My Review by kanyals on 8/29/2015 via Citysearch
After numerous visits to Mare both in their previous location on Richmond and their new (fabulous) location on Mechanic off Hanover, I can say unequivocally that this is a top shelf seafood restaurant!!\r \r Their stuffed lobster is a…

My Review by julias1913532833 on 1/1/2014 via Citysearch
This restaurant was recommended by two different concierges (Marriot Long Wharf and Park Plaza) so we thought it was a good coincidence. Now, I have to wonder if these people are paid for their referrals. We were told by one that this…

Probably my favorite restaurant in Boston by Bostontransplant on 7/15/2010 via Citysearch
I love Mare but have only been two times. The restaurant itself is clean, hip and intimate. There is this cool light fixture that fills the dining area with an assortment of warm colors that changes every so often, creating a unique…

Would not recommend by Jsol18 on 8/18/2009 via Citysearch
We tried Mare for Restaurant Week, to which the meal was OK but would never pay what they are actually charging for these dishes. In addition, the alchol was outrageously overpriced including a house bottle of wine for $55 (I have never…

OVER RATED by Beantown B on 5/4/2009 via Insider Pages
We made reservations at Mare for a nice Valentine's Day dinner, and were very disappointed (and it takes a lot to bother us). The waiter was a total snob, and gave us a dirty look when we wanted to split an appetizer. He then explained…

very good quality seafood by Bonnie C on 8/13/2008 via Insider Pages
The seafood at Mare was wonderful. We made reservations for a business dinner and had one side of the restaurant to ourselves. The waitstaff was very attentive and really took care of us. The sampler fish platters were a hit as was the…

Surprised at high rating by unavaham on 6/12/2008 via Citysearch
The food was just ok. The same food at a place with an Entree' half the price would have earned a great review. \r \r As others have suggested here, just the grilled octupus is worth the visit.

Very good seafood by t1willia on 5/12/2008 via Citysearch
I would like to start off by rebutting a few statements made by other reviewers. First of all, any time you see a restaurant with $30+ entrees, it should be small. Beware of any restaurant that can seat 150, and/or one which you don't need…

Best Bread Pudding Ever! by bettygurl2008 on 3/29/2008 via Citysearch
My boyfriend and I went to Mare for the first time & when we got there we saw that the place is really small. There is virtually no bar, so you can't sit and have a drink before dinner. The waiter arrived and was on top of us and pushed us…

1st Time Restaurant Week Visit by kelbot74 on 3/14/2008 via Citysearch
We live about a 10 min. walk from Mare and it is in a good location and the outside is very appealing. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, although small, but is unique to most restaurants in the city. We were disappointed to find…

Lovely place by veggie2001 on 3/10/2008 via Citysearch
Went for an early Sunday dinner, and really enjoyed the experience. Our waiter (I believe his name was Giovanni) was very helpful in describing the dishes and specials. He helped us select wines by the glass and advised us that the primi…

Great North End Dining by bostondiner26 on 12/5/2007 via Citysearch
Usually the North End is a destination I reserve for out of town guests with indiscriminate palates who want Italian food. The typical restaurant can serve a good version of pasta with marinara and meatballs, but is rarely notable. Mare,…

Worst high-end restaurant I've visited in Boston, BEWARE, the fish made us SICK by catalano1 on 10/26/2007 via Citysearch
This was our second time at Mare, the first was right after it opened, and was terrible, but we chaulked it up to "newness" and not working the kinks out yet. Unfortunately, it was even worse. \r \r The waiter wasn't friendly, and seemed…

Mare Not Woth the Trip by jeno790 on 9/23/2007 via Citysearch
I have dined at Mare twice this year (2007) and my experience couldn't have been more different each time. The first time I went it was for a friend's birthday. The service was great and the seafood was just terrific. I just returned…

underwhelming by elvistaco1 on 9/13/2007 via Citysearch
We answered the eternal Boston question: "Italian or Seafood?" with Mare, and regretted our indecision. We found the atmosphere plain, bare, and cold, rather than cool and hip. The vaunted BBQ Octopus was only a tiny piece with some…

Great seafood!! by aruber on 7/17/2007 via Citysearch
This restaurant was excellent! We were very pleased with the food, drinks, and service . The lemon drop martini and caribbean breeze martinis were very good. We had the halibut and the Frutti del Mar. Both were outstanding. We highly…

Hailed as one of the best organic seafood restaurants in ... by JenniferChang on 6/20/2007 via Menuism
Hailed as one of the best organic seafood restaurants in Boston, I was more the disappointed with the...

OK except for the food by yabbadabba on 5/26/2007 via Citysearch
I've heard such good reviews about Mare, I was psyched to finally check it out. Service was attentive -- but then again, it was very early so we were the first customers at that hour and the place was practically empty. My date ordered a…

Cool atmosphere, Pretty Average, Pricey by jeffdo on 5/17/2007 via Citysearch
\r This place looks very cool and is quite nice inside. The service was very good as well. However the food left a lot to be desired. The fried clams was fairly pathetic for New England standards; they were not crispy at all and lacked…

High-end Italian fare, with an emphasis on seafood and organic ingredients. by Contributor on 3/14/2007 via Citysearch
In Short
Fans of Bricco and Umbria head to the edge of the North End to try those restaurants' sister establishment, Mare. The dining room's modernly nautical atmosphere leaves patrons feeling as if they're on display in a fish…

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