04/16/09

DON'T FALL FOR THIS OVER-PRICED TOURIST TRAP

by ChasThomas

This place is terribly over-priced and the management is quite unfriendly. The wait staff seemed ok but I felt bad for how they were treated. It seemed as if they were not happy with their jobs. This is supposed to be a must see attraction for people visiting Boston but it just an expensive, cheesy tourist trap. The food was pretty good but definitely not worth it.

• Pros: food is pretty good
• Cons: Over-priced

04/07/09

DISAPPOINTING 40th birthday dinner

by dreamchef

I had a surprise birthday dinner of 20+ people at Anthony's. My waiter was a petite man with white hair who had the personality of a wet blanket. He acted as if we were imposing on his time. He didn't even tell me whether or not a salad came with my lobster - I had to ask! The waiter never returned to our table to ask how my food was. The food was good, but not great - and certainly not worth high price. The decor was stuffy and outdated. Staff surrounded our table staring at us and making us feel awkward. When I crossed over the "bridge" near the front desk I had at least 5 male staff standing around staring at me and making me feel uncomfortable. At the end of the night, the staff gave up on serving my party water. Since the heat was turned up so high, everyone was warm and thirsty. I actually had to get up and start pouring my guests water - and no staff offered to assist me!! The worst part of the night was when the waitress asked one of my guests why the tip was less than their "expected" $200. I had to wait around for my guests to figure out who had to pitch in more money to please this arrogant and unprofessional staff. A famous restaurant that I used to enjoy growing up is now, sadly, forever in my past.

• Pros: Great view and tasty popovers
• Cons: Rude Service - over-priced everything!

03/30/09

Worst ever

by Prehm

We wanted to have a nice meal on an early Saturday evening, remembering old good times at the Restaurant.

The waiters were so rude, and the staff at the entrance was so rude, that we got up and left. I will never go there again, unless the ownership changes, and I hope that will happen soon.

03/03/09

Anthony's Pier 4 terrible

by MiJack

Spectacular view is about all Anthony's Pier has left. People need to get over what it "once was". I'm sure they have their moments when food and service is impeccable but a place such as that for it's money and potential should be consistent. As a former restuarant manager and a dining out expert, I felt our server was horrendous and was annoyed to see us coming in from theTrade Center home show. I had never felt a server to acually dislike me. It was off peak hours and very quiet so I usually don't expect as much "ambiance" but for 3 servers, breadboy, host and chef to be all lined up staring at all the tables was awkward. Also for not having much to do, our server never once did a check back. The worst part was, the crabcakes were tasteless and the fried oysters were heavy and stunk. I was envious of the table next to us who did have a friendly server.

Also, the large room could use a little more updating. It's a waste to see such beautiful potential be just that. Potential.

02/13/09

I cannot believe the negative reviews!

by CSMobileUser

I just completed the review about my first date at Pier 4 40 years ago!! Then I read the negative reviews ! I have always found the waitsraff attentive and the fish outstanding. If the Bisque is not hot enough they immediately correct it. No restaurant is perfect but these nrlegative opinions do not do justic to this great restaurant. Yes, it is a very big restaurant and not as crowded as it was 40 years ago when there were Lin lines to get in. But I kind of like a restaurant that is accessible with plenty of parking without the clatter of dishes and cacaphony of sound in upscale trendy restaurants such as Legal Seafood! My family won't go to Legal Seafood anymore after several undercooked and very bad experiences. I hope this helps some folks to at least give Pier 4 a try.

10/26/08

Expect to be disappointed

by vpec10

I went to Anthony's Pier 4 for lunch with my husband and 2 kids and expected a great experience, but instead were greatly disappointed, even angry for spending $110 on a lunch no portion of which tasted half decent. Clam chowder was clearly out of a can and arrived to the table cold. Kids pasta was so bland they would not touch it after a few bites. Sashimi plate had old pieces of salad in it and the fish itself appeared to be cut by a plastic knife - just didn't look professional. A side dish of asparagus was overcooked and came with a disgusting tasting hollandaise sauce. Cajin Tuna was ok, but nothing special.

The only thing the restaurant had to offer is the view. You can count on getting a table by the window since the place is a ghost town. Now I know why. Certainly will not come back.

• Pros: There are no pros.
• Cons: below average food; way way over priced

10/21/08

Great Food, Great Service, Must GO!!!

by sell0142

You must stop at Peir 4. If you want to escape the new world of hurry up and eat so you can leave. Fine dinning for many years with great seafood. Everyone who gives this place a bad review doesn't know good dining. MUST GO!!!!!

• Pros: Good parking, great dining, good time.
• Cons: Old fashion dinning..... con

10/14/08

ANTHONY'S SHOULD CLOSE DOWN THAT RESTAURANT

by kose

THE RESTAURANT HAVE A NICE VIEW AND LOCATION, BUT BESIDE THAT EVERYTHING IS TERRIBLE

THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICES IN US , THE SERVER NOT FRIENDLY IS LIKE THEY DON,T WANT TO BE THERE, FOOD IS AVERAGE AND PRICEY. NO KIDS ALLOW THEY TOLD ME. I WON'T GO BACK NEVER IN MY LIFE.

09/19/08

Anthony would be ashamed

by Mattydigitz

I had very high expectations about my first dinner at Anthony's Pier 4. I thought it was Boston's premier seafood restaurant, but was very disappointed. The decor was nice, but clearly outdated and poorly maintained. The restaurant was nearly empty and my party of six had a reservation, yet we had to wait 15 minutes to be seated. The waitstaff was friendly, but not very attentive to detail as they brought my father clam chowder instead of the fish chowder he ordered and included fried clams, which weren't listed, in the fisherman's platter. The bisque I ordered was cool upon arrival. My sister and I ordered a half-dozen oysters for an appetizer and were disgusted to find the remains of an eaten cocktail shrimp in the tray that carried the accompanying sauces. Finally, my meal (clams linguini) was under-portioned AND there were two small circular pieces of paper in my dish that must have been from the top of a wine bottle. Overall I have to say that the food was way over-priced and lacking the quality I expected from a restaurant that holds itself in such high regard (don't be fooled by their website). We should have gone to Legal.

• Pros: Barstaff and view of the waterfront
• Cons: Price, food quality

09/15/08

Great view and parking

by twoman

What a prime piece of real estate! What a shame the experience was not as prime! To put it bluntly ..This place needs an entire new staff and a good Chef & it would be fabulous!. The picture they show here is not the way it looks today. The Nastalgia is great but every waiter had to be 60 plus in years and that wouldn't be bad if they could speak english and had a personality. Their uniforms didn't fit and looked sloppy not to mention looked like they have not ever been washed . I would expect more for my dollar.I didn't see one waiter or waitress smile the entire time I was there, in fact NO staff member smiled and made you feel invited. It was very uncomfortable. The food was way over priced considering the quality. I could get a better meal at Long Horns! The owner clearly needs to walk thru Abe & Loui's or Grill 23 or any other quality restaurant in the city and look around at the staff and the menu prices and the service and see the quality meal you can get for the same price that they are charging at Peir 4 for a medioker at best meal.

I would not recomend this place for dinner. Considering how much better you can get for your same dollar. What a shame...BEAUTIFUL veiw! Maybe pop in for a cocktail to see the view but that is as far as I would go if I ever went back.