Bait To Plate

This was our first time here, and we absolutely loved it. We sat down, and there. It's in the heart of Fields Corner across the street from the shopping plaza. It's also a fish market as well. The amount of people we saw coming in out to buy or pickup food was crazy, but that let us know that food is good. They cook everything fresh, and made it order, because we had to wait for about 25 mins until our food came out, which we didn't mind, but if you're in a rush it's best to call ahead. The tartar sauce, and cold slaw was really good, and when saw our food it was a lot. We both got the fishermans platter, and since we both don't like calamari we was able to replace it my bf got extra fish, and I got oysters. Overall my bf, and I would definitely go back again. The fish was fried to perfection. And their prices are very reasonable as well. I enjoyed myself...

Bought seafood platters-terrible. Calamari was overcooked and hard. Only 3 scallops in each platter. Small shrimp. Fish was thin and fried extremely hard. It seemed as though everything was fried in the same gritty coating & grease. Even the fries were hard. 1st and last time at this place.

I ordered a second time since I enjoyed the food the first time several months ago. However I did not have the same outcome this time around. I got thr fish, shrimp and scallop plate. I was given 4 very small scallops along with 4 very small shrimp that were overcooked. The fish had maybe two good pieces the rest where so thin it was just all batter and no fish. I also ordered the crab rangoons immediately looking at those you can see the lack of filling. There was very little filling felt like I was just eating crispy wontons. I will not be ordering again

This is great fish nicely seasoned to taste, crispy fried just right im so glad I tried it for the very first time, fresh to goodness and reasonably priced I recommend!!!!

I celebrated my birthday here today. The entire seafood table cost only $180. The food was very delicious, fresh, and amazing.

Like many reviewers said it's a good idea, but in practice? Not so much. First I want to say the fisherman's platter that I got was too salty! And this is coming from someone who loves well seasoned food. Also the seafood itself wasn't' fresh. You can tell by the smell of it. It was very fishy and lingered for several days in my car after I purchased the food. I also didn't like the fries either. They tasted like they had been refried a few times. But there are some positives. The ideas implemented in this establishment are very good I think if they tone down the salt a little and change the fries they'll be on their way to the top!

First time here. Fish has no taste, Onion ring sour (one of them), Shrimp was good, Scallops were good. The Calamari was chewy but good, if I air fry them & it taste better tomorrow I’ll update my rating otherwise I give them a 3; because I see the potential. Another thing the cashier is NICE & PATIENT. You might think she’s rude bc she says “what” when you ask her something but it maybe a language barrier.

$30.00 for what? Ordered a mixed fish plate received overcooked fish watery coleslaw and mayo for tartar sauce 🤢 come on now.we re just out here giving away free money.

So the fish is great I have absolutely no problem with that. exceptional service. They arrived very fast. They followed instructions A+ The amount of fish given..even better. But guys......come on! Where are the French fries at !? Is there a shortage?

Okay, tell me why I get to the restaurant after taking a Lyft and find out that they can't serve me because they don't have a cashier they're supposed to open up at 10:30a and it's 11a. If you can't serve nobody why is your doors wide open?Waste of my time and this was my first time here it most definitely will be my last time.

Went and got some fish for lunch and the thought it was ok , but on the way out seen what to appear like rat poo. Wasnt sure and hope I was mistaken.. i eat my lunch and the fish was super fishy , about an hour later I got violently sick along with throwing up. I got wicked bad diarrhea.. i believe i got food poisoned. It's recommended to avoid this establishment zero stars if I could.

I first ordered from Bait to Plate the week they opened several years ago. They were pretty good. Several years later, I was disappointed by my experience. The fried red snapper meal was about $24 and the fish is taken from their fish market section and then cooked. The issue is that there was one employee working and then the fish was very dry and bland. I can understand that it's hard to make multiple orders by yourself, but this business should staff at least one other person to support. Bait to Plate also needs work on the flavour. It doesn't have to be salty, but season the batter more. The French fries were good but the red snapper was very disappointing. It was fried but the only discernable seasoning was black pepper. I had to douse the fish in lemon and then add salt to both sides. I didn't eat the whole thing because it was so dry. I really hope this place gets it together as fish markets that also cook the fish are dwindling. The idea is great but the execution needs work.

The food overall is subpar, sometimes it's way too salty, other times it's as bland as water. For the love of God, don't order the scallops because they usually fried it dry like an eraser. The coleslaw is a crime against humanity due to sloppy texture while tastes like sour cream and mayonnaise decides to crossbreed. And yet, the cherry on top for this place is how they'd deem your order isn't worth their time and refuse you service: a half dozen oysters order is too bothersome to shuck so they won't do it, even when I have ordered other things on the menu to bump the total up. I gave this place 3 tries before writing this review, and I will not come back here ever again. Also if you want to try your luck, better check your food before leaving because the server tends to mess up your order.

I would rather not to make business with the merchant. The staff is always not proper in their communication and would become angered and unreasonable for simple instructions or for concerns presented. I order several times, I thought the first time was an honest error and I wanted to give proper consideration. After five times, the rice for their Shrimp Fried Rice, a cost of $15.95 is served as a large platter of rice in conditions not safe to consume and 4 or five shrimp. The dish has a questionable taste every time and it has ruined an experience that was expected to be enjoyable and safe.l I reccomend please be cautious and have the consideration for better quality and for better standards.

I love this place. It's no frills and affordable fresh seafood. Very good customer service too. You can't beat some of the specials.

Last week, my friends and I order some o'boys and fried rice. My friends got shrimp po'boys and I went out on a limb and ordered the lobster po'boy. They were dressed with lettuce, onions, tomato, and mayo. The seafood was seasoned well and lightly battered and fried on a hoagie bun. The po'boys were good and enough to eat in two sittings, if you only eat one half like we all did. The fried rice I ordered was shrimp fried rice. I expected vegetables, bean sprouts, shrimp and rice. The plate consisted of white rice, a dash of eggs, and 6 shrimp. It was salted a bit too much. I'd stick to the seafood solely next time.

I order their twin crabs when I got my order they gave me spoil old crabs I called the store she said bring them back very mad I get it always but not no more I'm good. Before that when I ordered they put more shells than crabs July2024

The fish was rotten and I also had crabs that was over cooked and smelt rancid! I had to call the police to get my money returned drove all the way from RHODE island and the fish was cleaned but still had the guts in the bag when I got home the fish eyes was rotten.

The seafood was fresh, and the prices were good. The twin lobster was delicious & cheaper than Chinatown. I would definitely go back. Yummm

DO NOT GO HERE!! Warning~you could get sick. I hesitated to give this review because I don't like to tear down small businesses but I honestly think this place is a safety hazard. If I could give This place zero stars I would. I got oysters from this place. My gut told me that I should have left when I walked inside. It smelled like ammonia and bad seafood. I opened up the oysters when I got home and they smelled terrible and looked awful. I called the restaurant and the owner hung up the phone on me 3 different times. It was Christmas Eve, and she wanted me to drive the food back to the restaurant so she could take them back, and wasn't even going to reimburse my money. I'm horrified that they would even have given them to a customer.

Less than ideal. Should have read the reviews. It was close by to me so I figured it was worth a shot. Got the fisherman's platter because I wanted a sample of everything. Yikes. Calamari was tougher than a belt, scallops tasted slightly synthetic and the clam strips were pretty much all breading. The clam box is a lot pricier, but is infinitely better than this garbage. The only plus was the fast delivery and not super high cost. That being said, I wouldn't recommend it.

Absolutely disgusted with this place. Found a piece of metal in my food . Fried Seafood

Absolutely terrible terrible service but I also didn't like the food it's about a six out of a 10 but they don't take care of their customers they don't take care of that guess they don't take care of what allows them pay the bills. Terrible experience!

Oh my goodness, this place need a morality check, along with a health check . I just received my order, that I paid these clowns, close to $80. 00 for and the seafood is all rancid. The Smell of the food gave me pause as I picked it up off my porch after it got delivered, then when I reluctantly tasted a piece, I hived it out of my mouth into my garbage can. Absolutely, 100% disgusting. Why are they still open. Why is ok for these people to sell my hard earned my. I want all my money back since this whole order is in the trash now. I hope to the heavens, I don't get a case of food poisoning. What a disgusting thieves.... SMFH you all should be a shamed of yourself!!!!!!!

There was a woman with crab mixture and she had the dough in her bare hands and worked the register at the same time.! I was shocked. With COVID going around . I asked her and said "Are you handling money too ? She says it's ok. Then pointed at her small pack of wipes. Disgusting!!!

If there was a 0 stars these guys would get that. They are stealing people's money. Pay attention and make sure you're getting what you paid for especially if you're buying online. So I ordered the fisherman's plate, the veggie fried rice and the flounder plate which goes for $19.95. When my order arrived I noticed that what was supposed to be a flounder plate looked more like the Porgy plate $12.95. I called to make sure that it wasn't a wrong order situation and the lady that answered was super mad for some reason she was yelling at me and saying no we didn't make any mistakes and then she was like we called to let you know flounder wasn't available I said please just don't lie, mistakes happen and it's fine she threw a tantrum at me and I had to hang up on her. I honestly couldn't care less about the money, just be a decent person! So for you good folks out there, before you order from this place check out their Google reviews!!!

Never. Never Ever. Never Ever Never. Never Ever Never Ever. Never Ever Never Ever Never. Never Ever Never Ever Never Ever. Never Ever Never Ever Never Ever Never. Never Ever Never Ever Never Ever Never Ever. Never Ever Never Ever Never Ever Never Ever Never... Eat food from this place. It is horrible. Ordered: Clam Belly Plate Seafood Platter Catfish Po Boy. Everything was worse than the one before. There was no escape.

SANDWICH ONLY HAD FISH ON ONE SIDE OF THE SANDWICH. I brought it back to show them. The lady working at the front told me it was like that because the fish had meat on one side only....

The bait to plate items was okay. I wouldn't come back for cooked seafood. You're better off ordering something from Barney Stones from across the street. You can order fresh seafood and cook them yourself. The clam chowder was really sweet, which made the chowder tasted out of place. I ordered the soup for takeout and the containers was so cheap, it break all over the bag. Note: The last time I came, a homeless lady came in and was harassing me to buy her seafood and the staff didn't say a word. Having a shop in Dorchester, you should know when to speak up for your clients.

Not horrible but overall dissatisfying to actually buy and eat. Just cook at home or go somewhere else.

Fish & Chip (substituted the fries for onion rings) was really good! Nicely seasoned! Great size portions & great price! Will be returning to try other items soon!

Terrible. Save your time and energy. Tasteless seafood. Fries were good with ketchup...but you don't go to a seafood place for carbs.

The fish and chips were very good. My sister got the calamari plate which we both liked very much. We shared. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5. The floor was very dirty and some very odd tasting ketchup. The food was very fresh but the place needs to b cleaned if u want to eat in there. We will get take out.perhaps. Very disappointed in over all appearance. 3/3/2020 Terrible haddock. Black and brown color. Never go there again

Im a seafood lover , and flounder is my fav , I didnt expect the whole fish face and all , definitely wasn't feeling that , and it was over cooked . For $20. You have to do WAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY BETTER

Went here with my two friends to pick up 3 orders of fish and chips. The smell was so good! We couldn't wait to wash down the fried food with our cold beers... 2 hours later we all had different versions of food poisoning. No need for TMI but I had to call out of work... I will not be going back here, and I hope that you reader also adhere to my warning... Go somewhere else, or else...

for starters when I walked in it smelt funky like urine and rotten fish. also the temperature inside the building was very hot and after we placed our order she told the kitchen staff and proceeded to leave the building she had absolutely no manners and walked back in a couple moments later put her hood up and stayed in the back with the kitchen staff

Save your money! Ordered two fried seafood platters. The haddock is def frozen, flat and dry. The fries are def the flour coated kind that comes in a bag from some freezer. They also got my order wrong - didn't get any shrimp or scallop - just flat...dry...haddock fish and gross fries. They were willing to replace my order but I had to order something else (the crab Rangoon which was also inedible) in order to get it delivered with grub hub - $60 down the drain. Smh.

I've only had the salt and pepper shrimp here which is quite tasty. The seasoning fresh jalapeños and onions add to the favoring. I will order again

I'm from the South where fried seafood is king. I was blown away that I could get amazing fried food of this caliber this far north of the Mason Dixon line. Incredible is the only way I can describe it.

One of those Dorchester hidden gems! We were just in the mood for some local take out and have been meaning to try this place and we were not disappointed! Staff was very helpful and the place was really nice and clean. We had the fried oyster plate and the shrimp, scallop, haddock plate. Everything was delicious and perfectly cooked. Nothing was dense or dry. The batter had the right amount of seasoning and spice. Fried were crunchy and delicious. The portions are very generous and the price is right. We started with crab rangoons that are made with real crab there and taste amazing. Our favorite was the scallops and shrimp but we would order all of it again.

Had the best grilled shrimp salad ever today. Shrimp was fresh and so flavorful. Whoever is back there cheffing it up is killing it. Will definitely be back! Nice staff too

If you love seafood come here!!! Amazing food and great service!!! Had lunch the other day with friends, we were happy and stuffed!!! We ordered the seafood platters and salt pepper twin lobsters was delish!!! Definitely coming back for dinner with the family!!!

I got the fried fish plate and it's friend well and crispy. I'll be back to try other stuff sometime later. They also offer you buy we cook deal. Might try a whole fish fried next time. I don't know what flavor they offer to cook them as.

I was given the wrong order but it was handled with ease. Thank you.... and yes I'm still attending this place. It's still great.

It was AWFUL!!! I had the scallops, haddock and shrimp dinner. I'm not sure what kind of fish it was because it was in strange shape pieces and cooked to death There were three sad scallops - small, medium and large. The largest one was the only thing cooked properly of the whole meal The shrimp, O. M.G., my jaws were tired from eating two. Everything was SO OVERCOOKED. I am more disappointed in the 'mystery fish' given it's a 'fish market'. Well, if a fish market can't or doesn't give you nice, fresh, recognizable fish, you don't go back. This was my first experience with it also my last.

Supper fresh seafood options, u can event Uber eat your food from here. But I like to step in a lot more to eat and check out the HUGE lobster:)

My order arrived wrong. It was disgusting fried fish skin, with no fish flesh to be shown on the plate. Shrimp and scallops were wrong. I called and the woman said it's not her problem, wouldn't even discuss rectifying the issue. They are a horrendous place, the food seems dirty, and they don't deserve customers. They deserve to go OUT OF BUSINESS.

I will never order from this place EVER again! Place an order through Grubhub for two sandwiches and only received one. The restaurant was called about the mistake and they hung up not once but TWICE. When they finally decided to take the call, they were rude and I was told I would not be receiving another sandwich and was told to order something else in order to receive my sandwich. Why should I pay more money to receive something that I already ordered and paid for? So unprofessional.

Uber eats, food hot and fresh, fish flavorful, wing dings bland but the fish were huge

I ordered some fish and chips and glad I did. The fish was good and the serving was ample

My delivery order was a nightmare. First I get a text that they didn't have a 2 liter sprite would i mind cans of coke. That was fine. Then i get a call that were out of clam bellies & onion rings. I said cancel the order. The lady i couldn't because the grub driver was there. She said i could have scallops & fries. I said No fries I get a reaction. She said ok I'll send the fries. I said NO Fries and please don't fry the scallops. She said ok & they would give me extra scallops. The order came. 2 cans of coke to replace the 2 liter. The scallops were fried and the extra scallops were just wxtra pieces of Fried Pieces. It was so gross. Will NEVER Order there again!!!

One of the worst take-out meals ever! Food arrived 1 hour after I ordered it, and it wasn't the driver's fault. Food was cold! French fries were dry and dark brown. Fish was cooked in a super salty batter, as if twice-cooked. I could not eat more than a couple of bites. I will never order from Bait To Plate again, and advise anyone reading this not to do so either.

I will start off by saying that I should have listened to my brother, please do not order from this restaurant if you know good seafood and have a palate. I ordered two catfish plates one as a sandwich and the other as a dinner. The delivery came through in a timely fashion, food completely intact. The dinner consisted of 2-3 fried pieces of "catfish" and the sandwich had about 2 fillets between two pieces of sliced white bread. The fries were seasoned and lightly battered and unfortunately, that was the best part of the meal! The fish that I ordered was catfish, the fish that I received was NOT "catfish"!!!!!! I am I cook from the south, with southern cooking in my upbringing and we know seafood and we especially know CATFISH. This monstrosity was like a swai fish or something but most definitely not the fish that I ordered. This is so misleading to the consumer, maybe it was an honest mistake. I usually post pictures with my reviews but both plates were immediately thrown in the trash after a few bites. I'm glad that I tried to eat most of my fries first to eat them while they were still hot! Avoid this place

Good eats for the area. Nothing too fancy or special. The fries are bomb. Batter used for the seafood is pretty good too. Just basic

The tacos I had were tasty. The fish was huge, so they are very generous with the portions. I also tried the shrimp poboy and it was also tasty. I think they could add a bit more flavor to the dishes (salsa on the tacos, or sauce on the pohboy), but the items were good. They did mess up my order twice, so they don't come off as having the best service.

I will never order from them again. They were very rude and unprofessional. I called the restaurant due to them messing up my order; I ordered 2 sandwiches and only received 1. When I called, they hung up on me not just once but TWICE and was even told I needed to purchase another item in order to receive the other sandwich that I had ALREADY paid for. And to make matters worse, the food wasn't even good.

The best in town! Amazing! Fresh seafood, fresh everything! I love it glad its here in Dorchester!