05/15/09

AVOID THE SEAFOOD!

by bobbyv2

The lobster was rubbery, dry, and tasteless:

it was by far the worst lobster that either I or

my companion had ever tasted. Also, at

$26 for one 1 1/4 pound lobster, it was more

than double the price of the much better

lobster served at nearby restaurants. We also

had the grilled seafood platter, which was so

overcooked that the scallops could barely be

cut with a knife, let alone chewed. You'll get

fresher and better seafood at any truck stop.

If you went to Durgin Park in the old days, when

it was a good restaurant, don't go back -- you'll

spoil your memories like we did.

• Pros: Was great twenty years ago
• Cons: Inedible food at high prices

08/14/08

Could have been a great experience but...

by Outoftownvisitor

Was looking forward to this...but unfortunately was happy to leave it and go in search of other food. All food was uninspired...and regional cooking in this part of the world does not have to be this way. Perhaps they serve too much food...too many years of serving the same food...the passion for food was not on the plate. They might be fun for a quick meal downtown but not a memorable experience. They could step up the quality of the ingredients, the presentation and the staff at the prices they charge. Seek some of the smaller restaurants around town and you could have a much more rewarding night at a lower price.

07/19/08

Good Reputation GONE

by PALLAVOLO

For 30 years my wife and I have been lured to Boston from Connecticut by the prospect of eating at Durgin Park. We've always brought our relatives and visitors from Italy there to share the experience. On July 7, I took Roman friends who had visited Durgin Park with us 14 years ago for its oversized lobster. They remembered the experience and asked to go, this time with their 14-year-old son.

The waiter was not merely gruff, he was rude and careless. Then after a long wait, sloppy service. We asked about the oversized lobster, remembering how large it was, thinking one would do for 3 adults. Instead we settled on two $35 lobsters, at the waiter's suggestion. The lobsters were TINY, and each one had about 2 ounces of meat. What a terrible experience. I'm crossing Durgin Park off my list of favorite places to go.