Shoreline Kitchen + Bar in Hull Has Closed

A restaurant within a seaside resort on the South Shore has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page along with the restaurant's website, Shoreline Kitchen + Bar in Hull shut down over the weekend, with a note on its Facebook page saying the following:

Janet and I have enjoyed our time in Hull and have much affection for this wonderful town and its sense of community. We couldn't live up to the terms of our lease so it has been terminated as of 12/20/2024....Any gift cards you have can be redeemed at True North Kitchen + Bar in North Weymouth. Although we will be able to absorb some of the staff at True North, for others it will be a difficult message to receive just before Christmas. Thanks to everyone who has created such great memories for us and our family. We will still be operating True North for the foreseeable future so please come visit us there.

Shoreline Kitchen + Bar resided within the Nantasket Beach Resort, offering a variety of seafood options along with a mix of classic and New American fare.

The address for the now-closed Shoreline Kitchen + Bar was 45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA, 02045.

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The Rudder in Gloucester Has Closed

A waterside restaurant on the North Shore that a well-known local chef/restaurateur had taken over has shut down.

The Boston Globe is reporting (via an Instagram post) that The Rudder in Gloucester is no longer in business, with the post--which comes from the restaurant's IG page and which was signed by Barbara Lynch--saying the following:

After three years in this beautiful space on Rocky Neck, I have made the very personal decision to close The Rudder with immediate effect. I would like to thank the community for all of their support. Gloucester has always been and will remain very dear to my heart.

Both the previous and current incarnation of The Rudder was known for its seafood dishes and its harborside deck, residing in an area popular with art lovers who browse the studios and galleries found on Rocky Neck.

Several other places run by Lynch have closed of late, including The Butcher Shop, Drink, Menton, and Sportello.

The address for the now-closed Rudder was 73 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930.

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Seabiscuit in East Boston Is Closing

A waterfront cafe and bakery that is known in part for its meat pies is shutting down.

According to multiple sources, Seabiscuit in East Boston is closing its doors, with the website and social media for the dining spot saying that its last day will be March 14. The eatery had originally been located in Somerville before moving to the shipyard in East Boston in the summer of 2021, replacing KO Pies which had focused on Australian-style meat pies.

The address for Seabiscuit is 256 Marginal Street (Building 16), East Boston, MA, 02128. Its website can be found at https://www.seabiscuitebo.com/

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71 Degrees West Atlantic Steakhouse Opens in the Former Isaac's Restaurant Space in Plymouth

The group behind several restaurants south of Boston has opened a new dining spot on the South Shore that features steak, seafood, and more, and which has views of the water.

According to its website, 71 Degrees West Atlantic Steakhouse is now open in Plymouth, moving into the space on Water Street that had been home to Issac's Restaurant until it closed in 2020. The new dining spot is run by the Hynes Restaurant Group, which also operates Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant in Quincy, Precinct 10 and Stockholders in Weymouth, and 42 Degrees North Restaurant & Lounge in Plymouth.

Issac's had been in business for more than 30 years, offering classic American fare and seafood.

The address for 71 Degrees West Atlantic Steakhouse is 114 Water Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360. The website for the restaurant is at https://www.71westplymouth.com/ while the Instagram page for the Hynes Restaurant Group is at https://www.instagram.com/hynesrestgroup/

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ReelHouse Oyster Bar Opens in Boston's Seaport District

Several years ago, it was reported that a pair of seafood restaurants on the waterfront would be joined by a third location that would also be on the water, and now we have learned that it has finally debuted.

According to a post from Caught in Southie, ReelHouse Oyster Bar is now open in the Seaport District of Boston, moving into a space on Waterside Avenue in the Fan Pier Marina area. The new dining spot joins other ReelHouse locations in East Boston and Quincy's Marina Bay, with its menu showing such items as oysters, caviar, pizza, sushi tacos, and bar snacks, along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

The address for ReelHouse Oyster Bar is 10 Waterside Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210. Its website can be found at https://www.reelhouseoysterbar.com/

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ReelHouse Oyster Bar Is Planning to Open in the Former Frank Anthony's Marina Cafe Space on the Boston Waterfront

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JMac's on the Pond Opens within the Fraternal Order of Eagles Post in Lakeville

A new spot for bar pizza, smash burgers, and more has come to a space south of Boston, and this one is located within a waterside social club.

According to the Facebook page from the club, JMac's on the Pond is now open within the Lakeville Aerie #3994 Fraternal Order of Eagles on County Street in Lakeville, with both the page and a Facebook post in the South Shore Bar Pizza Social Club indicating that it is open to the public, not only for takeout but also for dining in within the members' lounge. In addition to bar pizza and smashburgers, the menu for JMac's also includes such options as wings, tenders, quesadillas, and steak and cheese eggrolls.

The address for JMac's on the Pond (and the Lakeville Eagles Aerie #3994 post) is 217 County Street, Lakeville, MA, 02347.

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Captain Carlo's in Gloucester Is Closing

A popular seafood restaurant on the North Shore that is known in part for its water views and outdoor dining is shutting down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Captain Carlo's in Gloucester is closing permanently, with a Facebook post from the dining spot saying the following:

From the early days as a fish market, to picnic tables and fried clams, years of crazy late nights and live music to the pandemic it's been a wild ride! We have staff and customers that have become family over the 30 plus years and so many amazing memories. All good things though must come to an end and it's the end of the road for Captain Carlos. It's time for Rosemarie to enjoy being a full time Grandma. Thank you for always supporting us!

The post mentions that its last day in business will be Saturday. September 4.

Captain Carlo's changed from being a full-service restaurant to an "eat in the rough" spot this summer, being set up for counter service and takeout while also keeping its deck open for diners. The menu features a variety of seafood dishes, including clam chowder, lobster rolls, fish and chips, calamari, steamed lobster, baked haddock, fried scallops, and more.

The address for Captain Carlo's is 27 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA, 01930. Its website can be found at https://captaincarlos.com/

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Paperback Tavern to Open within the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

A Cambridge hotel that is being renovated this summer will become home to a brand new restaurant and bar.

According to a source, Paperback Tavern will be opening within the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge on Memorial Drive, with a boston.com article saying that it will offer classic American fare while having views of the Charles River and Boston, and that a cafe and to-go market called Paperback Provisions will be set up in the hotel lobby, selling takeout meals, pastries, and coffee.

The boston.com article states that the hotel remains open during the upgrades and that Paperback Tavern plans to open when renovations are complete in the fall.

The address for Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge (and the upcoming Paperback Tavern) is 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, 02139. The website for the hotel is at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/massachusetts/hyatt-regency-boston-cambridge/bosrc

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Nautilus Pier 4 Opens in the Seaport District of Boston

A popular Nantucket restaurant has expanded to the Boston waterfront.

According to a press release, Nautilus Pier 4 opens today in the city's Seaport District, with the dining spot initially being open for dinner only in their indoor area and offering seating on a first-come basis until April 6. (Lunch service and outdoor dining will begin later this spring.) As hinted at earlier here, the new location of The Nautilus will offer tapas-style dishes with Asian and Latin influences, while local beers will be available along with hard cider and a variety of wine, sake, and cocktail options, and the space will include a chef's table, dining area, bar, and private dining section.

The address for Nautilus Pier 4 is 300 Pier Four Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for both locations can be found at https://www.thenautilus.com/

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Nautilus Pier 4 to Open in Boston's Seaport District

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Boardwalk Pizza Is Opening within Victory Point in Quincy's Marina Bay

A waterside restaurant that features Italian fare and seafood is going to be joined by a new concept that focuses on pizza.

According to food/drinks writer and publicist Kerry Byrne, Boardwalk Pizza at Victory Point is planning to open in the Marina Bay section of Quincy, with the place focusing on takeout and delivery and offering thin-crust pies sold whole or by the slice and using a lighter Italian cheese blend along with local herbs, produce, locally-sourced seafood such as clams and lobster, and house-made sauce as well as sea salt mixed into the dough. (Salads and sandwiches will also be available at the new spot.)  Donato Frattaroli Jr., who is behind Victory Point, will also be behind Boardwalk Pizza, with he and his family being known for such restaurants on Boston's North End as Il Molo and Artu.

More information on Boardwalk Pizza will be coming soon, so stay tuned for updates.

The address for Boardwalk Pizza (and Victory Point) is 332 Victory Road, Quincy, MA, 02171.

[August 17 update: Kerry Byrne tells us that Boardwalk Pizza is now open.]

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The Oceanview of Nahant Is Now Open to the Public for Dinner on Weekends

A wedding venue on the North Shore that is known in part for its spectacular water views is now a restaurant of sorts, serving dinner to the public on weekends.

A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page states (via the Facebook page for the place) that the Oceanview of Nahant has introduced a "Supper Club" where diners can sit in a tent overlooking the ocean and order from a prix fixe menu that includes an appetizer, salad, main entree, and dessert while also being able to choose from a list of beer, wine, and cocktail options. (We have been told that their outdoor deck is open to the public as well.) The Supper Club is generally set up on Saturdays and Sundays, though it is best to check ahead in advance in case special events are taking place at the venue on a given day.

The address for the Oceanview of Nahant is 0 Willow Road, Nahant, MA, 01908. Its website can be found at https://oceanviewofnahant.com/

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Isaac's Restaurant in Plymouth Has Closed

A South Shore mainstay that was known for its ocean views and casual upscale atmosphere has shut down permanently.

According to several sources, including a tweet from @JeremyKrantz along with several members of the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Isaac's Restaurant in Plymouth is no longer in business, with a Taunton Daily Gazette article indicating that its closure was the result of both a lease issue and the COVID-19 pandemic. The post mentions that because the Water Street dining spot resided in a second-floor space, outdoor dining was not a viable option, while indoor dining at a reduced capacity was also unsustainable, with owner Bob Infusino saying that "... I can't face both a high rent and pandemic at the same time."

Issac's, which first opened more than 30 years ago, featured classic American fare and seafood dishes along with beer, wine and cocktails, with the restaurant being popular with both locals and tourists (the dining spot was located just north of Plymouth Rock).

The address for Isaac's Restaurant was 114 Water Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360.

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Sullivan's at Castle Island in South Boston Opens, But with Restrictions

One of the city's best-known seaside dining spots is open once again, though its setup is much different now as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

According to its Facebook page, Sullivan's at Castle Island in South Boston has reopened, but a number of changes have come to the place. One of the biggest issues is that the road to the eatery and parking lot are both closed, which means that Sullivan's can only be accessed by foot; in addition, both customers and workers are required to wear face masks, while barriers have been installed at the counters--and there is a designated outside pickup area for orders. Customers are able to order in three ways--online, by phone, or walk-in--with the latter being limited in part because of social distancing.

Sullivan's, which has been in business for nearly 70 years, temporarily closed down around the end of March after doing doing curbside pickup and delivery for a few weeks around the early part of the coronavirus outbreak.

[Earlier Article]
Sullivan's at Castle Island in South Boston Closes Until at Least Early May

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Sullivan's at Castle Island in South Boston Closes Until at Least Early May

One of Boston's best-known seaside dining spots has shut down for the time being due to the coronavirus crisis, and it won't reopen until next month at the very earliest.

According to a Facebook post from the restaurant, Sullivan's at Castle Island in South Boston is now closed, with the note saying that they will remain shuttered through at least the first week of May. Sullivan's, which had been doing curbside pickup and delivery over the past few weeks, says that "when the time is right, we will be here to provide the comfort beach food that our family has provided to your family for close to 70 years."

Sullivan's is a popular seasonal snack shack that is known for such options as hot dogs, burgers, fried clams, chicken sandwiches, lobster rolls, and onion rings.

Thanks to Universal Hub for initially bringing this to our attention.

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Nautilus Pier 4 Plans to Open in Boston's Seaport District

It looks like a trendy hotspot on Nantucket is going to be expanding to Boston.

The Tables section of The Boston Globe states that Nautilus Pier 4 is planning to open in the city's Seaport District, with the restaurant joining the original location of The Nautilus on the island. (The owners of The Nautilus also run a music club on Nantucket called Gaslight.) Based on the offerings at its existing location, Nautilus Pier 4 will likely feature small plates with Asian and Latin influences along with cocktails.

If all goes as planned, Nautilus Pier 4 will open sometime in 2020.

The address for Nautilus Pier 4 will be 300 Pier Four Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02210; the website for the Nantucket location of The Nautilus can be found at https://nautilusnantucket.com/

[November 27 update: A message from Richard Auffrey of The Passionate Foodie indicates that Nautilus Pier 4 plans to open in April of 2021.]

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ReelHouse Oyster Bar Is Planning to Open in the Former Frank Anthony's Marina Cafe Space on the Boston Waterfront

[Ed note: This article was updated to reflect the fact that the place does not appear to be open yet.]

The group behind a couple of upscale seafood restaurants on the water is opening a new spot that is also along the water, and this one is replacing a cafe that debuted last year.

According to a source (Daphna Edgar), ReelHouse Oyster Bar is opening at Fan Pier in Boston's Seaport District, moving into the space under the pavilion where Frank Anthony's Marina Cafe had been. A Twitter post from @FanPierBoston mentions that the place is a pop-up cafe that offers raw bar/seafood items and that while it was apparently supposed to open last week, it looks like it is not open just yet. The menu for ReelHouse Oyster Bar shows such options as oysters, lobster cocktail, smoked trout toast, tuna poke, BLT with lobster, clam chowder, scallop crudo, and more.

The group behind ReelHouse Oyster Bar--Navy Yard Hospitality--also runs ReelHouse in East Boston and Quincy's Marina Bay as well as Mija Cantina at Faneuil Hall and Pier 6 in Charlestown.

It appears that the address for ReelHouse Oyster Bar is 10 Waterside Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210.

[September 5 update: ReelHouse Oyster Bar has not yet opened, though it could be closer to debuting by next week, as a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website indicates that its request for a common victualler license is slated to be looked at on Wednesday, September 11.]

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The Fix Burger Bar Is Opening in the Former Allora Ristorante Space in Marlborough

A Worcester spot that is known for its burgers, beers, spiked milkshakes, and cocktails will be expanding eastward, opening at a lakeside space that had been home to an upscale Mediterranean restaurant.

According to an article from Wicked Local, The Fix Burger Bar is planning to open in Marlborough, with the place taking over the former Allora Ristorante space on Route 20. The post says that Niche Hospitality Group, which is behind The Fix Burger Bar, also runs a number of other spots in Worcester, including Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, Mezcal Tequila Cantina, Nonna's Pizza + Pasta, Railers Sports Tavern, and Steam Energy Cafe, along with Rye & Thyme American Tavern in Leominster.

Allora closed in February after being in business for approximately 12 years.

The address for the upcoming Fix Burger Bar in Marlborough is 139 Lakeside Avenue (Route 20), Marlborough, MA, 01752. The website for the original location in Worcester can be found at https://www.thefixburgerbar.com/

[December 11 update: The website for the business indicates that The Fix Burger Bar hopes to open in Marlborough this winter.]

[January 22, 2020 update: According to a source, The Fix Burger Bar soft-opens in Marlborough tomorrow (Thursday, January 23), with a post from Niche Hospitality Group saying that its official opening to the public will take place on Monday, January 27.]

[Earlier Article]
Allora Ristorante in Marlborough Has Closed

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Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse Is Opening in Boston's Seaport District

It looks like a local group of upscale Italian steakhouses is expanding to the Boston waterfront.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, a new restaurant whose parent company is 51 Liberty Drive, LLC is planning to open at Fan Pier in the Seaport District, and Steve DiFillippo of  Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse is listed as the manager. A Google search shows a PressReader.com entry from the Boston Herald that seems to confirm that this would indeed be a new location of Davio's. The hearing is expected to take place on May 15, so more information should be known by later next week.

Davio's traces its roots back to 1985, when DiFillippo purchased a restaurant with that name on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay. Today, the group of dining spots is known for its steaks, seafood, pasta dishes, and more, with locations being found in Park Square, Braintree, Chestnut Hill, Foxboro, and Lynnfield, along with Manhattan, Philadelphia, King of Prussia, PA, Atlanta, and Irvine, CA.

The website for Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse can be found at http://davios.com/

[June 4 update: The Boston Globe states that the new location of Davio's at Fan Pier will have 15,000 square feet of space, including a bar, several private dining areas, and a function space that is slated to be called the Athanas Room as a nod to the owner of the former Anthony's Pier 4, a landmark waterfront restaurant that closed in 2013. If all goes as planned, Davio's could be opening in the late fall.]

[November 12 update: Based on its Twitter page, the new location of Davio's in the Seaport District will be opening over the next couple of weeks, with a VIP grand opening party slated for Saturday, November 23, while it is also taking reservations for Thanksgiving.]

[November 25 update: Eater Boston says that Davio's is now open in the Seaport District.]

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Atlantica and the Olde Salt House Are Opening in Cohasset This Spring

by Marc Hurwitz

A couple of popular seaside spots on the South Shore will be returning later this spring.

According to an article in the Norwell Mariner, Atlantica and the Olde Salt House are coming back to Cohasset, both of which changed ownership over the past few months along with the Cohasset Harbor Inn. The post indicates that both Border Street spots are currently going through renovations, while the former Brisa space within the Cohasset Harbor Inn is now a new restaurant called The Cove. (The new owners also took over the Red Lion Inn on Main Street.)

Atlantica had once been home to Hugo's, an iconic restaurant whose name appeared to be coming back to the space back in 2016, though plans for the name change apparently fell through.

The address for the complex that includes Atlantica, the Olde Salt House, the Cohasset Harbor Inn, and The Cove, can be found at http://cohassetharborresort.com/

[June 6 update: Wicked Local states that Atlantica and the Olde Salt House are now open with brand new menus, and that the former has a new executive chef (Mark Cina, who used to work at the now-cloed Locke-Ober in Boston) while the latter has a new chef de cuisine (Arthur D'Allessandro of the now-closed Arthur and Pat's in Marshfield).]

[Earlier Article]
Hugo's May Be Returning to Cohasset

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A Floating Restaurant May Be Coming to the Charlestown Navy Yard

by Marc Hurwitz

Boston may soon be getting a new restaurant that would literally be located on the water.

According to an article from boston.com, the Boston Planning &amp Development Agency and Mayor Marty Walsh have approved of plans to have a temporary floating restaurant set up within a tall ship at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The post mentions that the Navy Yard Hospitality Group would operate the dining spot, which would open this summer and be part of Imagine Boston 2030, a citywide initiative that, for Charlestown, would include free outdoor programming from the USS Constitution Museum, a temporary gathering space for the general public, and the floating restaurant.

The Navy Yard Hospitality Group is behind a few local restaurants, including Pier 6 in Charlestown, ReelHouse in East Boston (and a second location coming to Quincy),  and Mija at Faneuil Hall.

[March 22 update: The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge states that the floating restaurant would be set up on a 245-foot-long ship that would be located at Drydock #2, which is the strip of water near where 1st Avenue meets 5th Street and 6th Street (just north of the USS Constitution).]

[June 19 update: The floating restaurant could be one step closer to opening by next week, as a licensing board hearing page for June 26 shows an amended description of the licensed business (which includes Pier 6) as including the tall ship, which would have a dining room, bar, lounge, and kitchen on the main deck while the upper deck would have three more bars with dining areas.]

[July 5 update: A new article from The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge mentions that a new proposal has been made that would set up the floating restaurant next to Pier 6 rather than at Drydock #2.]

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