Row 34 - Boston

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   MattB

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food3service5ambience4

   Our lead server was excellent and the wine list was equally impressive. They did, however, rush our visit - bringing entrees almost simultaneously with the appetizers. And, they had managing staff surveilling and regularly walking through the room with their iPads, marking how long guests were at tables and how quickly they were being turned over. I understand this is common practice in a lot of restaurants, but this was obvious to the point of intrusive. You want to feel comfortable eating your meal, not as if you're in an Orwellian state. On the food: fried oysters, burrata and beets were all top-notch. The naked lobster rolls unfortunately had some overcooked and rubbery meat. When you got a bite of the beautiful brioche bun and properly cooked meat, it was really quite good. Just needed more consistency.

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   Scarlet

   New England

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Oysters and lobster rolls are excellent!

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   JackO

   New England

   2 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall1food2service1ambience2

   Arrogant condescending manager refused to validate our parking as the ticket was marked 4:58 and the manager claimed they don’t validate before 5:00. The website clearly states they validate after 4:30 on Saturday and Sunday. What a jerk!! Long time customers who are now former customers.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   vip
   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall2food1service1ambience2

   Not impressed. Terrible service

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   GeorgeW

   New England

   129 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   129 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Very good place. Didn’t go with their “native” dishes like raw oysters or lobster rolls. We both had fish and chips. We both liked it. Great and and friendly service. Not an expensive place. Although we both agreed that food was good - probably one of the best fish&chip meals - the price is a bit too high for lunch. Overall a very positive experience and would love to return for dinner. The place is very casual, so I’d return for a regular non-special occasion meal.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great experience! Staff incredibly friendly, great atmosphere, amazing food and awesome beer list! Tuna tartare is a much have.

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   RandB

   New York Area

   27 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   27 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall3food3service4ambience4

   The service and restaurant itself were pleasant. The food was just ‘ok’ taste-wise; I was shocked by the prices, given the small portion sizes. I’d always heard good things about Row 34 - but will probably not return given the cost for the size of the portions and quality we received.

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   dcwino

   Washington DC

   22 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on June 20, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Such fresh seafood. It was easily the best tuna crudo I have had in my life

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 19, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We had a great night out and the food and beers were all delicious! Our server was awesome too. So fun to be out again! The oysters were dreamy, fish and lobster so tasty, and the desserts were out of this world. Thank you!

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10. JM

    JenniferM

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and atmosphere with delicious food. We had the seafood tower which was a perfect way to try some new things. The red fish ceviche and the mussels were standouts. And of course the oysters are amazing!

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11. DB

    DBFL

    Naples

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Great vibe, fun menu, nice oyster selection. Slider and sandwich had no flavor.

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    PitaK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience2

    We notified the restaurant we were on our honeymoon and though we did get a free dessert- the table we were sat at was horrible. Food was ok but in Boston we have had better. The noise level was too much. This place was recommended but We cant imagine who would find it a good spot due to noise and what we considered lack of ambiance. The service was good but seeing as we were sat next to the serving station I expected that at least. Overall we would not recommend!

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    HeatherS

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect oysters...every single time I go here with friends!

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14. FK

    FloraK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loud ! But delicious! Great service ! Pricey but reasonably pricey!

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    AlexisLee

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    We came for a lunch on Sunday. Food was delicious, we enjoyed raw bar, and several entrees. Everything was well seasoned, fresh, and thoughtful. It was pricey but quality was really top notch, and everything is expensive these days. We will definitely come back again.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Jill was an amazing server! All of their banter and recommendations were on point. Food was outstanding and wine selection was amazing. I can’t wait to go again!

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17. WD

    WilliamD

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    The food was excellent. The oysters were just super and the three sauces were great

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    VLVB

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great seafood! Delicious oysters! super Lobster rolls! Fun ambiance highly recommend!!

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Restaurant was very busy when we arrived so had to wait for our table but we were served quickly once seated. Food was tasty; they were out of one of the entrees we ordered but server suggested an alternative which was similar.

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    GabH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    We had 4 apps and 2 entrees, everything was beautifully prepared and delicious

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    farmer2tabler

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    food is great. location is good. service is average (especially given the large number of servers and few customers that were there for lunch). music is too loud could not hear my friends sitting across from me

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    4Commonpalate

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and great service! Will definitely be going back to this restaurant.

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    JoeT

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food! Great service!

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    Jeffzamm

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome food as always. Seafood tower is unreal

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    JeffQ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Seafood so fresh, it’s as if they snatched from the harbor as you order. Amazing drinks and overall an amazing experience.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I will say that this place matches my expectations every time we come. This is my first actual reservation made as before we just showed up and just to speak on this lightly, the host (who dressed a bit more like a manager…maybe) took forever to seat us and was very non personable. We sat from there and the server was absolutely great, from start to finish. We came in for a light lunch and got the oysters and hamachi crudo which were amazing. We planned on getting the lobster roll but hearing that it was 49$ and only served with 4oz’s of lobster meat threw me off completely. Being a chef in the industry for a few years and knowing that prices are outrageous these days I and my wife (a server) are fully respectful and understanding of situations such as these but 49$ for again…….4oz’s…..I’m sorry but this is absolutely ridiculous. We’ve enjoyed your lobster roll twice coming to Boston for our so called “food tour vacation” lol and will hands down put you guys at the top of the list for the best one here…that being said…there was no chance I was ordering a technical sandwich for 50$ with minimal lobster on it. All of this being said I think you guys should have someone look into the pricing. Good coat works in both directions, you win most you lose on some. The lobster roll should by now means be that price with that amount. If there was more on it I would’ve enjoyed the H*^! Out of it but no not this time. Thank you and don’t think we won’t be back but just some constructive criticism Thanks again for doing what you do

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Seafood tower day and we were disappointed there was no lobster included

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We enjoyed our food and service very much!! We had a few of the raw bar starters, followed by the halibut collar for two for our entree. It was all delicious, but my favorite was the cured salmon for the starter. Our server was excellent!! (Can’t remember her name, but she had a long ponytail and Tattoos on both arms). She was very good at her job and made the experience great!

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Outstanding

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    TaraM

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Belated Mother’s Day celebration

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    Luli

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was as amazing as we had heard. Worth every penny.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredibly fresh seafood, fabulous service & atmosphere. Lobster tacos & Island Creek oysters were our favourites! :)

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3

    This is one of my stops when I visit Boston. Great food and services.

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    closetfoodie

    Orlando

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Very lively atmosphere, and a little loud, but the service and food were outstanding. I had the blue cheese chicken salad and it was really a great new take on an old stand by. Our whole party was happy we discovered Row 34, it was the best restaurant we visited during our trip to Boston.

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    LizPilates

    New England

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Oysters & oyster farmers

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    Jack

    New England

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding oysters, crudos, ceviches, and whitefish spread. Wines by the glass are truly excellent. Enjoyed Sauvignon Blanc and Burgundy Chardonnay. Service was super friendly and professional. Enjoyed sitting outside on the deck.

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37. KM

    KMeyer

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    If you can - eat inside. We arrived for outside seating and found the space to be loud (passing traffic) and smelly (overwhelmingly defecating type smell.. smelly). We had a hard time just sitting with the smell let alone eating in the smelly environment. It was a shame. We were looking forward to eating here but we had to leave. Things happen and I don't want to speak badly of any establishment but they really didn't seem to care that we had a problem and were leaving. The waiter never came to the table after 10 minutes (maybe he couldn't handle the smell) and when I told the hostess of the problem she basically didn't care. Shame.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My wife’s birthday lunch. Our service was thoughtful and took great care of us. The food was amazing as always, despite the higher price for a lobster role.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Everything was good. Service was polite and helpful however, drinks took an inordinate amount of time. The biggest detractor was the noise level which was horrendous.

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    BethJ

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Row 34 is always a must when traveling to Boston. Best lobster roll in town!

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