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Mare, Boston, MA

Mare

4.6
4.6
2972 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • 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 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 723-6273
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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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What 2,972 people are saying

Mare reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Boston

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mare offers a remarkable dining experience with "excellent food and service" and "great atmosphere." Known for its "amazing seafood and Italian dishes," standout items include the "best Cacio e Pepe," "lobster bisque," and "fresh oysters." The cozy and inviting ambiance, attentive staff, and delightful outdoor patio enhance the experience.

2,972 Reviews
  1. Bob

    New York City18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My with and I were visiting Boston during “Dine Boston” promotion when many restaurants had a fixed price menu. We came to Mare for seafood and it was very good. The noise level was very high and the constant foot traffic in the crowded dining area detracted from our experience. The fixed price was a good value

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    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening out— oysters, entrees, and drinks were prompt and delicious. Service was very friendly and also very accommodating. Great music, we’ll be back

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  3. Paul VIP

    Greater Boston47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience with great food and terrific service in a fun and lively atmosphere. Our party dined from the Boston Restaurant Week menu, which was a fabulous value as well. The portions were perfect and the presentation gets an A+. We’ll be back the next time we visit Boston.

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  4. Jalen

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food. Good service. Not much of an ambiance. Would recommend for a casual meal.

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  5. Joseph VIP

    Miami10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tremendous food as always! Great staff and very welcoming management. We always gonna get back. The fire pits area is always a must!

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    Southwest Florida3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great food We have been half dozen times.We will be back

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  7. Tyler VIP

    Charlotte10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very much enjoyed it. Lobster tagliatelle was great. Our server, Fabio, was tremendous.

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  8. Todd

    Denver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Ambiance was nice. I’d highly recommend.

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  9. Nina

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were here to celebrate my Dad’s 90th birthday. The MaitreD and waitstaff, especially Judy went above and beyond. The restaurant week menu choices were yummy. Thank you for a night to remember.

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  10. Emily VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Service was very slow and had to call the waiter over multiple times throughout the night for bringing the dine out menu over, missing dishes, etc. Not attentive at all which is unfortunate. I’ve been here multiple times and don’t recall that being the case in the past.

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FAQs

Mare is rated 4.6 stars by 2972 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
19:00
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Mare

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
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