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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had the new lobster pan roast.When I was done I looked like a field surgeon during the Civil War. My hands were covered in butter and lobster.Damn, that was good.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been hearing about this place for a while but never made it in due to a) the location and b) the price, but when you've got a man who lives in the North End and likes to take you out to eat, that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Neptune Oyster is worthy of the rave reviews and worth the expensive prices. This tiny oyster bar is situated on Salem Street in the North End, smack dab in Italian Restaurant territory. It has a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in the North End! Best Oysters I have ever had, very fresh. Waitstaff is always knowledgable and friendly. My favorite dish is the lobster roll -while a bit pricy, it is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My coworker and I got a ton of different oysters and some raw clams as well. We also split the lobster roll, naked style. This is one of the rare places that offers their lobster roll without the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went on a Friday night and had to wait an hour and a half. Seemed like it is alway like this since it is a small restaurant. Get the clam chowder for soup-excellent. My wife and I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband took me here for our anniversary... and he got huge points. This seafood restaurant is small, but warm and intimate. With a long marble counter and small tables with dark wood and mirrors...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Place was good, had a nice selection of beers & raw bar. Kitchen food was well made and presented nicely. My only complaint is when I asked the owner where else I could enjoy a good meal in Boston...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jeff made us feel so at home when we dined at the bar on a recent Saturday night. And he didn't even flinch when I asked him if he could whip up a vegetarian meal for Kat.After a second sampling of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it. My huz used to work with the owner at another Boston restaurant-it is ridiculous it took us five years to finally try it. Food was great, wine list is incredible. A piece of lobster from my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm adding Neptune to my list of favourite dining experiences of all time. Everything about the meal was perfect, from the moment we arrived and took our seats at the bar to the moment we left. Bear...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fried Clams. Lobster Chowder. Lobster Rolls (hot and cold). Veal/Tuna Tartar Sandwich. DANG. Party of 3 went on a rainy Saturday for a late (2pm) lunch. Would have gotten some oysters but just could...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as oysters go, you can't really beat this place for variety and just overall a good time. Went last night with the GF for dinner after we drove up from NYC to Boston. We were surfing the yelp...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply great seafood here. The room is packed a little tight - we sat at the bar. We ordered a dozen oysters from all over the map - each one the pinnacle of freshness and all delicious. Followed up...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Decor is very pleasing and the service was impeccable. Everything we ordered was delicious and the raw menu was the best in Boston. Beware the wait, but it is definitely worth it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you yelpers for this recommendation! I was in Boston for the weekend (from NY) and only had 1 dinner while in town and chose Neptune to get my lobster roll fix. I ordered the yellowtail...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Living in St. Louis now, I develop massive cravings for certain things...one of which is a lobster roll. So when I knew I was coming to town I immediately began both salivating and looking for a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the top ten meals of my life. I had the clam chowder and a lobster roll with fries. The clam chowder was good and tasted really fresh. The fries were good too. But the lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know what I like to do in the summer? Sit on my ass all day at Crane Beach and then go to Neptune Oyster, to do some more sitting, this time at the bar and order a bunch of Oysters and a glass of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my god! This place was the best! I was in Boston recently and read good things about this place on Yelp, so off we went...not disappointed! Although, I have to admit I've never been to an oyster...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice restaurant, bit costly but its worth to go there if you are going with guests. Most of the time it is crowded so sometimes you won't get proper service. They decorate the oyster plate very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To: The lobster(s) who died a hot and buttery death for my cousin's lobster rollFrom: IanRe: Thank youThank you for your sacrifice. My cousin - who hails from a landlocked Mountain West state and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Neptune Oyster!My hubby and I visited this place twice and each time we are amazed that the food is consistent and you cannot beat the authentic atmosphere, character in the decor everywhere...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place has excellent oysters and seafood. I came in for lunch and happened to sit near this guy who was a sort of oyster connoisseur who gave me a little tutorial on the progression of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is better with bacon.Almost everything is better with egg.Combining both of my faves in a delicious cod dish that is served over pork belly hash (salted pork, egg, and potato) with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a lot smaller than I imagined it would be. It is cramped, yet intimate, and I think it added to the whole experience of eating fabulously good seafood. My boyfriend and I ordered 3...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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This little oyster bar in the North End is a GREAT find! Very small and quaint, but great food and fantastic service. We went at night, but they had a long wait so instead of standing around they actually let...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 5 stars for the food- the oysters are superb, and the hot lobster roll is amazing, but they need to work on three things (1 big thing, 2 side notes):1. Their champagne...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I rely on Yelp for great reviews and Neptune Oyster was perhaps one of the best pointers I've received from the site.Before I had an oyster at Neptune, I didn't even like oysters. My girlfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard that Neptune was great, and I expected great food there. What I did not expect was such a fun and relaxed atmosphere in a place that was at the same time jam packed! A lot of times when...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like to put up 5 star reviews for places that are exactly what I expect, and then they throw in something extra. 'Neptune Oysters: Go expecting an extremely small seafood restaurant that caters to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous food. Fabulous staff. The perfect place to pop in for a good dose of seafood and wine or beer.Lobster roll is $25, but it's worth it. On the advice of our server, we opted for hot with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible first experience for us and our friend visiting from out of town. With no plans, we decided last minute to venture over to the North End for a late lunch. We were immediately impressed...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally went in with a plan to eat off the rest of the menu and it was great. I took my dad who had never heard of it. He's not an easy critic but left raving about our experience and already planning...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
People have written such high praise for this place and I will not be deviating from the trend. Have been on several occasions, however after a great meal last night, I was inspired to write a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. It is really small, so it can get crowded during the busy times. I usually go for lunch when there are less people. Everything that I have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree! Very quaint little gem in the North End. Great place for a date. Pricier than most, however worth it. The quality of food is excellent! Staff is friendly and menu is unique. Will definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would go so far as to say this is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. The oysters are, of course, delicious, but I think that the main course is what makes it special. Here are things you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would have LOVED to say the food was amazing, but I wouldn't know because the Jerk of a Bartender (short guy, dark hair, obnoxious, inattentive and just a plain ASS HOLE) did not warn us when we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was perfect for the occasion. We wanted classic, upscale New England seafood in a charming, romantic setting. Done! We had been frightened by tales of a long wait, but there were only...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Give me oysters or give me death!!! Oh how I love Neptune Oysters. Let me count the ways: 1) The menu is perfect and focuses on fresh seafood with an emphasis on tasty oysters. I've had east coast...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Neptune Oyster is FAR superior to B&G for many reasons.This north end restaurant iz small but worth the wait. i havent been for sometime, but every once and a while when I have the urge to eat the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
small, very specialized restaurant in the heart of what can only be called one of boston's coziest, traditional neighborhoods. the north end has no lack of eateries throughout the ins and outs of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing place to take a group of four. My personal favorite meal from here would be the clam chowder and a peach bellini. Love the raw bar, and friendly staff.I recommend coming here for a late...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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Great Oysters!! Nice and fresh
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm very glad Jill K. chose this place for us to finish our trip off with Lobster Rolls. Those things are HUGE! (and delicious) I've had my fill of lobster for a while...In addition to the crazy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Extremely fabulous! Cozy, hospitable and romantic.
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
now, apparently, there is a epicurean delight in new england called the lobster (lobstah?) roll. before researching this trip, i had never heard of it... but once i did, i had to have one!thanks to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmm.... mmmmMMMM .... MMMMMM !!!!Several orgasmic food things can be found on Neptune's menu, including (explanations below): Clam Chowder 11.00 Oysters...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very delicious raw bar indeed. Now, this is a very small space. Smaller than Taro Sushi even. You're literally squeezing between north and south oriented bars tools and seats just to get to the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
whenever i have a lucrative Lunch shift, there's a real good chance you'll , find me on a barstool here like a pimp. The lobster roll is top 3 in boston, but if you can handle things that are better...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recipe for an ideal Saturday afternoon: -get thee to the North End with someone you love, or at the very least like a whole lot-go directly to Neptune Oyster-sit at the bar-order up a dozen assorted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the fact that we went on a rainy night increased our chances for getting a table for 5 without much wait on a friday. It was crowded, but we only waited a few minutes to sit down. I take...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here last weekend for a celebratory dinner and arrived at around 6:30. We were seated promptly but with a bit of attitude from the waitress (there's not really a host here). An annoying thing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been waiting 4 days to write this review hoping I might think of something clever to say but alas, I got nothing. This was the 6th or 7th time I've been to Neptune and by far my least favorite. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good Oysters. Setting was great. A night out to with friends and oysters. Yum yum.Drank some of their chowder as well. Very delicious, but a bit pricey. But what can you say about it!
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Albarino, 1 bottle: the perfect, easy seafood wineClam chowder: new england style, bold, herbacious and creamy9 Osyters: kumamoto, PEI (Sunnyside), PemaquidBlue Fish: the special...and rightfully so....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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We were in Boston for a few nights and happened upon Neptune. The oysters...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked oysters...and Neptune made me love them. A wide assortment of all your raw bar essentials in a classic Italian-style eatery. I wouldn't go there for a first date, as you will no doubt have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great small hidden gem!!! I have been going to Neptunes since they opened. I have an affinity for a dozen or so of their littlenecks clams, then I move on to a lobster roll. I prefer the hot lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Neptune on a Thursday night. No tables were available so we sat at the bar. My wife gave the Oysters 3 stars, not as good as B&G in the south end. My clam chowder was just OK. Nice crowd....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken to this restaurant for work at lunchtime. We sat at the bar since there was no table space left. My lobster salad and glass of Prosecco were excellent. The service was good; they let one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So. Many. Oysters... oysters galore!I can't believe as recent as one year ago I was still anti-oysters. Talk about acquiring new tastes! The place was great. I was visiting from SF and going to try...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"The gods of the sea have spoken"I love fresh shellfish and when I vacation in New England I simply cannot have it often enough.We have passed Neptune Oyster on many occasions traveling through the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have very good oysters for a hefty price (though that's typical in Boston). The grilled oysters were good, but the ham on it was too salty. The steamed clams are good.This place is very small...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only place in Boston I think about on a daily basis. Oyster selection and taste are excellent, best I've had in Boston. I try to go at least once a week and there is usually one Oyster not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Disappointments of the latest reviews may be the result of the departure of the original, highly qualified and attentive, chef and less time spent on scene by the owners (when they're not there service and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If Jesus, Daddy and the Spook ate lobster rolls... here's where they'd go. Let me tell you all about the deliciousness: First oysters. SO GOOD! Like eating the delicious parts of the ocean in one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in in Boston over the 4th of July weekend visiting a friend who lives in the North End. We were both craving oysters, and she has eaten at Neptune before, so we decided to try B&G oysters. But...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch today was my first time here and I was pleasantly surprised. Neptune is a very small place, only 10 tables or so and a bar where you can also eat. The menu is short and simple, but the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Clam Chowder was not worth $11. Very tasty, thin, but well seasoned and chunky clam pieces. Atmosphere is eclectic and congested/warm. Best to go for Oysters and a cocktail.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this review with a little ditty:Hey diddle diddleThe cat sat on the fiddleShe saw a rat, jumped at the sightand cringed in the pale moonlight.Basically, I saw a rat before dinner and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
maybe more like 3.5, but i'll give it the extra half for freshness...i took my girlfriend here last week for her birthday, and we loved it. it's already one of her favorite places, but now one of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
despite having been up in boston for the good portion of a year, i am only now beginning to explore the seafood (esp. lobster) offerings this town has. went to neptune on a monday evening hoping to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to review this place for a while, but I was on the fence about what to rank it. Then I went again yesterday (yes, for the second time in a week), and decided on the five star....
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Small busy place that seats about 30-40 people including the bar. The service is certainly not rude, but no smiles either. However The OYSTERS were fantastic, and very faily priced, not only the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's just say I ate the .5 star. The lobster roll is absolutely delicious, as everyone here pointed out. But having been to Legal Lobster the night before, this place is rather small for brunch. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a lovely, typically small North End restaurant which manages to seem like a 19th-century relic even though it's relatively new. The atmosphere is wonderful -- check out the wall-mounted fans...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great lobster roll! I was starving and had just gotten off the train from NYC and this took care of it. I had a choice between hot or cold, I chose cold (traditional, right?) It was a cool...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In both Asian countries like Taiwan and Arabic countries like UAE, it is the culture of dining to share the dishes. This is also a trick many top-Yelpers will employ to allow them to taste as much as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was pretty good, a little bit short of my expectations. The oysters were very good, I liked how they had a little sheet with the explanations of each kind from each region and what to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best lobster roll i have ever had in my life. order it hot w/butter vs. cold w/mayo. it was served on the most heavily buttered roll i have ever encountered. i think each one of these that i eat will...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Neptune Oyster House after my friend recommended the place. I thought it was ok, but way overpriced.It's a small place fits about 50 pp only, but we got there way before opening hr and had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was recommended by Ligaya and I made sure to bookmark it. When a fellow Yelper makes a suggestion, I will check it out when I have the chance. I don't get out to Boston very often, but as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from San Francisco, this was recommended to me and I trekked out there while visiting my son to check it out. It's very small, the place is the "hole in the wall" type of eatery that one hears...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place kicks the ass of B&G Oyster. None of the attitude, but all the atmosphere. Simple is usually best, and Neptune has that perfected.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at in my life. I've had the clam chowder (BEST I've ever had!) the oysters...well, you may as well go grabbing them out of the ocean yourself, the (hot)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Warning: You're better off taking your food to go!!! (read as, service is PAINFUL)We ate here last night and our experience prompted me to join Yelp...plus it's about time I offered something up after...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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I am an avid fan of seafood and when I heard about Netune's Oyster, I knew I had to make the time to go. The location is charming though parking in the North End is less than desirable. The ambiance was quite...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oyster burger OMFG
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
tastiness: :-)wallet: $@#!%!wait staff: :-)
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God (or nature) makes the oysters, and Neptune brings them to you fresh. But don't forget the rest of the food-- i've been there twice and both of my entrees were outstanding, as were those of my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lobster Roll:- Big, fat, tender, juicy pieces of knuckle and claw lobster meat.- Dressing including any or all of: Mayonnaise, lemon juice, BUTTER.- More butter for dipping if desired.- Warm toasted...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like my mother always told me, Big things come in small packages. This is true to Neptune Oysters. This little hole in the wall serves up a wide selection of the freshest oysters ranging from both...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What the shuck? Was I at the same oyster bar you guys are talking about? After reading these reviews, I'd be scared to go near the place. Makes it sound like yuppy hell. Out of town Yelpers -- here...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fresh atmosphere is delivered up here with your oysters. The best thing about Neptune is that the menu gives you a break-down of the the taste of each oyster that you can explore new tastes, or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came with with some friends for wine and conversation (no food), but was extremely impressed with the atmosphere of this place. also, my friend designed their logo.
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Incredibly fresh seafood and the Neptune Burger is one of my favorite burgers in the city. The restaurant is a bit small but thats common for the North End eateries, and is well worth the wait if...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding raw bar boosted by great, French-tinged, richly-flavored treatments of cooked seafood, and terrific seafood-friendly wines.A challenger to the North End's Italophilic status quo, Neptune...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Father of the Ocean, does Nace know Neptune personally? Every oyster has always been as fresh as cold, sea air on an early, winter morning and as if Neptune himself selected each mollusk. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is where you taste divinity in the form of a warm lobster roll drowned in butter. My minestrone soup was so fresh that the herbs floated to the top, a layer of HERBS. A little tip: the fries are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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This restaurant is not worth the money. I brought my wife for dinner on a Saturday. The wine list was outrageous! Some of the bottles were priced 20 dollars more than other restaurants in Boston. The waiter...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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I have been to Neptune twice now. I gave it a second try because people kept saying it was good. The second time was no better than the first. The service is awful we asked for a substitute for a vegetable and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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The wines are overpriced. We went there last Friday night and ordered a 58 dollar bottle. Of course they didn't have it so we asked for something comparable and they brought us a 94 dollar bottle. I ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend was visiting from Los Angeles and we were commiserating over LA's lack of true Italian cuisine and seafood sans fusion flare and avocado. After reading Annie P's review, off we were to the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review covers two restaurants, namely B&G Oysters and Neptune Oysters, and only one dish at each of these restaurants, namely their lobster rolls. Why, my dear friends, would I go to these two...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
in my search for the ultimate lobster roll in boston, all of my sources insisted, nay, demanded that i try this place. i was not disappointed. i had it warm. it came tossed with butter (perhaps a tad...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was a major change. My usual bring the bratty "GIMMIE SEAFOOD I'M IN BOSTON! WHINE WHINE LOBSTER ROLL. C'MON LET ME GET SOME CHOW-DA IN A BREAD BOWL" out of town guests place has always been...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't begin to tell you all how much I love this place. It is in the North End and it does not serve Italian food so don't go in expecting linguine and veal parmigiana...it's all about the oysters,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner and to try a duxbury oyster after reading the reviews on here. I also ordered Monk fish and my friend had the Marlin. Gotta say, they did Monk right! It had the texture of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Please be advised, the funniest part of this review occurs in the final paragraph.Wow. How do I begin? BF and I meandered our way into this catacomb for lunch on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Interior...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. My. Gawd. I was pretty blown away by this place last night. It was as if some higher power created a restaurant just for me (except it would serve beer... guess not everything can be perfect)....
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A favorite neighborhood spot of ours, Neptune Oyster rarely disappoints. The oysters are fresh and delicious but expect to be shoulder to shoulder with other diners. It's not a spot for a quiet,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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As a southerner who doesn't get lobster all that often, I was skeptical over the concept of sticking a perfectly nice lobster in a sandwich, but I was blown away by the lobster roll here. We went for warm with...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ended up here on a whim friday night and boy was it memorable. My friend and I were sorta hungry and wandered in around 7pm. The place was fairly full but there happened to be two seats at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be the most overrated restaurant in Boston. Neptune's Crap is more like it. If you're a newcomer, prepare to be ignored by the wait staff. The oysters are indeed great, but you can get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food gods have guided me for years and my third visit to Neptune was testament to their power. After a long day of moving daughter out of BU (the moving in review is below) I was exhausted and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Super cute oyster bar. Kind of a European feel. Unfortunately, I didn't think the food was all that great--especially considering the priciness. The one standout was the crab louis salad--a heap of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did not have a chance to have the oysters! Will definitely come back for that.So what are the five stars for? The FANTABULOUS Ciopini (seafood stew). The spices were just right, large shrimp,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with friends who were visiting from out of town. We heard it was a top rated restaurant in the country. It was quite amazing! It was a very memorable experience- and I want to go back very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been SOOOO sick! I had a horrible case of food poisoning after eating here. I had the crab meat salad and the scallops. However, I just tasted the scallops (they had a liquorice taste...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. really, Wow.This place is amazing.I have to say, outside of sushi, I am rarely amazed at what people do with fish. This place really sets the bar.I went to dinner with a group of friends and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In Roman lore, Neptune is a god (named after the Greek deity Poseidon.) In Boston, there is a god of seafood restaurants named Neptune Oyster. From their much heralded lobster rolls to their fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oysters on the half shell plus fried oysters equals oyster heaven! Believe it or not this place has converted me to an oyster lover. The staff is really friendly and helpful even though the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything at this place was yummy! We went for a late lunch and the waiter was super friendly...we had some mimosas, oysters, a lobster roll and the yellowtail crudo was to die for. The waiter gave...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hi, I just read the burger article & thought there should be a shout out for the Neptune burger - it's a giant patty of goodness topped off w/ fried oysters.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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The food is good when they dont run out of it.. I can't tell you how many times I tried to order the Lobster roll and they never have it. The prices are a bit over the edge on many food items, especially the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best lobster rolls ever. Unadorned. Huge chunks. Fresh. Delicious. You can actually choose to have it with mayo or just butter. Go for the butter.The oysters of course were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
stumbled in here on a *very* chilly afternoon spent wandering around the north end. we ordered a nice bottle of prosecco and worked our way through the oyster menu as best we could--we started our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had a huge plate of oysters, about six varieties, all very very good. had both lobster rolls (hot and cold) and the cioppino, which was also excellent. prompt friendly service.the bathroom is right at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like fresh seafood, look no further. First off this place is small, but very well done. White marble tables, tin ceilings and a small bar area. They don't take reservations, so I usually...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best seafood you will find in the city can be found here. Small and cozy, not like Legal Seafoods. The staff is friendly, courteous, and they all know what they're talking about when it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tiny, overcrowded, too posh, and too expensive. The oysters were excellent. I tried several kinds, and the wait staff was knowledgeable about their variety and flavors. There is also a good variety...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The oysters are excellent. They served probably 10 different types, from CT, MA, RI, ME, and WA, along with of course, two sizes of clams on the half shell. If you are an oyster fan, you will...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In a word: awesome. I love having a *selection* of oysters. The place gets crowded quickly, and frequently on Friday or Saturday nights there will be a cluster of people trying to get in from the cold...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been meaning to try this place for ages, but it took months before I finally did.Boy, do I wish I'd gone there sooner.The seafood was wicked fresh and well prepared.The atmosphere was excellent,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of a handful of Boston area restaurants to offer an expanded and kick-ass list of a variety of oysters and clams. Try a West Coast oyster next to an East Coast oyster and you'll discover subtle...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was sadly disappointed. We went here because I have some people that were out of town visiting and because it was my birthday. We tried many of the raw oysters and I wasn't that impressed. The best...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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Not only is the food better then B&G but also the staff. The selection of oysters is fantastic and the Neptune Burger is out of this world.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After waiting, for months it seems, to try this place, I finally went last night. I'm so glad--it was indescribable. Our selection of oysters were very, very fresh and delicious (save for the Fanny...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best fried clams of all time, best cioppino I have ever eaten.Unreal fresh fish, really interesting wine selection (Italian whites go WAY beyong pinot grigio), and fresh, local beer.I love this place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived at around 3 PM on a Saturday and were seated right away. Apparently it's tough to get a table at peak hours, so this was perfect.To start off we tried a dozen different oysters and much...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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Time and time again i give this restaurant the benefit of the doubt and returned, hoping for an enjoyable meal and feeling that my money was well spent. However, i am repeatedly disappointed. The first time I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our dinner at Neptune began with a standing wait to grab a spot at a shared table. In any other place, this annoyance would not be so easily remedied by grabbing a glass of wine at the bar, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Neptune Oyster makes my top 10 Boston restaurant list. On our most recent visit, we had their yellowfin tuna appetizer, scallops with pumpkin bread (an unusual, but spectacular, combination) and salmon with...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really enjoyed the oysters. Like someone said, they really do have great variances in subtle flavors, like a wine. The watermelon flavor of one variety was unmistakable.Thought the hot lobster roll...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good service, nice atmosphere, very good food, decent wee selection of beers, but pricey.I like the atmossphere in here and all the white tile (which they had before it got sort popular). But, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: Went here last week and tried their scallops that was named the "Best dish in Boston" by Boston Mag.....I have to agree. Amazing. Still one of my favorite spots in the North End. Upgrade to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Decided to come here for lunch because of the osyter window display. The decor was much nicer than I had expected from the outside. The oysters were of average quality and came with two typical sauces. Nothing...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The secret's out that Neptune Oyster is one of the best "new" restaurants in the North End. Their raw oysters are incredibly fresh, though I have a weakness for the tempura-like fried oysters (or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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Went on a busy friday ..waited the obligatory 45 minutes... Sat at the bar which was nice. We ordered assorted oysters which are always fresh and nicely presented. The PEI and Nova Scotias are always great. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three of us went to Neptune Oyster on the night that Italy won the world cup, so the waitstaff was still recovering from the celebrations that had happened there that day. Nonetheless, we were able...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YES YES YES!!!After a long, sun soaked, cold watered, overly drunk, baby hat stealing day at Singing Beach at Manchester-by-the-Sea, a crew of us emerged from the commuter rail, on to a four person...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I personally don't need aphrodisiacs as I'm ALWAYS in the mood (aka horny), but everyone needs a raw bar fix every few weeks and this is the place to go. It makes Legal Seafood's darn right illegal...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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My husband and I enjoyed a lovely Sunday afternoon treat at Neptune Oyster. The oysters were fresh, the European ambience was welcoming and co-owner Kelli was friendly. Last night we went to B&G Oyster and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We tried to eat here last Sunday night. Their website listed that they close at 11pm. We walked from our hotel and took the T there. Got there at 9:30pm and they tell us they closed the kitchen...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not an oyster-fan so I can't do justice to this tiny little North End hole with the amazing fish. I took my father (a HUGE oyster affecionado) there for Father's Day last year and he went crazy....
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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Neptune Oyster is located in the heart of the North End amongst countless Italian restaurants. It is...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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If you're adventurous when it comes to food, this is THE place. My wife and I are always on the lookout for an oyster bar and we finally found this little place. Though it's a tad on the small side and seating...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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Neptune Oyster has a small intimate setting, so you must show up early to get space at a table or at the bar. We sat at the bar, ordered from a vast selection of oysters and chose a perfect wine with the help...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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This little gem features an outstanding raw bar. It is such an attractive space that you want to se...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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My husband and I met two friends here at their suggestion, and we were so pleasantly surprised at how great it was. Very small, so we had to wait a bit, but the size just adds to the charm. Our waitress was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taste the ocean with a platter of raw oysters! Learn to appreciate the flavors, textures, and finishes of a variety of oysters from Massachusetts, New York, Washington, Maine, and Nova Scotia. Visit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know when you read a wine description with ntoes of "fruity", "smooth", " full-bodied"? Well that's what Neptune and Oysters does here but with osyters. Never thought I would try a oyster with a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank god for citisearch, where my friend, Jeannette, found this gem. Being tourists in Boston, it was semi difficult to avoid the traps like the Old Union Oyster House (I think that's the name), so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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Finally a place that knows how to prepare a lobster roll, with a little hot butter and nothing else! Needless to say it was delicious and I was pleasantly surprised with the tasty fries that accompained it....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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excellent oyster selection, fair prices, good service, great seafood dishes, good wine list, expect to wait
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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great oyster selection, friendly owners, great seafood dishes, nice marble bar
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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A fantastic oyster bar in the North End. The seafood is exceptionally fresh and well-selected. The knowledgeable staff will help you select good oysters and wine (the house prosecco is excellent and very...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2005
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The oyster menu is complete with descriptions of each type with local oysters as well as some from as far away as Alaska! The places itself is small, as are most North End spots, but the bar is nice and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2005
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My wife and I went to Neptune on Sunday afternoon. Thankfully, we chose not to sit at another outside restaurant with the tourists. I had 6 Wellfleets, (outstanding especially with an Alvarino) followed by the...
openlist.com - user review
Best calamari ever. Hands down.
openlist.com - user review
Fiance and I had a terrible experience at Neptune. Sat at the bar - but with wine, apps, one entree, bill was still "high". Ordered something that had mayo on it (didn't state that on the menu)and was scolded...
openlist.com - user review
Lobster rolls to die for, nice oyster selection and great wine choices. Love the atmosphere. Very cool. I don't understand how with all these great reviews the restaurant gets one star. Must be an advertising...
openlist.com - user review
"What a cool restaurant! I had a little trouble getting in the front door till I convinced the bouncer that I didn't mind sitting at the bar... all the tables were reserved. But the food was spectacular. I ate...
boston.com - user review
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Neptune is a place I go to regularly. The food is great, the Belinis are so good they go down fast and the staff is informative and friendly. Any time I've had to wait for a seat we've been promptly given a...
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