my friend has insisted for years that this is the best dine in Boston. i finally accompanied him recently. it was good, but not great. on the upside the location cannot be beat. it is right in the middle of the downtown waterfront in a historic and charming building. we first had a drink at the outside sitting area. this... more

After a horrible experience at Legal Sea Foods (the so-called "best seafood in Boston") - we left the table and walked down Long Wharf to the Chart House were the atmosphere was exactly what I'd hoped - early 18th Century original brick, fireplaces, original fixtures. After a drink at the bar downstairs, we went up to our table, which was... more

We knew it would be a long wait - that was okay. At 7:10 we put our name in and was told 65 to 75 minutes. Being a beautiful May evening we leisurely walked the pier to take up some of the time and then we headed back in the restaurant to the bar. We knew we were in trouble... more

Definitely worth the money and wait! Really delicious lobster and cool old building! Good drinks too! more

My first birthday in Boston, and what a surprise it was. I can still remember it clearly in my mind. Oh, if the experience could be recreated one more time. What bliss. more

Nice "old" Boston appeal. more

expensive and touristy more

This is my favorite little restaurant in Boston. If I like you, we'll probably eat here at some point ;-) more

We didn't get seated until 45 min after our reservation ( and we even arrived 15 min early) and only after we complained repeatedly. We asked for the manager who never appeared. We were even willing to squeeze 5 of us into a 4 seater table just so we would not have dinner as late as 10:00pm. As it was,... more