Mare Oyster Bar

Courtesy Mare Oyster Bar.com
Courtesy Mare Oyster Bar.com
Rating
4.8/5

The Mare Oyster Bar is located in Boston’s North End.  This is Boston’s Little Italy with some of the city’s historic buildings. Here you’ll find the Paul Revere House from 1680 and the Old North Church, key locations from Revolutionary War times.

As you read this, listen to Jerry Vale’s marvelous rendition of Torna a Surriento, a Neopolitan song written in 1894 by Ernesto De Curtis.

Hanover Street anchors a bustling area where locals and visitors alike line up to purchase fresh pastries and to dine at the wonderful restaurants and delis. Just a block or so away is Boston’s scenic waterfront with restaurants like the Battery Wharf Grill.  The area is so popular that to ensure residents can park,  the city issues special permits for their cars. But for visitors, there is available street parking and lots aplenty. It’s a bit easier to park here than in New York’s Little Italy centered on Mulberry Street in lower Manhattan.

Here are the sign and alley leading into the restaurant.

Sign leading into Mare Oyster Bar. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster.

Sign leading into Mare Oyster Bar. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster

Alleyway to the restaurant entrance. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster

Alleyway to the restaurant entrance. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster

There were wonderful options for seating and we chose to sit inside near the bar.

Indoor Seating. Photo: Elizabeth Ann Foster

Indoor Seating. Photo: Elizabeth Ann Foster

Outdoor Seating. Photo: Elizabeth Ann Foster

Outdoor Seating. Photo: Elizabeth Ann Foster

As we entered, we saw some interesting wall displays, including hospitality awards.

Wall Art. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster

Wall Art. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster

Hospitality Awards. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster

Hospitality Awards. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster

Some appetizer options.

Imported Burratina Appetizer. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster

Imported Burratina Appetizer. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster

Crudo with Salmon, Scallion Ginger Glaze Appetizer. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster

Crudo with Salmon, Scallion Ginger Glaze Appetizer. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster

Organic Field Greens Photo credit Elizabeth Ann Foster

Organic Field Greens Photo credit Elizabeth Ann Foster

Everyone was pleased and raved about their main courses.

Homemade Gnocchi Frutti di Mare. Photo Credit Elizabeth Ann Foster

Homemade Gnocchi Frutti di Mare. Photo Credit Elizabeth Ann Foster

Maine Peekytoe Crabcake. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster

Maine Peekytoe Crabcake. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster

Surf and Turf. Photo by Elizabeth Ann Foster

Surf and Turf. Photo by Elizabeth Ann Foster

It was a delicious dining experience with attentive staff and a great ambiance. The North End is a fabulous place to explore and should be part of your itinerary for experiencing the rich variety of cultural and historical landmarks of one of our oldest cities.

Mare Oyster Bar
223 Hanover St.
3 Mechanic St, Boston, MA 02113

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Phone(617) 723-6273

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Readers might also enjoy these other reviews: The Bonefish GrillPhilip Guston NowThe Regency Bar and Grill, and The Girl from the North Country.

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