ReelHouse Boston

In our ongoing quest to try every outdoor-seating waterfront brunch venue in Boston, my besties and I visited Reelhouse, and what a find! The location is lovely, on the Boston harbor, with fantastic views of the city and other harbor sites/sights.The outdoor seating (not guaranteed but easily obtained on this partly sunny August Sunday) provided ample opportunity to view the city, the harbor, and pedestrians out for a walk. We were initially seated at tables along sofa-like seating with bolsters, but we spied a table at the railing that was more to our liking. The hostess accommodated our request to change tables quickly and with good cheer. It took a few more minutes for the waitstaff to kick in but from then on the service was quick and thorough.We started with drinks (sparkling rosé, sauvignon blanc, and Prosecco). Despite seeing many tantalizing dishes being served to tables around us (fried haddock and chips, lobster roll), were able to settle on our brunch selections. My two companions had the crab-fried rice and the smoked salmon benedict; I went for the unique, a dish called shakshuka, a stew of tomatoes, onions and spices, topped with poached eggs and merguez, which googling told me was a type of sausage. The dish came with za'atar pita chips which were used for dipping . The smoked salmon was good but "not the best I've had" (eggs a little overdone, hollandaise sauce okay), the crab-fried rice (which I sampled) was tasty, and the shakshura a spicy (but not too spicy) treat. There was plenty left for me to take home, and our waiter got the kitchen (at my request) to kick in a generous extra serving of the pita chips.There was valet parking, which at $20 did not break the bank. The staff were friendly, accommodating and efficient. East Boston if off the beaten path for this Waltham gal but I will definitely be back.

Too small selection of oysters to call this an oyster bar. Went for lunch today and they only had Duxbury and Wellfleet oysters available. Location is beautiful, restaurant is beautiful inside, great views, and service is good. Unfortunately the Menu is overpriced and limited- pizza or sushi tacos for $30-$40 in a soy wrapper. Would not return.

I was very excited to try Reelhouse, but was quite disappointed. We came here for lunch on a Sunday and the ambiance was great! Right on the start, the patriots game was on, and was a fantastic day. The bartender outside gave me not a great feeling when ordering our first drink, yes it was busy but the rudeness I was a little taken back as I've heard such great things. The food was okay... we got the steak frites and a Caesar salad with salmon. The steak was good but we requested the salmon almost cooked through and it was raw in the middle. Was just underwhelmed. I'd definitely recommend for drinks, but based on our experience, not sure I'd go back for food.

Stopped here for a slow, solo lunch and really enjoyed myself. I had one of their signature cocktails (it was delish) and the jumbo shrimp which I would definitely recommend. My service was friendly but a little slow, even though they were pretty dead. I also ordered the lobster roll - hot - and it was the perfect size for a late lunch. Would definitely go back next time I'm in town and would sit outside on a nice day.

I was disappointed in the menu. The food was ok. Service was ok. We ate early to avoid the crowd so were seated quickly. The view was lovely and after we ate, we strolled along the waterfront until our Uber showed up.

This spot was super busy on a Sunday night! We first tried the crab rice and calamari, both of which were delicious, but I wish there was a little more that we could've shared between six people. For my main meal, I got the burger and was a little disappointed that I only got one tomato and one lettuce (maybe I should have asked for more). The burger itself was yummy, but nothing special. I also tried the lobster roll, which was as good as a lobster roll should be! Lastly, the pasta wasn't the best, it tasted a little watered down and just didn't have any flavor that I was expecting. Apart from food, our server did seem very busy and it felt like it took longer for them to check in with us. Their outdoor view of Boston is pretty nice though, and I can imagine how fun it'd be to eat out by the water!

Always wanted to check this place out because it is near the water in East Boston which everyone knows has the best view of the city across the pond. Service was great, everyone was polite and attentive. Even the manager and chef came out to check on us. There was mainly one reason why I couldn't put this at 5 stars. The food was good, but wasn't anything close to being great. The tuna main entree was our favorite, however when it came to the fish in the dishes, it didn't taste fresh. It tasted like it was sitting around for a while or it was a day old. If I wasn't busy intertwined in conversation I may have been honest with the chef in voicing out the taste, but hopefully this will get to him one way or the other. I believe they are good in bringing different ingredients together, however it lacks in quality. Definitely skip the Crudo. I think this is a great spot for friends or groups to come have a nice time and enjoy the weather, otherwise not the best place for a true food connoisseur.

I went to the Reelhouse located on 6 New St in East Boston. This is my second time coming here and it did not disappoint! Last time I was here I came for dinner but this Sunday I tried their brunch menu.For their main brunch items we had their mini pop tarts. These were handmade and came in pumpkin and nutella chocolate flavors. These were cute but I wish they had more filling in them. If you come here with kids or you yourself have a sweet tooth these would be an ideal choice 5/10. The brioche french toast also satisfies all those who may have a sweet tooth. This was a thick piece of toast with berry compote, whipped cream and of course maple syrup 8/10.The star dish of the brunch was the salmon cake benedict This dish had the most perfect poached eggs and came with home fries. The salmon was also cooked perfectly a true 10/10 in our eyes.The non-traditional brunch items we got were the steak frites which had sirloin steak tips, sauteed spinach and parmesan fries 7/10. I wish the steak wasn't so tough to eat but otherwise the flavor was there and you really can't go wrong with parmesan fries. We also got the israeli style hummus which had mediterranean olives, crumbled feta and crispy chickpeas. The hummus also came with these cumin za'atar pita chips. A great pairing and a very shareable dish. I recommend getting this for the table when you come here 8/10. Lastly, the crab fried rice was another great shareable dish. It had generous portion of crab and diced vegetables in it 8/10.The cost of everything was very reasonable and I would be back again for a third time! I love their ever changing menu! Food: 8/10Affordability: 8/10Ambiance: 8/10

To sum up our experience, it was good! Here's a breakdown and then more details to follow:Service: 4/5 Presentation of food/drinks: 5/5Ambiance: 5/5Taste of drinks: 5/5Taste of food 2/5Service: it was great! Mostly. Our server was attentive for the first 15 min then all of a sudden vanished (for example, I saw my drink sitting at the bar for awhile)Everything else is self-explanatory, so I'll go to the taste: the food looked great! However, it didn't have much flavor! To pay $25+ for a dish and want salt or more flavors is a little disappointing. For example, we ordered the Spanish Octopus for an app. Sounds great, looks amazing...tasted like...I don't even know! So weird. Same with myLobster roll: looked sooo good, the lobster was meaty, but....didn't taste like much at all! Oh well. Great views on the harbor and there's lots of outdoor seating. Highly recommend! But not worth 5 stars for a $180 bill - sorrrrrry

It was a cold and rainy evening the night we went to Reelhouse. When the rain stopped and the view broke, it was amazing! We were all starving and ordered everything under the sun. We had hummus, ahi tuna nachos, tomato soup, fish and chips, a hamburger, swordfish tacos, and truffled fries. Most of the food was good, some of it was so-so. The drinks were really good. I had a very tasty cosmo. The server was nice, but it was hard to get things like cucumbers for the hummus plate, but they did come. Overall, we had an enjoyable time, and I would most likely come back. If you are in the area, I would suggest checking it out.