We came here before a Red Sox game on the weekend and had the worst experience. This review in no way reflects the servers/bartenders/mangers on at all and is a direct representation of the incompetence of whoever owns this establishment. Once seated, our drink orders were taken. Then, the server came back and told us that most of the menu was unavailable: any and all raw bar, salads, charcuterie board, tuna, etc. Then about 4-5 beers listed on the menu were also out. It would've just been easier to get a list of items that were actually available as that list would have been much shorter than what they were out of. Once we each decided on 1 of the 4 available entrees that day, we waited almost an hour for our food. One member of our party wasn't served her meal until 15 minutes after everyone at the table was, when we asked the server where her meal was he replied "they should be making it." ?? Weird. But like I said, I'd imagine it being stressful and embarrassing working at a place that isn't fully stocked at 230pm on a Saturday.. like why even open?? On top of all of this, there was a hair in my brothers food. We couldn't even comment on this because we felt so bad for all the employees. The manager was extremely understanding and made amends with our terrible experience. However, I still wanted to write a review to get the attention of whoever owns this. Like, please, actually quit this day job and just stick to what you you know- dinner. Nobody needs an experience like this before a Red Sox game (which we ended up being late to btw). I feel sorry for all of their employees. I'm actually surprised they still have any. read more

Among all the oysters that I tried while visiting Boston, these were my favorites. We were luckily seated in front of the lady who opened the oysters, who by the way was a total sweetheart! We got to see all the dishes being prepared while enjoying ours. We got the four kinda of oysters that they were offering that week, plus a shrimp cocktail. Everything was so fresh and well prepared, price wise was good too! Drinks were spectacular and the place too! The only reason why I am decreasing one star is because how disorganized they were on service, which doesn't make me that mad but it will be a completely fantastic spot if they would work on it. Our server was super nice, just got very busy even though the place was not busy at all. We will go back as soon as we are in Boston again read more

The Citizen - Gastropubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great place to stop and have some good drinks. We're not from the area but stopped here two nights in a row. read more

The Citizen - Drinks - Gastropubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

GREAT meal, TERRIFIC service from Trent. We had oysters that he recommended--very good. Then fish and chips, which was a large portion and good (not thick nor bready) fry on the fish. Good wine selection, and a good martini. Be happy and stop by. You'll be lucky if you have Trent as your server! read more

The Citizen - Martini - Gastropubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food and service was excellent. We enjoyed great fresh oysters and outstanding stuffed to the max lobster rolls. We were seated right away for our reservation of 5 and had a great experience. Highly recommended. read more

The Citizen - Oyster - Gastropubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This place gave me food poisoning. Need I say more?!! Plus the bartenders could actually make a full drink and pay attention to their customers. This place is a waste of time and money read more

The Summary: Atmosphere - 5/5 Neighborhood - 4/5 Food - 5/5 Drinks - 5/5 Inclusivity - 5/5 Experience - 5/5 The Story: I've walked by this spot multiple times and there are always people there having a great time, I had to see for myself! My boyfriend and I had a reservation and were seated quickly at one of their tables outdoors. This restaurant has a great space for outdoor dining so I felt safe & comfortable the entire time. Whether you're just eating with one other person, with a group of friends, or using equipment like a stroller or wheelchair, there's enough space to accommodate so everyone can have a good time. Our waiter was impressively nice and attentive. I had the "What's the Craic?" Burger and one of their new, creative cocktails while my boyfriend had the Lemon Chicken. Everything tasted *great*, and despite everything going on we had a fun, normal night out. Can't wait to go back, and to also take advantage of their generous to-go options. read more

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We had a great experience. Shrimp toast along with the cod loin and duck confit pot pie were outstanding. A great whiskey list that we will happily try to dive further into on our next visit. read more

The Citizen - Duck confit pot pie - Gastropubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Has always passed by this bar. The business is also packed and popular. The food is tasty. We sat by the bar today because we don't have a reservation. So rmb to book ahead if you want a table especially on weekend. I ordered the steak and Fries and friend ordered the lamb main. Both really tasty. I also liked the creamy burrata black truffle. read more

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I was in Boston for one night and decided to stop in for dinner because it was across from when I was staying (The Verb, an awesome rock n roll hotel). I sat at the bar and found the restaurant to be my type of place, with dark wood and natural lighting. The bartender gave me excellent suggestions from the extensive whisk(e)y and spirits menu. I indulged in the Nikka Coffee Malt flight, which was excellent. I started with a half a dozen delicious local oysters (selection changes frequently) and then had the fish and chips as an entree; the fish was fresh and flaky, with just the right amount of crispy batter, complemented by nice crispy fries. Highly recommended. read more

The Citizen - Whiskey Flight Menu - Gastropubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Soooo hungry from my Boston trip and stopped by this place to eat. It's a solid bar to go and wind down after a hard day's work. The food is really good and their selection of liquor is great as well. Patrick was an amazing server who was able to attend to all our needs. We had oyster, meatball sliders, fish and chips and the ricotta crostini which all were excellent recommendations and choices!! I highly recommend and will be back for sure! read more

Complete fall!! At the bar, the bartender forgot our order repeatedly, then brought us the wrong drinks. At our dining table, salad came without proper toppings and without chicken while one person ( there were 3 of us) didn't get meal at all. Finally, that person's meal came while I was still waiting for chicken and toppings for my salad. The other 2 people had finished eating before my chicken came. It was completely dry and my salad was mostly gone by the time it showed up. It's really a shame they screwed up so badly because I dine in this area weekly before events and/or concerts in this area... read more

(3.5 stars) Food was pretty solid but also very pricey for the quality. Appetizers were relatively small and also on the rich side. Enjoyed the burger and the Fries, but the best part of them was the Buffalo sauce I asked for on the side to add some heat/flavor, otherwise it was just a little plain. read more

The Citizen - Citizen 10 oz. Sirloin Burger - Gastropubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here because we were staying at the Verb Hotel right across the street and couldn't find a restaurant in the what felt like the whole city of Boston without a wait or reservation. We weren't sure what to expect but damn were those burgers amazing. And being just south of $20 a pop (this place isn't cheap) the burger better be amazing. And damn this thing delivered. Juicy, flavorful, huge...it's rare a burger is so good the bacon on top feels like an afterthought, but that's exactly what happened here. I was stuffed after eating half and I'm a prominent man. The burrata appetizer with prosciutto was also really good. Super quick service and they timed all the food perfectly. read more

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I went to this place with some friends before Pearl Jam on the 17th. Host took our names and said he could fit us in. Half hour went by and we asked for an update. Got fed lip service. Waited some more. Hour went by so we asked for another update. Frankly, the host was rude and obnoxious. It was clear he wasn't going to be straight with us. Other parties that came in after us were being seated, many of whom did not seem to have a reservation, and one large table was open for 45 minutes during our wait time without anyone being seated. They didn't give it to us, impossible to know why. We left without eating after the host was inexcusably rude about us asking when we might be seated. "What do you want me to say? Sorry we're so popular." Smug and pretentious. Guy is in the wrong field. read more

My husband, son, and I went to Citizen Public House at the early hour of 5:30pm. We always joke about making early dinner reservations, the hostess always thinks we are going to be like 90, but we like to eat early because of our son. His bedtime is early! Upon arrival, we were the only people there. The restaurant had just opened. It is located in the heart of Fenway. A lot to do, and many fun restaurants. My husband and I were seeking a nice, dinner experience. Oysters, cocktails, the whole thing. My husband was in heaven. He loves oysters and bourbon and they market themselves as an oysters and bourbon restaurant. We were escorted to a booth in the back, talked away from the traffic for our son. We were greeted almost immediately by our server, Chase. He will go down in history as one of the best servers. Very attentive, patient in answering all of our questions. His interaction with our son was adorable as well! He gave his honest opinion about the menu and helped us with our choices. The menu had some great options. We chose the burrata for an appetizer to share and a half dozen oysters on the half shell from 3 different areas. My favorite was the Lakeville. Considering it was a bourbon bar, my husband ordered Blantons on the rocks and I ordered The Perfect Manhattan. The menu offered many interesting craft cocktails. We had a hard time choosing our dinner items so Chase helped explain all of our dish contenders. We were so happy with our final choices. My husband ordered the lamb dish and I had the Capes Cod with seafood risotto. Everything was nice and light, as Chase had explained. Overall, this was the perfect dinner experience and exactly what we were looking for. We would come back here in a heartbeat. I highly recommend it. Also, shout out to Chase for making our dinner experience even better! read more

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SO GOOD. IF YOU DONT HAVE TIME TO READ MY WHOLE REVIEW JUST KNOW THE MAC AND CHEESE GNOCCI IS SO DELICIOUS. YOU MUST ORDER my go to order- 1. Fried pickles and peppers 2. Ricotta and honey baguette 3. Mac and cheese gnocci 4. Cucumber Collins Trust me. Its tried and true. V good when a little tipsy and also when sober- tbh the greatness is multiplied with drinks coming. The staff are great. Love the vibe. So yummy and usually have room for walkins read more

One of my favorite spots in Boston. Cozy, unpretentious and delicious food and drinks. OH and I don't care how full you are, you need to order the bread pudding. It's rich and decadent, and the perfect size. You can thank me later. read more

The restaurant is located right next to Fenway; therefore, they should be expecting a crowd when there are games. We went in just for drinks and the tab came out to 32$, the bartender then proceeded to give me back all of my change in $5 bills. She already had a terrible attitude and obviously did not want to be at work. I found this very disrespectful will not go back. The devil is in the details. read more

We came here before a show at House of Blues. Seated quickly, we ordered the sirloin burger. I had cheddar. A few observations: Burger was cooled to my liking. The bun it came on seemed pretty cheap and thin. Fries were good but not very plentiful. Waiter was friendly enough but maybe a bit casual for my taste. There were people there on a date and it was too casual. I wouldn't come here for a special occasion. Seems like the bar has nice selections. I am alcohol-free for February so I had a Clausthaler. Wish they had another near beer selection. Athletic brewing would be a nice option. read more

Was pretty empty on a Sunday evening so we got seated right away at a booth. Two of us shared a Cobb salad and burger and both were delish. Very laid back, I would definitely go back. read more

So fun! Great menu. Delicious craft cocktails. Warm focaccia with caramelized onion butter- so unique & tasty. Oysters were perfection & their vinaigrette was bomb. Loved the chicken parm slider too! read more

My wife and I went to our first Sox game in 6 years and we had about an hour to spare before the first pitch -- we were looking for a drink or two and some quick, delicious food. We walked into Citizen and the hostess was welcoming AND efficient. We chose to sit at the end of the bar, right at the oyster-shucking station. Within seconds, our server greeted us, gave us menus and brought us up to speed on the evening's oyster selections. He returned at just the right time; we splurged for a dozen oysters (4 each of PEI, Maine, and Barnstable) and ordered drinks. The drinks and shellfish arrived in a timely fashion and I must say they were some of best damn oysters we've had in quite some time! Ridiculously fresh; great flavors and mouthfeel from all 3 varieties. The mignonette was outstanding! They offered an Italian rosato from Lombardy (blend of 3 different grapes) and it was as delicious. Bright berry flavors up front, balanced by the perfect amount of acidity. Our server returned at the right time (halfway through oyster heaven) and we decided to split the fish and chips. It arrived with impeccable timing and was equally outstanding! The fish was incredibly fresh, the batter delicious (rich, but not too heavy) and the perfect level of crispiness. The hand-cut fries were right on the money, and the aioli that came with them was amazing. It didn't take long at all to get our check and settle up, and we were in our seats at Fenway with ten minutes to spare! Everything about our experience at Citizen was excellent. The vibe, the friendly efficiency of our server, the overall cleanliness, employees clearly taking pride in their work, and the absolutely scrumptious food made for a memorable experience. All this in under an hour! We will be back, for sure. read more

We came here for a bite to eat last night before the Red Sox game-- just to get something in our stomachs before ordering dogs later. It was crazy busy-- seems more so since it's relatively small. They didn't have any tables open, but they were able to seat us at the oyster bar, which was both cool and a little ehh at the same time because it was small and narrow, but you got to watch the guy shuck and prepare all the oyster dishes. We ordered beer and drinks--- I had the cucumber Collins, which was cucumber vodka, lemon, and soda water-- one of the better drinks I've had lately and has inspired me to go get some cucumber vodka for myself! Very refreshing. The bf and I have gone low carb so we wanted something that wouldn't throw us off that too much-- so it was buffalo cauliflower and skillet smoked mussels for us. The cauliflower was great--good, spicy sauce, and the ranch it came with complemented nicely. We were impressed with the size of the mussel plate for the price. They did taste smoky and had a nice saltiness to them. As a side note, this place has a crazy, and I mean CRAZY long whiskey list. Like, ten pages in the drinks menu and from all over the world. Not that we drink whiskey, but something to know -- if you're a whiskey snob, be sure to stop by! read more

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Came here on a recommendation of a friend. This was the only enjoyable meal our entire time in Boston. The portions are massive, plan on carrying a box home. read more

Nice ambience (we sat at the bar), though a bit too dark for my aging eyes! Tasty cocktails and good food - we shared a frisee/endive salad and fish-and-chips (very fresh fish, crisp coating, good fries). Recommended for a cocktail and a bite in the Fenway area. Bonus: less expensive than Eastern Standard. read more

Came in on a snowy day, and had their fish chowder, and these INCREDIBLE oysters from Stonington. They have a proper bar and have an immense selection. Would return next time in town! read more

Love the ambiance of this place. Chase our server was extremely personable and was quick to take our orders . The spicy pineapple margarita and Mai tai was delicious. Oysters as shrimp were fresh. We also ordered a charcuterie board that was impressive. Appreciated that we were able to be sat by the fireplace. Lots of fun cocktails! read more

The Citizen - Pineapple margarita - Gastropubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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A very special evening!! Left work heading home and decided to stop for a bite. Love this place!! Love everything about it! Atmosphere . . great vibe . . food was amazing and what made it super special is the staff . . our server Sal was excellent! Beautiful service with a big smile and the GM Marquis was truly amazing!! He was watchful and making sure things were running smoothly . . he was kind & friendly kindhearted . . fun night!! read more

The hanger steak and frites was to die for. The best meal I have had in a LONG time!!!

Stopped here for lunch. It was a nice day so we were able to be seated outside. The patio is nice with big tables and comfortable chairs. We ordered some oysters, a cider and 2 lobster rolls with fries. The oysters were good and tasted fresh. I thought that the lobster roll was really tasty and the fries were nice and crispy. If you are a seafood lover, they have platter options as well. For example a seafood platter for 2 for $50. Not too bad price wise! read more

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Unbelievable food, atmosphere and service. Sal was a terrific server. The food is to die for. The ricotta crustini with honey and thyme. So good. Best mussels I've ever had in my life! A truly unique experience! read more

Pretty good basic spot. Food is decent, drinks are better. Everything was good for the price but it needed one more ingredient. Mussels needed more garlic, elote needed some salt, scallop roll needed some lemon. Drinks were on point though. Come for happy hour, eat a burger across the street. read more

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Incredible whisky selection! Food was delicious, burger was unreal. Bartenders were very social and fun. read more

The Citizen - 'What's the Craic' Burger - Gastropubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Delightful dinner; abysmal maths skills. ----- I'd recommend the following: - Prepare to imbibe. The Four-Fifteen features genever, Aperol, and grapefruit bitters. How could I possibly resist such a combination of potent potables? - The iceberg salad meshes blue cheese and bacon flavours. Need I say more? - Go heavy on the specials menu. While the pork tenderloin was juicy and tender, it was no match for the (unexpectedly boneless) braised beef rib on mash. I suppose there's no other word for rib meat, even when it's not served on the rib, huh? And most importantly... - Double-check your bill. At first glance, our total was correct. We split it amongst four cards and wrote the names and amounts (with the remainder to go on one card) on the back of the bill. Somehow, when the signature printouts came back, the total had increased by ~$150. Fortunately, we caught the error, and after some back-and-forth running by our server, it was eventually corrected - something about swapping our bill with some other table's? Fair warning: keep your TI-85s handy. ------ Billing quibbles aside, Citizen Pub is posh and pleasant. The food's quite fine and the libations are brilliant - all things I'd expect of a dining establishment recommended by the fine folks at Boston Shaker. read more

The Citizen - The loo: paisley is back in style. - Gastropubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is my new go to place ! Their mussels are phenomenal and the toffee bread pudding is out of this world.

We had a great meal at citizens! My bf and I came here for a night out and we're not disappointed. We started with the tasting platter. For our meals, we got the sirloin burger and the lamb risotto. Our server griffin was excellent and so welcoming. We also loved our food runner, Morgan. They made our entire experience even more wonderful! Thank u citizens for a successful date night. read more

The Citizen - Tasting Plate - Gastropubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

So so good! Had 14 oysters and two burgers and a few cocktails. Service was amazing and the place is so cute. Made a reso and the best thing to do as it gets crowded. Loved the oysters and so fresh. read more

PORK ROAST! Amazing. I came here last week for my friend's bday dinner and it was awesome! We had an 8pm reservation for 16 people :). I got there a bit late and the waitress asked us if we wanted to wait for the whole party, which was helpful. We asked for apps to come out around 8:30 and the seafood platters came out then. Everything was fresh and tasty (the oysters in particular). Then the pig! The chef came out and explained the process and let us take pictures of the fully roasted pig. 1st platter- the head, feet, some stuffing and cuts from the body - not very flavorful, just roasted pork Side dishes: creamy risotto (very very soft, not the kind of risotto I'm used to, but tasty), roasted potatoes and zucchini, and caesar salad 2nd platter (served at the same time as the 1st)- all the stuffing mixed in with small pieces of pork 3rd platter- delicious!!! The fatty belly pieces came out, stir fried in an Asian sauce (more sweet than spicy). These bits were amazing, chewy and fatty! I wish I could order this off the regular menu. 4th platter- the brain, crostini and other head bits. The 4th plate was the most "interesting plate." I tried the brain with a bit of salt and lemon but it was not to my liking. It's kind of like fatty/creamy pate, but there is a weird taste to it... We were there for a few hours and it was a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend it for a group gathering/bday/etc. It was 38 per person + tax and gratuity was added to our final total which is a fair price for how much food we were given (and took home). read more

The Citizen - Roasted Pig - Gastropubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The seafood options are absolutely divine! Love everything about this place- from the portions, the ambiance and the service. Prices are a bit on the higher end, but there is value for what you're paying for. I can appreciate that. Highly recommended! read more