Fish Restaurant & Wine Bar, Marlborough, MA

Fish Restaurant & Wine Bar

Name: Fish Restaurant & Wine Bar
Address: 29 South Bolton Street, Marlborough, MA, United States, 01752
Telephone: (508) 460-3474
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

1424 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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"Make Life Fresh!"™

Fresh food and social relaxation are two of life's essentials. Our goal at Fish is to make your life a little fresher.

25 years of seafood experience and a passion for great wine combine to
create Metro West's premier seafood restaurant and wine bar.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(508) 460-3474
Website
https://www.fishwinebar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Christopher Bairos
Private party facilities
Fish Restaurant & Wine Bar is the perfect venue for any of your corporate functions, meetings, and parties. Impress your valuable clients, employees, and co-workers with our beautiful ambiance, exquisite food and outstanding service.Two private area options to suit all your needs.
Private party contact
Ian Nal: (508) 460-3474

Location
29 South Bolton Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
Neighborhood
Marlborough
Cross street
Corner of Route 20 & Route 85
Parking details
Free Private/Public parking lot with plenty of parking as well as free garage parking just a few steps from our front door.
Public transit
Located right next to the local bus line stop.
Entertainment
Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fish Tacos$8.00
(2) Pieces of Lightly Fried Haddock, Sriracha Aioli, Coleslaw
Chicken & Waffles$12.00
Buttermilk Waffle, Chicken Tenders, Maple Syrup
Bacon Wrapped Scallops$16.00
Flash Fried, Cajun Aioli
Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls$6.00
(2) Golden Fried Crab Stuffed Egg Rolls, Sweet & Spicy Dipping Sauce
Lobster Poutine$12.00
Tater Tots, Lobster Gravy, Cheddar Cheese
Beet Pickled Eggs$4.00
Soft Boiled House Picked Eggs, Crispy Carrots
Burrata Bites$6.00
Lightly Battered & Fried, Tomatoes & Balsamic

"Buck - a - Shuck" Raw Bar

Oysters*$1.00
Jumbo Shrimp$2.00
Lobster Tail$10.00

What 1,424 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

1,424 Reviews

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LindaK
Greater Boston
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
This restaurant is permanently closed!!!!! Open Table must update this. pPhone number is disconnected.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Restaurant was closed. We received no information on this. It was an anniversary dinner for us.
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BRAV
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience2
Terrible food and overall dining experience. Skip this place!
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mattheww
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
WE EVENTUALLY WALKED OUT! One raw bar app, one shrimp cocktail both with some kind of sweet chili dipping sauce that would go with a fried calamari or popcorn shrimp. Two goat cheese salads, neither with goat cheese. Asked for cocktail sauce and lemon, asked for goat cheese. Waiter returns with cheese in two small cups, which is poured on the salad only to discover its Parmesan cheese. Waiter is called over and tells us “there wasn’t goat cheese tonight”. Um, OK, bring us another menu please. Waiting…waiting….Comes back with cocktail sauce they must have had to run out to purchase, and no menu. We won’t bother ordering a replacement for the salad at this point…moving on. Main course entrees: steak tips, two salmon and one scallops. The steak was well done (supposed to be medium rare). Sent back. The scallops are mostly lobster ravioli in a bowl (fine), but they are frozen inside! Send back. Ask to see manager…waiting…waiting. Finally get up to leave. “Manager” walks over from the kitchen and says only “Just go.” Surreal. We ended up having a nice dinner on the other side of town. Only more than an hour after our original reservation time. Glad we’re no longer paying for a babysitter. What’s crazy is we had been to Fish before the pandemic. It was busy and the food was great. This was like coming to a different restaurant. And the kitchen is open-style, so we could see them smiling and shaking their heads as we got up to leave. WTF?! Stay away.
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Peetie
Greater Boston
71 reviews
vip
1.0
71 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience3
The menu was tatty; the cocktails were listed on a torn and stained piece of paper. The number of items on the menu has been significantly removed and the raw bar had no oysters. We decided to leave without eating; this was one of favorite restaurants before COVID. it is obviously struggling now.
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JohnO
Greater Boston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience2
This was always our goto restaurant however since Covid things have changed. Place was very quite for a Friday night and have to assume the food is the reason why. Three out of four meals were not very appealing. Seared scallops with ravioli looked like soup and more like ravioli with a few scallops. Mahi-mahi looked to mixed with another fish and served with risotto that was like soup. It's too bad as we always loved this place.
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JillianB
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We made a reservation for New Year’s Eve (which was confirmed on open table). When we showed up the restaurant was closed. The website and the voicemail for the restaurant both stated the hours and they should have been open. Extremely frustrating an left us scrambling. So this review is based on the restaurant being closed without notice.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
It s really too bad but this place went from nice to a disaster. I’ve dined here over the years and loved it. I also understand that places are struggling with staff so I do have a lot of sympathy for restaurants and understand service is slower then it use to be. Service was terrible to the point of waiting 45 minutes to be served a drink. Food was terrible. The menu is a tiny fraction of what it use to be. It’s unfortunate that things have gone downhill.
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Dinnerpatron
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
7:30 reservation, not really busy, and the special was already sold out. We ordered the tuna and the scallops. Tuna was pretty good, and the rhubarb quinoa (I think) that came with it was also okay. Four small bay scallops came with lobster ravioli. Seems like they should name the dish "Ravioli with a bit of scallops," especially considering that the ravioli was better than the scallops. The place doesn't seem quite as shiny as I remember pre-COVID-19. Service was okay. The waiter fired the main courses before we finished salads, forgot the side of broccoli we ordered, and was anxious to pick up the check before we left. The recommended wine was good. Solid B- for the price.
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Raw3
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience2
Food was the worst. McDonald’s is much better place to eat at. This was the first time I actually spit out food and sent back…
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Ilaplan
Greater Boston
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Worst dining experience in a long time!! Our tuna was cooked completely wrong. Waiter couldn’t even understand what I was asking. Husband ordered captain and Coke and was given something that was definitely not that. The waiter confirmed it came from the captain Morgan bottle so the restaurant must be refilling their bottles with crap. The bathrooms were dirty and while we were eating an employee decided to take a smoke break and propped the door open. The whole please reeked of smoke! Disgusting. Will never go back again and not sure this place will be in business much longer
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CarstenF
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Dishes taste great - but portion could be bigger - not the right cost/value-ratios…
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Ptcakes
Greater Boston
47 reviews
vip
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We arrived at 5:40 for our 6 pm reservation. The dining room had 3 occupied tables. We were told we would be seated at 6…. So we stood and waited. But we were quite perplexed why we were not shown a table and given water until the appointed time. Once seated the service was attentive but not overwhelming. The food is very good, especially the pan seared scallops, and lobster ravioli. We will go back, but not arrive early.
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MelJ
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was great. Service was a little slow -- staffing issues which are not uncommon these days.
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience3
They were out of everything and appeared to be using things up. Used to love going but has gone down hill.
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Tony
Greater Boston
37 reviews
vip
3.0
37 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The menu has shrunk considerably since our last visit in May. They served "HoJo" style breaded clam strips the waiter insisted were "Ipswich clam". We arrived for a 5:45 reservation and waiter insisted we were too late for the $1 oysters when took our appetizer order. The hostess/greeter has also vanished replaced by a "wait to be seated" sheet of paper.
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Dindins
Greater Boston
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience3
It’s been a while and maybe this was just an “off” Sunday but my sense is that Covid and supply chain issues have really hurt this once superb restaurant . The menu has been severely honed down yet nothing seemed all that fresh. Service was really, really good as were cocktails ). But the place needs sprucing up and the food needs more living care. I really want this place to return to its glory days and all the staff were si attentive that I’ll give them another try.
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Steph
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience2
Our server was very good, however for a seafood restaurant, they were out of much of the shell fish (oysters, lobster, lobster ravioli). Our meals were small and the preparations attempted to be creative, but did not quite make it. Disappointed.
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StaceyC
Greater Boston
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Lovely restaurant, nice big circular booth. Food was very good. Only critique is for the first time in a very long time I smelled cigarette smoke while I was eating and it turned out they have a lovely big door that opens to let fresh air in but sadly if staff or guests are smoking out front the smoke also comes in. I am sure there is a way around this especially if it is staff on break. But otherwise very lovely restaurant and would recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great. I highly recommend this place!
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PeterV
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Enjoyed our dining experience and our waiter was great and very responsive.
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Music
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall1food2service3ambience1
This restaurant has gone downhill. We haven't been since before COVID, but the restaurant has changed. We were there on a Saturday night and they only had Tito's Vodka - all other brands were out. The place was dirty (dead bugs on the window sills and not toilet paper in the bathroom stalls). The food was expensive and very small portions. The service was average and there was not a manager or chef to speak with on a Saturday night. Overall, will not be going back.
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BillG
Greater Boston
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
Restaurant was empty on a Friday night . I sat at the bar with my wife . one other couple at the bar , and it was impossible to get the bartenders attention . I ordered a Gray Goose Martini , with olives , and rocks on the side . I got the drink , it had Spanish salad olives , and the bartender thru my rocks out . Never again .
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AllyssaH
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience3
This was advertised as fine dining and obviously not. There was no raw bar menu. The food was decent but not excellent. Service was poor.
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Steffi
Greater Boston
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
A long time customer and I was sad to have been disappointed in the food for the first time; smaller portions, no bread, my favorite dish was undercooked and fatty. Quality was definitely poor. Great jazz band and atmosphere so I hope they rebound!
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MichaelM
Minneapolis
22 reviews
2.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
When the live jazz combo is the highlight of your experience at a restaurant, well… Sorry, but the food was a C- at best. The presentation of the food was a D given what it could have been and should have been. C’mon, you’re workin’ with scallops, shrimp, fresh fish, and clams! Service though gracious was very slow and inattentive. We expected much more but we’re sadly underwhelmed. Don’t think we would give this one another chance.
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MikeL
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent food, wine & service. Always a great dining experience.
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BigSauce
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
We enjoyed our meal quite a bit. Food was great, service was great. It was a very hot/humid day and the restaurant has nice big accordion doors in the bar that were open. We were sitting in the dining room, and it was quite warm in the dining room. It didn't feel like there air conditioning was on. Other than the temperature in the dining room, the meal was wonderful as was the service.
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LiviaG
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual - the surprises never end at Fish Wine and Bar. While parking we could hear the soft tones of jazz wafting through the evening and upon arrival saw it was a live jazz band (who were absolutely GREAT) and kept the atmosphere at an upbeat, yet peaceful tone throughout the evening. Haloumi cheese on the beautifully arranged cheese charcuterie, the tune, jambalaya, lobster ravioli and salmon - delectable. One of my favorite desserts - churros topped with cinnamon and sugar - lovely surprise. As always - the greeting was warm, kind and funny - Jess and her staff are an outstanding example of a true service - the discreet and ongoing "check-in" to assure water glasses were always full, food wast to our liking, was anything else needed or required? All with a sincere desire to make us as comfortable and happy as possible. Now that we are over with Covid - the restaurant appears to be getting a facelift - beautiful creamy colored banquette seating has brightened the whole seating area up - I can't wait to see what is coming in the next few months!! As always - it was a 5 star evening - what a treat to have such a fabulous restaurant right here in our city!! Thank you to all at Fish Wine and Bar!!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience4
Food was subpar, service was very slow.
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Evie
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful meal to celebrate our anniversary. He had baked haddock and I had the fish casserole, which way yummy. The waiter was friendly but not obtrusive. We will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific food and service
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LeeR
Greater Boston
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Fish ….has unfortunately lost its edge….. PEI Mussels sautéed in something similar to clam chowder vs a nice wine/garlic broth.
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GaryH
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The baked haddock with the Ritz cracker was what I had and the Salmom was what my wife had. I would highly recomend both
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Charlie
Greater Boston
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall1food2service3ambience5
They have a great menu, however we expected cold beer, did not get it and when request was made to give us cold beer we got it yet we got charged for the warm beer also. They had a great deal on Osters $1 each, enjoyed it but we ordered their 3+3 Osters+ Gambo shrimp we got the same small Osters+ smaller than medium shrimps for $24... The manager, without gave us assurance that that those are Gambo shrimps, as if we have never eaten in quality restaurant before or we are stupid for say it is not what we ordered ... We never got the charge out... Later I discovered that we were being charged for an appetizer that we ordered but never got... We gave the embarrassed server cash tip... The manager attempted to take... Clearly he is crook and it a sham that a good people working there and the sheff who created super nice menu, were not getting a professional manager
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Fotia
New York Area
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall3food2service1ambience3
The ambience of the restaurant was nice. Although there was a live band but we were seated at a table toward the back of the restaurant so the noise level was not bad. The waiter started off nice and friendly. We ordered the surf & turf which was supposed to be a filet of steak and lazy style lobster. When we got the entrée, there were only four small thin slices of cut steak and a tail and two claws of the lobster. It totally did not fit the description on the menu nor the price of the dish. To spend close to $50 for something not at expectation was not a great feeling. Also, the waiter never came by once to check up on us even though the restaurant was not busy on a Saturday night. He only stopped by when we were all done and ready for our check. Food at this place was good if you don't order the surf & turf. Service was poor considering it was not busy.
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GeorgeC
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks were both very good. The service was excellent. And the prices were reasonable.
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anon
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding (oysters, rare tuna, and more). Our server was pleasant and attentive without being at all intrusive. We were seated at fair distance from other patrons, which is no small consideration during Covid. The band was very good without being overwhelmingly loud. All in all, it was a great experience.
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JoelB
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were seated at a window booth, the well placed trellises, disguised the street, the restaurant is very quiet ( minimal traffic noise). The dining room is spacious, yet cozy. The entire staff were very friendly and accommodating, then there is the food. The food is simply spectacular!! The raw bar, like having shellfish straight off the boat. Appetizers that set a very high standard in flavors, presentation, hot, prepared perfectly, tender even. Entrées were simply amazing, we will be back, we have found "our go to " freshest seafood place, close to home!
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DebbieN
Greater Boston
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We really enjoyed our dinner - the food, the service and the comfortable booth. However it was very warm inside.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Fish Restaurant & Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 460-3474.

Fish Restaurant & Wine Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 1424 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Fish Restaurant & Wine Bar

29 South Bolton Street, Marlborough, MA 01752

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Route 20 & Route 85
Neighborhood
Marlborough
Hours of operation
Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free Private/Public parking lot with plenty of parking as well as free garage parking just a few steps from our front door.
Public transit
Located right next to the local bus line stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Christopher Bairos
Entertainment
Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.fishwinebar.com/
Phone number
(508) 460-3474
Private party facilities
Fish Restaurant & Wine Bar is the perfect venue for any of your corporate functions, meetings, and parties. Impress your valuable clients, employees, and co-workers with our beautiful ambiance, exquisite food and outstanding service.Two private area options to suit all your needs.
Private party contact
Ian Nal: (508) 460-3474

Fish Restaurant & Wine Bar

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Lobster Tail

Clam Chowder

Salmon

Menu

Main

Fish Tacos$8.00

Chicken & Waffles$12.00

Bacon Wrapped Scallops$16.00

Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls$6.00

Lobster Poutine$12.00

Beet Pickled Eggs$4.00

Burrata Bites$6.00

"Buck - a - Shuck" Raw Bar

Oysters*$1.00

Jumbo Shrimp$2.00

Lobster Tail$10.00

What 1,424 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Fish Restaurant & Wine Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fish Restaurant & Wine Bar restaurant rated?

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Dining areas

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