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Mare Oyster Bar
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
North End, Boston
"Great selection of oysters; the risotto is good but not awesome"(13 Tips)
"Try the Lobster Cassarole - Absolutely delicious!"(6 Tips)
"Risotto di Mare."(3 Tips)
"oyster.The raw bar is the focus"(3 Tips)
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Sarah MilesSeptember 1, 2018Amazing. Expensive, but worth every penny. Oysters, lobster ravioli, tuna steak, drinks, atmosphere...all great. Tucked away off the main street. Don't miss this one!Upvoted Dec 28, 2024
Niki BlakerJuly 20, 2017The food and ambiance were terrific! Great hidden gem in the North End. The only reason it doesn't get a full five stars was because out service was definitely a little spotty.
Angie OsmanskiOctober 14, 2015The crab cake for an appetizer is amazing! The truffle encrusted tuna A-MAZING! This place is pricey, but good.
Dan NahillJuly 1, 2015The seafood tower fantastic with various sampling of raw seafood (and cooked lobster) excellent taste!!!
- Jessica ChuDecember 21, 2015Food is pretty delicious, but portions are a bit small. Order a handful of oysters. The Tagliatelli con Aragosta is nice, but I was more jealous of someone at my table who ordered the Risotto di Mare.
- Steve MJune 3, 2013Great place to slurp down an oyster.The raw bar is the focus (and is fantastic), but don't overlook the pasta dishes.
Ashley MNovember 5, 2013The Wild Boar Pappardelle is on my list of top 5 dishes ever eaten. Indescribably delicious.
Kevin CoutuSeptember 15, 2015Warning: they do the old sparkling or still water trick, and conveniently forget to mention free tap water as an option
Kevin WangMarch 28, 2012I freakin' love this place. Can get crowded though. Oyster selection + pasta dishes are all unbelievable.
Adam SchilppSeptember 20, 2010The Lobster Paccheri is amazing and very reasonably priced (for lobster) if you're just passing by you can also watch the chefs at work.
Ingrid WongMarch 8, 2015Came here for Dine Out Boston and was unimpressed. The only highlight was their calamari, which wasn't chewy at all! So soft and the fried batter skin wasn't too thick.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
- Benjamin DoyleJanuary 2, 2015get the risotto. it looks like not very much food but they give you more than you'd expect
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Seafood, Crudo, Oyster bar. Offering the best shellfish selection in the city.
Closed until 4:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
(617) 723-6273
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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- 8.3
"Plenty of local Massachusetts oysters, and many others kinds change day to day - ask your server for oyster recommendations!"
Eric Andersen - 7.7
"Best crab cake appetizers anywhere. Outside atmosphere is cool, definitely for tourists. Excellent service!"
Celeste M. - 8.9
"Great Oyster bar and seafood restaurant. Excellent, friendly staff. Long lines so reach early to reserve a table."
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- 8.4
"LOVE! Get the chocolate mousse, cannolis, or butter cookies in the shape of a leaf."
Kristen Murphy - 8.6
"Come here for the lobster tails (a delicious pastry) and the homemade torrone... yum! Italian cookies by the pound are also fab."
Ashley B - 8.8
"I love! 😍 Great venue for a game or live music! Easy to locate seats and food is everywhere!"
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