Great Bay

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Seafood
Noted Chefs
Downtown

Great Bay offers a warm and welcoming oasis in the heart of Kenmore Square. Step from our lobby into the inviting world of Great Bay, with a menu that simmers with the best of the sea. This delightful new Boston destination is the latest innovation of Christopher Myers and Chef Michael Schlow, one of Food and Wine's Top 10 New Chefs in the Country, the pair who transformed Boston's dining with Radius, one of Gourmet Magazine's 50 Best American Restaurants 2001 and Via Matta, Best New Restaurant 2002 by Esquire Magazine.

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Great Bay 39 reviews (617) 532-5300 500 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215 Write a Review Edit Business \| Upload Photo \| E-mail to Friend	Editorial Description by Citysearch Area gourmands and guests of the Hotel Commonwealth (many of whom have kids at nearby Boston University) fill an modern, nautically themed dining room and lounge marked by sky-high ceilings, deep hues and an ocean of cozy banquettes. The menu highlights local ingredients and rare, flown-in seafood, all put under delicious treatment. Commence the evening with Island Creek oysters with Szechuan peppercorn viniagrette or other sashimi creations. Flavorful entrees include prosciutto-wrapped cod with eggplant puree, or a lobster roll piled high on a housemade bun. Think again if you think you're leaving without devouring the chocolate-filled doughnuts with dulce de leche ice cream. Photo courtesy of Great Bay Rated 8.0 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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39 Reviews of Great Bay in Boston Have experience with this business? Write a review What did you think of Great Bay? Check Spelling Minimum required characters left: 150 (maximum 5000) Title: Rating: Click a star to select a rating New to Insider Pages? Create a Login: (or do you Already have an account ) Your First Name: Your Last Name: Zip Code: Your Email Address: Your Password: Re-enter Password: Get the Insider Scoop Newsletter. Find out about great deals, local recommendations, new site features and more! Already an Insider Pages Member? Enter your Login info: or do you need to Create an Account Your Email Address: Your Password: What is a Quality Review? Try answering these questions... What did you purchase from Great Bay? How would you describe your personal experience? Are they a good deal? Why? Would you recommend them? What tips would you give other customers? Not Good Bay - GREAT Bay 4 By Melissa H. \| Insider Expert \| Rank: 2,360 Great Bay Pleasant and Relaxing Atmosphere, Helpful and knowledgeable staff, The menu is fantastic for any seafood lover - I would recommend:Crisp Calamari (If you like calamari - or even if you haven't in the past - this is guaranteed to be one of the best you've ever had) It is fresh calamari orange, arugula, and ginger vinaigrette - (Yes I know this dish well it is my favorite) Ive tried to achieve the dish on my own - It did not come close. . . The fish here is always perfectly tender - and the chef has put together some clever, tasty, dishes - sure to keep you coming back for more. Posted 10/07/08 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) Latest reviews by Citysearch: (read all 38 reviews on Citysearch) Great food, music, ambiance and service. The perfect date! By mschnee My girlfriend and I visited Boston this weekend and had one night to choose the perfect dinner spot. We definitely made the right decision by coming to Great Bay. The ambiance, service, food and music were all excellent, although the striped bass we ordered had olives, which were not mentioned on the menu. All the other items that we ate were spectacular however. I highly recommend the spicy halibut taco ceviche or any of their other ceviches since that is their specialty. The summer corn chowder soup with shrimp and chili oil was also amazing. I had the scallops with bacon which was a fantastic combination. The wine list is extensive and you can find everything from $34 domestic bottles to rare $600+ bottles of bubbly. All in all this place is a top notch restaurant and I would highly recommend it. Our only complaint was the olives with the striped bass, considering we despise olives and they were not listed on the menu! Pros: ambiance, music, food, wine list Cons: may be a bit pricey for those on a budget Posted 09/28/08 Disappointing By Z33 I went to Great Bay for Restaurant Week and was disappointed. The portions were so small that after the three course meal, we were all still hungry. The food was fine and the decor was nice, but not worth the money. The regular menu entrees may offer more interesting recipes and regular portions, but we won't go back to find out. Posted 03/12/08 Outstanding food, service, wine selection By anine There is nothing I don?t like about Great Bay. The only thing I could put my finger on is the ?long walk? to the restroom. Great Bay serves some of the best seafood in Boston. It has a great and diverse menu. The Clam Chowder is the best in Boston, however, all their entrees are phenomenal. Service is always to high standard, and the decor is fun and unique. Go here for some of the best seafood in Boston. Pros: Menu, service, wine, - seafood Posted 05/01/07 Delicious - can't wait to come back to try the tasting menu By rach10 Loved great bay, our waitress was fantastic who gave wonderful recomendations without being pushy. The food was really delicious. There were 7 of us and we all really enjoyed our meal and look forward to coming back again, however the cod dish was not as raved about as the others. Pros: Fabulous food and service Cons: Quite expensive - I hope I will remember how delicious it was when the credit card bill arrives! Posted 03/07/07 upscale seafood in kenmore sq., yum yum By carbondalecarbonara yes, i ate a ton. entrees hovered around the $26 mark. great fresh oysters from the raw bar, fun/fruity drinks from the bar. Posted 02/19/07