The No Name restaurant is still stuck in the 1917 era and amazingly getting by today on these same old standards: bare bones no frills eating. It probably worked very well back in the 1900’s and... More

The No Name restaurant is still stuck in the 1917 era and amazingly getting by today on these same old standards: bare bones no frills eating. It probably worked very well back in the 1900’s and the rating would have been 4 or 5 stars back then. Today, it’s 2009 and Boston tourist deserve better. The place: For the prices it charges, the restaurant needs to upgrade the facilities (or move) and get a little bit of class. Average food, plastic cups, unclean tables, a strange pitcher of water already on the table with no ice, terrible view of the harbor and just plain uneasy feeling of the place. This is something I would expect outside on a picnic table getting ready for a lobster hoe-down near the shore. The food: The clam chowder was runny with unknown fish in it and pieces of shrimp. The fried scallops were good, the cole slaw can go and French fries nothing to write about. Serving size was above average. Menu is all fish and very limited on alcohol including wines (no glasses). Summary: Skip the No Name and find something better, do your research--- I can only recommend this place for a quick take-out if you’re in a hurry for fast seafood. Pros: Ample portions, good for fast food takeout, no frills eating Cons: Facilites need upgrade, average food, limited menu.
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This place was recommended by a local, and I can't figure out why. What has changed since it used to be 'amazing'? It is now dull, bland, overpriced food. The 'fried scrod' was gross- VERY fishy,... More

This place was recommended by a local, and I can't figure out why. What has changed since it used to be 'amazing'? It is now dull, bland, overpriced food. The 'fried scrod' was gross- VERY fishy, and just plain generic. The coleslaw was bland and boring. The tarter sauce was a very strange green color, and not appealing at all. We left hungry, and not feeling well. Money poorly spent, that is for sure. The waiter, while attentive in the beginning totally forgot us and never checked back. He was sitting while we were eating, as were about 5-7 other wait staff. We didn't know his name, and couldn't get his attention so we started calling every male name we could think of to get his attention. After a while another waitress picked up on what we were doing and announced his name. He then brought us a very overpiced bill, and we left. Unappealing, bland, not very fresh food. Not worth the drive, or the money. We could have done better at a fast food fish restaurant. Pros: Interesting atmosphere Cons: Everything else
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I have always loved the chowder, salmon and scallops at this place. I special order everything from wine to the combination plates. I hope the owner is still their and Emerald Lagasee is a big fan... More

I have always loved the chowder, salmon and scallops at this place. I special order everything from wine to the combination plates. I hope the owner is still their and Emerald Lagasee is a big fan as he was there when I last visited. Perhaps the waitstaff needs a swift kick and the owner needs to read some of the prior reviews
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Some friends and I went there for lunch and it was great. The staff was friendly, the food was perfectly done and there was plently of it. I didn't have any issues that some of these other posts... More

Some friends and I went there for lunch and it was great. The staff was friendly, the food was perfectly done and there was plently of it. I didn't have any issues that some of these other posts have mentioned. In fact, just the opposite. This is not a fancy place - It's on Boston's fishing pier. I say it is a diamond in the rough. Pros: Great fresh seafood
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We just had lunch on a rainy Saturday while waiting for our bus to the cape. We were directed to the upstairs dining room. There were about 6-8 waiters standing around but it was about 5 minutes... More

We just had lunch on a rainy Saturday while waiting for our bus to the cape. We were directed to the upstairs dining room. There were about 6-8 waiters standing around but it was about 5 minutes before any of them decided to wait on us. One of us ordered the fried shrimp and one ordered the hamburger (not a seafood fan). Food was ready fairly quickly although after he brought the burger he took his time going back to get the shrimp as it sat on the counter near the kitchen. Once the food was served he was too busy talking to other waiters to pay attention. I had to get up from the table and walk over to him to request a drink refill. The burger and fries were good. The shrimp was very fresh and the portion generous. The coleslaw ws tasteless, however. But in the end we both had more than we could finish. Left a $3 tip on a $30 bill - I rarely tip so miserly but the staff there obviously is not motivated to make money.
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We used to go there a lot. However, last time we were there (a week ago), we found that it was no longer the place that we LOVED. The chowder we ordered has no taste. The lobster is no good either.... More

We used to go there a lot. However, last time we were there (a week ago), we found that it was no longer the place that we LOVED. The chowder we ordered has no taste. The lobster is no good either. Even the waiters became cold. The only thing that didn't change taste is the ketchup... We guess that the owner changed, so the chef and the waiters all changed. How we missed the old restaurant! Pros: none
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The overall experience was... HORRIBLE. We sit down wait about 5-10 mins for our waitress.. what does she do? She throws the menus at the table and walks away (I'd like to point out that there were... More

The overall experience was... HORRIBLE. We sit down wait about 5-10 mins for our waitress.. what does she do? She throws the menus at the table and walks away (I'd like to point out that there were about 5-7 waiters sitting down or standing DOING NOTHING and the place was NOT busy), my husband gets up to go to the bathroom after we decide what we wanted and the waitress comes back and says.... "WHAT DO YOU WANT!?" I order ONE chowder soup, crab salad, seafood platter. We get 2 chowder soups, crab salad, and seafood platter. The soup was nothing special AT ALL, the salad did not look fresh and the crab was not that great either. The seafood platter was overly priced (like everything else) for what you got, the fish did not taste fresh, and did not have any taste to it. The only reason why we didn't walk away when she threw the menus was b/c we were starving and did not want to drive and look for another place. We only gave her a $2 tip on a $40 dollar bill b/c at the end she smiled and said our daughter was cute, other than that she would of gotten NOTHING. Please don't waste your time or money. BTW a local recommended this place.. Idk why. He said this was the best place to eat fresh seafood at a great price and you can't go wrong with seafood anywhere in Boston... yea RIGHT! Pros: NONE Cons: Everything
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I normally don't write reviews, but this experience must be documented. In a city with so much great seafood, I don't know how this place stays in business. Food was bland, service was poor. The... More

I normally don't write reviews, but this experience must be documented. In a city with so much great seafood, I don't know how this place stays in business. Food was bland, service was poor. The entire experience was dissappointing.
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I had to give it a star or it woudln't post. Not deserving of 1/4 of a star. THis used to be THE PLACE to go. However...a recent visit will be the last. "seafood plate" - fried rubbery tiny tiny... More

I had to give it a star or it woudln't post. Not deserving of 1/4 of a star. THis used to be THE PLACE to go. However...a recent visit will be the last. "seafood plate" - fried rubbery tiny tiny shrimp, scallops the size of a pencil eraser, 2 tiny pieces of scrod, 2 clams, 2 oysters. bland, chewey, horrid. Just the worst meal I"ve ever had in a restaurant and I've been around the world. the check out person grabbed the money, pushed the change to me and never even said thank you - too busy on her phone. Pros: None Cons: the food
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