Holdfast Specialty Seafood Co.
Restaurant · Allston ·
Lobster rolls, shrimp rolls, oyster rolls, crispy fries
Lobster rolls, shrimp rolls, oyster rolls, crispy fries
"A newly minted Allston seafood shop from local chefs Nathan Gould and Tyler Paolini (formerly of O Ya omakase), this spot blends refined flavors with casual ambiance. I order lobster rolls and fries or caviar and crudo, then dig in at a communal table or grab quick eats at the counter; it’s open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, great for lunch, dinner, and going-out crowds. To settle the eternal New England debate, I go hot with a lobster roll doused in lobster bisque butter with a spritz of lime or cold with a salad described as “lobster bisque-style”—ideally both, budget allowing. No meal here feels complete without $5 fries in the tangy, house-made Otter sauce, with a choice of sea salt, salt and vinegar, or crab seasoning; for something fancier, the $14 yellowtail crudo comes with smoked olive oil, grapefruit ponzu, nori, and shiso. For now, it’s in the process of obtaining a beer and wine license, so it’s soft drinks only, but soon I should be able to order a local brew or a glass of white with lobster rolls. With just 20 seats in this tiny restaurant, I’m ready to split a table with strangers or stand at a counter and munch—and when the weather warms, a lobster roll to go makes for a bougie picnic." - Celina Colby
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