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Great Bay


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
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4.5 of 5 stars 61 ratings
61 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
14
4.0 of 5 stars
25
3.0 of 5 stars
15
2.0 of 5 stars
6
1.0 of 5 stars
1
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#134 of 1,839 restaurants in Boston
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • Price range*: $41-$80
  • Neighborhood: Metro West
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5 of 5 stars
bayisgreat 1 contribution
New Hampshire
Feb 19, 2009

Amazing. Everyone there is so personable and has a great personality. The food was exceptional thanks to Kevin Rafferty... and the cucumber martini was extraordinary. Love it love it love it more

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2 of 5 stars
melody_favish 6 contributions
Oslo
Jan 19, 2009

Two of us wanted traditional lobster, the third wanted something more creative. I called and Great Bay assured me that they could do both. The salmon was excellent, beautifully presented and delicious, but the lobster... We were a bit curious when the waitperson said that it would be coming with mixed vegetables. No baked potatoes, so we got steak fries... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 4, 2008

Used to be better. The old chef opened up Lineage in Brookline, which is really good more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 2, 2008

Fantastic desserts! more

Great food
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 19, 2008

Great food more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 30, 2008

great seafood and apps more

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5 of 5 stars
LouSueMassachusetts 19 contributions
Massachusetts
Jul 22, 2008

Simply, outstanding. Come here to celebrate something- birthday, first date, promotion- so you don't feel guilty about the splurge. Once you settle into your seat, open the menu and explore. My husband and I came here recently had the most decadent meal we've had in a long time. Sadly, we had no room for dessert, which was heartbreaking because the... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 11, 2008

Good not great. Better for drinks and apps than for dinner. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 10, 2008

Nice to sit at the bar for drinks, apps, and dessert when there's no ball game. I have been occasionally disappointed by the entrees. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 1, 2008

Very disappointing. Over Rated. more

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Great Bay Address

500 Commonwealth Ave. (Brookline Ave.), Boston, MA 02215
Tel: (617) 532-5300 Fax: (617) 266-5251
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.