This place is a gem. Food is always good. Drinks and service are superior. The bartenders make you feel welcomed. App and oyster specials are great. Have eaten here several times. Best of the best at a reasonable price. read more

Good for oysters and draft beer. Their seating design is unfortunate. They put tables less than a foot apart, and when someone is next to you, sick, coughing and blowing their nose into their napkin, it feels gross to be so close. Also, not sure how well they bus their tables after people leave. My table had a sticky spot so I added some water to my napkin to wipe it and the napkin was pretty dirty. Got shrimp & grits and the shrimp were yummy, piping hot but the grits were room temp. Same thing kind of happened with the entree. Fish was cooked nice and came out hot, but the mashed potatoes under the fish was room temp. read more

Trident Galley & Raw Bar - Hingham - Dirty napkin after being seated. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

10/10 unbelievable meal and cocktails, top to bottom. Will 100% be back. Wish we knew about it sooner.

Tucked into the scenic harbor town of Hingham, Massachusetts, Trident Galley and Raw Bar is more than a restaurant--it's a refined yet approachable culinary experience curated by seasoned restaurateur Brian Houlihan. With a deep appreciation for coastal New England flavors and a commitment to excellence, Trident has quickly become a must-visit destination for food lovers and locals alike. Atmosphere From the moment you step inside, Trident strikes the perfect balance between cozy and inviting. The space is thoughtfully designed--nautical without being cliché, modern yet timeless. Large windows frame the patio for outdoor dining , giving diners a serene backdrop to their meals, while the energy of the open raw bar adds a touch of vibrancy and authenticity. Food Trident's menu is a love letter to the sea. Every dish highlights the freshness and quality of the ingredients, and the attention to detail is evident from start to finish. The raw bar is nothing short of exceptional: briny, pristine oysters shucked to order, and impossibly fresh clams. The pan-seared scallops over seasonal risotto, are a standout--perfectly caramelized and delicately seasoned. Scituate fish and chips is another hugely popular menu item, local haddock expertly fried with a light crisp batter. The lobster sliders special, is a local favorite for good reason: generous, succulent chunks of meat nestled on a perfectly toasted brioche bun. Even the simpler dishes, like the fish tacos, house-made chowder, or salads, deliver bold flavors with subtle elegance. For those looking beyond shellfish, you can't beat the grilled ribeye with truffle fries and a side salad, the chicken avocado sandwich, upscale grilled cheese on sourdough bread, duck confit à l'orange with potatoes sarladaises, and roasted carrots. Service The staff at Trident strikes a rare balance: attentive without hovering, warm and friendly. Their knowledge of the menu, wine selection, and craft cocktails is impressive, and they carry out every service with genuine hospitality. It's clear that the team has been trained to reflect the high standards set by Houlihan himself. The Vision Brian Houlihan, no stranger to the restaurant world, brings his expertise and passion to every inch of Trident. His vision is clear--fresh, elevated seafood served in a beautiful space where everyone feels welcome. There's a personal touch to the way the restaurant operates, and if you're lucky, you might even spot Houlihan himself greeting guests or checking in on service. Final Thoughts Trident Galley and Raw Bar isn't just a great restaurant by the water--it's an experience. It respects the region's seafood legacy while bringing a fresh, modern perspective to the table. Whether you're a longtime local or just visiting the South Shore, dining at Trident feels like discovering a hidden gem that you want to tell everyone about--but also secretly want to keep to yourself. A true standout on the Massachusetts coast. Bravo, Brian Houlihan. read more

Trident Galley & Raw Bar - Hingham - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

Our Food was good, service was good as well. No disappointment. My picky eater child ate all her fish and chip, and nobody at our table complained about their food, everybody was happy. read more

Given the location, I was prepared for mediocre food and service, but was pleasantly surprised. Especially the salmon entrée was good. read more

Trident Galley & Raw Bar - Hingham - Mushroom lo mein & salmon. Good but salty, and fabulous, lose the tomato salsa! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

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Wings were amazing ! Bartender created a drink that specifically to my taste. I called it the "Betsy" a coconut, flavored expresso martini. The bartenders name was Betsy she was very accommodating & great personality! We would definitely return. read more

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Went here this past Monday because Wifey was craving oysters. This place was nearby and offered BOGO oysters. We were greeted and seated right away. Started off with 2 dozens. All were very fresh. Then we ordered: Clams 3 Way(must get!!), Cataplana, Haddock and Tuna tacos. We will come back very soon when she craves oysters! read more

Trident Galley & Raw Bar - Hingham - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

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We came in on a Wednesday night around 7:30 and were seated immediately. Staff was very courteous and attentive. We ordered a few different small plates to share and they were pleasing, but nothing earth-shattering. The standouts were the deviled eggs, buffalo cauliflower, and charcuterie board. The two salads I wouldn't order again just because they were fairly average. The menu online is out of date so be sure to check the physical menu when you come in. Very much a cocktail bar ambiance with small, tapas style bites. read more

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The kitchen, led by Chef John Burgoon, puts out consistently excellent food. John's cooking is creative and delicious. Had the duck hash for brunch today; it was delicious. Sunday brunch has a wide selection of dishes--from breakfast and brunch items to dinner items. And there's often live music for Sunday brunch. read more

We arrived at Trident at 9pm. Door was locked although it closes at 10. My daughter called and asked if the place was open and the door was opened for her. Nina, the manager, rudely stated "kitchen is closed. What do you want?" She started to ask for a beet salad and was cut off with a "nope, raw bar only". I understand you want to bail on a Monday night but serve your customers. This use to be a solid spot. Not anymore read more

Great service, even better raw oysters. A good menu with interesting choices. We've been here several times and always plan on returning. read more

Never disappoints. Fresh raw oysters, great drinks and local beers, always good food. This time was duck confite hash for brunch brimming with fresh veggies. Even better, our dog was served water and bacon outdoors by an incredibly friendly staff. read more

WOW what a fantastic restaurant! This was our first dinner at Trident Galley in Hingham. Jay the Manager welcomed us and made us feel welcome and comfortable immediately. There's also a relaxed vibe in the dining room. First impression: 5 out of 5! The meal? I had the Portuguese stew that consisted of a plethora of seafood and lots of it! Shrimp, scallops, muscles, clams and more in a delicious tomato broth that was just perfect. My guests ordered the Catch of the Day which was haddock. Once they started eating it, they stopped talking and enthusiastically ate every incredible morsel. Yes, it was THAT delicious ! High 5's for food, ambiance, service, price and presentation! This is definitely going to be one of our favorite restaurants and another winner by Chef/owner Brian Houlihan. Amazing!!! read more

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Ate here yesterday and it was great. The atmosphere is very nice, our waitress was nice and checked on us. We had oysters (Wellfleet) and they were excellent ! We had swordfish tacos w/ pineapple salsa and they were an absolute 10 ! We also got the shrimp parmesan w/ mushrooms and it was creamy and delicious. Prices weren't too bad either. Overall I give it an 8.5 out of 10. read more

Came back here twice in a row during my trip to the Hull Massachusetts area. It was one of the decent seafood places open in our area since we were isolated from many restaurants. And whoa the experience was a success. After a full day, we chose this location for a small bites dinner and a round of drinks. Everything was fresh to the very last bite. Our host was so gracious to let us know to wait a few minutes for the clock to hit 9pm for the $1 oyster happy hour. Such fresh oysters for a good deal. The same can be said about the tuna poké, lobster rangoons, and those flavorful mouth watering pork belly tacos. Even the Brussels sprouts packed a punch in flavor. I wasn't a fan of the drinks as I felt most of the cocktails were sour. Second visit decided to play it safe and just had a glass of rosé. Aside from the drinks, this place saved our trouble of going hungry in the Hull area for dinner. Thumbs up. read more

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Service is great, Amazing Wedge salad. They have $1.50 a shuck.. I guess inflation killed the buck a shuck they used to have. Still a nice Ambiance for a date with all kinds of tasty apps. I go once or twice a year... We are spoiled with some many restaurants in the south shore, so we have so many to circle through and this is definitively one.. read more

This is of the places close to home that stays open late so we were hoping we would like it and we did. The $1 oysters after 9 were excellent. They also offer $1 oysters during happy hour 4-6 m-f. We had a couple of beers on draft that the bartender suggested (Vitamin Sea & Widowmaker) both were easy going down and would definitely have them again. Plan on coming back frequently and trying out their other offerings. Super nice people working there. read more

Trident Galley & Raw Bar - Hingham - $1 oysters delish - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

We ordered scallops, brussel sprouts, truffle fries, & oysters. Came for the $1 oysters and really can't beat that deal! Oysters tasted fresh. Brussel sprouts were delish - perfect amount of sweet, salty (there were bits of bacon), & crispy. Scallops were great really can't go wrong with scallops. The risotto that the scallops laid on were OK not awful but nothing out of this world. Truffle fries I would not order again. I am a fry-snob and like my fries crispy. I also did not taste the "truffle" Service was great, waitress was attentive and kind. read more

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Service: Took a few minutes for the hostess to appear. We were seated outside, a nice spot can a warm night. The waitstaff was helpful and fairly cheery. Ambience: Nothing special. Loud music blasting. Place is a bit shopworn and less than sparkling clean around the edges. Food: Ugh. Uninspired. My partner had a green salad with salmon. The greens were limp and seemed old and the salmon was overcooked and hard. I had the shimp and grits, the shrimp were scorched and overcooked and the grits mixture was nothing special. Conclusion: Unlikely to return. read more

I've been here many times and always enjoyed the food and the vibe. Called while in the car and asked what the status was on getting a table. Person on phone said there would be no wait when we would arrive in twenty minutes. I asked if I needed to give my name to get a table, she said no, that it would not be an issue getting a table when we arrived. We arrived 15 minutes later and told that they were slammed since my phone call and now it would be a thirty minute wait. We didn't wait. read more

A little pricey but the food was flavorful. All the sea food was a bit tough/over cooked but had amazing flavors. Shrimp and grits: polenta had amazing flavor and texture. Shrimp was a bit tough but excellent flavor Scallops: on the smaller side of sea scallops and a bit over done but the pepper and onion sauce has a delicious smokey kick of flavor. Grilled octopus: again, the sauce hits, absolutely delish, cauliflower and potatoes are great. Octopus itself has great flavors. I'm not familiar with octopus so I'm not sure what to think expect in terms of texture but this was a bit tough outter shell and a nice meaty inner. read more

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I don't know too much about Trident except that I absolutely love the dollar oyster deals they have. Monday through Thursday from 4pm to 6pm and then every night 9pm until closing is plenty of time to enjoy a dozen or more oysters at prices not usual for the East Coast. If you go to New Orleans, you can find amazing Gulf oysters just about anywhere at any time for a dollar a piece but here in New England where oysters are just as plentiful, that is not the case. You can spend upwards of $3.50 per oyster which in my mind is simply crazy. So this deal at Trident is a great draw. Depending on the day, you get a different type of oyster. My husband and I showed up a little after 4pm yesterday after a day "off" although made busy by a host of house and garden chores that we had to get done. What a wonderful respite it was to show up at Trident, find two seats at the bar and enjoy two dozen (yes, we are raw oyster gluttons) oysters. Yesterday's choice was Wellfleet oysters...they were delicious but not my all-time favorite oysters. Nonetheless we were happy, me with my glass of prosecco and husband with his craft beer...I think it was called Nite Lite. Of note, my husband and I are not fans of craft beers and that is the only kind Trident sells. It's hard to know what they taste like until you try them and then, you may dislike the one you've tried. There are so many! Impossible to know. The lovely bartender taking care of us gave my husband an nice-sized sample of one of the beers she thought he might like...alas, he didn't care for it. She suggested another one and he liked it well enough so got a glass of that. It would be great if Trident offered a couple of non-craft beers too. The rest of the menu is inviting with an array of seafood dishes and interesting appetizers. One day we will actually go for dinner. Sitting at the bar however with those dollar oysters and our drinks on a nice summer late afternoon was pretty heavenly. Nothing more needed. read more

Great environment. The bartender was friendly and the music was good. This place also stays open a bit late which I like. The food was goods. I am a vegetarian. The bill can get pricey ... but a good experience overall. read more

Stumbled upon this place while looking for something new and different for brunch, and it was pretty good! I came for a late brunch and saw others sitting down for lunch, which also looked yummy and I'd love to come back to try their oysters and other seafood! Overall it was not the best brunch food ever but well-executed basics in a cute nautical-themed place. The service was fast and the food was pretty good. Cocktails were not particularly memorable but were creative and fun! read more

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We have eaten here several times and have consistently enjoyed excellent food and service. The shrimp and grits is one of our favorites, as well as the cheese/charcuterie boards. read more

Worst service I've had since COVID started. went in for a drink before the movie at 3:30 pm and it was pretty empty (Maybe 5 people). Service felt focused on everyone except for me and my wife. Even when we were ready to get the check, the bartender pretended not to make eye contact as she was "ready to get out of there". This was my "go-to", but I'm ready to never revisit. One time is an anomaly, but if it happens again then I'm writing this place off. That will be a sad day considering the food and drinks are good. read more

Trident -- a very appropriate name for this restaurant since it felt like I was being skewered by the prices. Here's a few examples from our dinner tonight: $21 for a calamari appetizer (small dish) which was camouflaged with onion rings. If I were to guess the percentage of actual calamari to onion rings it would be 40% the sea creature and 50% onions and the balance of left over fried breading. $30 salmon entree looked like this: a piece of grilled salmon and some greens which concealed an entire plate of $3/box risotto. There was enough risotto to feed a small family -- with a small helping of salmon. This dish should have been $15 at most. $32 daily catch (scallops with potatoes). The chef was quite clever here as the roasted potatoes were identical to the roasted scallops. The dish looks good on arrival, but once you dig in you find that there are 4 small scallops camouflaged with the dozen roasted potatoes. In essence, you're paying $32 for a plate of potatoes. Needless to say, I will not be going back, unless I really want to flush my money down the toilet -- which BTW is where I'm sitting now since it went through me like a freight train. read more

Came here on a Wednesday night at 4pm. We were seated outside. The waiter was very friendly and helpful. We got the baked Stuff Lobster, duck Confit Poutine, and the seared scallops. The presentation on the lobster was not impressive. Look like some opened it up and toss it back on the fries. Lobster tasted fresh but the stuff was odd because of the pickled veggies mixed in it. The seated scallops s only came with 3 pieces and a salad for $16. It was good but still left you hungry . Didn't eat the duck Confit Poutine. My friend got that. Our meal for two was $70 . Definitely, did not feel satisfied with the portions. Service was so good. Probably won't be bad because of price and portion size. read more

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Stopped by for the $1 oysters with friends last night. Thanks to steve for the great service. The meals were delish. The clams three way, the squid, Brussels and the mushroom taco Yummy stuff read more

Went to Trident last week for dinner with my partner. We were impressed with how well they were set up for COVID. They had plastic barriers in place and socially distanced tables. We started with the chefs board and were completely in awe with how large it was! We actually had to take some home since there was so much. We ordered the scallops and shrimp and grits as our main dishes. The scallops were absolutely delicious and came with a caramelized balsamic peppers. The shrimp and grits were amazing! They packed a secret punch of heat. The service was great. Wait staff was attentive and friendly. Will definitely be heading back again! read more

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Fun bar and dog friendly on the outside patio. Great food and beer list. The bar is usually open the latest in the shipyard.

Came here Sunday night and it was not very busy. We thought the service was good, drinks were well made, but some of the dishes left a lot to be desired. Drinks: Spicy Marg 4/5 Corpse Reviver 4/5 Side Car 5/5 Whiskey Sour 4/5 Food: Olives 5/5 Oysters 5/5 shucked really well Rock shrimp ceviche 3/5 left a lot to be desired Fish tacos 4/5 tasty but the tortilla was too small Octopus 4/5 a bit on the salty side Lamb skewers 6/5 these were outstanding. Crispy exterior, juicy interior Braised short rib 2/5 pretty flavorless and overcooked Tuna poke 1/5 tasted like soy sauce and that's it. Wontons they came with were decent Whitefish croquetas 3/5 also a bit salty but they had good flavor All in with tip was about $180. We were full but really wished some of the plates were better. It was more like a 3.5 star experience all in. read more

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I went here last week for dinner and ordered a few tapas. I got: * 2 Island Creek raw oysters from Duxbury * patatas bravas w/aioli * crispy fried haddock taco * pan seared sea scallops Everything was delicious. Service was quick as well. The only minus was that there was no air conditioning during a hot summer day(might be because the doors were open). It was more cooler outside than the inside. Hope to try other things next time on a cooler day. read more

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I ate here twice with two very different groups recently and both times, everything was great and we really liked our meals. the pasta special was a real standout and another favorite was the unusual but delicious shrimp and polenta dish. Drinks are a little bit on the pricey side, but a good selection and the wait staff, bartenders amnd host were all welcoming and friendly. I worried this would be too fish focused, but didn't need to worry-- everyone loved their meal! read more

They have one of the best expresso martinis!! I love their oysters they are always fresh and tasty. The staff is friendly and attentive!

Good food, solid oyster happy hour. Mushroom Tacos, octopus and chefs board were good. Avoid the bone marrow not sure have ever had less morrow with the bone. Ceviche was very average. read more

Stopped by to have some brunch on my own around noon on a Sunday. I sat at the bar where I was greeted warmly and proceeded to order an espresso martini. There was live music going on, which added to the atmosphere. The martini was perfect...to the point where I was tempted to order another. For food, I ordered the mushroom and manchego omelette. It was one of the best omelettes I've ever had...and perfectly accompanied by simple greens and rosemary fingerling potatoes. I was not going to say a word about my experience, so we locals can keep this place to ourselves, but I had to call it out...fantastic food, drinks, service and local music. Couldn't ask for anything more... read more

This is as octopus entree, tasty but huge bowl of potato. Rather a disappointing meal read more

Trident Galley & Raw Bar - Hingham - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hingham, Massachusetts

Was driving through the area, searching for snacks, and my wife and I (happily) stumbled upon this place. They offered bar-ish seating, where they pushed high-tops against the bar, but spaced them out to adhere to social distancing guidelines. It was a pleasant situation and almost felt like a return to normalcy. The oysters were fresh, so that's always a good start. I thought the ceviche could used a bit more "oomph", maybe more acid. The best part of our "meal" i.e. snackathon, oddly enough, was the bone marrow. It was executed so flawlessly, you would've thought we were in a bistro in Paris. I would certainly return, if in the area again. read more