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Írjon visszajelzéstThis was one of the restaurants I always wanted to try! I was pleasantly surprised by the food here. I came here because I won a gift card from work! The ambiance is chic and classy. This is a perfect place for a date night/an anniversary dinner. I suggest making a reservation if you want to dine here because it does get pretty busy even during the weeknight! I really like the items on their menu. First of all, you can't go wrong with east coast fresh oysters to start. They have so many options to choose from too. We tried their salmon tartare, lobster roll and lobster roe noodles. I was told you have to try the lobster roll here! Wow, I would say the lobster rolls here are within my top 3 in Boston! I was impressed! If you are a fan of lobsters, I recommend getting both the lobster roll and lobster roe noodle! Our server was very attentive and came back to check on us very often. He even stopped us before we left to make sure we meant to give him such a large tip! I definitely recommend trying this restaurant if you haven't already!
I've been to this place so many times and it never fails to blow me away. Must tries are the Lobster Roe Noodles $38), PEI Mussels $13), and Oyster Sliders $5 each). And obviously, the oysters. Quality complimentary bread and butter as well. Slightly pricey but completely worth it! The vibes are date-y and upscale and the service is impeccable.
I have a mixed opinion about ICOB based off feedback that I had gotten from several people. There were some things they knocked out of the park and others that just made me scratch my head. First off, let's deal with the good. The bar, both raw and booze were both spectacular. Whether you prefer oysters, shrimp, crab, or anything else that you could envision being served cold you will not be disappointed here. The bar offers a great variety of value from their cocktail, wine, and beer menus. These are not your run-of-the-mill offerings either. They are creative and unique, offering most people a little taste of something they may not have had recently (or ever before). We had a dozen oysters that came with thoughtful toppings that didn't destroy the flavor of the meat, but rather just brightened everything up for us. The server even did the selection for us as we are not very educated in the oyster world and trusted him to guide us based on our preferences. He did spectacularly and even chose based on what we had ordered to drink as well. Truly a gifted young man, as we enjoyed this thoroughly! Now, at this point you're probably wondering why 3 stars for a rating based off my previous portion of the review. It comes down to the lobster roll to be honest. I was told this was one (if not THE best) in the city. With high hopes (and a deep wallet), I ordered the roll and was prepared to be amazed. Unfortunately, this was one of the more disappointing rolls I have had in the city. The lobster meat itself had bits of shell throughout the meat and was a bit overdressed than I prefer (and with celery). The slaw was also a bit disappointing as it did not have very much flavor compared to some of the other places that were near half the cost. The best part of the $35 plate was honestly the fries. THOSE were some delicious, peppery fries! When you are let down by the reason you visited a place, I can't just help but feel a little let down. When you couple that with the price, I think that justifies my overall rating. However, if I were to eliminate the roll from my experience then I would probably have given this a 4 or 5 star rating. I would never coax people away from ICOB, as they have a lot of great things to offer people. Their raw bar is out of this world, the service is amazing, and their drink menus will hit all the notes for all the right people. However, if you are looking for a great (and traditional) lobster roll experience, you'll be better serviced elsewhere in the city.
In this case, believe the hype..the Lobster Roe Noodles with Beef Short Rib are a must. However at this restaurant there are many great menu options to choose. But before we talk food, here are details on the restaurant and service. The atmosphere is lively and fun within a large open space. The restaurant has mellow feel with soft lighting in the dining area, which is offset with a more vibrant and lively feel at the bar. On many visits our service has been nothing short of exceptional. With a server focus not only on helpfulness but also on their friendliness and menu suggestions. The food is inventive and unique, especially when it comes to their Lobster Roe Noodles with Short Rib (photo). The noodles are cooked to perfection with larger embedded pieces of Lobster and beef Short Rib. The sauce with Lobster Roe is velvety and smooth, which compliments the noodles and assorted vegetables within the dish. The other menu options are equally inventive and fabulous; such as the tuna tartare, buttermilk biscuits and fried clams/oysters. For added convenience and comfort stay at the attached Commonwealth hotel. Don't miss out on this remarkable Boston restaurant.
Delicious food, fabulous ambiance. I stopped in here for dinner and instantly fell in the love with the decor and ambiance of this lovely oyster bar. This restaurant is HUGE inside; it's much bigger than it appears from the outside. FOOD: The bread basket with honey cayenne butter was simply perfect. I had to eventually push the butter away because it was so good. Very unique. CLAM CHOWDER 5/5 STARS. Get this. The chunks of clam and bacon give it a perfect amount of flavor. The homemade oyster crackers on top were so delicious that I asked for more. YUM! Unless you are super hungry, the clam chowder can easily be split between 2 people. ETHEL'S LOBSTER ROLL 5/5 STARS. I'm sure there are a ton of restaurants serving lobster rolls, but I can't imagine most of them are THIS good! HUGE chunks of lobster with excellent flavor packed into a buttery, soft roll? Yes, please! Try it with the Old Bay Fries and you'll be super happy. Service was quick and friendly everyone employee we interacted with was super nice! We were stuffed after the clam chowder and lobster roll. I really wanted to try to dessert but couldn't make room, so I think I'll go back tonight! Highly recommend Island Creek, especially if you are staying next door at Hotel Commonwealth.