Mare

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

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   Rita

   Tucson2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Went for a work related dinner. Waitress was lovely took the time to explain everything. Intimate vs slight cramped seating. Low lighting ambiance.
   

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   rachel VIP

   Greater Boston48 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Reliably great food and wine list. Always a great date night.
   

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   Alena

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Mare is always a great choice. We’ve been several times and it is one of our favorite restaurants in Boston. Awesome food, service, and atmosphere, lively but you can still have a conversation at the table. The grilled octopus is probably the best thing on the menu - a must try!
   

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   philip

   New York City10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Dont have alot of experience with North End Restaurants but we booked this on the recommendation from our hotel. I had seafood in a risotto dish and my wife had Lobster with linquini. Avg portion size. I dont need to see the shells of the seafood on my dish. 2 glasses of pino noir and a side of brussel sprouts. Ended the meal with 2 choc mousse deserts Tax and tip 200bucks. To much. Probably me just getting older but spending that kind of money on food doesnt appeal to me much anymore. Appears to cater more to raw bar folks We love Angelinas in Oquinquit and that is 70 dollars cheaper , bigger portions and better food.
   

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   Ramon VIP

   West Palm Beach47 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a Great experience. The oyster selection and options make it a unique experience, the king crab legs are well worth the visit, as are the langoustines, lobster and seafood generally. Great vibe, superb and very attentive service. Very pleased!!
   

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   Joanne VIP

   Austin8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a wonderful way to celebrate our daughter’s 1st Boston Marathon. We had a truly memorable meal and a delightful experience. It’s one thing to dine, it’s quite another to feel like you were welcomed into someone’s home. Amazing food and a remarkable staff. Thank you.
   

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   Leana VIP

   Greater Boston17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice location in the heart of north end. The service was great and the server was knowledgeable. The food was amazing. We ordered oysters, mussels, lobster truffle pasta and tuna. Everything was delicious. It is a bit pricey, but would go again.
   

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   Ian

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good experience overall. Good service. Fresh seafood
   

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   Louly

   New York City19 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   When we arrived at the restaurant we were surprised that the seating area was outdoors as it was breezy and cool. We asked to be seated inside but they offered another table in an area where there was a retractable roof and soft walls, everything was open! So they closed a shade by our table and turned a heat lamp on over head. We tried but we were cold. Finally after many complaints by other patrons the lightbulb went on and they closed the retractable roof. Our young waiter was lovely but preoccupied with watching the game by the bar along with the bar tender and other waiters. We had to get his attention every time for everything. In short, service was terrible with this waiter. I cant even remember if I like the food bc I was so frustrated. Will never be back.
   

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    Margaret VIP

    Greater Boston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food and drinks were enjoyable, though a bit pricey.
    

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