You charge $40 for a “fisherman’s platter” that includes 3 shrimp that look like the oil hasn’t been changed in 3 months, undercooked pink fish, and 1 and a half scallops! It an absolute shame how much this restaurant has gone down hill.
MaryEllen L.
Although we love the food here (perfectly cooked swordfish a notable recent example), and we come back often, the place could use a facelift. Exhibit A is the women's rest room: most of the stall doors don't lock and it has a generally gloomy, even down-at-heel, appearance. This gives an impression of neglect (that reflects on the whole establishment) as well as being non-functional when you can't even depend on privacy.
Frances P.
Another road trip to Boston, of course we have stop and eat local...Seafood was the food of choice.. we decided in summer shack. There was no parking near the Boston spot so we drove down to Cambridge. Lots of free parking so that alone was a plus. Brendaly was our waitress, she was very knowledgeable of the menus and advised us well. We got the lobster Mac and cheese which had one lb of lobster. Dave got the pan seared 1.5 lobster with side of sautéed broccoli. Mac and cheese was creamy with big chunks of lobster. The pan seared lobster was in a ginger Thai ish sauce.. not our first choice ( hubbie messes up) but it was worth it!! Very tasty. Thanks to yelp we got a free dessert! We got the key lime pie.. omg the crust was delish, whip cream was def homemade and not coo whipDef a place I'll come back too!! This place deserves more than 3 starts..
Jennine T.
We have eaten here many times, and it's always a very delicious, relaxing, satisfying meal. I like that there is a big lot of free off-street parking - hard to find in Cambridge - and the restaurant is very big, so we never have to wait for a table, even with a large group. We've always had excellent, attentive service. The bill adds up quickly, but you feel like you had a very hearty, tasty meal. I've had the grilled shrimp, the haddock, the lobster pot stickers, the calamari, the mussels, the fish and chips, and a bunch of other dishes over the visits here. I have always enjoyed my food. Our kids enjoy coming here too, which is a win. We also ordered Thanksgiving dinner from SS last Thanksgiving (after having tried 2 other spots in previous years) and it was the absolute best.
Paulina P.
This place is pretty big and has lots of tables. The bar area is cute but I went to sit with my friends at a table. Came here for the Tuesday BOGO oysters. Making them like $1.75 each but worth it. The service was great! We didn't have to wait too long for our server to take our order, and she checked on us often. We got:Lobster Bisque - Not bad flavor but wish it came with crackers or something. 6.5/10Grilled Littleneck Clams - DELICIOUS. The sauce was so gooood. 12/10 would get again. Could be considered salty for some.Fish Tacos - MY friend got them and said they were ok. More like fish nuggets. Could've used more sauce bc it was a bit dry. 4.5/103 Dozen Oysters - Fresh and delicious! There were many choices and they were so good.Creme Brulee - Typical and yummy. Came with a hard biscuit(?) but it tasted good with the creme brulee.Overall had a great time here! The food was good, albeit a bit on the pricier side.
coffeeandbeignets
No complaints, food was very good with large enough portions. Everything is pricey these days so I can't fault them for that. Great, great service!! Nice to be able to walk there from our hotel.
Kim R.
I went here for dinner. My goal was to find a good place for clam chowdah and lobstah rolls.I was seated right away and my server brought water. I ordered the appetizers first. The soup and the grilled cornbread. The chowder needed salt and pepper added. Once I did that, it was delicious. The butter for the cornbread was the best part!I then ordered the lobster roll warmed up with homemade chips. The roll was super buttery which I loved!When I was ready to leave, I realized there was a check in offer for a free dessert. I redeemed it for a pecan pie to go. I wanted the key lime pie but they were out. The restaurant was huge with a nice outdoor section.
Ladycissy
This is my fourth time giving this restaurant a try because my mom had a gift certificate and invited me. I really wanted to like it. We've had good brunches here, not-so-good dinners, and I wanted to believe their food has gotten better. It hasn't. The only thing that I think is wonderful is their cornbread. They overcook their fish and their fisherman's platter is a joke. What seafood restaurant doesn't have fresh scallops? I found out from the waitress that some of their seafood is imported in tin cans. What is with that? We live by the ocean and can get fresh seafood daily. Why would anyone choose to eat imported seafood? I'm done. I will never give this restaurant another try. We paid $84. for lunch and that was without drinks. Trust me, go somewhere else if you like good seafood.
Jessica L.
It was just ok here. The lemon drop was really good, so much I had two. The clam chowder was good also and had a decent amount of clam. The steak kabobs had little flavor and was average. The lobster roll was okay and also didn't have much flavor. The fried rice I would never get again. Our server was friendly, we sat outside and it was a nice day.
Nina N.
Unfortunately I can no longer recommend the sushi all the time unless one particular sushi chef is working. If he is, it is a-ok. But otherwise, the sushi prepared by the others is too hit or miss to risk.
Been here a few times both for dine-in and take out. Most recently, I got the fish tacos. It was a different take on fish tacos than I've had in other places. The fish were bite sized rather than one large piece in the tacos. The veggies in the taco were pretty wet, so the tortilla got soggy very fast and lots of water dripped out while eating. I also got the side of homemade potato chips which are delicious! The service was great, but the food is on the expensive side based on the portions and quality.
davidsol1
I used to love this restaurant, but have not been there since Covid. Maybe it was a bad night but it seems like it has really gone downhill. Steamed clams were tough and didn’t taste great. Even the lobster just didn’t seem to be cooked as well as it used to be. Side dishes like “garlicky“ broccoli for eight dollars were over priced and not as promised. It tasted like old grocery store. Broccoli that had been steamed but there certainly was no garlic. Very disappointing. I am writing this in Tripadvisor because I would not want out of towners to go there for their Boston seafood experience.
Alyssa T.
With this place it's definitely all about quality over quantity. My husband and I decided to split 4 apps for our dinner and while the food was undoubtedly delicious, as you can see from the portions - they were really quite small. I'll start with the cornbread - salty, sweet, incredible crunch, and the butter was unlike any other butter I've tried before. This app is unique and makes a great start to a meal.Buffalo shrimp - OUT OF THIS WORLD. Like, would go back for the shrimp specifically. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and fresh and the Buffalo sauce was perfect. The blue cheese on the side made a perfect compliment. Calamari - yeah, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. My husband and I agreed it was probably the most tender calamari we've ever had. Excellent flavor. Breading with garlic was delicious. The marinara sauce was great too.We also got the fish sticks, and while they were good and nicely presented, it was nothing to write home about. All in all - the food was delicious. The ambiance is really cool too - a mix of nostalgia and sort of cape cod or Gloucester vibes. There are huge pots in the middle with a giant tank. Come in knowing that you will probably end up spending a lot if you want to leave with a full belly, but know that it will be worth it.
Marni M.
Came here for an event they were hosting. There is an entire private parking lot so driving in is no issue. It took a bit of time for the server to take our order since it was a special event. Prices were higher than expected so we opted for simple dishes like Yucca frites and Sweet Potato Fries. Food came out decently quick and tasted not bad. Staff were nice when they came around to see if we needed anything else. Overall, we had a good time at the event but the poor air conditioning made it harder to truly enjoy it. Might come again to try more items from their menu as the food choices others picked looking alright.
You charge $40 for a “fisherman’s platter” that includes 3 shrimp that look like the oil hasn’t been changed in 3 months, undercooked pink fish, and 1 and a half scallops! It an absolute shame how much this restaurant has gone down hill.
Although we love the food here (perfectly cooked swordfish a notable recent example), and we come back often, the place could use a facelift. Exhibit A is the women's rest room: most of the stall doors don't lock and it has a generally gloomy, even down-at-heel, appearance. This gives an impression of neglect (that reflects on the whole establishment) as well as being non-functional when you can't even depend on privacy.
Another road trip to Boston, of course we have stop and eat local...Seafood was the food of choice.. we decided in summer shack. There was no parking near the Boston spot so we drove down to Cambridge. Lots of free parking so that alone was a plus. Brendaly was our waitress, she was very knowledgeable of the menus and advised us well. We got the lobster Mac and cheese which had one lb of lobster. Dave got the pan seared 1.5 lobster with side of sautéed broccoli. Mac and cheese was creamy with big chunks of lobster. The pan seared lobster was in a ginger Thai ish sauce.. not our first choice ( hubbie messes up) but it was worth it!! Very tasty. Thanks to yelp we got a free dessert! We got the key lime pie.. omg the crust was delish, whip cream was def homemade and not coo whipDef a place I'll come back too!! This place deserves more than 3 starts..
We have eaten here many times, and it's always a very delicious, relaxing, satisfying meal. I like that there is a big lot of free off-street parking - hard to find in Cambridge - and the restaurant is very big, so we never have to wait for a table, even with a large group. We've always had excellent, attentive service. The bill adds up quickly, but you feel like you had a very hearty, tasty meal. I've had the grilled shrimp, the haddock, the lobster pot stickers, the calamari, the mussels, the fish and chips, and a bunch of other dishes over the visits here. I have always enjoyed my food. Our kids enjoy coming here too, which is a win. We also ordered Thanksgiving dinner from SS last Thanksgiving (after having tried 2 other spots in previous years) and it was the absolute best.
This place is pretty big and has lots of tables. The bar area is cute but I went to sit with my friends at a table. Came here for the Tuesday BOGO oysters. Making them like $1.75 each but worth it. The service was great! We didn't have to wait too long for our server to take our order, and she checked on us often. We got:Lobster Bisque - Not bad flavor but wish it came with crackers or something. 6.5/10Grilled Littleneck Clams - DELICIOUS. The sauce was so gooood. 12/10 would get again. Could be considered salty for some.Fish Tacos - MY friend got them and said they were ok. More like fish nuggets. Could've used more sauce bc it was a bit dry. 4.5/103 Dozen Oysters - Fresh and delicious! There were many choices and they were so good.Creme Brulee - Typical and yummy. Came with a hard biscuit(?) but it tasted good with the creme brulee.Overall had a great time here! The food was good, albeit a bit on the pricier side.
No complaints, food was very good with large enough portions. Everything is pricey these days so I can't fault them for that. Great, great service!! Nice to be able to walk there from our hotel.
I went here for dinner. My goal was to find a good place for clam chowdah and lobstah rolls.I was seated right away and my server brought water. I ordered the appetizers first. The soup and the grilled cornbread. The chowder needed salt and pepper added. Once I did that, it was delicious. The butter for the cornbread was the best part!I then ordered the lobster roll warmed up with homemade chips. The roll was super buttery which I loved!When I was ready to leave, I realized there was a check in offer for a free dessert. I redeemed it for a pecan pie to go. I wanted the key lime pie but they were out. The restaurant was huge with a nice outdoor section.
This is my fourth time giving this restaurant a try because my mom had a gift certificate and invited me. I really wanted to like it. We've had good brunches here, not-so-good dinners, and I wanted to believe their food has gotten better. It hasn't. The only thing that I think is wonderful is their cornbread. They overcook their fish and their fisherman's platter is a joke. What seafood restaurant doesn't have fresh scallops? I found out from the waitress that some of their seafood is imported in tin cans. What is with that? We live by the ocean and can get fresh seafood daily. Why would anyone choose to eat imported seafood? I'm done. I will never give this restaurant another try. We paid $84. for lunch and that was without drinks. Trust me, go somewhere else if you like good seafood.
It was just ok here. The lemon drop was really good, so much I had two. The clam chowder was good also and had a decent amount of clam. The steak kabobs had little flavor and was average. The lobster roll was okay and also didn't have much flavor. The fried rice I would never get again. Our server was friendly, we sat outside and it was a nice day.
Unfortunately I can no longer recommend the sushi all the time unless one particular sushi chef is working. If he is, it is a-ok. But otherwise, the sushi prepared by the others is too hit or miss to risk.
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Been here a few times both for dine-in and take out. Most recently, I got the fish tacos. It was a different take on fish tacos than I've had in other places. The fish were bite sized rather than one large piece in the tacos. The veggies in the taco were pretty wet, so the tortilla got soggy very fast and lots of water dripped out while eating. I also got the side of homemade potato chips which are delicious! The service was great, but the food is on the expensive side based on the portions and quality.
I used to love this restaurant, but have not been there since Covid. Maybe it was a bad night but it seems like it has really gone downhill. Steamed clams were tough and didn’t taste great. Even the lobster just didn’t seem to be cooked as well as it used to be. Side dishes like “garlicky“ broccoli for eight dollars were over priced and not as promised. It tasted like old grocery store. Broccoli that had been steamed but there certainly was no garlic. Very disappointing. I am writing this in Tripadvisor because I would not want out of towners to go there for their Boston seafood experience.
With this place it's definitely all about quality over quantity. My husband and I decided to split 4 apps for our dinner and while the food was undoubtedly delicious, as you can see from the portions - they were really quite small. I'll start with the cornbread - salty, sweet, incredible crunch, and the butter was unlike any other butter I've tried before. This app is unique and makes a great start to a meal.Buffalo shrimp - OUT OF THIS WORLD. Like, would go back for the shrimp specifically. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and fresh and the Buffalo sauce was perfect. The blue cheese on the side made a perfect compliment. Calamari - yeah, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. My husband and I agreed it was probably the most tender calamari we've ever had. Excellent flavor. Breading with garlic was delicious. The marinara sauce was great too.We also got the fish sticks, and while they were good and nicely presented, it was nothing to write home about. All in all - the food was delicious. The ambiance is really cool too - a mix of nostalgia and sort of cape cod or Gloucester vibes. There are huge pots in the middle with a giant tank. Come in knowing that you will probably end up spending a lot if you want to leave with a full belly, but know that it will be worth it.
Came here for an event they were hosting. There is an entire private parking lot so driving in is no issue. It took a bit of time for the server to take our order since it was a special event. Prices were higher than expected so we opted for simple dishes like Yucca frites and Sweet Potato Fries. Food came out decently quick and tasted not bad. Staff were nice when they came around to see if we needed anything else. Overall, we had a good time at the event but the poor air conditioning made it harder to truly enjoy it. Might come again to try more items from their menu as the food choices others picked looking alright.
Excellent Sea Food and Service!!