Chart House Restaurant - Boston - Boston, MA

Chart House Restaurant - Boston

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Address:
60 Long Wharf
Boston, MA 02110

Neighborhood:
Financial District

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Cuisine:
Seafood

Price: $31 to $50

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Chart House Restaurant - Boston Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.chart-house.com
Email: chbo@ldry.com
Phone: (617) 227-1576
Hours of Operation: Brunch: Sat & Sun 11am - 3pm. Lunch: Monday-Friday 11am - 3pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 10pm, Friday & Saturday: 3pm - 11pm; Happy Hour: Monday - Friday 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Seafood, Steak
Executive Chef: Robert Bercume
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Cross Street: Atlantic Avenue & State Streets
Public Transit: Blue Line Aquarium
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Chart House offers valet parking to guests Monday-Friday after 5pm and all day Saturday and Sunday.

A word from Chart House Restaurant - Boston

An incredible landmark location on Boston’s Long Wharf, Chart House is situated in the Gardiner Building – the restored 18th-century offices of American Patriot John Hancock. Combine the extraordinary setting with outstanding cuisine & it’s not hard to see why the restaurant is a longtime favorite.… Since 1961, Chart House has been dedicated to providing the ideal dining experience. With 29 historic, waterfront & showcase locations across the U.S., Chart House offers spectacular views & exceptional service that you’re sure to enjoy. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, our renowned chefs have tailored a menu to complement local cuisine while introducing a hint of the exotic. Choose from our famous entrées such as Macadamia Crusted Mahi, Miso Glazed Salmon & Whole Maine Lobster. We also offer a daily selection of fresh fish, an extensive collection of fine wines & decadent desserts like our famous Hot Chocolate Lava Cake. Pato Dining at its finest! Continued

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"We returned to the Chart house with out of town guests. We were seated on the third floor which resulted in some delays in the service. My husband had the snapper which was the chef's special, and thought it was dry and lacked flavor. I had the Chef's special Mahi which was moist and flavorful. I had the wedge salad which was limp and not crispy and lacked any additions other than dressing. The food was good but that's about it. The chart house is a beautiful restaurant but for the price we expected amazing food."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Excellent meal. Scenic location. Not too crowded. Food and service were top notch"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"My wife ordered an item off the gluten free menu. It was mahi mahi with a salsa without crabmeat. When it arrived, it was not what she ordered as it had the crabmeat and different accompaniments. We called the waiter over and we told him that this was not the same dish. He insisted that it was. We were taken back that he insisted that it was the same item. Not to make a scene, she removed the crabmeat. The food was outstanding. All the other meals were prepared properly and to our liking."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"The food and service were great. I missed the ocean charts for tablecloths. Very noisy."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Visited the chart House for the first time on February 28th. Quaint atmosphere in old building on Long Wharf. Service was great, almost too fast, as food delivered quickly, and with professional style. Food was excellent. Great place to go for dinner when in the waterfront area."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"This was my second time dining at Chart House, and I have to say I will most definitely go back. The food was very good, the service very friendly. I made the reservation online, and included that my husband's birthday was that day. The staff included a personal message on the menus that they printed Just For Us, and gave us a complimentary dessert. It was a beautiful evening. The Boston Chart House is in the oldest building on the Harborwalk, and they've created a positively wonderful atmosphere. One thing that I love about Chart House is that you can show up just as easily in your finest, or in a jeans and cardigan. I am looking forward to our next visit."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Great waiter- very attentive and knew the menu. My only so-so dish was the appetizer of crab- stuffed mushrooms. Just was bland- nothing really notable. Coconut shrimp was excellent. Wonderful wine pairing. We had too much dinner, so skipped the godiva cake- it did look wonderful. Not a place to go if you are counting calories"
Dined on 2/26/2014
"With a party of eight we all enjoyed the very good food and delightful location. Only annoyance was that in addition to the automatic 18% tip (which was expected) the waiter added the same figure again as an optional tip. When pointed out to him he immediately agreed to correct it with a minimal apology ... and the way he responded suggested he knew this before I told him! So then why didn't he correct it before giving it to me? Presumably hopeful that we would not notice."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"Our first date in December, 1985 was at the Chart House, and we decided to return there to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. We were greeted warmly with anniversary wishes, made VIPs, received personalized menus and a bottle of wine, and were welcomed and congratulated by all the staff. Our waitress was wonderful, and the food even better than we remembered. What an awesome, memorable, and romantic experience!"
Dined on 2/18/2014
"Had a wonderfully memorable Valentines evening! We will always remember the great food, atmosphere and service. Thanks to all at the Chart House!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I went here for Valentines day, while my reservation was made for 9PM they actually sat us around 9:30PM, not too bad but you would've figured by then that they wouldn't still be playing catch up with over booking reservations. Once we sat down we were attended to right away. Our waitress spoke poor, broken English - but she was entertaining and very quick! Our food was spectacular. I ordered something new the salmon wrapped in prosciutto and opted for the smashed potato's and i was thrilled. We didn't get dessert due to the drinks we got at the bar before hand being REALLY pricey ($12 for a mojito). I would come back again, maybe during the summer where you can sit outside or on a week night where its not so busy. Either way, you must go!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I surprised my wife with dinner reservations to Chart House. We had been there before for drinks when we first started dating and I wanted to give her a great Valentines. The atmosphere was phenomenal and the food couldn't of been any better. They even had a rose ready for every special lady there that night. Great experience!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I hadn't been to the Chart House for a couple of years. I was surprised how expensive it has gotten and two in our party had the Filet Mignon, which didn't seem like a Filet cut of beef. Most everyone enjoyed their meal and our server was knowledgable and entertaining, but never stopped "selling" whether it was a particular wine, cocktail or the many deserts on the menu."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"This is my favorite restaurant to go to in Boston for special occasions or just anytime you want an upscale seafood dinner. The food is always delicious, no matter what you order (I've had many different options on the menu). The service is also spectacular with their keen attention to detail. The waiters are knowledgeable about the menu and the wine list and are able to make recommendations based on what you tell them you are looking for. It is located by the harbor so you get a beautiful view and it's close to the New England aquarium, which is my favorite place to go in Boston."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"My husband and I took our son to here last week for his 25th birthday! From the moment we walked through the door, it was a special experience. The hostess greeted my son with "Happy Birthday" and we were seated at a lovely, private table. There was a small table tent card in front of my son's place setting that read "VIP" and inside was a birthday greeting. We were told by our server, Tony, to take our time and enjoy our celebration. In the meantime, the restaurant was bustling with Valentine's Day couples coming and going....we never felt rushed. The menu was creative, the food was presented beautifully - especially my husband's scallops in scallop shells, and the service was exquisite. A truly perfect evening - thank you!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Historically, one of our favorites. But this time around, our perception changed. Arriving for our reservation, there was a delay, which ended up over 30 min. We went to the waiting area to get a drink at the bar. Waiting over 20 minutes, I gave up. When we were seated upstairs, the waiter explained the menu/specials & insisted on getting us bread first. We finally got the waiter to take our drink order. Waiter came back and told us there would be a delay. 20 min later we got our first drinks, over an 1hr after arriving there. There was to be no 2nd round. The food which was great as usual. We ordered dessert "Mud Pie". The waiter was pleasant. The valet parking was extremely convenient. But the bar situation - horrible!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Every time I dine at chart house, we are never disappointed. The seafood is always fresh and the lobster and shrimp spring rolls are divine. I had the dynamite mahi off the Valentine's menu and while it was not as spicy as advertised, it was still quite tasty. My partner had grilled haddock and was very satisfied. The molten lava cake is worth the wait."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We had a great experience, our waiter Tia was very attentive and helpful and made our experience even better. Oh yeah and the food was superb"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Been to the Chart House before with great results. Had guests in from out of town before Celts game so early dinner. fun at the bar first, great table and embiance for dinner. Waitstaff couldn't have been better. Excellent wine list, and a variety of entrees wowed all diners. Got us out on time for the game without feeling rushed at all. I put down great outdoor diing, because they have it and it's a great waterfront spot. Our visit this time was with 26 degrees, so we opted to eat inside."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"Enjoyable weekday lunch, although quite deserted. More so than I would have preferred. Only appeared to be one waiter, and we were not in a rush, so the slow kitchen time was not a problem. Food and the waiter were generally very good, although the waiter did seem to want to push the more expensive "special" red wine with our seafood dishes."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"Saturday night it was my son's birthday. We were seated. The waiter was a little bit odd. I wanted to order the baked haddock as I always get. He told my niece and I that old people eat baked haddock. I ordered it anyway. It was not good at all. The portion was very small and I think I had a small scoop of mashed potatoes. I have had it numerous times and has always been delicious. My daughter ordered the crusted mahi mahi. It was not good either. Very wet and brown skin on the bottom. So....we will not be dining at the Chart House anymore."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Despite mixed reviews on Yelp, we decided to try this restaurant anyways. I'm glad we did. The food was fantastic. We ordered the crab stuffed mushrooms and the soup sampler (clam chowder, gazpacho and lobster bisque) as our appetizers; all fantastic and complex flavors. For our main course we ordered the lobster stuffed scrod and the mahi special. Fish and lobster were perfectly cooked and there was so much flavor in each. In reading through the reviews at Yelp, we heard the service was awful so we went in expecting it but we were pleasantly surprised. Our waiter (JenCarlos) was knowledgeable and personable. It was even a pleasant surprise when Ryan, the new kitchen manager, came by to check on us. Overall, I highly recommend."
Dined on 2/4/2014
"Great restaurant, great food, great service. My wife and I took our daughter and two of her college roommates for dinner and were very happy with the evening. The staff went out of their way to make my daughter's birthday special. The food was the best I have eaten in Boston and wait staff was terrific. I would highly recommend the Chart House to everyone looking for a special evening of great food and great service."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"I had been to sevral Chart houses all over the country but never to the one in Boston even though I live here. The free valet parking was nice considering its min $30 to park in town. The building, decor and atmousphere were impressive. Sat the 4 of us on the 3rd floor with all the large parties... Waitress was very friendly, I only gave service 3 stars because she kept forgetting thigns like would bring 3 of the 4 drinks and forgot an appetizers. The dinners were excellent, we all had fish. I would say that for $35 dishes the portions were small... A piece of fish with green beans (best green beans I ever had). The staff from the greeting at the valet, to the front desk to the wait staff were all very friendly."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"We were attending the Yankee Dental Congress and were staying at the Marriot..The restaurant is close by. We ( 5 of us) had a delicious dinner, and excellent service. We had made a reservation in advance"
Dined on 1/30/2014
"I've eaten at the Chart House before and always enjoyed it, even using them for special occasions. This visit, however was definitely a step backward. The server was so busy recommending appetizers to us he did not listen and brought us his recommendation (not what we ordered). My steak was overcooked, but edible so I pointed it out but did not insist on a new entree (it was offered). The manager mumbled something about "taking care of it on our check" but when the check arrived there was no adjustment. After giving my cc to the server he came back with a $16 credit for my $45 steak but without any explanation. We walked out a little confused and disappointed, then stood in the cold for 5 minutes because the valet had gone inside!"
Dined on 1/30/2014
"I'm a regular customer of the Chart House because of its convenience to 93, valet parking, and overall charm. At times I've been disappointed and felt the dinner was not worthy of the prices. This time was different and perhaps it was an early Sunday evening with cold winds preventing many from going out. Our server was excellent but not intrusive and made a point of explaining that the bread was warming and that's why it was delayed. The crunchy shrimp was as delicious as always and my partner's crab cakes and delectable strings beans were perfect. And except for the sides, the food arrived hot! Glad we went using a $25 birthday card from Landry's. I recommend joining as I've been a member for years and years."
Dined on 1/26/2014
"The food was excellent as always. Looking forward to my next visit."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and specials. He did not hover, but seemed to be there when we needed anything. The food was served hot and appetizer dishes cleared quickly."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"It is a long standing chain that we hadn't visited in awhile. Even though we were one of only three tables in the restaurant the server was disinterested in us and uninformed about the menu. The food was fine, but nothing special.Overall not awful but certainly left us wishing we had walked three blocks in any direction and likely found a better meal."
Dined on 1/12/2014
"I can't say enough about our dinner. The service was outstanding, the food was declicious, the waitstaff was phenomenal!! What a great night. I let them know when we made our reservation that it was for a birthday and they went out of their way to make it special!"
Dined on 1/12/2014
"This restaurant is only used for special occasions - this time a birthday celebration Never disappoints!"
Dined on 1/7/2014
"The mahi mahi was excellent and the service was very good, also."
Dined on 1/3/2014
"My son's steak was overcooked: asked for medium rare - got well done Requested Lava cake in the notes section when reservation was booked - along with note that said it was Anna's birthday celebration; Birthday note was acknowledged but order for Lava Cake was dropped. Server stated that order for Lava cake was picked up and served by another waitress. My other son has allergies (egg, nuts, tree nuts, shellfish) - and the restaurant was more accommodating in the past; like being able to make up a pasta dish with marinara sauce. They are not so accommodating now - only what's available on the menu."
Dined on 1/1/2014
"My wife and I appreciated the fish and seafood at the Chart House. The yellowfin Ahi was very good and I recommend it. You get plenty of food for the price you pay. My concern was on the service where they brought us the entree too quickly after the appetizers for a new year eve dinner. For me, the waiter brought my entree before I had finished my appetizer. Otherwise, we appreciated our New Year Eve Dinner at the Chart House."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"brought tin the new year in style at the Chart house, beautiful meal wonderfully served, friendly and helpful staff. We were a table of 3 and the entire group were delighted with their meals, following our main course we even got to step outside for the fireworks and come back in for dessert and coffees"
Dined on 12/31/2013
"We were seated right away, our server was very attentive, and the food was amazing."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"We booked a table at the Chart House on New Year's Eve because we were going to an event at the New England Aquarium, which is right next door...we had also had a nice experience at the Chart House in Fort Lauderdale a couple of years ago, and figured the Boston location couldn't be far off. The food was very good - nice plump raw oysters, flavorful scallops and filet mignon - nothing overly fancy, but well-prepared and served by a friendly wait staff. Nice ambience in this old Boston building as well. Would definitely visit again."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Outstanding service, terrific atmosphere and delicious food. Remarkable wine list that fit every budget."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Prompt service great food great service Greatview great ambience historical environment"
Dined on 12/31/2013

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