
Tempest Oyster Bar
Seafood · Madison · $$$
4.6(1,108)
Seafood · Seaport District, Boston, MA · $$
ReelHouse Oyster Bar conveys an upbeat, fun, approachable neighborhood vibe with nautical inspired design, 32 seat mahogany bar, an open concept chefs' bar, and a waterfront patio with uninterrupted marina views and plenty of people watching.
“We were in town from Texas and on a mission to try every Lobster roll we could. We were downtown and shopping and came across this place with a beautiful view. We sat at the chef’s counter which had plenty of room! We ordered the house caviar (AMAZING) and the lobster roll (hot butter style). I even made my own little caviar lobster roll in the last picture. 100% some of the best we have ever had at any out of state dinning experience! If we return to Boston - we will be returning to the ReelHouse for sure!”
“Stopped here for some cocktails, and mamma mia, they're amazing! Took a lychee Cosmo, and partner took a guava jalapeno tequila drink! Both of them LOOKED AND TASTED AMAZING! Great views as well! PS: shoutout to Wes for making the amazing drinks! PS: On my second visit, when a friend was in town, we grabbed a table right by the water and it couldn’t have been a better spot. I had an Aperol Spritz while the rest of my group went for the espresso Martini — we all really enjoyed our drinks. The tuna poke nachos stood out as a favorite, fresh and full of flavor. Overall, it was such a lovely summer afternoon just relaxing by the water with good cocktails, great food, and an easygoing atmosphere.”
“This place is amazing folks! Get ready for a seafood lover’s dream experience… the food, the ambiance, the service, the drinks, and the conversations were all on point 🙌🏽 this place has the freshest seafood I’ve had in Boston👌🏽👏🏽 We had the local oysters and hamachi crudo with fried shallots and black truffle vinaigrette, so yummm! And the seafood tower was ostentatiously perfect with fresh, juicy oysters, shrimp, lobster, and tuna tartare; the tuna poke nachos with avocado crema, sriracha aioli, wasabi soy sauce and furikake mushrooms were uniquely presented and absolutely delicious. We also had the tuna crudo and albacore with jalapeno, wasabi microgreens and ponzu, a lip-smackingly delightful dish. And to top it all off… we thoroughly enjoyed the mouthwatering Premier Osetra Caviar — fresh, shiny, firm eggs that pop and splash in your mouth, a ocean-salty yumminess… 👀 And I cannot forget the amazing drinks - I had the classic Espresso martini, a must-have 👌🏽👌🏽 If you are lucky, you may find Mike behind the bar or walking around the restaurant (in my pics). Make sure you say hi and get some recommendations. He is the most amazingly hospitable and knowledgeable host with suggestions for a perfectly curated experience for any size or type of party. And of course it doesn’t end there. Just across the waterway, Reel House Oyster Bar can ferry customers across the waterway to another amazing concept - The Tall Ship - a floating oyster bar on a docked ship, with amazing views, and alongside a large 40,000sq ft waterfront area with entertainment, retail, food trucks and vendors. We had such an amazing experience, everytime we come to Boston, we will stop here for sure!”
“I had a decent lunch here recently. I tried a flatbread, some oysters, and the rainbow selection of tacos. Overall, the food was just okay. The tacos were easily the best, followed by the oysters, and then the flatbread, which I could easily skip in the future. What I took more issue with was the service. Our water glasses were empty most of the meal, our waitress rarely came in to check on us, and I’m disappointed they never asked us the order in which we wanted the food to arrive. The pizza came before the oysters which didn’t make much sense to me. When we finished our meal, it took forever to get the check since our server was talking to someone (maybe he was one of the owners? I’m not sure, but regardless, we couldn’t get her attention at all) for almost 10 minutes. Definitely not in a rush to come back”
“This place has wonderful views and a cool atmosphere. Service was slow even though it was not crowded. Had a few appetizers and drinks that were too standard.”
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