#NEPTUNES RAW OYSTER AND SEAFOOD BAR FULL#

#NEPTUNES RAW OYSTER AND SEAFOOD BAR FULL#

Not only was the seafood itself seasoned and cooked perfectly, the flavors that accompanied the seafood accentuated it in a way that elevated the entire dish to a high level.Д«ryan ordered the вЂњNorth End Cioppino,вЂќ ($24) a satisfyingly spicy stew full of grilled fish, shrimp, clams, mussels, and lobster with saffron rice. The roasted vegetables, which had absorbed all the deliciousness from the umami of the meat, were offset by the sprinkling of raw sprouts and thinly sliced radishes on top. In this case, the perfectly seared sweet and buttery soft scallops came on top of a bed of rich and savory braised pork shanks. Chef Michael Serpa likes to experiment with contrasting flavors and textures. I loved myВ entrГ©e, the Seared Georges Bank Scallops ($32), as well. Seared Georges Bank Scallops braised pork shank, Siena Farms root vegetables, baby Brussels Sprouts, Chanterelle mushrooms вЂ“ $32 I was almost half sad that we were sharing it. The combination of the caviar, trout, creamy sour cream (?), and buttery johnnycake came together very nicely. The johnnycake was nice and crispy on the edges, yet buttery and moist on the inside. Nevertheless, we still thought this dish was very well executed. Of course, itвЂ™s hard to go wrong when you throw smoked tartare and caviar onto anything. Oh, you must try the buttermilk johnnycake! We saw the ingredient list and knew we had to order it. вЂњ Oh, how funny, it doesВ taste like a popcorn finish!вЂќВ The selection changes every day but itвЂ™s always very very fresh and predominantly local.Д«uttermilk Johnnycake: honey butter, smoked trout tartare, Little Pearl Caviar вЂ“ $16 It was fun trying the different ones and comparing the written flavor notes to what we actually tasted. You fill out the sheet with a pencil, sort of like at a sushi restaurant. Neptune Oyster actually brings out a small sheet that describes the fresh available oysters of the day, complete with tasting notes (e.g., high salt, popcorn finish). Of course, you must try the raw oysters, which we enjoyed immensely. On the other hand, you can make reservations at all of BryanвЂ™s favorite Italian restaurants.ДЇinally, just a week ago, we somehow managed to try this place and IВ am sooo bummed we didnвЂ™t come sooner! This place is the real deal. The restaurant is tiny (only seats 42 people total) and thus it can fill up fast. Second, Neptune Oyster does not take reservations, and thus the lines can get unbearably long if you want to eat at a decent time. Thus, if weвЂ™re ever in the neighborhood, itвЂ™s virtually impossible to convince Bryan to give up the tantalizing homemade pastas beckoning his name from Prince Street, Fleet Street, or North SquareВ in lieu of seafood. Byran loves Italian food and loves fresh homemade pasta even more. Why oh why did it take us so long to try this place?ДЇirst, itвЂ™s located in the North End, the main Italian neighborhood in Boston. ItвЂ™s generally regarded as one of the best seafood places in Boston. Neptune Oyster has won Best of Boston in the categories of lobster rolls (2009), clams (2008), raw bar (2006), and seafood (2009). However, I think there are much better places to visit in Boston if you want an intimate and authentic New England seafood experience that is several steps above your classic grilled fish, baked potato, and steamed broccoli crown. I love the clam chowder at LegalвЂ™s and I do think they offer excellent quality fish thatвЂ™s very very fresh. Cape Cod, MarthaвЂ™s Vineyard, Berkshires.Tiny Urban KitchenвЂ™s Favorite Equipment.He also gives me the sheet I used for easy reference. The bartender (we are sitting at the bar after all,) explains to me which ones are which (breed wise.) It is easy to remember as they are spread out in a circle, according to the order in which I marked them down on the sheet. My raw oysters come out first, on a bed of ice, and look wonderful. My wife orders the special of the night,В the Lobster Spaghetti ($39.) We also order the Neptunes on Piggyback ($13) appetizer. I pick six different ones, from small to medium in size, and add them to my order. ItвЂ™s pretty cool as they give me a sushi style menu to order oysters from, complete with descriptions of each type and an associated price. I had read about the Lobster Roll ($25) on Yelp and order it with butter, not mayo. The restaurant is tiny, like most places in Boston, but we find a corner of the bar to sit at. ItвЂ™s 6pm, time to eat dinner,В and we walk down to NeptuneвЂ™s Oyster. The place is named NeptuneвЂ™s Oyster and IВ mark it for a revisit when my wife is with me.

I personally do not care about decor or service therefore, high marks in taste peaks my interest. Heads down into my Zagat Restaurant Guide, I run across aВ small restaurant with high marks in the taste category. Once again I find myself was walking around Boston.

Neptunes raw oyster and seafood bar