This beloved Boston eatery provides a classic New England seafood experience. Located on Atlantic Avenue, it offers stunning harbor views, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The atmosphere is lively, though be prepared for a potential wait – a testament to its popularity! What makes this place special is the quality of the fresh seafood, especially the clam chowder and the Seafood Portofino. With a remarkable 4.6-star rating from over 6,000 reviews, you can expect a satisfying meal. It's a great spot for groups and serves cocktails. The dining experience is moderately priced.
This beloved Boston eatery provides a classic New England seafood experience. Located on Atlantic Avenue, it offers stunning harbor views, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The atmosphere is lively, though be prepared for a potential wait – a testament to its popularity! What makes this place special is the quality of the fresh seafood, especially the clam chowder and the Seafood Portofino. With a remarkable 4.6-star rating from over 6,000 reviews, you can expect a satisfying meal. It's a great spot for groups and serves cocktails. The dining experience is moderately priced.
This beloved Boston eatery provides a classic New England seafood experience. Located on Atlantic Avenue, it offers stunning harbor views, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The atmosphere is lively, though be prepared for a potential wait – a testament to its popularity! What makes this place special is the quality of the fresh seafood, especially the clam chowder and the Seafood Portofino. With a remarkable 4.6-star rating from over 6,000 reviews, you can expect a satisfying meal. It's a great spot for groups and serves cocktails. The dining experience is moderately priced.
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (lunch)
This restaurant primarily serves lunch. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Casual)
Walk-in friendly. No reservations needed. Casual dining experience.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome
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It's a pretty tight space, and there's usually a wait, but you expect that of a place that's good to eat at. Nice views of the harbor, the wait is well organized. We were able to leave and return when they texted that a table was ready. We ordered clam chowder and the sauté seafood portifino... the chowder was good and the cups and bowls were overflowing... the bowl is only $0.75 more than the cup, so that was an easy decision for me. The Seafood Portofino was $40, but it had a lot of sea...
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80 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA
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January 4, 2026
It's a pretty tight space, and there's usually a wait, but you expect that of a place that's good to eat at. Nice views of the harbor, the wait is well organized. We were able to leave and return when they texted that a table was ready. We ordered clam chowder and the sauté seafood portifino... the chowder was good and the cups and bowls were overflowing... the bowl is only $0.75 more than the cup, so that was an easy decision for me. The Seafood Portofino was $40, but it had a lot of seafood for that price... at least 6 lobster claws and at least 3 good sized shrimp and at least 3 good sized scallops... no skimping there. The white wine sauté was pretty heavy on the salt and it actually masked the taste of the seafood slightly, but that's pretty nitpicky... overall it was great food at a very reasonable price for what we got. Will definitely be back
January 24, 2026
The Boston sail loft 📍Location : 80, Atlantic ave, Boston, MA, 02110 (North end) 💵 Price : $20 - $30 🍽️Cuisine style : New England classic, fresh seafood 🎯specialties : A popular choice for seafood lovers since 1984. Great location (situated on the water) , featuring classic New England style ft wood interiors. Known for their flavorful & fresh clam chowder (with unique dill twist) & lobster rolls. Best for: Family friendly, to hang out with friends, touristy 👫Group size : suitable for small groups Indoor outdoor seating. Pretty tight place. 📢Noice level : Moderate 🍽️would we go back again for more? Would definitely recommend it. It’s a first come first served, no reservations are taken, there’s always a wait since it’s a known place. the wait is well organized, ( they gonna text when the tables ready) we waited for 1 1/2 hours. There’s definitely a few places to go around and kill time but because we were visited during fall the wait was hard. Food was great it’s great to try it at least once , while enjoying the great sea view. 📝What we had : Appetizer: Chowder - cup $10.95 , Bowls $11.50 Main: - Lobster roll (Lobster on a buttered brioche roll with fries & coleslaw) $39.95 - Lobster Mac & cheese (Served with a garden salad) $31.95 Dessert : Boston cream pie $9 Drinks: - TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD ( Elvelo Blanc Tequila, Aperol, fresh lime, and strawberry puree) $16 - LOFT #84 ( Hendricks Gin, Elderflower, fresh lemon, and a float of Prosecco) $16 Food : 10/10 Service: 10/10 Drinks. : 10/10 Deco : 10/10 #boston #eataroundusa #bostonfood #clamchowder #bostoncreampie
January 1, 2026
We were at the aquarium, and I looked for a casual place close by with good reviews. Boston Sail fit that bill. Right from the door, the gentleman who found us a table was very personable; we felt comfortable right away. The servers provided great, quick service, and I had one of the best lobster rolls I've ever had. There was so much lobster meat, I'd guess 1/2 pound or more. The cup of clam chowder was a little thick for me and lukewarm. The taste was amazing, though. My wife loved the buffalo shrimp wrap; she said it was great. Both my kids had chicken fingers with a bunch of fries. They were happy and are normally very picky eaters, but they loved these. The view of the harbor is awesome also. Prices are what you'd expect in Boston. I don't mind paying as long as it's worth it. The bill with a 20% tip came to $135.10.
January 21, 2026
The lobster roll is to die for and it’s just magnificent, the hot butter and beautifully toasted bun with the claw meat is incredible. Highly recommend the lobster roll, they also pack it to the brim and have great fries. I had the clam chowder and it was okay, maybe it wasn’t my personal favorite style but didn’t have a lot of clams and had a sour after taste. But friendly staff and great views, expect a wait time of 30 minutes.
January 18, 2026
The service here is definitely top notch. We ordered the trio, and while the presentation was nice, some of the fish tasted a bit tangy or fishy to us. The mussels were okay, though we noticed multiple sand while chewing. Not sure if it was just an unlucky experience or a quality issue. The fries were fine, and the clam chowder was quite good. Overall, the service was excellent, with just a small letdown on a few of the food items.
Features and amenities that make Boston Sail special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
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