Mare Oyster Bar

We went to Mare for my wife's birthday. We all enjoyed our meals. We had the seafood tower to start. Lots of oysters but lacking in shrimp. The lobster and crab was very fresh. Our meals were the lobster ravioli, squid Ink pasta and clam sauce, filet, and mushroom pasta. We all felt that the food was good, service was excellent and the atmosphere was nice but the highway noise takes a bit away from the vibe. Our server suggested a nice wine and sent canolis to the table for a birthday treat. Overall nice experience amd will try again to sample some other options.

Definitely a pricier restaurant & had smaller portions than i expected. Everything seemed to be fresh, food was good & staff was great.

It was our first time at Mare, after hearing great things about it. The tricky part was finding it, because it isn't a store front on Hanover street, it's in an alley. When walking you can easily see the sign, but when driving, with the amount of people walking about, we missed it. That being said, the moment we walked in the hostess was incredibly nice, greeted us, found out it was our anniversary and made it so we can sit outdoors, even though the reservations had us indoors. Once seated, our waters were filled quickly and the waiter was there for our drink orders and made suggestions for appetizers. Lobster bisque was amazing and tasted freshly made. The salad was also fresh and tasty. We ordered the table side Cacio and Pepe and the Filet Minon. The Cacio was so tasty and enough for two. The Filet was cooked perfectly and potato gratin was fluffy and flavorful. I wish I had the option of getting 2 of them. My Espresso Martini was really good and whatever cacao they use gave it a unique taste. My wife's Sangria was also really good.

I keep coming back to Mare because it's just that good. Easily my favorite seafood place in the city. The vibe is great, the staff is super friendly, and the service is always on point. It's one of those spots where you feel taken care of every time.

We really enjoyed our dinner. One comment - I ordered the Cacio e Pepe and it was served several minutes before the other dinners were served. Mine was almost finished (I had to eat it was getting cold) when the other dinners were served.

We have been to Mare a number of times and always had a very nice meal and experience. Always first meal when we arrive to Boston. This time unfortunately was brought down quite a bit solely by our waiter Antonio. He was non existent from the beginning to end. Seemed annoyed when we asked to change table's. We had a difficult time placing our meal as he seemed not to understand English. However when communicating with another table his English was much better. Unfortunate experience although thankful we've had much better at Mare.

I would give them a 4.5 if I could. Really liked the stuffed lobster. However, for something sold by market price, they really should offer different sizes. I ordered it because I really wanted to try it, but wasn't asked if I preferred a smaller size. What you get is what you get. Unfortunately, a portion big enough for two is what I got, and a lot went to waste (money and food). It didn't help that I was staying in a hotel without a refrigerator, and couldn't take it with me. I think it was a two pound lobster. Surely they have access to 1 1/4 pound lobsters as well. Otherwise, the service was good, the ambiance was nice, and my family's food was good too.

Incredible all around! Baked lobster enough for 3- handmade tiramisu capped off a 5 star dining experience under the stars...

We took out of town friends for dinner last night and we all loved it! The beef carpaccio, Lobster raviolis and scallops just to name a few were divine! Truly enjoyed the vibe and indoor/outdoor seating. Highly recommend!

The entire experience was amazing! We dined outdoors and our waiter Pablo was so friendly and made the evening more fun. The food was some of the best seafood we have eaten. A 10/10!

The food was wonderful. We really enjoyed the surf and turf appetizer, the tagliatelle with lobster and truffle encrusted tuna. Service was attentive without being intrusive. The outdoor setting was perfect for the weather. Overall it was a wonderful experience.

Great food, stellar service. A little more casual than anticipated, though worth the trip.

The young captain who seated us and helped us find a warm spot (a bit chilly last night) - went above and beyond and brought down the awning to accommodate us. A+

The food at Mare is always incredible. Their oysters and crab cocktail is always a good go to starter. I always get the lobster ravioli as my main dish.

Lovely venue. Clean, classic, modern with views into the kitchen and beautiful summer plantings outside. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive with knowledge of the menu which we appreciated. The mushroom pasta was the best selection of the night.