toro Crudo: The toro was super fresh and it sat in ponzu sauce which was a bit overpowering imo. But, the apricot it was topped with did a great job at complimenting it. The pieces were pretty big! Salmon Crudo: Now this, this was one of the best thing I've ever had period. Salmon was extremely fresh and they were big pieces as well. The watermelon gazpacho went extremely well with it and it provided a very refreshing taste to the dish. Wrapping the small pieces of tomatoes and watermelon in the salmon was a huge explosion of flavor. I'm forever gonna think about this haha. Warm Buttered Lobster Roll & Ethel's Creamy Lobster Roll: Let me just start this off with how much lobster they stuffed our rolls with. I was very surprised with how much we got! The buns/rolls were very buttery and toasted to perfection. Between the two, I preferred the warm buttered lobster and my bf preferred the creamy one. Both were really good, but I think the warm lobster just tasted slightly better, especially when you squeeze the lemon! Santiago was fantastic and had split them half and half for us, saving us the trouble of doing it ourselves. The coleslaw was pretty good as well and I loved the chips. The chips may not be everyone's cup of tea but I loved it. It seemed like it was housemade with potatoes, and it was seasoned well! Overall, everything we had was phenomenal and I would absolutely come back again when we're in Boston again. The service and food both were really good!! And the price was fair! Everything came out to $144 before tip, which I felt was fair given how good the food was as well as how much food we got. Just a note, they do not do parking validation before 5PM! It was not an issue for us though :) We parked at the structure that was a couple mins walk away. read more

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The ambiance here was great! A+ for design and atmosphere. The food was just okay. I ordered the lobster roe fettuccine and it was tasty. I wasn't a huge fan of the sausage in the dish. The service was also mediocre. Our waiter didn't seem like he wanted to be there and was just collecting a pay check. For the prices of the dishes, the service should be up to par. He wasn't friendly from the get go. I don't know if I would return..there are better options for a better price elsewhere. read more

Row 34 - Seaport - Lobster fettuccine - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A solid seafood spot with super fresh oysters, but overall, it was the most expensive lobster we had on this trip. The lobster roll started off great but ended up being a bit too sweet for our taste. Out of the four lobster places we tried, this ranked last, but we can't deny the freshness of the seafood. Service was friendly but felt a bit pushy toward ordering a full entrée, even though we already had a lobster roll, clam chowder, and several oysters. That said, the oysters were a highlight--fresh and fun to try in variety. A nice spot if you're looking for high-quality seafood, but be prepared for the price! read more

The food was fresh and delicious, and my server Alexandra was attentive and awesome. I was traveling alone thru Boston and stopped in for something local. The oyster lettuce cups and the butterscotch pudding are 10/10. read more

Row 34 - Seaport - Lettuce Cups, Fish Tacos - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Had to get my chowda fix while in Boston. The food truck was out of chowder the night before at Island Creek. Came for lunch the next day and sat at the bar. Let me tell you, it was totally worth it to make the trek for this chowder. Bacony and smokey. Got the tuna crudo on recommendation from the bar tender. The black garlic sauce on that tuna was phenomenal. Worth every penny. read more

Came here on a Wednesday night and it was super crowded. Sat at the bar. Some of the freshest oysters I've ever had -- they were so delicious. Also had some tuna tartare, smoked salmon, mussels, and the whole black bass entree. Everything tasted extremely fresh and flavorful. Definitely a seafood lover's paradise. Service was just okay at best. Would come again if I'm in the area. read more

Row 34 - Seaport - Whole fish entree - Black Sea bass - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Still as fantastic as our last visit. The shrimp on the raw bar are incredible, absolute perfection. We can't not have a hot buttered lobster roll, this time with shoe string fries. Our first dinner, so we had to share the corn bread skillet with the golf ball hunk of maple butter planted dead center. The oyster lettuce cups were the least impressive but still tasty. Service is as outstanding as the food! read more

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Super sponty stop that left me feeling so happy and satisfied. We had an hour to kill before heading to the airport, and what better way to do that than squeezing in some snack time? Row 34 was just down the street from our parking spot, so it was really convenient. It was past noon when we arrived and there was still a crowd, but no wait. The restaurant was spacious and modern. We got the mussels, salmon belly crudo, and oysters (Row 34, Island Creek, and Aunt Dotty). Everything came out pretty quickly which was great, considering our time crunch. I didn't have much expectations because it was something we found on a whim. But man... Wheeewwwwww!!! Was it amazingggg. The mussels were plump and juicy, with a sauce that complemented it so well. I loved the soft garlic and onion pieces that add an extra burst of flavor. The salmon belly crudo brought a pleasant twist of a flavor combination I was not expecting whatsoever. The color. The BEETs. The all-kill has to be the oysters. They were everything. Especially the Row 34. My goodness. Super fresh and chilled to the perfect temperature. You can definitely taste the quality. TAKE ME BACK. read more

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Great place for Seafood in Boston! Make reservations if you can. For drinks, they have some very cool drinks, started with Spice Up Your Life, crazy good, then a Transatlantic Express, wow! And if you like beer, my favorite hard to get beer, they had Nath Cantillon on Tap!!! For appetizers we got fries calamari, lightly battered and very good! Tuna, sooo good! Fresh Oysters, the waitress picked them out for us, very good! For dinner I got the Warm Butter Lobster Roll, it was Amazing!!! And my wife got the Local Caught Jonah Crab, very good with great flavor! Also, added Corn Bread with Maple Butter, must get, and then a Buttermilk Biscuit, if you are from the South you will be disappointed in the biscuit. Our server was awesome, knowledgeable, and very nice! If you live in Boston what are you waiting for, try this place, if you are visiting put this one down as a must try seafood restaurant to try! Cheers! read more

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Was recommended as a must-try spot in Boston, but to be honest it was just so-so. I wouldn't say it's absolutely worth going out of your way to try, just a decent selection of seafood options but incredibly pricey and unfortunately in Seaport, so parking is $$$$ and Ubers take forever. Basically it's just out of the way and not worth. Seafood boil was too salty and broth was still somehow thin. Not a huge fan of their lox toast. Clam chowder was good but I wouldn't expect anywhere to be serving bad clam chowder. Oysters here were pretty phenomenal though, can't complain about that. read more

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In researching Boston restaurants I saw Row 34 come up a few times for clam chowder, lobster rolls and fresh seafood. Reviews were positive but all said to expect to wait so I didn't look much further into it. I was staying in the seaport area and happened to see Row 34 looking pretty empty so we stopped for a late lunch. I do want to caveat that it was a rainy Sunday after a snowstorm at 3pm so there were a lot of factors contributing to the restaurant being slow. The oysters were amazing and really fresh! The clam chowder was also probably one of my favorites that I tried in Boston. It was pretty chunky, filled with bacon, clams and potatoes, and was accompanied with a homemade saltine cracker! For our entrees, we got the lobster fried rice and fried fish sandwich. I think we went off the beaten path with our selections as these are definitely not what the restaurant is know for. The lobster fried rice was very lemony and salty. The lobster was definitely overpowered by the soy sauce and citrus. The ratio of meat to rice was also pretty small. Fish sandwich was pretty good. Definitely fresh fish and oil. The dish usually comes with chips but I opted for fries. Overall a solid choice. I was happy with the meal but if I had to wait for a table I think I would have been a little disappointed. read more

Row 34 - Seaport - Half portion of the Clam Chowder - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I went on a quest to find the best lobster roll, and this was the winner! It was also the most expensive, so you've been warned. I'd definitely come back if I were in the South Harbor area again. read more

Row 34 - Seaport - Warm Buttered Lobster Roll - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Three of us popped over for an early dinner following work in Cambridge. We almost left due to the rudeness of the host. I'm glad we stayed, but did not order drinks and sadly rushed our dinner because of the rude host. That said, we tried a variety of dishes. Our server, Carolina R. was AHMAZING and had great insight to share in regards to ordering oysters, as well as the dishes on the menu. We ordered 3 different types of oysters, clam chowder, crab cake, calamari (the BEST we've had anywhere!), the pasta dish, fish tacos and the hake. The chowder was a disappointment. There was entirely too many bacon chunks of unrendered fat which made the texture unappealing. I couldn't find any clams in my soup, either. The Hake was delightful and the veggies a surprisingly vibrant accompaniment. Kudos to the chef for accommodating my preference for zucchini' over eggplant. I would eat here again just for the Hake. I'd have to bypass that host, though. As others have mentioned, it's pricey for the portion sizes... but it everything in Boston seems to be pricey. Only giving 3 stars for the host rudeness and the inedible chowder. read more

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Loved the clam chowder, the burger, and the tuna crudo. The salmon belly crudo was good too but my wife liked the tuna better. My margarita was good too, mostly tequila and a little citrus flavor. The bao buns were not good. The filling was fine but the bun itself tasted dry and not sweet at all. It was actually a little tough and I'm used to bao buns being little pillows of love. Our friend said the tacos were dry. But the place is cool and the items mentioned were delicious so I'd go back. read more

We had such a great date night at Row 34! It was my first time and am definitely making it a date night staple in the Seaport. The fish was so fresh and delicately prepared -- we left not feeling overly full because the fish was so light (a good thing for us!!) read more

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