Mare Oyster Bar

  • Italian, Seafood, Seafood
  • North End
135 Richmond St. (North St.)Boston, MA 02109www.marenatural.com
  • 617-723-6273

Make a Reservation

Date & Time
Format: 05/09/2013
Find Table

Zagat Ratings & Review

Unlock these scores for the real story.

Food Decor Service Cost

Trusted Zagat Ratings and Reviews help take the guesswork out of finding the perfect restaurant.

Stats

92%
Liked it
# of Reviews:
173
Members Been Here:
8
Member Favorites:
5

Member Reviews

Most Recent Reviews

  • Our second visit, and it was very good, as was our first (last year). An Italian seafood restaurant, so the new raw bar is a great addition. The "Shellfish Tower" was excellent. Main courses were also very good, especially the Zuppa di Mare. They were not overly knowledgeable about the wines, but it all worked out. The room is nice - more modern than old-world Italian that one may find in the North End. We'll be back.

    Was this review helpful?
    • Premium Member

    Very fresh seafood with above average service. Lovely raw bar with stellar crab/oysters.
    Ample portions with freshness shining through. Would certainly return, though cramped quarters require that you make friends with patrons dining elbow-elbow.

    Was this review helpful?
  • Inviting spot that hallmarks fresh shellfish raw and cooked. Had delicious clams on the half shell then a spectacular mushroom shellfish risotto. Couldn't be better! Down to the last bite, redolent with fancy mushrooms and lots of shellfish

    Was this review helpful?
    • Premium Member

    On Saturday night we waited for 40 minutes for our table - there was no offer for a complimentary drink. The restaurant is small and very crowded and loud. Our waiter was not attentive - he brought out dishes at varying times and my brother-in-law did not accept his main course when everyone else had finished eating. Other than the very nice hostess, there did not seem to be anyone watching over the entire operation. Food was very good.

    Was this review helpful?
    • Foodie

    Tiny corner place in little Italy with very good seafood. Small but tight wine list. Hot lobster roll with fries was very good. Risotto seafood was good but not great. Grilled seafood platter which was big enough to share saved the day. Seats and table are really too close for comfort.

    Was this review helpful?

Good to Know

Atmosphere
Trendy
Features
Natural/Organic Ingredients
Meals
Dinner Served
Signature Dishes
Tagliere Di Pesce - Italian Seafood Antipasto
Sea Bass Al Forno

Connect With Mare Oyster Bar