Mickey I.
Yelp
My wife and I went to our first Sox game in 6 years and we had about an hour to spare before the first pitch -- we were looking for a drink or two and some quick, delicious food. We walked into Citizen and the hostess was welcoming AND efficient. We chose to sit at the end of the bar, right at the oyster-shucking station.
Within seconds, our server greeted us, gave us menus and brought us up to speed on the evening's oyster selections. He returned at just the right time; we splurged for a dozen oysters (4 each of PEI, Maine, and Barnstable) and ordered drinks. The drinks and shellfish arrived in a timely fashion and I must say they were some of best damn oysters we've had in quite some time! Ridiculously fresh; great flavors and mouthfeel from all 3 varieties. The mignonette was outstanding! They offered an Italian rosato from Lombardy (blend of 3 different grapes) and it was as delicious. Bright berry flavors up front, balanced by the perfect amount of acidity.
Our server returned at the right time (halfway through oyster heaven) and we decided to split the fish and chips. It arrived with impeccable timing and was equally outstanding! The fish was incredibly fresh, the batter delicious (rich, but not too heavy) and the perfect level of crispiness. The hand-cut fries were right on the money, and the aioli that came with them was amazing. It didn't take long at all to get our check and settle up, and we were in our seats at Fenway with ten minutes to spare!
Everything about our experience at Citizen was excellent. The vibe, the friendly efficiency of our server, the overall cleanliness, employees clearly taking pride in their work, and the absolutely scrumptious food made for a memorable experience. All this in under an hour! We will be back, for sure.