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Mare, Boston, MA

Mare

4.7
4.7
2946 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 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 2,946 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

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                                                                                          • Greater Boston

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                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                          Mare is a standout Italian seafood restaurant in Boston's North End, celebrated for its "amazing service," "delicious oysters," and "fantastic ambiance." Guests rave about its "freshest seafood" and "outstanding high-end service." The cozy vibe, table-side Cacio e Pepe, and creative cocktails make it a "highly recommended" dining destination.

                                                                                          2,946 Reviews

                                                                                          1. Marissa

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined today

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Absolutely wonderful from start to finish! Seafood was so fresh and service was phenomenal.

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                                                                                          2. Yigit

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 1
                                                                                            Our server and food were great. But we were sat upstairs which has zero ambience. Terrible Valentine’s Day ambience, which is a shame because the everything else was great. We were disappointed with the ambience.

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                                                                                          3. Kasey

                                                                                            VIP

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Great place, excellent ambience. The best dinner I have ever had!!!

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                                                                                          4. James

                                                                                            VIP

                                                                                            Orlando

                                                                                            20 reviews

                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                            20 reviews

                                                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                                            3. Service 2
                                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                                            I was disappointed with the service and the overall experience. Despite my reservation I was placed at a table next to the door. The weather was cold and each time the door opened was hit with cold. That was doable but they allowed an ignorant guest to smoke a cigar and other cigarettes. The odor came in each time the door opened. Despite my complaint they laughed. The waiter was attentive but uninterested and ultimately slow. The food was tasty but the vegetable overwhelmed with a taste or olive. Neither I nor my date enjoyed that.

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                                                                                          5. Amanda

                                                                                            VIP

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            Had a wonderful Galentine meal before a concert at the garden. The mushroom pasta and pappardelle were delicious.

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                                                                                          6. John

                                                                                            VIP

                                                                                            Charleston

                                                                                            21 reviews

                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                            21 reviews

                                                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            We love the cosy atmosphere at Mare. The oysters are always amazing and the pasta dishes are excellent. Still, we ordered what was listed as a chocolate soufflé and what came out was a chocolate lava cake—that dessert is not even on the menu. Please, please do not list something like this as a soufflé. Sadly, it was was even close.

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                                                                                          7. Jennifer

                                                                                            VIP

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            27 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            27 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on February 8, 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Wonderful evening. We had buffalo mozzarella salad to start, then the bone-in swordfish steak and seafood risotto. It was outstanding! Finished of with tiramisu.

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                                                                                          8. Ron

                                                                                            St. Louis

                                                                                            32 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            32 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on February 7, 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            The entire dining experience was fantastic. The service was notable and the food was superb. We always look forward to experiencing Mare. We would highly recommend this establishment.

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                                                                                          9. Richard

                                                                                            VIP

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on February 6, 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            OK, we had a lot here. Sat at the bar, which was nice even though we had a reservation for a table. The bar was just as nice and more our vibe. I’ve gone here once before, and the service was horrible to do a particular individual. That was a long time ago and decided to give them another chance. They rose to the occasion. Food was good, drinks were good, ambience was good. Everything was right in line. This restaurant is especially good for seafood. The little clam appetizer was amazing. Honestly, I can’t remember half the food cause I just ate it. It was that good. This is the restaurant group, Depasquale Ventures, that does many restaurants in the North End. They have become a staple. Recommend any of their restaurants. While this is not my favorite of their restaurants, it is high on my list now.

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                                                                                          10. Amy

                                                                                            Raleigh

                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on February 5, 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Octopus appetizer was spectacular. Bread pudding amazing! Great service. Looking forward to going again in the summer to enjoy the ambiance.

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                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                          Mare is rated 4.7 stars by 2946 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 37 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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