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Mare, Boston, MA

Mare

4.7
4.7
2881 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
Mare, Italian for ‘sea’ , has quickly become this city’s most acclaimed seafood restaurant with accolades such as “One of the Top 80 Tables in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler and “Go to List” Food & Wine.
Please visit our new location at 3 Mechanic St.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (617) 723-6273
  • Website
    http://www.mareoysterbar.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    3 Mechanic St., Boston, MA 02113
  • Area
    North End
  • Cross Street
    Hanover street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

Amalfi Menu

Please choose from the following options to create your custom menu

    Antipasto

    • Mozzarella di Bufala Caprese

      heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, basil, pesto

      • Organic Field Greens

        mix green salad, roasted pear, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

        Primi

        • Gnocchetti Sorrentina

          baked with bufala mozzarella, tomatoes, basil

          Secondi

          • 7-Spice Murray's Brick Chicken

            7-spice marinated half chicken roasted "under the brick," mashed potatoes, asparagus

            • Alaskan King Salmon

              roasted fennel & shallots, white bean purée

              • Grilled Swordfish

                stewed white peans, tomato, braised kale

                • Prime Beef Tenderloin

                  double mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach

                  Dolci

                  • Bricco's Signature Bread Pudding

                    Fig and dark chocolate

                    • Homemade Sorbetto

                      Trio of flavors: lemon, mango, passionfruit

                      Capri Menu

                      Please choose from the following options to create your custom menu

                        Antipasto

                        • Organic Field Greens

                          mix green salad, roasted pear, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

                          • Mozzarella di Bufala Caprese

                            heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, basil, pesto

                            • Steamed Mussels or Clams

                              Italian style, evoo, garlic, white wine, spicy

                              Primi

                              • Mushroom Spaghetti

                                porcini cream, black truffles & spinach

                                Secondi

                                • Pan Seared Salmon

                                  white bean purée, roasted fennel and shallots, bagna cauda

                                  • 7-Spice Murray's Brick Chicken 7-Spice

                                    7-spice marinated half chicken roasted "under the brick," mashed potatoes, asparagus

                                    • Grilled Swordfish

                                      stewed white beans, tomato, braised kale

                                      Dolci

                                      • Mare's Signature Bread Pudding

                                        Fig and dark chocolate

                                        • Mix Berries

                                          Lemon sorbet, mint and honey

                                          Hors D'Ouevres Menu

                                            Passed Hors D'Ouevres

                                            • U10 Sea Scallops Wrapped In PancettaUSD 42.00

                                              • Alaskan Crab CakesUSD 38.00

                                                tartar sauce

                                                • Tuna Tartare CrostiniUSD 32.00

                                                  • U4 Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUSD 96.00

                                                    • Mini Lobster Bites on CrostiniUSD 36.00

                                                      • Home Made Sausages and Peppers SpiediniUSD 32.00

                                                        • AranciniUSD 28.00

                                                          With ground veal, sweet peas and scamorza. Requires 3 day notice when ordering

                                                          • Bricco Style Meat BallsUSD 28.00

                                                            lots of cheese, spicy tomato compote

                                                            • Cajun Style Chicken SkewersUSD 28.00

                                                              honey cayenne glaze

                                                              • Prime Beef Teriyaki SkewersUSD 42.00

                                                                • Lamb LollipopsUSD 72.00

                                                                  balsamic glaze agrodolce

                                                                  • Potato Croquettes FlavoredUSD 28.00

                                                                    With crispy prosciutto and smoked scamorza cheese. Requires 3 day notice when ordering

                                                                    • Puff PastryUSD 32.00

                                                                      gorgonzola and mushrooms roulade lollipop

                                                                      • Vegetarian Sesame Spring RollsUSD 28.00

                                                                        • Mini Eggplant ParmigianaUSD 32.00

                                                                          with pesto garnish

                                                                          • Antipasto SkewersUSD 34.00

                                                                            mortadella salami, grottino cheese, olive sauce

                                                                            • Bruschetta CrostiniUSD 28.00

                                                                              tomato, yellow & green pepper, goat cheese, balsamic

                                                                              Raw Bar Menu

                                                                                Raw Bar Additions

                                                                                • Littleneck Clams on the 1/2 ShellUSD 2.99

                                                                                  • Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUSD 8.99

                                                                                    • Chilled 1/2 LobsterUSD 17.98

                                                                                      • Crab CocktailUSD 22.99

                                                                                        • Lobster CocktailUSD 24.99

                                                                                          • Oysters on the 1/2 ShellUSD 0.00

                                                                                            • MKTUSD 0.00

                                                                                          • Alaskan King CrabUSD 0.00

                                                                                            • MKTUSD 0.00

                                                                                          • Mare Shellfish TowerUSD 0.00

                                                                                            18 oysters, 6 clams, 6 shrimp cocktail, 1/2 chilled lobster, Alaskan King Crab

                                                                                            • MKTUSD 0.00

                                                                                          Last updated: 31 October 2023

                                                                                          What 2,881 people are saying

                                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                          4.7
                                                                                          4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                          • 4.7Food
                                                                                          • 4.7Service
                                                                                          • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                          • 4.3Value

                                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                                          Loved For

                                                                                          • Greater Boston

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                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                          Mare is a delightful Italian eatery in Boston's North End, known for its "amazing seafood," "top-notch service," and "charming atmosphere." The menu features standout dishes like the cacio e pepe and lobster ravioli. While some guests noted occasional service hiccups, the restaurant's "fabulous food," "attentive staff," and "inviting vibe" make it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

                                                                                          2,881 Reviews

                                                                                          1. Sean

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            We really enjoyed our meal and will return again.

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                                                                                          2. Victoria

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            My favorite restaurant in the North End always! Food, atmosphere and staff always wonderful. Thanks for the great welcoming also:)

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                                                                                          3. Derek

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 2
                                                                                            4. Ambience 1
                                                                                            Overcrowded. Red hot. Waitress forgot a starter which wasn’t good when paying top prices, and was left with my starter while we enquired about second starter, that had been forgot. Felt rushed like a fast food restaurant. Food was lovely but felt rushed making menu choices. Was our anniversary but wasn’t an overall pleasant experience. Was expecting a nice romantic night but was sat 10” from couple next to us who were very loud. No effort made for our anniversary even though it was mentioned.

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                                                                                          4. Katherin

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                            vip
                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                            Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            As always the service and food was fantastic. If you are looking for a great place to have delicious seafood i highly recommend Mare. The staff and manager really make you feel at home. (Don’t forget to try the stuffed lobster, one of the best dishes!)

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                                                                                          5. Patrick

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                            vip
                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on 19 November 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            This is my 4th time to Mare and it never disappoints. I have been there for my anniversary, night out with my wife, and business and it is a perfect location for any occasion. There are so many restaurants in the NEnd and it can be hard to standout but Mare is unique from all the other N.End Italian restaurants. Seafood centric but not just, it has something for everyone. It isn't your checkered cloth, red sauce, restaurant so if that's what you want you will find a couple dozen other spots that would fit the bill down the street. But if you are looking for some of the best seafood fused with Italian cuisine, great drinks, a broad wine list across multiple price points, cool vibes, and intimate dining experience with terrific staff then this is your place. I highly recommend

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                                                                                          6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                            Columbus

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                                            3. Service 3
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            Food looked better than it tasted. Service lacked personality and warmth - definitely felt more like a ‘customer’ than a ‘guest’. It wasn’t a bad experience but I wouldn’t return.

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                                                                                          7. Jeremy

                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                            63 reviews

                                                                                            vip
                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            63 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Fantastic fresh seafood. Good cocktails too. Excellent service.

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                                                                                          8. Jacquelyn

                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                            3. Service 1
                                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                                            The food here was wonderful. However, the wait staff were very rude. When we came we were still waiting for one more person in our party, they kicked us out into the cold to wait until our entire party arrived and we could be seated. Then, we were not seated until 1 hr after our reservation time. They kept telling us there was a party at our table that would not leave, but to force us to wait an hour rather than giving us a different table was unfair.

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                                                                                          9. Plutarco

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            vip
                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Excellent as always, noise level was a little high

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                                                                                          10. Richard

                                                                                            Toronto

                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                            vip
                                                                                            2.0

                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 2
                                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 1
                                                                                            Hostess was not very welcoming when our family was greeted - not even a hello. We asked for seating away from the entrance door and there was no openness. We were immediately seated at a table 5 feet adjacent from the door. The door opened/shut through our entire dinner with a cold draft making us very uncomfortable. The food was average and the cold temperature made it very difficult to enjoy our meal and family dinner.

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                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                          Mare is rated 4.7 stars by 2881 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                          Mare does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                          10:00 pm
                                                                                          Booked 37 times today
                                                                                          Google Map for Mare

                                                                                          3 Mechanic St., Boston, MA 02113

                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                          • Cross Street
                                                                                            Hanover street
                                                                                          • Area
                                                                                            North End
                                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                                            Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                            $31 to $50
                                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                                            Italian, Seafood, Oyster Bar
                                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                                            Casual Elegant
                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                            Business Casual
                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                            Valet
                                                                                          • Payment Options
                                                                                            AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                          • Additional
                                                                                            Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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