The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4

The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Maria

   Washington DC1 review

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We had the following: Green beans- Super salty, but good flavors besides that. They could definitely lean into the szechuan peppercorn a little more. We loved the mushrooms and tofu that were mixed in. Radish cakes- I was hoping these would be a little more inventive. They were a decent version of what you can get from any dim sum spot. They were almost overcompensating for this by drowning it in spicy mayo and chili black bean sauce. Pork buns- These were decent. I was excited to try the coffee mayo mentioned on their menu, but it was completely drowned out by other flavors. Oyster tacos- These were kinda bland and nothing to write home about. The main flavor came from the seaweed. It felt very one-note. Spanish octopus- This was our favorite dish of the night, which is telling considering it was the only dish we had with non-Asian influences. The potatoes and octopus were perfectly cooked and they were complemented beautifully by the dill, capers, green olive aioli, and pickled peppers. In terms of atmosphere we sat outside where they have a beautiful view of the harbor. We even saw a rainbow while we were dining:) I'm glad they had room outside because the inside was much too loud and cramped. Overall the food was decent, but we expected more from it. As someone who absolutely adores Asian cuisines it felt like some of the preparations were simply someone picking their favorite bits of asia and smashing them together. The menu seems to also lack a cohesiveness or story, the harrissa lamb chops jammed in next to the korean short ribs and thai sausage lettuce wraps makes for a confusing journey. We weren't sure where to start. Thank you to the FOH staff and everyone who worked to prepare the food, we appreciate you:)
   

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   Lisa

   Greater Boston1 review

   1.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We went for an advertised Derby Experience & we got nothing like what was advertised. Service was extremely slow
   

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   Michael VIP

   Greater Boston6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Fun atmosphere and great service. The food is delicious but a little expensive.
   

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   eileen VIP

   Greater Boston104 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Everything is really good but a few favorites: Kale and asparagus salad- so fresh and tasty Green beans- nice kick to them! Generous portion Tuna poke bowl- must have Octopus-perfectly grilled Calamari salad- presentation is amazing and it’s delicious Wine list is extensive and the prices get expensive quickly but ask Brittney for help and she is awesome!
   

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   Paula

   West Palm Beach4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Shared plates were delicious. Server excellent and very helpful with quantity of food when we asked. Great wines. Busy, bustling restaurant on water. Will definitely return.
   

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   Sanjeev VIP

   Greater Boston18 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

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

   The food & drinks are excellent. The bartenders do a great job with professional service in a loud, buzzy environment. The big drawback is that the bar area can get very loud, affecting the experience in the adjacent dining room, with the vibe of a college bar -- lots of younger people yelling or talking loudly. The mix of age groups is certainly a plus on balance but this time it was less than wonderful.
   

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   Gary

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

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

   One of the best meals ever. Peking duck, halibut, pork buns, noodles, calamari, string beans, Korean BBQ beef was served in a great order and fed 6 of us. A place not to miss.
   

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   Edward VIP

   Los Angeles129 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

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

   Great bar and patio location at the harbor. On Pier 4 facing the harbor cruise terminal. We had the full peking duck which was outstanding with some tasty differences to the typical Chinese restaurant service including sushi rice and lettuce to make wraps.
   

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   alicia

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

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

   Had the best waitress ever! I spilt my drink on my brand new white outfit and she was very quick to not only get me a new drink, she went above and beyond with grabbing me wipes, a towel, and soda water to help get the stain out! (And it worked!!) We also got sat a little bit late but they let us go to the bar and gave us some free apps! So kind of them!
   

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    Charles

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

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

    Amazing experience all around. The flavor combinations of the food are so delicious and were presented excellently. The atmosphere here is so fun and whimsical… a very well designed and immersive space. There is clearly a total vision all around.
    

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