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Mare, Boston, MA

Mare

4.6
4.6
2959 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 PancettaUS$42.00

                                              • Alaskan Crab CakesUS$38.00

                                                tartar sauce

                                                • Tuna Tartare CrostiniUS$32.00

                                                  • U4 Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$96.00

                                                    • Mini Lobster Bites on CrostiniUS$36.00

                                                      • Home Made Sausages and Peppers SpiediniUS$32.00

                                                        • AranciniUS$28.00

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

                                                          • Bricco Style Meat BallsUS$28.00

                                                            lots of cheese, spicy tomato compote

                                                            • Cajun Style Chicken SkewersUS$28.00

                                                              honey cayenne glaze

                                                              • Prime Beef Teriyaki SkewersUS$42.00

                                                                • Lamb LollipopsUS$72.00

                                                                  balsamic glaze agrodolce

                                                                  • Potato Croquettes FlavoredUS$28.00

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

                                                                    • Puff PastryUS$32.00

                                                                      gorgonzola and mushrooms roulade lollipop

                                                                      • Vegetarian Sesame Spring RollsUS$28.00

                                                                        • Mini Eggplant ParmigianaUS$32.00

                                                                          with pesto garnish

                                                                          • Antipasto SkewersUS$34.00

                                                                            mortadella salami, grottino cheese, olive sauce

                                                                            • Bruschetta CrostiniUS$28.00

                                                                              tomato, yellow & green pepper, goat cheese, balsamic

                                                                              Raw Bar Menu

                                                                                Raw Bar Additions

                                                                                • Littleneck Clams on the 1/2 ShellUS$2.99

                                                                                  • Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$8.99

                                                                                    • Chilled 1/2 LobsterUS$17.98

                                                                                      • Crab CocktailUS$22.99

                                                                                        • Lobster CocktailUS$24.99

                                                                                          • Oysters on the 1/2 ShellUS$0.00

                                                                                            • MKTUS$0.00

                                                                                          • Alaskan King CrabUS$0.00

                                                                                            • MKTUS$0.00

                                                                                          • Mare Shellfish TowerUS$0.00

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

                                                                                            • MKTUS$0.00

                                                                                          Last updated: October 31, 2023

                                                                                          What 2,959 people are saying

                                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                          4.6
                                                                                          4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                          • 4.7Food
                                                                                          • 4.6Service
                                                                                          • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                          • 4.3Value

                                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                                          Loved For

                                                                                          • Greater Boston

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                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                          Mare, located in Boston's North End, is renowned for its outstanding seafood and Italian cuisine, with many reviewers praising the "best oyster everrrr" and "fantastic fresh seafood." The cozy atmosphere and attentive service are consistently highlighted, making it a favorite for special occasions. While some mention noise, the "delicious food and wonderful servers" create a memorable dining experience.

                                                                                          2,959 Reviews

                                                                                          1. Jody

                                                                                            VIP

                                                                                            Charleston

                                                                                            10 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            10 reviews

                                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Great food, great service. Had a nice time! Nice ambience and setting.

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                                                                                          2. Ann

                                                                                            VIP

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            102 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            102 reviews

                                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Always a great meal at Mare. We had Clams Vongole in a spicy broth and surf snd turf (beef short rib/mashed potato and seared scallop appetizer which were amazing. We had swordfish and filet mignon entrees. Filet perfectly cooked. Followed by chocolate soufflé and espresso martini. Perfect!

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                                                                                          3. Joe

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            It was a fantastic evening! I had a friend visiting from Florence and he was born in Sicily, your wait staff and floor manager were fantastic. They all spoke fluent Italian and my two friends felt like they were at home in Italy, they ordered the wine and food taking recommendations from your staff. Food was delicious!!!

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                                                                                          4. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                            Indiana

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            1.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 1
                                                                                            2. Food 1
                                                                                            3. Service 2
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            The steak was overcooked (and had a weird taste to it) and swordfish was inedible. The food took a long time to come out and when it did, the dishes were cold when we revived them. I heard this place was fantastic but really poor service and not good food. Would not recommend based on my experience.

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                                                                                          5. Patrick

                                                                                            Philadelphia

                                                                                            18 reviews

                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                            18 reviews

                                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            The food was amazing and the service was mostly good. Seafood gnocchi was such a great meal.

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                                                                                          6. Edward

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Food was excellent. The service was amazing and everything came out quick.

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                                                                                          7. Paul

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Everything was excellent! We will definitely return

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                                                                                          8. Watson

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            1.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 1
                                                                                            2. Food 2
                                                                                            3. Service 1
                                                                                            4. Ambience 2
                                                                                            Don’t go here if you’re not their people of color. Food was good but service was horrible. Server didn’t bother checking on us and ignored us the whole time. Been waiting to buy another round of drinks for my mother in law and fiance but plain didn’t acknowledge us. I won’t be coming back here again.

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                                                                                          9. Ken

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            2.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on February 21, 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 2
                                                                                            2. Food 2
                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            Lobster was well undercooked and gooey. Table side pasta with truffle was ok.

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                                                                                          10. Mark

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            10 reviews

                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                            10 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on February 21, 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            The host could have been nicer, I can put up with a lot. Being made to wait in the cold for a reservation is a choice.

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                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                          Mare is rated 4.6 stars by 2959 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.

                                                                                          Make a reservation

                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                          7:00 p.m.
                                                                                          Booked 28 times today
                                                                                          Google Map for Mare

                                                                                          3 Mechanic St., Boston, MA 02113

                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                          • Cross Street
                                                                                            Hanover street
                                                                                          • Neighbourhood
                                                                                            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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