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Mare Oyster Bar

Mare Oyster Bar

Seafood Restaurant$$$$
North End, Boston
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    Emilia A.
    "Great selection of oysters; the risotto is good but not awesome"(13 Tips)
    Albert L.
    "Try the Lobster Cassarole - Absolutely delicious!"(6 Tips)
    Jessica C.
    "Risotto di Mare."(3 Tips)
    Steve M.
    "oyster.The raw bar is the focus"(3 Tips)
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  • Sarah M.heart icon on user image
    Sarah MilesSeptember 1, 2018
    Amazing. 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!
  • Niki B.heart icon on user image
    Niki BlakerJuly 20, 2017
    The 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 O.heart icon on user image
    Angie OsmanskiOctober 14, 2015
    The crab cake for an appetizer is amazing! The truffle encrusted tuna A-MAZING! This place is pricey, but good.
  • Dan N.heart icon on user image
    Dan NahillJuly 1, 2015
    The seafood tower fantastic with various sampling of raw seafood (and cooked lobster) excellent taste!!!
  • Colette Q.
    Colette QAugust 23, 2014
    Get the oysters, lemon pasta and seafood cannelloni. Yum yum yum🐚
  • Jessica C.
    Jessica ChuDecember 21, 2015
    Food 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.
  • AskMen
    AskMenFebruary 17, 2012
    Selections from throughout the Northeast are highlighted, and with special emphasis on the fruits of the sea, the raw bar is the focus Read more
  • Steve M.
    Steve MJune 3, 2013
    Great place to slurp down an oyster.The raw bar is the focus (and is fantastic), but don't overlook the pasta dishes.
  • Ashley M.
    Ashley MNovember 5, 2013
    The Wild Boar Pappardelle is on my list of top 5 dishes ever eaten. Indescribably delicious.
  • Kevin C.heart icon on user image
    Kevin CoutuSeptember 15, 2015
    Warning: they do the old sparkling or still water trick, and conveniently forget to mention free tap water as an option
  • Kevin W.
    Kevin WangMarch 28, 2012
    I freakin' love this place. Can get crowded though. Oyster selection + pasta dishes are all unbelievable.
  • Lilian M.
    Lilian MirandaApril 28, 2014
    Huge selection of oysters and amazing lobster. Great restaurant.
  • Jamesheart icon on user image
    JamesSeptember 23, 2021
    Fantastic high end seafood and oyster bar - franks place
  • Emilia A.heart icon on user image
    Emilia AllonsoMay 24, 2015
    Great selection of oysters; the risotto is good but not awesome
  • Paulaheart icon on user image
    PaulaJuly 21, 2013
    Great raw bar, huge selection of oysters and very reasonable prices.
  • Benjamin D.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin DoyleJanuary 2, 2015
    small, intimate venue. lots of oysters to choose from
  • Adam S.
    Adam SchilppSeptember 20, 2010
    The 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 W.heart icon on user image
    Ingrid WongMarch 8, 2015
    Came 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 Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Gianni Caruso, chef of Bricco, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Polenta & clams. Read more
  • Danny R.
    If you like chicks who like money this is your jam!
  • Trisha M.
    Trisha MackJune 5, 2012
    The shrimp are amazing here and HUGE best app ever!
  • Merv A.
    Merv AdrianFebruary 13, 2013
    Try the hot toddy on a cold night. Immediate warmth results.
  • David R.
    David R.February 22, 2015
    Unreal oysters and jumbo shrimp
  • Alan R.
    Alan RSeptember 12, 2015
    Mare mojito! perfect after dinner drink.
  • Benjamin D.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin DoyleJanuary 2, 2015
    get the risotto. it looks like not very much food but they give you more than you'd expect
  • Albert L.
    Albert LamAugust 19, 2012
    Try the Lobster Cassarole - Absolutely delicious!
  • Charlene L.
    Charlene LoveMay 15, 2012
    Jackie is behind the bar tonight!!! She's the best!!!!
  • Albert L.
    Albert LamAugust 19, 2012
    Try the Pan Seared Scallops - Yummmmm!
  • Liccyheart icon on user image
    LiccySeptember 23, 2016
    Good seafood.
  • TW K.
    TW KOONovember 16, 2014
    Awesome oyster
  • Vicky 😜
    Vicky 😜April 13, 2013
    Great oysters here!
  • April R.
    April RiccioOctober 21, 2011
    Try the oysters with limoncella ice-delicious!
  • Marie M.
    Marie MaloofDecember 28, 2013
    Octopus yum yum
  • Wayne W.
    Wayne WallsOctober 6, 2011
    Sophie is awesome. Ask for her.
  • Juri T.
    Juri TsibrovskiMay 4, 2013
    Tourist trap
  • Jennifer C.
    Jennifer ComstockAugust 30, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Panizzi
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