I post a review on Google only for something exceptionally good or exceptionally bad; unfortunately, Saltie Girl was the latter.I wanted a quick clam chowder lunch before heading home, and Saltie Girl had been mentioned more than once as making a good one. What a disappointment! It was over-thickened, over-salted, under-clammed, and for some odd reason served topped by two fried clams with breading that had already turned soggy.And speaking of soggy, the French fries were limp as can be. They were listed on the menu as having black garlic and truffle, but truffle flavor (truffle salt?) was all I could taste. I did see some black specs, which I hoped and assumed were some sort of edible item, but otherwise the garlic was absent.The host was courteous and helpful (this was the only reason I gave two stars instead of one), but the server committed a major faux pas for a higher-end restaurant by not asking, after I ate only half of the chowder and maybe a quarter of the fries, if I was unhappy with the food.I also ordered a shiso cocktail, which tasted mostly of citrus and sugar, a little bit of gin, and not at all of shiso except for one tired leaf affixed to the glass by an adorable little clothespin.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Chantal Petit
Love, Love, Love....Will return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lump Crab Toast, Lobster and Waffles
Deborah Miles
This place never waivers from sweving delicious food. Bar seating, outside table, and dining area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jinsu Ha
Lobster roll was delicious! It was filled with lobster and was super buttery. The bread was also delicious and it made the perfect combo. Highly recommend ordering it warm.Lobster mkt price on the day was $42.Service was also superb!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll, Lobster
Alex
We had the cold style lobster roll and while pricey, it was really good. Nice, chunky bits in the lobster roll. The meat had a nice sweet quality that's indicative of lobster from Cape Cod. The bread was properly buttered and grilled.The only downside was they splashed vinegar in the lobster. It must be an acquired taste but not something I loved. Also the fries were overcooked and just not tasty.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Roll, Lobster
Paul Ellingwood
Great variety of food. Excellent brunch. Pleasant service and atmosphere. Always a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sedelia Cordero
Being my first time in Boston, I had to eat a lobster roll and I was told this was the place to do it. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The lobster roll bread was soft yet toasty and buttery. The lobster that was inside the roll was very meaty and packed lots of flavor. One of my friends ordered the fish and chips, and he said it was delicious. When he pulled apart his fish, you could see the beautiful flaky layers inside. I had another friend that ordered one of the fish, he said it tasted amazing. And not gonna lie, it looked pretty cool to have a whole fish like that at the table. Also, (Not in any of the pictures) But the chowder was the best clam chowder I have ever tasted! Kudos to the Chef!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aditya Karandikar
Soooooo good, would highly recommend. Lobster roll was one of the best I’ve had. Other dishes were also fire. Not overly pricey per se but depending on what you order…seafood at market price these days tends to leave a hole in the wallet.
María Coindreau
Delicious food, friendly staff but nothing out of this world. I recommend the black truffle linguine and the lobster roll.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
G K
This restaurant has PLENTY of wait staff, they are all just condescending, rude, and make you wait on yourself. Service on a Saturday at 3pm was abysmal despite a plethora of servers. We were made to feel like a burden for simply existing in the restaurant even though we were nothing but polite and undemanding. Portions were horrendously small for the price, though I do have to say the food itself was tasty. They’ve sadly let their instagram fame go to their head and no longer care about creating repeat customers once you are inside their doors.
Amazing food, amazing service. Sophia took great care of us, had great conversation, and awesome recommendations on the menu and wine. The atmosphere was really nice and the entire evening felt very special. The food was out of this world. Hot lobster rolls are to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: East Coast Oysters, Roll, Seafood
Monica Carter
The lobster roll was delicious and the side salad instead of chips was really colorful and tasty. The desserts were also so yummy. Visiting from out of state and really enjoyed the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Portal Orvieto
Very nice lobster roll. I order the warm with butter, very fresh and tasty.If you are trying to avoid SEED OILS, don’t eat the chips that come o the side as they have Canola and Corn oil.Price: $42
Recommended dishes: New England Lobster Roll
Irma Christoffel
Great atmosphere &
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nishant Tomar
Loved the food and the service. Everything we ordered was just
I post a review on Google only for something exceptionally good or exceptionally bad; unfortunately, Saltie Girl was the latter.I wanted a quick clam chowder lunch before heading home, and Saltie Girl had been mentioned more than once as making a good one. What a disappointment! It was over-thickened, over-salted, under-clammed, and for some odd reason served topped by two fried clams with breading that had already turned soggy.And speaking of soggy, the French fries were limp as can be. They were listed on the menu as having black garlic and truffle, but truffle flavor (truffle salt?) was all I could taste. I did see some black specs, which I hoped and assumed were some sort of edible item, but otherwise the garlic was absent.The host was courteous and helpful (this was the only reason I gave two stars instead of one), but the server committed a major faux pas for a higher-end restaurant by not asking, after I ate only half of the chowder and maybe a quarter of the fries, if I was unhappy with the food.I also ordered a shiso cocktail, which tasted mostly of citrus and sugar, a little bit of gin, and not at all of shiso except for one tired leaf affixed to the glass by an adorable little clothespin.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Love, Love, Love....Will return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lump Crab Toast, Lobster and Waffles
This place never waivers from sweving delicious food. Bar seating, outside table, and dining area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lobster roll was delicious! It was filled with lobster and was super buttery. The bread was also delicious and it made the perfect combo. Highly recommend ordering it warm.Lobster mkt price on the day was $42.Service was also superb!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll, Lobster
We had the cold style lobster roll and while pricey, it was really good. Nice, chunky bits in the lobster roll. The meat had a nice sweet quality that's indicative of lobster from Cape Cod. The bread was properly buttered and grilled.The only downside was they splashed vinegar in the lobster. It must be an acquired taste but not something I loved. Also the fries were overcooked and just not tasty.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Roll, Lobster
Great variety of food. Excellent brunch. Pleasant service and atmosphere. Always a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Being my first time in Boston, I had to eat a lobster roll and I was told this was the place to do it. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The lobster roll bread was soft yet toasty and buttery. The lobster that was inside the roll was very meaty and packed lots of flavor. One of my friends ordered the fish and chips, and he said it was delicious. When he pulled apart his fish, you could see the beautiful flaky layers inside. I had another friend that ordered one of the fish, he said it tasted amazing. And not gonna lie, it looked pretty cool to have a whole fish like that at the table. Also, (Not in any of the pictures) But the chowder was the best clam chowder I have ever tasted! Kudos to the Chef!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Soooooo good, would highly recommend. Lobster roll was one of the best I’ve had. Other dishes were also fire. Not overly pricey per se but depending on what you order…seafood at market price these days tends to leave a hole in the wallet.
Delicious food, friendly staff but nothing out of this world. I recommend the black truffle linguine and the lobster roll.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This restaurant has PLENTY of wait staff, they are all just condescending, rude, and make you wait on yourself. Service on a Saturday at 3pm was abysmal despite a plethora of servers. We were made to feel like a burden for simply existing in the restaurant even though we were nothing but polite and undemanding. Portions were horrendously small for the price, though I do have to say the food itself was tasty. They’ve sadly let their instagram fame go to their head and no longer care about creating repeat customers once you are inside their doors.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
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Amazing food, amazing service. Sophia took great care of us, had great conversation, and awesome recommendations on the menu and wine. The atmosphere was really nice and the entire evening felt very special. The food was out of this world. Hot lobster rolls are to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: East Coast Oysters, Roll, Seafood
The lobster roll was delicious and the side salad instead of chips was really colorful and tasty. The desserts were also so yummy. Visiting from out of state and really enjoyed the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice lobster roll. I order the warm with butter, very fresh and tasty.If you are trying to avoid SEED OILS, don’t eat the chips that come o the side as they have Canola and Corn oil.Price: $42
Recommended dishes: New England Lobster Roll
Great atmosphere &
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the food and the service. Everything we ordered was just
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood