Mare

Name: Mare
Address: 3 Mechanic St., Boston, MA, United States, 02113
Telephone: (617) 723-6273
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2954 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

25 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 53 times today

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
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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 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00
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
Area
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 PancettaUS$42.00
Alaskan Crab CakesUS$38.00
tartar sauce
Tuna Tartare CrostiniUS$32.00
U4 Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$96.00
Mini Lobster Bites on CrostiniUS$36.00
Home Made Sausages and Peppers SpiediniUS$32.00
AranciniUS$28.00
With ground veal, sweet peas and scamorza. Requires 3 day notice when ordering
Bricco Style Meat BallsUS$28.00
lots of cheese, spicy tomato compote
Cajun Style Chicken SkewersUS$28.00
honey cayenne glaze
Prime Beef Teriyaki SkewersUS$42.00
Lamb LollipopsUS$72.00
balsamic glaze agrodolce
Potato Croquettes FlavoredUS$28.00
With crispy prosciutto and smoked scamorza cheese. Requires 3 day notice when ordering
Puff PastryUS$32.00
gorgonzola and mushrooms roulade lollipop
Vegetarian Sesame Spring RollsUS$28.00
Mini Eggplant ParmigianaUS$32.00
with pesto garnish
Antipasto SkewersUS$34.00
mortadella salami, grottino cheese, olive sauce
Bruschetta CrostiniUS$28.00
tomato, yellow & green pepper, goat cheese, balsamic

Raw Bar Menu

Raw Bar Additions

Littleneck Clams on the 1/2 ShellUS$2.99
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$8.99
Chilled 1/2 LobsterUS$17.98
Crab CocktailUS$22.99
Lobster CocktailUS$24.99
Oysters on the 1/2 ShellUS$0.00
- MKTUS$0.00
Alaskan King CrabUS$0.00
- MKTUS$0.00
Mare Shellfish TowerUS$0.00
18 oysters, 6 clams, 6 shrimp cocktail, 1/2 chilled lobster, Alaskan King Crab
- MKTUS$0.00

What 2,954 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mare is a standout Italian seafood restaurant in Boston's North End, celebrated for its "amazing service," "delicious oysters," and "fantastic ambiance." Guests rave about its "freshest seafood" and "outstanding high-end service." The cozy vibe, table-side Cacio e Pepe, and creative cocktails make it a "highly recommended" dining destination.

2,954 Reviews

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Edward
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. The service was amazing and everything came out quick.
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Paul
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent! We will definitely return
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Watson
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Don’t go here if you’re not their people of color. Food was good but service was horrible. Server didn’t bother checking on us and ignored us the whole time. Been waiting to buy another round of drinks for my mother in law and fiance but plain didn’t acknowledge us. I won’t be coming back here again.
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Ken
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lobster was well undercooked and gooey. Table side pasta with truffle was ok.
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Mark
Greater Boston
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The host could have been nicer, I can put up with a lot. Being made to wait in the cold for a reservation is a choice.
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Rob
VIP
Dallas
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We loved the food and atmosphere. Service was slow and we had to track down our server too many times.
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Mia
VIP
Mississippi
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was so good. Server was a tad bit off putting and not accommodating. Not blaming the server because it was not his fault for the mix up but he was not very nice about it. Other than that, the food was wonderful.
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Marissa
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful from start to finish! Seafood was so fresh and service was phenomenal.
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Walker
VIP
Salt Lake City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful Valentines Date here! Wonderful foot and service
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Yigit
Greater Boston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Our server and food were great. But we were sat upstairs which has zero ambience. Terrible Valentine’s Day ambience, which is a shame because the everything else was great. We were disappointed with the ambience.
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FAQs

Mare is rated 4.7 stars by 2954 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.

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2 people

25 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 53 times today

3 Mechanic St., Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Cross Street
Hanover street
Area
North End
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00
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

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Mare

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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 PancettaUS$42.00

Alaskan Crab CakesUS$38.00

Tuna Tartare CrostiniUS$32.00

U4 Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$96.00

Mini Lobster Bites on CrostiniUS$36.00

Home Made Sausages and Peppers SpiediniUS$32.00

AranciniUS$28.00

Bricco Style Meat BallsUS$28.00

Cajun Style Chicken SkewersUS$28.00

Prime Beef Teriyaki SkewersUS$42.00

Lamb LollipopsUS$72.00

Potato Croquettes FlavoredUS$28.00

Puff PastryUS$32.00

Vegetarian Sesame Spring RollsUS$28.00

Mini Eggplant ParmigianaUS$32.00

Antipasto SkewersUS$34.00

Bruschetta CrostiniUS$28.00

Raw Bar Menu

Raw Bar Additions

Littleneck Clams on the 1/2 ShellUS$2.99

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$8.99

Chilled 1/2 LobsterUS$17.98

Crab CocktailUS$22.99

Lobster CocktailUS$24.99

Oysters on the 1/2 ShellUS$0.00

Alaskan King CrabUS$0.00

Mare Shellfish TowerUS$0.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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