Neptune Oyster Feast of 7 Fishes 12/23; Who Else?

[opinionatedchef]

Lots of CH discussion of this place lately. Quite the blow- out coming up.
Limited tickets left. 2 seatings:
Just some of the items on the pre-set menu:

tonnato crudo
yellowfin tuna, toasted rustic bread, sea salt

north end baccala torta
golden potato, basil, spicy tomato gravy
***
seared georges bank scallop
blood orange salad, chesnut bread pudding, mache

grilled petite cuttlefish
cherry pepper relish, stone ground polenta, broccoli rabe

***
gloucester cod livornese
slow roasted tomato, olives, capers, genovese basil

butter poached maine lobster tail
freshly shaved perigord black truffle, spinach, potato

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Grotto has done a 7 Fishes Dinner before I think. Anyone know if they or other places are doing one this year?

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Grotto
37 Bowdoin Street, Boston, MA 02114

Neptune Oyster
63 Salem St Ste 1, Boston, MA 02113

[njpm]

According to the BostonChefs site, Mare is offering it all month, and The Blue Room (under the new chef) is offering one Dec. 9.

[AaronInBoston]

any site with details on neptune's? do you know the pricing? sounds amazing.

[opinionatedchef]

Not on their website. They filled up last yr, it seems, just through word of mouth. it's intended as a thank you/treat for their regulars because apparently they put out alot of expensive stuff and it is not a for-profit venture for them. 2 seatings- 5 and 8. reservations/tickets 617 7423474; good to call in aftnoon when they're less crazy. Menu has MANY more items than i listed above.

[opinionatedchef]

aaron, here's the full menu.

wellfleet cherrystone clam & glidden point oyster
fresh lemon & cocktail sauce

***
antipasti
peekytoe crab & artichoke
white anchovies
laughing bird shrimp
ricci di mare toasts
castelventrano olives

***
tonnato crudo
yellowfin tuna, toasted rustic bread, sea salt

north end baccala torta
golden potato, basil, spicy tomato gravy

***
seared georges bank scallop
blood orange salad, chesnut bread pudding, mache

grilled petite cuttlefish
cherry pepper relish, stone ground polenta, broccoli rabe

***
gloucester cod livornese
slow roasted tomato, olives, capers, genovese basil

butter poached maine lobster tail
freshly shaved perigord black truffle, spinach, potato

***
mast brothers sea salt dark chocolate, 36 month parmigiano reggiano riserva
served with lambrusco dolce

[AaronInBoston]

Thanks for the info, sounds great. I gave them a call and was quoted 100$ p/p. Going to have to think about it as it's a lot for me to shell out at this time of the year.

[demonachizer]

Are all dishes included or is it one from each section separated by ***?

[opinionatedchef]

ALL of them!

[opinionatedchef]

The seafood machine was well oiled last night and the 3 parties at our table all had a great time talking and eating. After starting with a perfect clam and oyster, I found the evenings' only disappointment in the 'apps'. But every course after them was diverse and delicious, particularly....... well, all of them actually. And there was no feeling, at the evening's end, of heavy 'stuffedness'. We will happily repeat the treat next year, and I'm looking forward to returning soon for the (rarely seen in boston) sturgeon coming on the Neptune menu some time this winter. I'm also really hoping chef serpa will feature razor clams and octopus soon as well.

[ParisLady]

Grotto and Marliave are doing a Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes. Have not checked but the menu should be on the websites. Have been very good in the past.

[opinionatedchef]

menus not posted as of yet. only 3 courses at grotto and menu available maybe this sat.

http://grottorestaurant.com/events/in...

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Grotto
37 Bowdoin St, Boston, MA 02114

[ebone]

Here are the Marliave and Grotto feast menus:

The Feast of Seven Fishes at the Marliave

Please choose one from each of the following for 70 dollars per person

First Course

Bouillabaisse Cod, Clams, Shrimp, Mussels, Garlic bread, Tomatoes, Saffron broth

or

Insalata Grilled Calamari, Octopus, Shrimp, Arugula, Lightly smoked trout, Lemon, Thyme

Second Course

Rockefeller Oysters, Escargot, Spinach, Cream, Sea salt crackers

or

Macaroni & Cheese House cut ziti, Lobster, Osetra caviar, Black truffle, Farmhouse cheeses

Third Course

Halibut Pan roasted, Fingerling potatoes, Artichokes, Carrots, Black olives

or

Scallops Pan seared, Sweet potato ravioli, Wild mushrooms, Sage, Pumpkin seeds

Feast of the Seven Fishes at Grotto

Please choose one from each of the following for $60 per person

First Course

Insalata di Mare
Grilled, Calamari, Shrimp, Octopus, Arugula, White beans, Lemon

or

Ostriche
Island Creek oysters, Caviar, House cured salmon,

Prosecco

Second Course

Fra DiavoloTagliatelle, Butter poached lobster, Mussels, Chiles, Tomatoes

or

Ravioli
Crab, Salt cod, Saffron, Almonds, Asparagus, Roasted Tomatoes

Third Course

Pesce Spada
Swordfish, Clams, Potatoes, Spinach

or

Pettini
Pan roasted, Jumbo scallops, Monkfish, Wild mushrooms, Risotto, Leeks

[opinionatedchef]

TSM for posting this. That Grotto menu looks particularly appealing to me.

[Spike]

Ditto....signed up for the 5:30 slot :-)

[Spike]

The Grotto 7 Fishes was excellent...don't think we had a dish that was bad...everything was cooked well and not overly salted :-)
Presentation was fancier than the typical Grotto dishes too.

Photos attached...should be obvious what they are from the menu above. Sorry about the grainy photos...it's reallllly dark in there so I had to push process them because I hate using flash at restaurants to avoid annoying other people :-P

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Grotto
37 Bowdoin Street, Boston, MA 02114

[ebone]

Did anyone go to the Feast at the Marliave? I ended up having to cancel my reservation and wonder how it was...

[gini]

Nice to see that the old favorites are there (crab ravioli), but that Grotto has added dishes like the oyster. Thanks for posting!

[phipsi102]

Il Casale is doing a 7 Fishes Menu in addition to the regular menu, for 12/24 only.

[opinionatedchef]

hmmm, nice find! ...nonna's walnut stuffed escarole.

http://ilcasalebelmont.com/ilcasalech...

[bluesjack]

Prezza is also doing a feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve...$60 per person...menu is on their Facebook page

[gini]

We went to Prezza's on Saturday and it was delightful. I think we might have even enjoyed it more than Il Casale last year and Grotto the year before. Still, with so much delicious seafood around - how can you go wrong?

[misscucina]

Very excited, I'll be there. They're doing 4 seatings -- 4:30 & 5pm; 7:30 & 8pm. You have to pay at the time of reservation ($100pp) and I assume alcohol, tax and gratuity are extra. I booked today -- I could hear the staff talking on the phone about what table numbers were available and it sounds like it's filling up. They are seating parties at the bar.

[ShareFood]

Posto Restaurant in Davis square has a feast menu as well. Here is the link. 5-9pm and $50 for food

http://www.pizzeriaposto.com/menus_13...

[pemma]

Bistro 5 in West Medford is doing it 12/20-12/23

http://www.bistro5.com/node/76