Dolphin Seafood

Name: Dolphin Seafood
Address: 12 Washington Street, Natick, MA, United States, 01760
Telephone: (508) 655-0669
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (399)

$30 and under

Seafood

12 Washington Street, Natick, MA 01760

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

Peter Giannacopoulos immigrated to the United States from Greece in 1967. From the age of twelve his life was spent on the waterfronts of Boston where he came to know and love every aspect of the restaurant business. On April 21, 1975 with the support of his family and friends he opened Dolphin Seafood restaurant. Since that time his mornings have been spent on the piers of Boston personally selecting the fish which is prepared and sold in his restaurant.

Peter’s philosophy has been, “to handpick the finest seafood and serve it to his guests in a friendly atmosphere at the most reasonable price.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(508) 655-0669
Website
http://www.dolphinseafood.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
From lobster clambakes to back yard bbq events. We cater to all your needs!
Private party facilities
3 modern function rooms ranging from 30 to 200 guests.

Location
12 Washington Street, Natick, MA 01760
Neighborhood
Natick
Cross street
South Avenue
Parking details
A full sized parking lot as well as plenty of on street parking.
Public transit
Natick Commuter Rail Stop is across the street
Entertainment
Friday Night Karaoke starting 10pm Saturday Night Live Music at 8pm Sunday Stump Trivia at 8pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Steamed Clams$12.00
Steamed Mussels$9.00
Steamed Mussels Provencal$12.00
Maryland Crab Cakes$11.00
Popcorn Shrimp$8.00
Oysters Rockefeller (5)$9.00
Fried Clam Strips$8.00
Stuffed Mushrooms$8.00
Coconut Shrimp$10.00
Crab and Shrimp Spinach Dip$8.00
Island Breeze Sampler$12.00
Chicken Bites$8.00
Fried Calamari$8.00
Rhode Island Style$9.00
w/ fried peppers
Pomodori Style$10.00
w/ marinara and pesto

Raw Bar

Shrimp Cocktail (4)$9.00
Wellfleet (Cape Cod)*
- each$1.75
Bluepoint (long Island)*
- each$1.60
Cherrystone (Rhode Island)*
- each$1.30

For Children

All Served with french fries

Fish Sticks
- Dinner$7.00
Chicken Fingers
- Dinner$7.00
Linguini w/ Tomato Sauce
- Dinner$7.00
Cheese Pizza
- Dinner$8.00
Popcorn Shrimp
- Dinner$8.00
Cheeseburger
- Dinner$8.00

The Classics (Broiled)

Scrod or Haddock
- Lunch$12.00
- Dinner$20.00
Sea Scallops
- Lunch$18.00
- Dinner$26.00
Rainbow Trout
- Lunch$12.00
- Dinner$20.00
Swordfish
available grilled
- Dinner$21.00
Salmon
available grilled
- Lunch$12.00
- Dinner$20.00
Blackened Catfish
- Lunch$11.00
- Dinner$19.00
Shrimp & Garlic
- Lunch$11.00
- Dinner$19.00
Dolphin Platter
served with salmon, swordfish, shrimp & scallops
- Dinner$23.00
Fisherman's Platter
served with shrimp, scallops and catch of the Day
- Dinner$22.00

Sensational Salads

Served over your choice of Caesar, Greek or Garden Salad. The following do not include additional side orders

Swordfish Kabob
- Lunch$12.00
- Dinner$18.00
Seafood Brochette
- Lunch$14.00
- Dinner$19.00
Buffalo Chicken
- Lunch$11.00
- Dinner$15.00
Grilled Steak Tips and Shrimp
- Lunch$15.00
- Dinner$19.00
Chicken and Shrimp
- Lunch$12.00
- Dinner$16.00
Shrimp and Salmon
- Lunch$14.00
- Dinner$19.00
Crab Cake and Shrimp Combo
- Lunch$16.00
- Dinner$19.00
Grilled Fillet of Salmon
- Lunch$14.00
- Dinner$19.00

The Classics (Fried)

Fish and Chips
w/ coleslaw
- Lunch$10.00
- Dinner$16.00
Scrod or Haddock
- Lunch$12.00
- Dinner$19.00
Sea Scallops
- Lunch$18.00
- Dinner$26.00
Large Shrimp
- Lunch$13.00
- Dinner$20.00
Whole Clams
- Lunch$15.00
- Dinner$23.00
Clam Strips
- Lunch$12.00
- Dinner$19.00
Oysters
- Lunch$14.00
- Dinner$21.00
Calamari
- Lunch$11.00
- Dinner$17.00
Seafood Platter
served with clams, scallops, shrimp and catch of the day
- Dinner$23.00

Specialties of the House

Sole ala Pedro
Filet of sole with seafood stuffing, topped with a light lemon cream sauce
- Lunch$11.00
- Dinner$19.00
Seafood Stir Fry
Chef's choice of fish seasoned with teriyaki; stir-fried with fresh vegetables
- Lunch$11.00
- Dinner$18.00
Seafood Marsala
(over pasta) Swordfish, salmon and shrimp, sauteed with mushroom and Marsala sauce
- Lunch$11.00
- Dinner$18.00
Steamed Mussels in wine & garlic
available provencal style
- Lunch$11.00
- Dinner$17.00
Steamed Clams
- Dinner$21.00
Seafood Casserole
Scallops, shrimp and split lobster tail with diced tomatoes and scallions, then finished with crumbs and Monterey Jack cheese
- Dinner$23.00
Lobster a la Natick
A half of a lobster in a casserole, topped with seasoned shrimp and scallop stuffing, flavored with a light cream sauce and finished with roasted peppers and Monterey Jack cheese
- Dinner$22.00
Seafood and Pasta
Split lobster tail, scallops and shrimp, sauteed with tomato, scallions and garlic in marinara or white sauce served over pasta
- Dinner$21.00
Seafood Diablo$21.00
(over pasta) A hearty combination of shrimp, scallops, mussels, cherrystones and calamari, sauteed in zesty red sauce and served over pasta

Lobster Specials

Add Scallop Stuffing $6, Add Steak Tips $5, Upgrade to Dolphin's Clambake* $8, Add Shrimp Skewer (4) $5, Split a lobster meal between two people $10

1.0 - 1.25 lb Steamed Lobster$25.00
1.5 - 2 lb Steamed Lobster$29.00
2 - 2.75 lb Steamed Lobster$39.00
Twin Steamed Lobsters (1.25 lb)$39.00

Poultry & Meats

Chicken Parmigiana
Baked & topped with home-made marinara and Monterey Jack cheese
- Lunch$11.00
- Dinner$17.00
Chicken Marsala
Sauteed with mushrooms and marsala wine sauce over pasta
- Lunch$11.00
- Dinner$17.00
Grilled Angus Steak Tips
with a Bourbon glaze
- Lunch$14.00
- Dinner$18.00
Chicken Provencal
Lightly sauteed with tomatoes, mushrooms on a bed of rice pilaf
- Lunch$11.00
- Dinner$17.00

Sandwiches & Wraps

Served with fries & coleslaw

Swordfish Gyro
- Lunch$11.00
- Dinner$14.00
Fish Sandwich
- Lunch$8.00
- Dinner$13.00
Fish Tacos
- Lunch$8.00
- Dinner$13.00
Crab Cake Sandwich
- Lunch$8.00
- Dinner$13.00
Lobster Roll
- Lunch$17.00
- Dinner$20.00
Black Angus 1/4 lb. Cheeseburger
- Lunch$9.00
- Dinner$11.00
AHI Tuna Burger
- Lunch$9.00
- Dinner$11.00

Early Bird Menu

Available Monday through Saturday 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Broiled

Broiled Atlantic Salmon$17.00
With a garlic and parsley topping
Broiled Boston Scrod$17.00
With crumb topping
Blackened Louisiana Catfish$15.00
A southern delicacy, pan seared in olive oil and lightly seasoned in our cajun spice

Fried Seafood

Fish and Chips$13.00
with coleslaw
Fried Calamari$13.00
Fried Captain's Platter$18.00
With clam strip, shrimp and catch of the day

Super

The following do not include additional side orders

Chicken and Shrimp over Caesar$14.00
Swordfish Kabob over Caesar$16.00
Hearty piece of marinated swordfish grilled with fresh onions and peppers and served over a of Caesar salad
Crab and Shrimp Combo$17.00
Two sauteed lump style crab cakes with jumbo grilled shrimp over a bed of greens
Grilled Salmon over Greek$17.00
marinated fresh grilled salmon served over generous Greek salad

Poultry & Meats

Chicken Marsala$14.00
(over pasta) Boneless chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce
Chicken Parmigiana$14.00
(over pasta) Chicken breast baked and topped with our home- made marinara sauce and Monterey Jack cheese
Chicken Provencal$14.00
(over rice) A southern delicacy, pan seared in olive oil and lightly seasoned in our Cajun spice
Grilled Angus Steak Tips$16.00
A generous portion of the finest Angus steak tips marinated in our bourbon sauce

Specialties

Sole a la Pedro$16.00
Stuffed filet of sole with seafood stuffing and finished with a lemon cream sauce
Seafood Stir Fry$14.00
(over rice) Fresh garden vegetables seasoned with herbs and garlic, stir-fried with two fish of chef's choice
Seafood Marsala$14.00
over pasta
Mussels Provencal$14.00
Sauteed P.E.I. mussels tossed with sauteed mushrooms, scallions and tomatoes in our sherry wine
Idaho Trout Almondine$16.00
AHI Tuna Burger$10.00
Swordfish Gyro$13.00

What 399 people are saying

Dolphin Seafood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
3.9Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

399 Reviews

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GeorgeR
Greater Boston15 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This review comes too late - we ate on the last night Dolphin Seafood was in business. They're closed now (forever).
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ASK2
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The chowder was great value and flavor. They do generous pours of wine and have a great selection as well.
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BGBoston VIP
Greater Boston101 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 22, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Sadly, this will be our last time dining at the Dolphin as they are closing and reinventing themselves. The fried fish platter was plentiful and lightly fried (not greasy) and the seafood and pasta was equally delicious. Requested Diavlo sauce which added a kick and was very good. Service was great as it always has been. Looking forward to the next iteration..
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on December 21, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just an evening out with my spouse for dinner
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out2dine VIP
Greater Boston133 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 17, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The grilled swordfish was delicious and a very generous portion. The fried fisherman’s seafood platter was also very good. Clam chowder is always a great appetizer. Service was very good.
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Carl VIP
Greater Boston50 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 16, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Maybe it's COVID, or maybe it's the way it is, but the service was definitely sub-standard. Any questions regarding substitutions or special dietary needs we asked were greeted with a rather abrupt "NO!" as the response, including a complete lack of understanding or support for gluten-free diets. If you're gluten-free, I would suggest avoiding Dophin. While the restaurant was sparsely attended, the service was slow and decidedly unhelpful. At the end of the meal, we were told to "Get out" as they needed to clean up so they could go home. Yikes. The food itself was "OK", but priced well above the quality and presentation. Overall, a disappointing, expensive meal.
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Smokey
Greater Boston25 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 5, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lunch with my sisters! The service was impeccable and the food perfect, as always). I have never been disappointed at the Dolphin.
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Barb
Greater Boston14 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 18, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Service really defined this experience and it wasn’t poor but it wasn’t great. Only one waiter working the entire dining room so he spent very little at every table and it took tracking him down to have anything provided. Our food had definitely been sitting under the warming lamps for too long and had dried out.
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ElizabethG
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on November 17, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Living in the Boston area I know that we have the best seafood probably in the world. However the swordfish presented to me at the Dolphin was pitiful. Dry, dry, and no flavor. And almost on the cold side. I will not go back there. It's too bad, they are in a great location in downtown Natick.
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ScottA VIP
Greater Boston45 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 14, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Always consistent
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Dolphin Seafood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 655-0669.

Dolphin Seafood is rated 4.2 stars by 399 OpenTable diners.

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12 Washington Street, Natick, MA 01760

Additional information

Cross street
South Avenue
Neighborhood
Natick
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
A full sized parking lot as well as plenty of on street parking.
Public transit
Natick Commuter Rail Stop is across the street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Friday Night Karaoke starting 10pm Saturday Night Live Music at 8pm Sunday Stump Trivia at 8pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dolphinseafood.com/
Phone number
(508) 655-0669
Catering
From lobster clambakes to back yard bbq events. We cater to all your needs!
Private party facilities
3 modern function rooms ranging from 30 to 200 guests.

Dolphin Seafood

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

From Kettle

Seafood Chowder

Lobster Bisque

Clam Chowder

Homemade Chile

For Starters

Steamed Clams$12.00

Steamed Mussels$9.00

Steamed Mussels Provencal$12.00

Maryland Crab Cakes$11.00

Popcorn Shrimp$8.00

Oysters Rockefeller (5)$9.00

Fried Clam Strips$8.00

Stuffed Mushrooms$8.00

Coconut Shrimp$10.00

Crab and Shrimp Spinach Dip$8.00

Island Breeze Sampler$12.00

Chicken Bites$8.00

Fried Calamari$8.00

Rhode Island Style$9.00

Pomodori Style$10.00

Raw Bar

Shrimp Cocktail (4)$9.00

Wellfleet (Cape Cod)*

Bluepoint (long Island)*

Cherrystone (Rhode Island)*

For Children

Fish Sticks

Chicken Fingers

Linguini w/ Tomato Sauce

Cheese Pizza

Popcorn Shrimp

Cheeseburger

The Classics (Broiled)

Scrod or Haddock

Sea Scallops

Rainbow Trout

Swordfish

Salmon

Blackened Catfish

Shrimp & Garlic

Dolphin Platter

Fisherman's Platter

Sensational Salads

Swordfish Kabob

Seafood Brochette

Buffalo Chicken

Grilled Steak Tips and Shrimp

Chicken and Shrimp

Shrimp and Salmon

Crab Cake and Shrimp Combo

Grilled Fillet of Salmon

The Classics (Fried)

Fish and Chips

Scrod or Haddock

Sea Scallops

Large Shrimp

Whole Clams

Clam Strips

Oysters

Calamari

Seafood Platter

Specialties of the House

Sole ala Pedro

Seafood Stir Fry

Seafood Marsala

Steamed Mussels in wine & garlic

Steamed Clams

Seafood Casserole

Lobster a la Natick

Seafood and Pasta

Seafood Diablo$21.00

Lobster Specials

1.0 - 1.25 lb Steamed Lobster$25.00

1.5 - 2 lb Steamed Lobster$29.00