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Moeca, Cambridge, MA

Moeca

4.8 (629)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
Moëca is a neighborhood seafood focused restaurant inspired by Italy and beyond.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Fish, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 945-0040
  • Website
    https://www.moecarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Pagliarini
  • Location
    1 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Massachusetts Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 629 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Moeca offers an exquisite dining experience with "phenomenal food and service." Known for its "creative and unique flavor palettes," the restaurant delivers "inventive, creative food" and "excellent cooking." The seafood dishes stand out, complemented by a well-curated wine list. Despite higher prices, guests find the quality justifies the expense.
629 Reviews

  1. Shay

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    So good. Some dishes were delightfully unexpected combinations of flavor! Would go again!

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  2. Luisa

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Moëca is a quiet revelation—an intimate seafood-forward gem that somehow feels both deeply sophisticated and disarmingly personal. From the moment you step inside, there’s an ease to the space: softly lit, stylish without pretense, and anchored by a team that is clearly passionate about what they’re doing. The menu is creative without being fussy, with every dish showing off a thoughtful balance of texture, acid, and freshness. The crudo selection is a standout—impossibly fresh, delicately dressed, and plated like edible poetry. The warm seafood mains are delicious in all the right ways, letting the ingredients speak for themselves. The wine list is globally minded but approachable, and desserts manage to surprise without overreaching. Service is attentive but never intrusive—one of those rare places where you feel genuinely taken care of. In a city full of seafood spots, Moëca has carved out something special: a restaurant that celebrates the ocean with reverence, creativity, and soul. This is the kind of place you’ll want to come back to—with friends, on dates, or for the kind of solo dinner that nourishes more than just hunger.

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  3. Kathi VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It exceeded our expectations. Our server was also excellent

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  4. Roupen VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have lived in London and Paris and have experienced exceptional restaurants in many cities know for their culinary scene. I can put Moeca in my top ten list.

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  5. Blake

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am a chef and not easily wow’d. The food and service is phenomenal.

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  6. Baldwin

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    great small plates and cocktails. service was excellent

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  7. Lucinda

    Houston18 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very disappointing. Had Buttermilk monkfish and soft shell crab which Service was great but could not make up for food

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  8. Andrew VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is outstanding, creative, and varied. The portions are substantial. The wine list is extensive and well selected. The service was perfect. The prices are expensive but the quality of the dining justifies the expense. I recommend it highly for a special occasion.

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  9. Donald VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Moeca has an exciting selection of seafood dishes well prepared and served by knowledgeable staff. It's a dining treat.

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  10. Jonathan Summey VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, staff, et al was solid and one of the Boston areas top restaurants. However, you can't really call yourself a "neighborhood" spot like Chez Henri used to be (and where Moeca is now) when your "mains" are $40+. The food is excellent for the most part - loved the jumbo crispy oyster app ($12 per oyster mind you & was listed as a "share plate" which it is not), the semolina cake was divine, and the main lobster spaghetti was great but too heavy on the sauce IMHO. So overall a good meal, but for the portions and with who they are competing with in the area, the value isn't there IMHO.

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Moeca is rated 4.8 stars by 629 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Moeca

1 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Massachusetts Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Fish, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Pagliarini
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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