Well well well. Look who finally made it to
Neptune Oyster. It has been on my 'list' all summer long. Scratch that, it has been on my list all two years and four months long. (The amount of time I've lived in the North End!) In that time I've developed an infinite love for Salem Street and its restaurants. Pretty sure I've proclaimed my love countless times on III.
Antico Forno, Bacco,
Boston Common Coffee Co,
Bova's Bakery, Dino's,
La Famiglia Giorgio, Pushcart Pizza, and
Rabia's just to name a few.
But not only do I love the restaurants, cafe's and bakery's, I love the shops:
Shake The Tree,
Aquire, heck even the True Value on Salem is a huge asset to the neighborhood. How have I been literally
everywhere else on this street except the beloved
Neptune Oyster?
Named for the Roman God of the Sea and one of the most delectable creatures to come from it, but today we weren't here for the namesake.
I'll get to that in a minute. It wasn't a solo mission this afternoon as co-workers (not mine, each others)
Gretchen and
Lizzy of Clean Green Cuisine and Food to Run for, respectively, joined me on their lunch break.
Sweet, I'm not drinking by myself this afternoon.
As you can see, the restaurant is packed! A table for three in the back corner opened right as the girls arrived at 1:15. Good thing I was right around the corner, because without your entire party, you'll be denied a table. Reservations are not accepted here, but the woman on the phone whom I spoke with a few hours earlier was kind and helpful when she explained a party of 3 coming in at 1:00 would be a 0-20 minute wait. We lucked out with no wait time!
If you do encounter a wait, it is without a doubt worth your while to stick it out.
A cold, refreshing
Peroni on tap was necessary to compliment my first hot lobster roll experience.
You heard me. I said hot.
Maine Lobster Roll ($25). As Gretchen would say, it's an investment.
The plate before me boasts a toasted roll, overflowing from its glistening walls are sweet succulent portions of lobster drenched in butter served along side well seasoned and delicously crispy fries. You do have the choice to order this delicacy cold with mayo, but how often are you presented with an option for the former?
Those french fries are to die for; seasoned to the nines with salt and pepper, deep golden brown in color and delightfully crispy in texture.
The butter runoff seeped into the edges of the roll to form a soft cradle for the lobster, making each bite more delectable than the last. Oh my gosh were we stuffed after this lunch. The service at Neptune was friendly and prompt. The place itself oozes class and character. Seating is shared in a long red leather booth with granite tables and a bar that runs the length of the small space. I'm certain I'll be back for a taste of the raw bar, but in the meantime I'm happy to have experienced the incredible lobster roll. Even if it did put me out a whopping $25.
63 Salem Street is officially checked off the list!
Well well well. Look who finally made it to Neptune Oyster. It has been on my 'list' all summer long. Scratch that, it has been on my list all two years and four months long. (The amount of time I've lived in the North End!) In that time I've developed an infinite love for Salem Street and its restaurants. Pretty sure I've proclaimed my love countless times on III. 
Antico Forno, Bacco, Boston Common Coffee Co, Bova's Bakery, Dino's, La Famiglia Giorgio, Pushcart Pizza, and Rabia's just to name a few.
But not only do I love the restaurants, cafe's and bakery's, I love the shops: Shake The Tree, Aquire, heck even the True Value on Salem is a huge asset to the neighborhood. How have I been literally everywhere else on this street except the beloved Neptune Oyster? 
Named for the Roman God of the Sea and one of the most delectable creatures to come from it, but today we weren't here for the namesake. 
I'll get to that in a minute. It wasn't a solo mission this afternoon as co-workers (not mine, each others) Gretchen and Lizzy of Clean Green Cuisine and Food to Run for, respectively, joined me on their lunch break. 
Sweet, I'm not drinking by myself this afternoon.
As you can see, the restaurant is packed! A table for three in the back corner opened right as the girls arrived at 1:15. Good thing I was right around the corner, because without your entire party, you'll be denied a table. Reservations are not accepted here, but the woman on the phone whom I spoke with a few hours earlier was kind and helpful when she explained a party of 3 coming in at 1:00 would be a 0-20 minute wait. We lucked out with no wait time!
If you do encounter a wait, it is without a doubt worth your while to stick it out.
A cold, refreshing Peroni on tap was necessary to compliment my first hot lobster roll experience.
You heard me. I said hot. Maine Lobster Roll ($25). As Gretchen would say, it's an investment.
The plate before me boasts a toasted roll, overflowing from its glistening walls are sweet succulent portions of lobster drenched in butter served along side well seasoned and delicously crispy fries. You do have the choice to order this delicacy cold with mayo, but how often are you presented with an option for the former? 
Those french fries are to die for; seasoned to the nines with salt and pepper, deep golden brown in color and delightfully crispy in texture.
The butter runoff seeped into the edges of the roll to form a soft cradle for the lobster, making each bite more delectable than the last. Oh my gosh were we stuffed after this lunch. The service at Neptune was friendly and prompt. The place itself oozes class and character. Seating is shared in a long red leather booth with granite tables and a bar that runs the length of the small space. I'm certain I'll be back for a taste of the raw bar, but in the meantime I'm happy to have experienced the incredible lobster roll. Even if it did put me out a whopping $25.
63 Salem Street is officially checked off the list!
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