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Durgin Park
What People Are Saying About Durgin Park
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene – A Boston benchmark since 1827, Durgin Park sits prominently in the heart of Quincy Market, where it caters to an astounding volume of out-of-towners. The restaurant keeps wait times short by seating smaller parties at long, communal tables (prepare to share the ketchup with neighboring patrons). Press clippings from the past half-century line the walls (most are still relevant; the menu remains unchanged). Harried waitresses exude patience while explaining old-time menu items like Indian pudding. – – The Food – From the dense squares of cornbread that begin…
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
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.
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.
The Details on Durgin Park
Save Time:
Reservations are taken only for parties of 15 or more. On weekends, expect to wait with the masses; have a member of your party wait in line while you peruse neighboring shops.
Save Money:
Stop by from 11:30am to 2:30pm for bargain lunch specials: Homemade fishcakes with salad (or potato and vegetable) ring in at less than $6.
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Smoking Permitted:
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