Mare

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4.6

2891 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Mare

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

North End

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Lively

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.
Please visit our new location at 3 Mechanic St.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(617) 723-6273
Website
http://www.mareoysterbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

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 2,891 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
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Boston
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mare offers a delightful dining experience with its "fantastic food" and "attentive service." Known for its exquisite seafood, the restaurant features standout dishes like the "best Cacio e Pepe" and a variety of fresh oysters. The vibrant atmosphere and charming outdoor patio make it a North End favorite.

2,891 Reviews

V
Victoria
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mare was amazing as always! Never disappoint. Best oyster everrrr
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Joseph
Miami
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my fav place! Never disappointed, great food and service. We will be back, thanks to all the staff for let us feel so welcome.
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robert
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Absolutely delicious food but the VERY LOUD music made the experience less than enjoyable. If you can handle loud music, the food is worth the experience.
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Jill
Greater Boston
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent. Splurged for the backed stuff lobster which was excellent Perfectly cooked, nice stuffing. Tuna was also perfectly cooked. Seared just right. The affogato topped off the holiday meal - it was delicious. Very Good service too. Wonderful meal.
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Mary Sue
Greater Boston
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice relaxing Thanksgiving dinner that started with delicious oysters! Service was attentive. Loved the cozy patio room as the rain poured down. Tables were nicely spaced from others. We had pappardelle and linguine with clams. Both excellent. I will return for sure!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Mississippi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter was exceptional as well as other wait staff. Food was delicious!
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Vanessa
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, great atmosphere and very welcoming staff!! I will definitely be back.
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Joseph
Miami
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been in this place many times and I still can confirm that it’s one of my favorite place in Boston. Great atmosphere great food and great service. Everyone is so welcoming.
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Sean
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our meal and will return again.
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V
Victoria
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant in the North End always! Food, atmosphere and staff always wonderful. Thanks for the great welcoming also:)
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FAQs

Mare is rated 4.6 stars by 2891 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.

Mare

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

North End

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

3 Mechanic St., Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Cross street
Hanover street
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
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

Gift card

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Mare

Mare

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Lobster Ravioli

Tableside 'Cacio e Pepe'

Maine Baked Stuffed Lobster

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

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Review summary

FAQs

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Does Mare offer gift cards?

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Mare

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Additional information

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