Mare

Name: Mare
Address: 3 Mechanic St., Boston, MA, United States, 02113
Telephone: (617) 723-6273
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2555 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Mare, Italian for ‘sea’ , has quickly become this city’s most acclaimed seafood restaurant with accolades such as “One of the Top 80 Tables in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler and “Go to List” Food & Wine.
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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 40 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:45 pm
Phone number
(617) 723-6273
Website
http://www.mareoysterbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party contact
Events@dventures.net: (617) 723-6273

Location
3 Mechanic St., Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
Hanover street
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

7-Spice Murray's Brick Chicken
7-spice marinated half chicken roasted "under the brick," mashed potatoes, asparagus
Alaskan King Salmon
roasted fennel & shallots, white bean purée
Grilled Swordfish
stewed white peans, tomato, braised kale
Prime Beef Tenderloin
double mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach

Dolci

Bricco's Signature Bread Pudding
Fig and dark chocolate
Homemade Sorbetto
Trio of flavors: lemon, mango, passionfruit

Capri Menu

Please choose from the following options to create your custom menu

Antipasto

Organic Field Greens
mix green salad, roasted pear, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Mozzarella di Bufala Caprese
heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, basil, pesto
Steamed Mussels or Clams
Italian style, evoo, garlic, white wine, spicy

Primi

Mushroom Spaghetti
porcini cream, black truffles & spinach

Secondi

Pan Seared Salmon
white bean purée, roasted fennel and shallots, bagna cauda
7-Spice Murray's Brick Chicken 7-Spice
7-spice marinated half chicken roasted "under the brick," mashed potatoes, asparagus
Grilled Swordfish
stewed white beans, tomato, braised kale

Dolci

Mare's Signature Bread Pudding
Fig and dark chocolate
Mix Berries
Lemon sorbet, mint and honey

Hors D'Ouevres Menu

Passed Hors D'Ouevres

U10 Sea Scallops Wrapped In Pancetta$42.00
Alaskan Crab Cakes$38.00
tartar sauce
Tuna Tartare Crostini$32.00
U4 Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$96.00
Mini Lobster Bites on Crostini$36.00
Home Made Sausages and Peppers Spiedini$32.00
Arancini$28.00
With ground veal, sweet peas and scamorza. Requires 3 day notice when ordering
Bricco Style Meat Balls$28.00
lots of cheese, spicy tomato compote
Cajun Style Chicken Skewers$28.00
honey cayenne glaze
Prime Beef Teriyaki Skewers$42.00
Lamb Lollipops$72.00
balsamic glaze agrodolce
Potato Croquettes Flavored$28.00
With crispy prosciutto and smoked scamorza cheese. Requires 3 day notice when ordering
Puff Pastry$32.00
gorgonzola and mushrooms roulade lollipop
Vegetarian Sesame Spring Rolls$28.00
Mini Eggplant Parmigiana$32.00
with pesto garnish
Antipasto Skewers$34.00
mortadella salami, grottino cheese, olive sauce
Bruschetta Crostini$28.00
tomato, yellow & green pepper, goat cheese, balsamic

Raw Bar Menu

Raw Bar Additions

Littleneck Clams on the 1/2 Shell$2.99
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$8.99
Chilled 1/2 Lobster$17.98
Crab Cocktail$22.99
Lobster Cocktail$24.99
Oysters on the 1/2 Shell$0.00
- MKT$0.00
Alaskan King Crab$0.00
- MKT$0.00
Mare Shellfish Tower$0.00
18 oysters, 6 clams, 6 shrimp cocktail, 1/2 chilled lobster, Alaskan King Crab
- MKT$0.00

What 2,555 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

2,555 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect service and delicious fresh food. My top 3 spots in Boston
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A step above the rest in the North End. The food and service is superb
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KathyA
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We sat infront of one of the fire pits and it couldn't have been more perfect. The Squash blossoms, clams and wine couldn't have been better. Finally, the staff was very courteous.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The outdoor area would be great in warmer weather! We had a great crab cocktail and gnocchi. The fish special (halibut) was good, but not great, especially for the price. I would go back, and have other pasta dishes!
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RicA
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome fresh seafood. Exquisite service and kind staff. The oysters were fresh and local, the tinctures excellent. The Zappa Di Mare was an exquisite combination of high end seafoods in a delicious light tomatoe base sauce. We had a very Happy Anniversary.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
Found a bone in my pasta and nobody seemed to care. The weird Euro techno was a strange vibe for an oyster house / Italian restaurant. The lobster bisque was phenomenal but the aforementioned bone in my pasta pulled me out of the experience a bit. Was fine, I guess.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal, service & atmosphere! Shared some oysters and each got a drink and an entree.
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Northender
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Very cool vibe inside, we ate by the fire. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I found the food overly salty, and pretty pricey (plus the $20 cocktail), but still tasty.
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ChrisW
Greater Boston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, great drinks and welcoming service. A great trip to one of my favorite north end restaurants.
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OpenTable Diner
Jackson Hole
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a very picky cook as a guest. Someone who often prefers her home cooked meals. Mare got the seal of approval!!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Quaint, great service, very good food. The group of four we were with all enjoyed the meal, service and overall experience
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AHPJ
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Mare was a very pleasant surprise. We had a reservation, we’re seated promptly, service was very good, great glass of Montepulciano red. Only snafu was, it took probably 30 minutes from the time we ordered until we got our food and by the time we got it, it was cold. While our waiter was very apologetic about it, no concession was made on our bill. I did not complain because the food was actually so delicious that it kind of made up for it. Ordered the truffle encrusted tuna and mixed greens salad.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Terrible service tonight. Sat for almost 45 mins and had to flag someone down to take a drink order. Expected a better experience from this restaurant. No apologies or explanation.
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sttaft
Greater Boston
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Everything was great, except that the noise level was high enough that sometimes we couldn't hear our friends across the table. But that seems to be pretty common in the North End, and the friendly ambience can go a long way to making up for the noise.
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MitziP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience4
The server did not get my order right. I think it was a communication problem.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We arrived earlier than our reservations but they were very accommodating and were able to seat us. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I lost a bracelet I hadn’t noticed. They found it and found me to return it. Besides that, the food was excellent!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mare was an awesome experience, trendy atmosphere, with fantastic Italian food. The wind was also great.
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NeilG
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service was excellent, the apps were amazing (steamed mussels, grilled octopus, and scallops apps) and the drinks were great. DePasquale Ventures nails it again.
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NicoleF
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious! We will be back and Would definitely recommend!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall2food5service1ambience3
Food was amazing, unfortunately our server was not great and management was very unwelcoming.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place overall. New favorite restaurant in NE
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing experience. Fantastic ambience especially by the fire pit!
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paulinaN
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
We had a great dinner and the food was amazing, drinks were pricey but good.
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AliceW
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good, great menu and service. We will definitely be back!
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BarbaraL
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
No water refills. Long waiting times for service even though it did not appear to be busy.
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BLM6
Nashville
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall1food3service2ambience4
I made reservations two months in advance so i was not a walk in customer. They placed us in the worst table in the entire restaurant. Every tray that came out of the kitchen, was carried over the heads of two of the people that were sitting at our table, our waiter was extremely pushy. The food was fair and not what I expected for this caliber of restaurant.
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LKR1
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was fabulous!! The scallop appetizer was amazing!! Salmon was delicious!! Everything we had was good. Would highly recommend!!
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Marianne
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waiter, Alex, was terrific! Drinks and apps were really good. My husband and I shared the stuffed lobster - totally awesome!!!
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Gina
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
I have dined here before and the food was wonderful. Appetizers and oysters were great. I ordered the lobster pappardelle and for some reason it was so salty like the box of salt was put in. I mentioned it when the dishes were being removed and got no response. Dessert was delicious. A bit disappointed as I traveled from out of state and reserved weeks in advance.
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LacyO
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service.. very quick getting our food. Fire pits made it very cozy. It was kinda noisy but not too much.
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AnniversaryDinner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was really good! Alex took great care of us on our anniversary.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Great experience! Little loud, but overall great food
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JohnT
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience2
Mediocre. Particularly disappointing as this was the site of Ida’s, an old North End gem.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tables could be farther apart, my first date was directly next to a fire pit of 5 guys being loud and drunk.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
The food is vastly overpriced. I ordered swordfish, which was dry, even though served in a tomato broth, itself a curious choice for swordfish. I have never seen such a thin swordfish steak. They must have sliced it in 1/2 horizontally to make 2 servings from one steak. The fish crudo, for $22, had six 1/8” slices of fish. My son’s risotto- nothing special.
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enjoysdiningout
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! Highly recommend the lobster ravioli and the lobster roll. Will definitely return.
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RobertL
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience1
The food was just okay for the value. Nothing exciting. The layout was poor. The tables were crammed on top of each other. The fire pit seating are up a lot of space and more than once I hit by other patron trying to squeeze by me. Other times, I would have to get up from my table to let them out. The wait staff was the worst issue of all. They were completely inattentive to our table, passing us by several times while we had empty glasses. I eventually had to flag down a different server just to get our glasses refilled. Overall the experience was terrible.
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FamilyAnniversary
Pittsburgh
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food. Good service. Music a bit loud to hold a conversation
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DeborahF
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Restaurant was too loud and we left before ordering dinner. Please ignore food, service ratings. There wasn’t n/a categories.
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Suev
Las Vegas
12 reviews
vip
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience3
The oysters were good, the rest of the meal was disappointing. I would not recommend.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Mare is rated 4.6 stars by 2555 OpenTable diners.

Mare does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 40 times today

3 Mechanic St., Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Cross street
Hanover street
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mareoysterbar.com/
Phone number
(617) 723-6273
Private party contact
Events@dventures.net: (617) 723-6273

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Mare

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Zuppa di Mare

Lobster Ravioli

Lobster Cocktail

Amalfi Menu

Antipasto

Mozzarella di Bufala Caprese

Organic Field Greens

Primi

Gnocchetti Sorrentina

Secondi

7-Spice Murray's Brick Chicken

Alaskan King Salmon

Grilled Swordfish

Prime Beef Tenderloin

Dolci

Bricco's Signature Bread Pudding

Homemade Sorbetto

Capri Menu

Antipasto

Organic Field Greens

Mozzarella di Bufala Caprese

Steamed Mussels or Clams

Primi

Mushroom Spaghetti

Secondi

Pan Seared Salmon

7-Spice Murray's Brick Chicken 7-Spice

Grilled Swordfish

Dolci

Mare's Signature Bread Pudding

Mix Berries

Hors D'Ouevres Menu

Passed Hors D'Ouevres

U10 Sea Scallops Wrapped In Pancetta$42.00

Alaskan Crab Cakes$38.00

Tuna Tartare Crostini$32.00

U4 Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$96.00

Mini Lobster Bites on Crostini$36.00

Home Made Sausages and Peppers Spiedini$32.00

Arancini$28.00

Bricco Style Meat Balls$28.00

Cajun Style Chicken Skewers$28.00

Prime Beef Teriyaki Skewers$42.00

Lamb Lollipops$72.00

Potato Croquettes Flavored$28.00

Puff Pastry$32.00

Vegetarian Sesame Spring Rolls$28.00

Mini Eggplant Parmigiana$32.00

Antipasto Skewers$34.00

Bruschetta Crostini$28.00

Raw Bar Menu

Raw Bar Additions

Littleneck Clams on the 1/2 Shell$2.99

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$8.99

Chilled 1/2 Lobster$17.98

Crab Cocktail$22.99

Lobster Cocktail$24.99

Oysters on the 1/2 Shell$0.00

Alaskan King Crab$0.00

Mare Shellfish Tower$0.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Mare restaurant rated?

Does Mare offer gift cards?

Is Mare currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

Gift card