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Mare

4.6 (3300)
$31 to $50
Italian
3 Mechanic St., Boston, MA 02113

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Mare

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
North End

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
Frank DePasquale presents Mare, Italian for ‘sea’ , which 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.

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
  • Catering
    Please contact us at Catering@depasqualeventures.com for inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    For parties of 12 or more and private events, Please contact us at Events@depasqualeventures.com
  • 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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Menu

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Amalfi Menu

Please choose from the following options to create your custom menu

    Antipasto

    • Mozzarella di Bufala Caprese

      heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, basil, pesto

      • Organic Field Greens

        mix green salad, roasted pear, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

        Primi

        • Gnocchetti Sorrentina

          baked with bufala mozzarella, tomatoes, basil

          Secondi

          • 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

                                                                                          Last updated: October 31, 2023

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                                                                                          Reviews

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                                                                                          Reviews from people who have dined at Mare.

                                                                                          4.6

                                                                                          4.6
                                                                                          (3300)
                                                                                          • 4.7Food
                                                                                          • 4.7Service
                                                                                          • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                          • 4.2Value

                                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                                          Loved For

                                                                                          • Greater Boston

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                                                                                          • Boston

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                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                          Mare in Boston's North End offers a "solid experience" with "delicious food" and "awesome service." The seafood, especially the oysters and shellfish tower, are "outstanding," and the staff consistently provide "impeccable service." The restaurant's outdoor patio and charming ambiance make it a "must-visit" for seafood lovers.
                                                                                          3,300 Reviews

                                                                                          1. Jeff

                                                                                            Greater Boston3 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Great meal as usual. Sat at the bar and was waited on by a lovely woman. Cacio e Pepe was a real winner. Same for the seared truffle Tuna. I little bit loud, moderate difficulty to carry on a conversation. But, it was very busy.

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                                                                                          2. BRIAN

                                                                                            Greater Boston1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Good food Good experience Everything was wonderful great service

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                                                                                          3. Hanna Gold

                                                                                            Edmonton2 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Service was incredible, wagyu burger and oysters were incredible! Some appetizers were underwhelming. Large plate pastas should be bigger.

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                                                                                          4. April Gold

                                                                                            Nashville69 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Neighborhood gem, great options in the menu of seafood and pasta. Raw bar is great. We enjoyed the food and atmosphere!

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                                                                                          5. James Gold

                                                                                            Orlando72 reviews

                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                            Dined on October 31, 2026

                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                            2. Food 2
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                                            The service was great. The food was good but the portions were extremely small. Disappointing.

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                                                                                          6. Teresa

                                                                                            Atlanta9 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined on October 31, 2026

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            The food at Mare never disappoints. Every time we come to Boston we make sure we have at least one dinner here. My husband enjoyed the lamb chops but for me the star of the show was the Duppa del Mare. The seafood was perfectly cooked in a luxurious tomato based sauce! We toped it off with the tiramisu for dessert. The service was excellent by all! 10/10

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                                                                                          7. Paul Gold

                                                                                            Greater Boston134 reviews

                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                            Dined on October 29, 2026

                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Always a solid experience at Mare, awesome spot! Our server was great, didnt rush us and very pleasant. Oysters were shucked perfectly (no pulling, biting and all slurping!!), tasty shrimps and lobstah cocktail! Seabass special was really good but veggies underneath were a bit mushy. Golf clap to all, see you again soon! If they could have an impact on the entitled valet parking folks to not be such “youknowhats”.

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                                                                                          8. Nicole

                                                                                            Chicago1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined on October 27, 2026

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Service was phenomenal, food was delicious, and will definitely return when I make it back to Boston!

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                                                                                          9. bea

                                                                                            Greater Boston19 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined on October 24, 2026

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                                            Service was exceptional. Our server, Frank, was just the right amount of attentiveness which I greatly appreciated. Drinks were fantastic, food was delicious and hot. The appetizers were incredible! It was a warm October evening in the city for sure, but not all the doors to the patio needed to be wide open. The draft was unpleasant. But aside from that, very good.

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                                                                                          10. Brittany Gold

                                                                                            Atlanta4 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined on October 24, 2026

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Mare is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston! It has both amazing seafood and amazing pasta, plus their delicious pepperoncini dirty martini. They have a cute little patio as well as an intimate inside dining area. It’s dimly lit, cool, and romantic. Vibes are 10/10. Service is always impeccable, the staff is wonderful. Definitely recommend a reservation! It fills up quick. The seafood tower is well worth the money, but the tableside cacio e pepe is also a great choice! You can’t go wrong with any of the food or drink options. All of the martinis are top tier and the oysters are delectable. 😋

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                                                                                          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
                                                                                          • Catering
                                                                                            Please contact us at Catering@depasqualeventures.com for inquiries.
                                                                                          • Private party facilities
                                                                                            For parties of 12 or more and private events, Please contact us at Events@depasqualeventures.com
                                                                                          • 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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                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                          For a lively, peak-night vibe pick Saturday dinner at Mare; for a quieter meal ask to be seated upstairs, which guests say is notably calmer than the main room.

                                                                                          Yes, Mare offers distinct experiences like a tableside 'Cacio e Pepe' and a big raw‑bar presentation such as the Mare Shellfish Tower.

                                                                                          Yes, many guests report bringing children and dining as a family, noting Mare felt comfortable for family dinners.

                                                                                          Saturday night, guests specifically praise Mare’s Saturday-night service and fresh seafood.

                                                                                          Yes, vegetarian options are available, for example the menu includes "Vegetarian Sesame Spring Rolls" and salads like "Organic Field Greens."

                                                                                          The raw-bar offerings are designed to share, the Mare Shellfish Tower lists precise, generous quantities (18 oysters, 6 clams, 6 shrimp cocktail, chilled half lobster, Alaskan king crab) and a half tower is sized for smaller sharing.

                                                                                          Yes, Mare is often chosen for anniversaries and special evenings, with guests noting intimate, elegant meals and tableside touches like the cacio e pepe and deconstructed tiramisù.

                                                                                          Yes, Mare has outdoor seating: guests enjoy a back patio/covered deck and terrace area, with features like a retractable roof and fire pits on the deck.

                                                                                          The oysters from Mare’s raw bar are a clear standout, many guests praise the oysters, and they appear on the menu as "Oysters on the ½ Shell."

                                                                                          Mare has a buzzy, energetic North End vibe, dim lighting and brick interiors give it a clubby, lively feel, while upstairs seating is noted as a quieter alternative.

                                                                                          Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear.

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                                                                                          Mare

                                                                                          4.6
                                                                                          $31 to $50
                                                                                          Italian
                                                                                          North End

                                                                                          Make a reservation

                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                          7:00 PM
                                                                                          Booked 41 times today
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