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BLT Fish Shack
Visit the BLT Fish Shack and relax like a true sailor. A raw bar boasts ten varieties of shellfish including periwinkles, clams and oysters while other specialties include a luscious clam chowder and Shack staples like crispy Fish and Chips. And don"t miss our stellar lobster roll, which will transport you straight to the seashore.
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82 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 82 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(45)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(24)
- neighborhood gem(24)
- good for groups(15)
- great for lunch(13)
- vibrant bar scene(13)
- special occasion(7)
BLT Fish Shack Reviews List
Review 1 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not what it used to be.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been a BLT Fish Shack loyalist since it opened but the minor changes over the years have finally culminated into a situation where I just won't go there anymore or recommend it to friends. Service was beyond slow on a not-full-house night, cocktails and appetizers were ordered and served way too slowly, portions were meager despite high prices ($12 -$14 for a tiny cocktail that was mostly ice??), quality was iffy and cooking instructions were blatantly ignored (how hard is it to cook fresh salmon without sprinkling salt on it?). Worth repeating - portion sizes have grown way too small and the passionate, fun, personable staff of yesteryear have all moved on. This place is a corporate gimmick."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 2 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
SPECIAL SOFT SHELL CRAB TACOS
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"SPECIAL SOFT SHELL CRAB TACOS WERE A LITTLE SPICEY BUT OTHERWISE PERFECTLY COOKED. FISH IN FISH AND CHIPS WAS FRESH IF A LITTLE SKIMPY IN SIZE AND CHIPS PRETTY DARNED GOOD."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The only good thing here is
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The only good thing here is the decor. The hostess was impatient with questions from customers. The mussels were subpar--a piece I had tasted fishy."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2009
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Review 4 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food at affordable
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food at affordable prices"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
food was great as always,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"food was great as always, but the wait staff seemed to be glorified runners covering tables"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2009
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Review 6 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A Very Ordinary Fish Restaurant
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"BLT Fish Shack is quite ordinary when it comes to their prepared fish dinners. The crab cakes offered as an appetizer are not of the lump crab meat variety - a distinctive taste of corn meal/bread crumbs. The lighting is so dim you will need a flashlight to read the menu."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 7 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was good, the oysters
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was good, the oysters were fresh. The servers were attentive. Overall, a good dining experience."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 8 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A special celebration.....
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were warmly greeted and seated quickly. The staff was professional and very friendly and attentive. We were "treated" to glasses of champagne for our celebration - my birthday and my co- workers 20th work asnniversary - which was arraged via my office only moments before our arrival. We both had fabulous fresh oysters - the waiter was very knowledgeable about their taste and origins- and then we each had lobsters which were delicious! I was then presented with a slice of bday cake- carrot- with a candle - very festive! We had cappuccino which was hot and wonderful- a fabulous way to celebrate a special day for the 2 of us! Many thnaks!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 9 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food. Nice space. Too
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food. Nice space. Too noisy for me with loud music (never had this problem here before) and the lighting was too dark."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Had the Cod fish and it's
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had the Cod fish and it's so heavy on the Salt."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2010
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Review 11 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beer Week dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were here for the dinner under the Beer Week; it was a 3-course dinner with beer pairings; OUTSTANDING! The garlic"bun is a MUST. The beer + food pairings were a first for me and made me appreciate beer under a new perspective!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 12 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
One of my favorites!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What can I say, I love this place! Waitstaff is always so kind! The food is consistently great, and the menu offers a wide variety. I also love the relaxed, nautical ambiance. Looking forward to my next trip to BLT Fish Shack!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very noisy but a fun relaxed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very noisy but a fun relaxed environment.
Food is excellent. Even my friend from Rhode Island who is a raw bar/seafood afficianado gave it a "2 thumbs up""
Food is excellent. Even my friend from Rhode Island who is a raw bar/seafood afficianado gave it a "2 thumbs up""
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
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Review 14 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We were one of the few tables
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were one of the few tables in the restaurant that was replete with wait staff - but no one paid attention to us. We were both shocked at the server to customer ratio & the fact we couldn't catch anyone's eye to ask for pepper, a coffee and the check. Atmosphere was depressing & with all the other options around - I will never go back nor will I recommend it."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2004
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Review 15 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Well worth going
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for Valentines Day 2013. When I reserved I specifically asked for 7pm in the "nicer" upstairs room which they confirmed on the phone. The day before our dinner they called (and left a message) to confirm and said we had the downstairs room. I called back to tell them we had reserved the upstairs they refused to honor the 7 pm reservation and could only give us 6:30. I then got a cancellation email that didn't say whether it was the 6:30 or the 7:00 reservation being canceled. Not such a big deal but annoying when it's a special night when you don't want things to go wrong.
The room is very nice and the food was very good. Definitely worth going though I think there are better seafood places at lower prices."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 16 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
going back very soon.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"So much fun and great food too! Excellent friendly service from the hostess to the wait staff. The most difficult thing was deciding what to order, so many good things on the menu. And for those of you who may not want meat, the Lobster salad was perfect. We enjoyed the rabbit terrine, Hudson cheese w cherries(yum), of course the pork belly(perfect), and the rabbit leg. Everything was delicious and we loved the entire experience, we will be back and may even order the same things because they were worthy of food craving."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 17 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dependably great fish. A
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dependably great fish. A little noisy."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2001
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Review 18 for BLT Fish Shack
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Small portions,very high prices
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Small portions,very high prices for what you get. The Jonah crab claws were dry, and the king crab legs were expensive and I doubt the portion was the 1/2lb they said it would be. Service was excellent but is not a reason to go back"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2010
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Ratings-Only Reviews for BLT Fish Shack
Based on the average of (64) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic