Boathouse Bistro Is Moving from The Launch at Hingham Shipyard to the Nantasket Beach Resort in Hull

A South Shore restaurant that is known for its Italian fare and its seafood dishes will be moving to a new space one town away.

According to an article from the Hingham Anchor, the Boathouse Bistro is planning to move from its current home at The Launch at Hingham Shipyard to Nantasket Beach Resort in Hull, taking over the space that had been home to Shoreline Kitchen & Bar. The article mentions that the new space will be much larger, having room for functions, special events, and catering, and it will continue to offer pizza, as the space will include a wood-burning oven. If all goes as planned, the restaurant could open in its new space in early June. (As mentioned in another article, Salty Days is taking over Boathouse Bistro's Hingham space.)

Boathouse Bistro first opened at the Shipyard in 2015.

The new address for Boathouse Bistro will be 45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA, 02045. Its website can be found at https://www.boathousebistrohingham.com/

[June 25 update: An Instagram post from the business indicates that Boathouse Bistro said farewell to its Hingham location yesterday, with an opening date for its new location in Hull coming soon.]

[July 7 update: According to a source, Boathouse Bistro is now open in Hull (lunch only for now).]

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South Shore Taco Guy Is Opening in Hull

The person behind a taco truck is opening a brick-and-mortar dining spot across from a popular beach south of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page (via a Weymouth Foodies Facebook post), South Shore Taco Guy is getting ready to open in Hull, moving into a space on Nantasket Avenue across from Nantasket Beach. Owner Clint Smith states in another Facebook post that the dining spot is "almost there" while indicating that it plans to open in mid-January, though it isn't yet known what might be offered in addition to tacos (the catering/food truck part of the business offers taco salads, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tortilla chips with salsa and guacamole, rice and beans, ceviche, churros, and more).

The address for the brick-and-mortar location of South Shore Taco Guy is 165 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA, 02045. The website for the business is at https://southshoretacoguy.com/

[January 16, 2024 update: A Facebook post from the business indicates that the brick-and-mortar location of South Shore Taco Guy is now open, and its food truck will return on April 1.]

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Paragon Boardwalk Opens at Nantasket Beach in Hull

A brand new beachfront space that includes several dining and drinking options has come to the South Shore.

According to Kerry J. Byrne of KJB Trending Hospitality, Paragon Boardwalk debuts at 3:00 PM today across from Nantasket Beach in Hull, with the space being an open-air boardwalk including repurposed shipping containers that house a handful of businesses. Options for food and drink including tacos and other Latin-influenced foods from the upcoming Pearl & Lime in Quincy, vegetarian options and juices from the Weymouth-based Revive & Co., and a new location of longtime Nantasket eatery Joseph's Pizza along with Boardwalk Beer Hall, Far Out Ice Cream, and an outdoor sports bar--and a place for Frose (frozen rose), wine, and craft cocktail options.

More on Paragon Boardwalk can be found in this video.

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The C Note in Hull Has Closed

It looks like another local music venue has shut down.

According to members of Mark Skin Radio who sent us messages about it this afternoon, The C Note in Hull's Nantasket Beach area has closed for good, with a Facebook page from one of the people involved with the place confirming this, saying that the Nantasket Avenue spot "has heard its final note thanks to Covid19. It was a struggle to hang on any longer....Thank you all for supporting live music. Keep doing it wherever you go!" (A post from the club itself has now gone up as well, thanking its customers and staff along with musicians who have played at and supported the place over the years.) The music club has been a popular spot for both local and national acts over the years, including all kinds of live music from rock to jazz to blues and more. (The C Note had formerly been called the Sea Note, with an ownership change taking place a bit more than 10 years ago.)

The address for the now-closed C Note was 159 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA, 02045.

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The Parrot Opens in Hull; Takes Over Former Red Parrot Space

A seaside restaurant and bar on the South Shore that changed ownership several months ago is now partially open as a new spot with a slightly different name.

According to its social media pages, The Parrot has opened in Hull on weekends only for now, taking over the space on Hull Shore Drive across from Nantasket Beach where The Red Parrot had been. As reported earlier, Brian Houlihan (Bia Bistro in Cohasset, Galley Kitchen & Bar in Scituate, The Tinker's Son in Norwell, Trident Galley & Raw Bar in Hingham) is behind the place, which is just open on weekends because its roof deck is still being built. When done, the space is expected to include a dining area with traditional seaside options in the front, a tavern-type space in the back, and a main dining area upstairs that will be more upscale, and the aforementioned roof deck, though if any of the final setup of the space changes, we will post an update here.

The address for The Parrot is 1 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA, 02045. Its website will be at http://www.theparrothull.com/

[July 18 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page (and confirmed by the restaurant's Facebook page), the Parrot is now open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner in the downstairs sections only, as the upstairs dining area and the roof deck are still under construction.]

[Earlier Article]
The Red Parrot In Hull Being Sold to Local Restaurateur; Changes on the Way

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Nantasket Flatts Kitchen and Bar Opens in Hull

A new dining and drinking spot has opened across from a popular South Shore beach, and the people behind another South Shore restaurant and bar are apparently behind this place.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Nantasket Flatts Kitchen and Bar is now open in Hull, moving into the space on Nantasket Avenue where Rinato Bistro had been, and before that, Bridgeman's, where Paul Wahlberg of Wahlburgers was an Executive Chef for a number of years. The website and Facebook page for the new spot indicate that it offers modern American fare in a casual atmosphere, with the focus being on "apps and handhelds" while also serving full entrees and seasonal seafood specials along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

Based on posts within its Facebook page, Nantasket Flatts has a connection to The Jetty, a restaurant and bar that is located in the Brant Rock section of Marshfield.

The address for Nantasket Flatts is 145 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA, 02045. Its website can be found at http://www.nantasketflatts-hull.com/

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Mambo's Kitchen and Bar Opens in Hull

A brand new dining and drinking spot has come to a location near a popular South Shore beach, and this one has apparently been a long time in the making.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Mambo's Kitchen & Bar is now open in Hull, moving into a space on Nantasket Avenue that is about a block away from Nantasket Beach. A menu posted on its Facebook page shows that the new restaurant offers such items as pizza, calzones, burgers, salads, and seafood buckets along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

A memorandum page from the Town of Hull website indicates that plans for Mambo's have been in the works for at least a couple of years now.

The address for this new restaurant and bar by Nantasket Beach in Hull is: Mambo's Kitchen & Bar, 269 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA, 02045.

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The Red Parrot In Hull Being Sold to Local Restaurateur; Changes on the Way

by Marc Hurwitz

A seaside restaurant and bar on the South Shore is going to be changing hands, and with it, updates to both the space and the food and drink offerings.

According to an article in The Patriot Ledger/Wicked Local, The Red Parrot in Hull is in the process of being sold to Brian Houlihan, who owns Bia Bistro in Cohasset, Galley Kitchen & Bar in Scituate, The Tinker's Son in Norwell, and Trident Galley & Raw Bar in Hingham. The post says that Houlihan plans to have the front bar area focus on traditional seaside options including tacos, burgers, and margaritas, while the back will have the feel of a tavern with local beers and cocktails offered, and the main dining area upstairs will be an upscale restaurant with steak and seafood dishes. The sale of The Red Parrot is expected to go through by the end of the year, at which point renovations would take place in the winter with the place reopening in phases by April and into the summer.

It is not yet known what current owners Bea and Richard D'Angelo will be doing next, with the couple telling The Patriot Ledger in an email that "Here we are 26 years later, it's bitter sweet....We are extremely pleased to turn our establishment over to Brian Houlihan, whose excellent reputation speaks for itself."

The address for The Red Parrot is 1 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA, 02045. Its website can be found at https://www.theredparrot.com/

[February 22, 2019 update: Wicked Local states that The Red Parrot space is now under construction, with the hope being to open at least the first and third floors by Memorial Day. (The second floor will have a host stand along with overflow seating for the third-floor restaurant.) The article also indicates that the new place might not be called The Red Parrot, as Brian Houlihan says he is thinking of names for the restaurant.]

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Hull's Kitchen to Open HK Too in the Old Barefoot Bob's Space at Nantasket Beach

A couple of months ago, we mentioned that a beachside dining and drinking spot that included an outdoor tiki bar had closed. Now we have learned what will be going into the space.

According to a Facebook post, Hull's Kitchen at Nantasket Beach is opening HK Too in what another post says is in the nearby Barefoot Bob's Beach Grill space, with the outdoor patio opening in mid-June and the interior opening sometime in September. The Facebook page says that the new spot will offer food and drink and will have live music every night, while it appears that it will be a seasonal place that may stay open until November or December. It is not yet known what the menu at HK Too will include; the menu at Hull's Kitchen focuses on seafood, tacos, and sandwiches and also has beer, wine, and mixed drinks.

Barefoot Bob's was once featured on Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares and it had also been reviewed by our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants).

The address for the upcoming HK Too is 276 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA, 02045.

[June 14 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that HK Too plans to open on Friday, June 16. (Thanks to a poster on the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page for bringing this to our attention.)]

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Barefoot Bob's Beach Grill in Hull Has Closed

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Barefoot Bob's Beach Grill in Hull Has Closed

It looks like a beachside dining and drinking spot that included an outdoor tiki bar has shut its doors.

A check on the place a few days ago indicated that Barefoot Bob's Beach Grill on Nantasket Beach in Hull was locked up and dark, with a call placed to the Nantasket Avenue restaurant and bar indicating that its phone is out of service. Both Google and Yelp say that it has permanently closed, as well as a poster on a Groupon page (Groupon apparently returned the money to the poster), and its Facebook page is down as well. It is not yet known whether Barefoot Bob's could reopen--or what might be happening to the space--so stay tuned for updates.

Barefoot Bob's was featured on Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares in 2012, and it has also been reviewed by our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants), with the review being found at the link below:

http://www.hiddenboston.com/BarefootBobs.html

The address for this now-closed restaurant and bar in Hull was: Barefoot Bob's Beach Grill, 276 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA, 02045.

[June 7 update: According to multiple Facebook posts from the place, Hull's Kitchen will be opening a new spot called HK Too in the old Barefoot Bob's space.]

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Marvel's Lunch Box Opens in Hull, Replacing Linda Bean's

A now-closed seafood shack in Hull that was part of a small group of Maine-based eateries has been replaced by a new dining spot.

According to their website, Marvel's Lunch Box is now open on Nantasket Avenue along the southern strip of Nantasket Beach, taking over the space where Linda Bean's had been. The new spot features a variety of seafood and non-seafood dishes, including clam chowder, lobster rolls, tuna melts, hot dogs, burgers, and grilled ruebens.

Locations of Linda Bean's remain open in Freeport (two spots), Port Clyde (called the Dip Net), and South Portland, ME, as well as one outlet in Delray Beach, FL.

Based on posts on the Yelp site, it appears that Marvel's Lunch Box opened late this spring.

The address for this new restaurant on Nantasket Beach is: Marvel's Lunch Box, 163 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA, 02045. Their website can be found at http://www.marvelslunchbox.com/


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Beachfire Restaurant and Bar in Hull Closes, Goes Up for Sale

A South Shore restaurant and bar known in part for its spectacular water views has closed its doors and is now up for sale.

According to a couple of articles in the Hull Times, the Beachfire Restaurant and Bar in Hull abruptly closed last month, with the owner citing personal health issues, and now it has been reported that the Nantasket Beach establishment has been put on the market for $1.5 million. the Beachfire first opened in mid-2010, taking over the space where the Ocean Club formerly resided. Much like the Ocean Club, the Beachfire featured seafood and pub grub as well as live entertainment.

One of the articles in the Hull Times indicates that the sale would include all equipment as well as the liquor license (subject to state transfer), and the Beachfire owner would be willing to help the new owner with training, if necessary.

The address for this now-closed restaurant and bar at Nantasket Beach in Hull is: Beachfire Restaurant and Bar, 42 State Park Road, Hull, MA 02045.

For more information on this story, please go to the two PDF pages from the Hull Times below.

Owner's health issues shutter BeachFire anew

Owner puts BeachFire on the market for $1.5M

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Paragon Grill and Surf Lounge Opening Where Raffael's Was in Hull

A new restaurant and lounge is coming to the Nantasket Beach section of Hull, and it will be moving into the space where another restaurant had been until closing last month.

According to the Patriot Ledger, the Paragon Grill and Surf Lounge is planning to open in early January 2011 on Hull Shore Drive, taking over the spot within the Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel where Raffael's used to be. The hotel itself will be undergoing some changes as well, as it has been sold and will apparently be renamed as the Nantasket Beach Resort next spring.

[June 22, 2011 update: The Paragon Grill and Surf Lounge are now open for business.]

The Patriot Ledger article mentions that the people behind the Paragon Grill and Surf Lounge are offering jobs to those who had worked at the now-closed Raffael's, which continues to operate two other spots in Walpole and Hingham (at the South Shore Country Club).

The address for this new restaurant at Nantasket Beach is: Paragon Grill and Surf Lounge, 45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA, 02045.

For more information on the opening of the Paragon Grill and Surf Lounge, please go to the Patriot Ledger link below.

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Raffael's Restaurant in Hull Has Closed

A restaurant and caterer that has had three locations in the Boston area is now down to two, as its waterfront dining spot in Hull has closed.

According to the Patriot Ledger, Raffael's Restaurant on Hull Shore Drive at Nantasket Beach has shut down, and a new restaurant may be coming to the space, which is within the Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel. The article mentions that the hotel itself has been sold, and will become the Nantasket Beach Resort in early April of 2011.

Raffael's first opened in Quincy in the late 1980s, eventually having three locations in Hull, Walpole, and, most recently, Hingham (at the South Shore Country Club). The restaurants and caterers feature New American, classic American, and Italian fare in an upscale yet casual environment.

The address for the now-closed Raffael's at Nantasket Beach was: Raffael's Restaurant, 45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA 02045. The website for the remaining two restaurants can be found at: http://www.raffaels.com/

For more information on the closing of Raffael's in Hull (and the sale of the Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel), please go to the Patriot Ledger link below.

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The Ocean Club in Hull Closes; Beachfire Restaurant and Bar Takes Its Place

A restaurant and bar at the southern edge of Nantasket Beach in Hull has closed its doors, with another dining spot and watering hole moving into its space.

According to an article in the Hull Sun/Wicked Local blog, the Beachfire Restaurant & Bar is now open on State Park Road, taking over the spot where The Ocean Club used to be. The Ocean Club had been a seafood restaurant and bar that featured live music, and according to the article, the Beachfire Restaurant & Bar will also have music, though it appears that the bands will be smaller and there won't be any dancing.

The menu at the Beachfire Restaurant & Bar features a mix of seafood and pub grub, including fried calamari, pulled pork nachos, Duxbury oysters, clam chowder, burgers, steak tips, macaroni and cheese, fish and chips, and grilled swordfish.

The address for this new restaurant and bar at Nantasket Beach in Hull is: Beachfire Restaurant & Bar, 42 State Park Road, Hull, MA 02045. The phone number is (781) 925-6488. And the website can be found at: http://www.beachfirehull.com/

For more information on the Beachfire Restaurant & Bar, please go to the Hull Sun/Wicked Local blog link below.

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Linda Bean's Opens along Nantasket Beach in Hull

A new seafood shack has opened along the Nantasket Beach strip in Hull. Linda Bean's Perfect Maine Lobster Roll recently opened a new spot in this seaside town on the South Shore, and is the first one in Massachusetts (Linda Bean's has several locations in Maine and one in Florida).

In addition to its lobster roll shacks, Linda Bean's also has a mail-order business, shipping live lobsters, peeled shrimp, and lobster stew around the country. Orders can be made at the following Web site:

http://www.lindabeansperfectmaine.com/

Linda Bean's is based in Port Clyde, Maine, a scenic fishing village located on a peninsula south of Rockland in the Midcoast region of the state.

The address for Linda Bean's on Nantasket Beach is: Linda Bean's Perfect Maine Lobster Roll, 163 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA, 02045.

Thanks to fluffernutty, a poster on the Chowhound site for letting us (and others) know that Linda Bean's is now open.