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The Purple Shamrock - CLOSED
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Lobster and clam chowder YUM!

Stopped in for dinner on Friday August 3, family of four entrees and cup of clam chowder each... read more

Reviewed 4 August 2012
joee5
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Sayreville, New Jersey
Best Clam Chowder I had in Boston

This was my favorite restaurant in Boston. They offer a great lobster dinner special of 1 1/4... read more

Reviewed 30 July 2012
Moy-Kway
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Toronto, Canada
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Reviewed 2 September 2012

We were looking for some brunch whilst doing the second part of the Freedom Trail, their menu seemed to have a good selection so we went in. Service was perfectly ok and our server was helpful but the food really was a let down.

It was really bland and dull in comparison to other places we've been in Boston. My husband had eggs benedict and Sister in law had an omelette both of which came with the fried potatoes which looked as if they had been under a warmer all morning. I had a breakfast bagel which in comparison to one i had at another place was really not worth the money. It had tiny pieces of sausage and a really sloppy egg especially as i had asked for well done.

Overall a pretty mediocre brunch and we won't be going back - especially when we found Quincy Market literally round the corner with a huuuge selection of places to eat!

Sorry but it really wasn't for us!

Date of experience: September 2012
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Reviewed 5 August 2012

Stopped in for dinner on Friday August 3, family of four entrees and cup of clam chowder each. Ninety some bucks. Chowder was excellent but would have been even better if it was served hot instead of warm. I had the seafood casserole and was delicious. The other three in my party had the 1 1/4 pound lobster dinner. Wasn't our 1st choice, The Oyster House had a wait of 1 hr 45min, but was good nonetheless.

Date of experience: August 2012
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Reviewed 30 July 2012

This was my favorite restaurant in Boston. They offer a great lobster dinner special of 1 1/4 lobster with a side order of french fries for $16. They have an award winning clam chowder highly recommended. Good atmosphere and excellent service. I would definitely eat there again!

Date of experience: July 2012
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Reviewed 21 July 2012

Potato skins were fantastic at a great price! Ordered the Shamrock burger. Unfortunately, they were out of the Irish bacon. The burger was delicious; juicy and flavorful! The wait for our food was very long, but our waitress was friendly. They only had two waitresses working at the time, so maybe that's why it took so long. I would definitely eat there again.

Date of experience: July 2012
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Reviewed 30 June 2012

Waitress very accommodating and friendly. Great that she offered me a sample of a beer I had never had. Food was awesome abd plentiful. Great relaxed atmosphere, a place for the whole family

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