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The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4, Boston, MA
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The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4

$50 and over
Pan-Asian

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 58 times today
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
Right on the water in the heart of Boston's Seaport with intimate dining rooms, two bars, & the city's best seasonal outdoor patio, the Nautilus Pier 4 (est. 2021) is one of Boston's few 'can't miss' restaurants. Built on the idea that 'Everything is Better' Shared the Nautilus brings it, plain & simple.

Featuring ‘New England coastal seafood meets Asian haute street food’ cuisine, culinary inspired seasonal & regional cocktails, 20+ beers, & a "Best Of" Wine Spectator award winning wine & sake list plus a curated energetic soundtrack, & a lively yet neighborly atmosphere. The Nautilus makes the new & unfamiliar feel right at home.

Lunch Fri, Sat, Sun 12pm to 3pm
Dinner Mon - Sun 5 or 530 to 930 or 10 depending on the day.

Reservations recommended.
Perfect for specials occasions, large groups, private parties or casual drop ins.
First come first serve bar.
300 Pier 4 Boulevard.
Right by the ICA

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Stephen Marcaurelle

From the OpenTable editors: You’ll find globally-inspired, seafood-forward mashups, an award-winning wine program, and sweeping waterfront views at Nautilus Pier 4, the Nantucket destination’s Boston sibling. Grab a seat in the glam dining room decked with nautically themed murals or on the greenery-strewn patio and dig into shareable crowd favorites like blue crab fried rice and a Peking-inspired whole roasted duck, and you won’t be disappointed.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Tapas / Small Plates, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (857) 957-0998
  • Website
    https://www.thenautilus.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Nautilus has a private dining room w/ its own bar that can seat up to 40 or host 50. It also has a semi-private chef's bar that can seat up to 22, & plenty of other spaces for groups of 9+. The entire restaurant can be rented as well for larger groups, and is equipped with high end audio & video equipment & the ability to add outdoor areas.
  • Location
    300 Pier 4 Blvd., Boston, MA 02210
  • Neighbourhood
    Seaport
  • Cross Street
    Harbor Shore Drive & Pier 4 Boulevard
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    The silver line stops at both "Courthouse" and "World Trade Center" are about the same distance and both really close! We are about a 20min walk from South Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Nauti Snack Shack Lunch - Sat & Sun 12-3pm

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 12:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.,Sat - 12:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
    Join us at Pier 4 for lunch or drinks at our Nauti Snack Shack & Walk Up Cocktail Garden Bar. - Waterfront lunch dining on our patio with an upscale casual style of service utilizing our walk-up windows. - Food features: raw bar, sandwiches, lunch standards, Nautilus favorites & more - Beverage features: spritz's, tiki drinks, nautis standards, craft beers, wine, caffeine options, mocktails & more - Lunch service from 12pm to 3pm, Saturday & Sunday - Cocktail window open all day for a waterfront beer garden style hangout The Nautilus - Come Get a Taste, Everything's Better when Shared

    Nauti Snack Shack Lunch - Sat & Sun 12-3pm photo

Menu

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What 251 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Nautilus at Boston Pier 4 offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "creative flavors." Enjoy the lively atmosphere and "excellent service," though note it can get noisy. Highlights include the duck and cocktails, with outdoor seating recommended. Ideal for adventurous palates, but be prepared for tapas-style portions and pricing.

251 Reviews

  1. Maria

    Jackson Hole

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a lively environment! Seating is really tight and felt a bit claustrophobic at times. The food is served family style and our waitress recommended 2-3 dishes per person. We ended up ordering more like 1-2 dishes per person and still had plenty of food. Definitely small plates but everything was delicious!

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  2. Garry

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, average service, good vibe but loud when crowded

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  3. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Amazing Amazing! Food, drinks and service top notch - we have been to Nautilus Pier 4 several times and are never disappointed - this visit proved to be no exception. Can't wait to go back and visit again - highly recommend!

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  4. James

    Orlando

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    service was not great. food was marginal. no one asked about service and food until we paid and left.
    The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4Responded 6 days ago
    Hi James, Sorry to hear about the poor experience. We would love to have you back to offer you a more attentive and improved visit, we will reach out with a contact email.

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  5. Laurie

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The evening was fantastic - the drinks. food and waitstaff were top notch. I can't wait to go back!

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  6. Kathleen

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    There early with party of 3 and was seated right away. They recommended we each order 3 items. We ordered 5 total. The roasted cauliflower was delicious and portions was generous! We got the shishito peppers and it was a generous portion which we couldn’t finish. Wanted to get a few other veggie options but due to allergies we decided on other options. We got the charcoal shrimp which was ok but the sauce was very good and asked for bread and instead they offered rice. We waited 15 min for the rice, by that time the sauce was cold. We also got the scallop and that was ok. The Korean bbq short ribs cut in smaller sections and was also good, not generous but enough for the three of us. The scallops were the size of quarters or smaller, one or two pieces of mushrooms so the price and value was not great to start. There was sand and grit in a few of the scallops. Wait staff was kind to accommodate when we informed them. We enjoyed the hot cocktail of chai tea with honey with lemon at the start. Very hopping place on Friday night and right on the water.

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  7. John

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great ambiance. Great service. Nice mix of seafood and non-seafood options.

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  8. Ansel

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good, however the discrepancy between the quality of the food, and the service was large. Seating was claustrophobic. Whole experience was shallow, especially given the price.
    The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4Responded 6 days ago
    Hi Ansel, Sorry to hear that you had a poor experience with our service. We strive to match high quality food with high quality service, so we would like to have you back to improve your experience. We follow up with a contact email.

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  9. Diane

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic. Back bar was tight and food delivery felt rushed. Felt the table turn over was more important than the dinning experience

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  10. Mark

    Belgium

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good. Not cheap but you get what you pay for!

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FAQs

The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 957-0998.

The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4 is rated 4.6 stars by 251 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4

300 Pier 4 Blvd., Boston, MA 02210

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harbor Shore Drive & Pier 4 Boulevard
  • Neighbourhood
    Seaport
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Tapas / Small Plates, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    The silver line stops at both "Courthouse" and "World Trade Center" are about the same distance and both really close! We are about a 20min walk from South Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.thenautilus.com/
  • Phone number
    (857) 957-0998
  • Private party facilities
    The Nautilus has a private dining room w/ its own bar that can seat up to 40 or host 50. It also has a semi-private chef's bar that can seat up to 22, & plenty of other spaces for groups of 9+. The entire restaurant can be rented as well for larger groups, and is equipped with high end audio & video equipment & the ability to add outdoor areas.
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