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Sunday, July 23, 2006

Decent Meal at The Lobster Tale, Brant Rock (Marshsfield), MA

We decided to head down Route 3A on Saturday evening to see what kind of seafood restaurant we could find. After driving through Hingham, Cohasset, and Scituate, we ended up in the Brant Rock section of Marshfield. Brant Rock is an historic little village with beautiful views of the ocean, and several dining spots. After debating whether we should try the Fairview Inn, which looked like an intriguing spot, we opted for The Lobster Tale right in the heart of Brant Rock.

The Lobster Tale felt like a comfortable place that catered mostly to locals, including many retirees. They even have a senior section on the menu! Service was friendly, the noise level wasn't bad, and the wicker chairs were comfortable. We ordered a few dishes, including fried calamari, broiled scallops, and a turkey dinner. The calamari was about the best I've had in the Boston area; tender, fresh, and delicious, with a great marinara sauce for dipping. The scallops were not as good, as they were mushy and a bit undercooked. And the turkey dinner was very good, though obviously not their specialty (this IS a seafood restaurant, after all).

I really wanted to like The Lobster Tale, as it seems like the perfect find: A comfortable old seafood restaurant in the middle of a quiet coastal village off the beaten path. Unfortunately, The Lobster Tale isn't quite there as far as being featured on Boston's Hidden Restaurants. We may try it again at some point, ordering other dishes to see if perhaps it comes a bit closer to some of the better seafood restaurants in the Boston area, such as the Village Restaurant in Essex, or Brown's in Seabrook, NH. For now, though, we see The Lobster Tale as a pretty decent restaurant that is worth checking out if you're in the Marshfield area, and one that you must try if you like calamari.

If you want the address for The Lobster Tale, here it is: The Lobster Tale, 278 Ocean Street, Brant Rock (Marshfield), MA; the phone number is (781) 834-3333

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Posted by MH, Boston's Hidden Restaurants, on July 23, 2006.
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2 COMMENTS:
K.L. said:
Way too pricey, small portions, poor quality.
Posted on 4/22/08
K.W. said:
The salmon is great and you can't find sweet potato fries like theirs anywhere. A table near the windows (on the porch) is the best for a quieter dining experience.
Posted on 4/27/08

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