Hungry Boston: Belle Isle Seafood

   Of all the choices that Boston has to offer, Mr.Anthony Bourdain chose Belle Isle Seafood to dine at. His presence was both a blessing and a curse to be honest, on one hand he brought a lot of attention to the establishment which attracts more customers, however on the other hand, the exposure lead to price increases and more tourists trafficking through. So aside from the infamy that Belle Isle has gained, the real question is, does it live up to the hype?

   I'll admit I regret not trying out Belle Isle sooner because for years I was convinced that the only good dockside seafood came from New Hampshire and boy was I wrong. Not only does it live up to the hype but it's actually better than people say. The cold Lobster Roll is arguably the best in Boston, easily the largest overflowing with meat. The fried seafood is fresh but the main star of that dish is the tartar sauce, just the right amount of pickling and absolutely delicious. The tartar is good enough that I would buy a jar if I could just to bring it home. Although it's pricey the value and portion sizes are justified so don't be scared off because with the amount they give, I guarantee you won't be able to finish the food.

   Overall I was very impressed, clean establishment, great portions, fresh, delicious and great location. Of course they're not perfect but they're pretty darn good, the main cons would be price, and lack of variety. Although the items that they offer are delicious I wish there was boiled shellfish as an option, especially a New England one like Steamers. Go try Belle Isle, not just because Bourdain did but because it's an amazing experience.

Score : We Loved It! (8.75/10)