Rowes Wharf Sea Grille

Name: Rowes Wharf Sea Grille
Address: 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA, United States, 02110
Telephone: (617) 856-7744
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1996 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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Welcome to our nationally recognized Rowes Wharf Sea Grille restaurant sitting boldly on the Boston Harbor waterfront. We proudly prepare and present the finest breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert in the city where it all began. Let Executive Chef David Daniels paint you a picture with vivid, bold flavors plated like works of art. The freshest ingredients sourced daily from local markets provide an unparalleled dining experience while gorgeous harbor views set the tone. Tame the ocean, ignite your palette!
For Current Menus - please visit us at
https://www.bostonharborhotel.com/culinary/rowes-wharf-sea-grille/

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Continental, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 856-7744
Website
http://www.roweswharfseagrille.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
David Daniels
Private party facilities
The Rowes Wharf Sea Grille is perfectly situated where land meets sea at the most picturesque spot along the Boston waterfront. Executive Chef David Daniel’s vision for the restaurant celebrates the sea—inventive seafood dishes artfully presented, and a contemporary space with design accents that mirror the ocean beyond the windows.
Private party contact
Tim Clapp: (617) 856-7744

Location
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
Neighborhood
Financial District
Cross street
Atlantic Avenue
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Blue line to the Aquarium
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,996 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

1,996 Reviews

PH
PeterH
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleasant and knowledgeable waiter. Food was very good and beautifully presented.
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SarahF
Grand Rapids
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service2ambience4
The food was excellent, however the service was terrible. We were seated for a 6:30 reservation and had one waiter who took our drink orders and brought those but then he got reassigned and we got a new waiter. The new waiter was more concerned about chatting with the two women at the table next to us rather than taking our food order or checking in on us. It was everything to get his attention to service us. Again, the food was phenomenal but if I am in Boston again, I will probably try somewhere else and hope for better service.
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Ross
Greater Boston
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The outdoor tables overlook the harbor. In the evenings, with the setting sun, it is magical.
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Bonnie
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank You! Celebrating our 50th wedding Anniversary!! Food was excellent, atmosphere was very pleasant, overlooking the Boston Harbor. Hopefully we get to experience it again, had a great night!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall3food1service5ambience5
Everything was great except the two orders of halibut. It was well over cooked. Very dry. At a high end restaurant I expect fish to be great - this was painfully dry. Sad loss of $100. Lobster dishes were perfect.
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CaraW
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super good food and great service! Highly recommend the lobster ravioli
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michaelm
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
Food was very good, although somewhat expensive given the attachment to the Boston Harbour hotel. Alot of other decent restaurants at less price.
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PaulF
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb service and food, great view of the harbour. Exceeded expectations. Reasonably priced for Boston so good value for money. Loved the bar in the hotel after dinner.
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Deb103
Greater Boston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great ambience! View is tremendous. Sit outside if you can.
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Julie
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience5
Service was rough. We refilled our wine the entire dinner on our own because our waiter didn’t notice / check our glasses. Would expect a little more given the price of the meal and the level of restaurant. Also had to wait 15 minutes or so at the start of the dinner to be served. Salmon was dry but the rest of the food was really good
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dining experience, with friendly staff and delicious food. Great view of the harbor.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service2ambience5
Server was not attentive and restaurant was not even busy.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Worth your time-food is great, atmosphere is ideal for brunch or dinner
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StephenK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience2
The meal/setting was as expected, however the entertainment was too noisy. We discussed with the staff but problem was not remedied.Would recommend only on evenings without entertainment.
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DotsHurl
New York Area
129 reviews
vip
5.0
129 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just the most wonderful experience start to finish. The setting is absolutely gorgeous right on the water. Food was superb as was the service! Just fabulous! Highly recommend the warm bead basket too!
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SalG
Chicago
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
They clearly could not handle a large party and our table of two. No one came to see us after twenty minutes
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TheCfamily
Greater Boston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hostess was very good at her job! She has a superb personality and was very attentive and accommodating to all our requests! We also had an amazing server!
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JB111
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Solid food and service. We had the mushroom starter and the clam chowder. Both were really really good (and I'm picky). My husband had the burger which he enjoyed and I had the Poke bowl. I thought the Poke bowl was on the "simple" side but it was fine--it just didn't wow me (especially for the price--it was a mound of rice, some seaweed, ginger, a teeny handful of mushrooms and maybe a 1/4 cup of tuna. The tuna is the only thing that should really "cost" anything so I'm not sure how/why the entree was $32. The other ingredients aren't very expensive and the food was just arranged with the ingredients in different areas on the plate--nothing particularly difficult to prepare). We both had the Basil Bash to drink. I requested mine be made with vodka and my husband's had his as listed (with maker's mark). Mine was good (though could have used more vodka) my husband didn't like his and was confused on why maker's mark was the chosen liquor--seemed to ruin what was an otherwise refreshing cocktail. We sat on the patio right against the flower barrier thing. The tables are just too close to the barrier--a snail crawled out of the planter and I had to get up and step away before it crawled on the table (or me!). It also blocks the entertainment (Summer in the City) which is why we decided to have dinner at Sea Grille to begin with.
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FESRSFC
Greater Boston
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Interesting and unique menu. Delicious food. First-rate, attentive service. Lovely interior setting with outstanding views of the harbor.
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LisaC
London
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an enjoyable time. The service and food superb.
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Bert
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our breakfast was a reunion with relatives. We sat for a very long time catching up and did not feel rushed in any way. Lovely experience!
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SalG
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely restaurant right on the pier. Our server was great, and the food was very good. However, my halibut was tiny, and I thought the price was very high for the size of the fish. Other than that, we enjoyed our dinner very much.
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StevenM
Greater Boston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
There are some interesting small plates that are worth a try.
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DanielR
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I shared four of the small plates. Each one was outstanding! The menu choices are creative and beautifully presented. The dining room is elegant with tables well spaced. This restaurant is in an area of the city, which gets extremely lively, but it is an oasis of cool sophistication.
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Foodie11
Greater Boston
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is absolutely delicious. Its my second time there this month. The rain ruined outdoor dining and the concert, but it was great inside. Our waiter was great.
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JaimeandAlice
Philadelphia
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
What a beautiful outdoor patio where you can enjoy a lovely cocktail, an incredible view and delicious food. Our server was attentive, the sangria was refreshing and the lobster roll was amazing! We had taken a boat tour earlier that day, stepped off the dock and right into the restaurant. It couldn't have been more convenient. A wonderful addition to any waterfront experience.
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RachaelC
Anchorage
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience2
This is a nice place to eat if you want to sit out on the warf and have a nice dinner. It is right on the boardwalk and has lots of foot traffic and noise. I would not recommend this for a romantic night. It feels very much like a hotel restaurant with tables that can be converted from brunch to dinner. The food was delicious and the wait staff was attentive. I was looking for a quieter place for dinner, which was the only disappointment.
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Finn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely location, Fantastic food Even on a cloudy day, sitting outside by the water was beautiful. Staff was very helpful… Can’t wait to go back.
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HawaiianBride
Greater Boston
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Buffet breakfast variety and the quality was not impressive for the value and the ambience of the eatery. Staff was very nice and service was great.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience5
Ambiance is great, but that’s where it ends. Showed up early and hostess seemed to have a problem with that, even though the tables didn’t fill up the entire time we were seated. Food needs some work, overpriced for what you get and the chef must have just found out about edible flowers, on every plate. Great place to grab a drink and listen to the live band, but skip the food and get a new hostess. Staying at the hotel too!
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SharonA
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food and service were outstanding. A true pleasure on a summer evening. Just order everything you think you want to try, and if it comes in small or large sizes, get the large. It's worth it. Very expensive, of course, but, for a treat, it's worth just enjoying the menu. Beautifully presented, and very special in terms of deliciousness. Only drawback was that we had come anticipating a blues band, and the band that was playing was your average cover band; pretty basic, and the noise level made conversation difficult, for a 5:30 pm dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service! Will definitely be back!
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SilkeR
Detroit
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had breakfast on the patio with an awesome harbor view. Great service and food super delicious.
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Foodie11
Greater Boston
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a hidden gem. Food was delicious and the staff was amazing!
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SuburbanFoodie
Greater Boston
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went on a Blues Barge night which unfortunately was cancelled due to an unexpected heavy rain shower. The Sea Grille has a number of outdoor tables that overlook the Barge or indoor tables if desired. We chose outdoors after the rain and enjoyed the weather and people watching. The food was excellent - Tuna flatbread and Japanese street corn for appetizers and split a Wagyu burger and Chowder for mains as we don't eat a lot. A bottle of Alsatian Pinot Blanc was excellent with the apps and a glass each of red wine went well with the burger. The service was also excellent as expected in a restaurant of this caliber. Highly recommend this restaurant - particularly on a nice summer night.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2023
overall4food3service2ambience5
The waiter was just go ok. View was nice. Buy food not worth the price.
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DeniseW
Denver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
The restaurant itself was very nice and the waiter was exceptionally kind. When I made our reservation I did not know it was a dressy type restaurant. We had our vacation casual clothes on and we felt very out of place. The prices were fine but the portion sizes were small. We went to a local bar and had chips and salsa afterwards because we were not satisfied. The food was good but not great. We did enjoy our wine though.
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Donald
Cleveland
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was outstanding. Adrian did an excellent job of taking care of us. Would recommend in a heartbeat
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DianaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Sea Grille at the Boston Harbor Hotel is beyond excellent. Service was outstanding along with the food and menu selections. We had an outdoor seat on patio and listened to Frank Sinatra songs during their summer in the city music concerts. Weather perfect overlooking Boston Harbor ..... don’t miss this place a gem.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable service and outstanding food. View can not be beat!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Rowes Wharf Sea Grille is rated 4.6 stars by 1996 OpenTable diners.

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

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Atlantic Avenue
Neighborhood
Financial District
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Continental, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Blue line to the Aquarium
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Daniels
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.roweswharfseagrille.com/
Phone number
(617) 856-7744
Private party facilities
The Rowes Wharf Sea Grille is perfectly situated where land meets sea at the most picturesque spot along the Boston waterfront. Executive Chef David Daniel’s vision for the restaurant celebrates the sea—inventive seafood dishes artfully presented, and a contemporary space with design accents that mirror the ocean beyond the windows.
Private party contact
Tim Clapp: (617) 856-7744

Rowes Wharf Sea Grille

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Maine Lobster Roll

Coastal Clam Chowder

Magical Mushrooms

Menu

What 1,996 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

How is Rowes Wharf Sea Grille restaurant rated?

Is Rowes Wharf Sea Grille currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information