AAA Inspection Details
Overall Score: 3.5
Trendy food skillfully presented in a remarkable setting.
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Hands down, this is a personal favorite. The dishes are exceptional, memorable, flavorful, and super fresh. Be sure to start with the oysters.
AAA Inspector Notes
Make a detour off the Freedom Trail to this tiny seafood restaurant and raw bar in the North End. Opt for off-peak times as reservations are not accepted, but it is worth the wait. The aromas wafting from the Old World bistro are enough to draw you inside for a tasty bite. The chefs create Prince Edward Island mussels steeped in a garlic-cilantro concoction and honey-sweet johnnycakes (with smoked trout tartare and sturgeon caviar), while the raw bar fuels East and West Coast rivalries. Patrons must choose between a hot-buttered lobster roll or a cold one drizzled with mayo; each is delicious. A special-of-the-day always is featured. My favorites—Thursday's shrimp and grits and Friday's sardines—inspire childhood memories. The menu is seasonal and specials may change daily.
Price(s)
$24-$46
Location
63 Salem St 02113. Station: Haymarket
Parking
street only.
More Information
Casual Dining. Lunch and dinner served. Full bar, patio dining.
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1234 Street Address City, State 00000
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