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Crow's Nest
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- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
5 reviews for Crow's Nest
Stop # 13
The Crow's Nest has the Red Lobster motif complete with fishing rods and pictures of the sea and sea creatures. Of course, being by the waterfront lends a great deal of credibility to this place. The Crow's Nest is a good place to eat but hardly the famed seafood shacks that New England's famous for. The steamers are very tasty - dip to wash and you're good to go. I like it because its simple with the mere addition of garlic, white wine, herbs, and salt. However, I have mixed feelings about the fixings. There's an eerie feeling that the beets are probably canned and the mashed potatoes perhaps instant. Maybe I'm thinking too much but it seems overcooked, lacking in cream, or perhaps it was sitting out too long. With regards to the lobster, stick with the steamed option instead of the broiled option. The breading is tasty but it smothers the lobster. After all, isn't that what you're paying for? Broiling a lobster drys it out more and loses a lot of the flavor in the process. Stick with simple, fresh seafood and you can't go wrong. Also, don't expect a sophisticated wine list. The Crow's Nest is rather pedestrian with its Kendal Jacksons and Yellow Tail. Overall, I enjoyed the meal but I'm not convinced its the best seafood that New England has to offer.
Note: In February of 2009, Cindy and I embarked on a 48-hour eating tour around the greater Boston area. I called it the Boston Masticare - a bad pun off the Italian transitive verb "to chew."
[Original Visit: February 14, 2009, 8:11 PM]
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This is a 3.5 star review.
I've been here a few times and each time, the lobster was succulent and oh so scrumptiously plump. I would have given this place a 4.5 star review had it not been for the service. Our server was not very nice nor was she attentive at all. I understand that it was valentines' day and that it was super busy there, but that doesn't excuse her from being that way. We had to ask her for extra table settings three times before she even thought about getting them for us.
Other than the service, I absolutely love this place. It's very scenic as well with boats, waters, and green encompassing the restaurant. It is a bit out in the middle of nowhere, but you usually find the best stuff off the beaten path. The lobster is always fresh, meaty, and cooked just right. There's always a whole lot of meat too and not just the tail or claws. If you're ever in Providence or Boston, stop by.
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I love this place. The food is guaranteed to be delicious all the time. My personal favorite-the lobster roll. Giant pieces of lobstermeat crammed into a buttery, toasted bun. Delicious and inexpensive!!
Decor may remind you a tad of a Florida establishment where you will be surrounded by grandparents.....but really- who doesn't feel warm and cozy when it comes to being around your grandparents.
Service consists of a group of skilled, experienced waitstaff who are all business. You will not have bad experience!
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I've been to this place about a couple dozen times and have never once had a service or food problem. Most times going there have been Sunday afternoons - which seem to be very busy and can often wind up with a 10-20 minute wait.
Menu isn't huge but they have just enough between seafood, pasta, sandwiches and meats to always come back to try something else.
The scenery is great, especially in the Summer time. If you're young and looking for a good time you'll probably feel out of place as the majority of the customers appear to be over-50, sometimes more like over-70. If you can ignore that, the food should go over ok. Prefer their clamcakes and chowder for a lunch, pricing is really good for the serving size.
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I do like the Crow's Nest but, and I mean this respectfully, it smells like senior citizens. The chowder is Rhode Island worthy and the clam rolls are very good. I would give it a 3.5 if possible.
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