Blinis, crème fraîche and chives are just the beginning of these Boston restaurants’ caviar accouterments. Our editors rounded up the top spots to indulge in the decadent delicacy.
The infamous Million Dollar Potato from Abe & Louie's is the perfect side dish.
Abe & Louie’s
Famously known for their steaks, Abe & Louie’s raw bar selection is not-to-be-missed. The Million Dollar Baked Potato lives up to its name, complete with a mound of Kaluga caviar and smoked sturgeon crème fraîche. For a more classic caviar treat, choose between the Kaluga Amur, Royal Imperial Kaluga and Golden Ossetra—all served with egg, crème fraîche, toast points, chives and lemon. 793 Boylston St., abeandlouies.com
Atlantic Fish Company
Coming straight from Boston Harbor every morning, Atlantic Fish Company’s vast array of fresh fish is the perfect destination to curb your seafood needs. Craving some caviar? Try the Venezia Osetra, paired with the Atlantic Co. martini, featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka and your choice of bleu cheese olives or lump crab. 761 Boylston St., atlanticfish.com
Bistro du Midi
Experience the unique flavors of the ocean with Bistro du Midi’s Black River Ossetra Caviar. Described as creamy, nutty and rich, this delectable bite is paired with a Belgium waffle, crème fraiche and a traditional garnish. Enjoy it with an unforgettable craft cocktail like the Bijou du Midi, featuring gin, green chartreuse, sweet vermouth and orange bitters to complete your palette. 272 Boylston St., bistrodumidi.com
Faccia a Faccia
Owned and operated by James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer, Faccia a Faccia has one of Boston’s most creative caviar bites—decadent mozzarella sticks topped with Ossetra caviar. Finish off the meal with their grilled Scituate lobster, featuring manila clams, chorizo, spicy lobster brodo, fregola and chili butter. 278 Newbury St., facciabruttaboston.com
Fools Errand
Tiffani Faison’s restaurants never disappoint—especially when California White Sturgeon caviar is involved. Served with sour cream, chives and potato chips, this dish is a go-to snack to pair with one of their classic cocktails, like the Rosemary’s Baby. 1377 Boylston St., foolserrandboston.com
Ivory Pearl
Nestled in Brookline’s Washington Square, this raw bar restaurant caters to your love of seafood, starting with the American paddlefish caviar. The fan-favorite dish features paddlefish caviar with potato chips and yuzu sour cream—but the delectable bites don’t stop there. Enjoy caviar service with varieties like Elverta, CA sturgeon or yellowfin tuna crudo. To be left speechless, pair your course with a specialty cocktail like the Vispero with toasted coconut, blanc vermouth and Italicus. 1704 Beacon St., Brookline, ivorypearlbar.com
Neptune Oyster
Dive head first into a plethora of seafood freshly caught in New England’s waters. The Neptune Johnnycake, made with honey butter, Boston smoked bluefish and sturgeon caviar, remains a classic on their menu. This North End favorite also offers a raw bar of selected caviar and seafood platters, like the Neptune Plateau. 63 Salem St., neptuneoyster.com
These deviled eggs are the perfect way to kick off dinner.
Ocean Prime
Deviled eggs are indisputably a top-tier appetizer—just add caviar, and you’ll be placing a second order. Ocean Prime’s white truffle caviar deviled eggs’ salty, rich flavors will certainly melt on your tongue. The unforgettable starter leads you into an assortment of main course dishes, like the Chilean sea bass with broccolini, pearl onion, potato purée and truffle vinaigrette. 140 Seaport Blvd.,ocean-prime.com
Ostra
You can’t go wrong with local and European-inspired seafood dishes. Indulge in fresh caviar, including the Siberian Reverse, Beluga Hybrid and Golden Ossetra. For a truly unstoppable experience, order owner Jamie Mammano and executive chef Mitchell Randall’s grilled Faroe Island Salmon featuring Georgia sweet corn, summer chanterelles, heirloom tomatoes and baby zucchini. 1 Charles St. S, ostraboston.com
Puritan Oyster Bar
Although ice cream cone season is in full swing, nothing says summer like a caviar cone. Featuring an almond-sesame cone with Japanese egg salad, caviar, sour cream and chives, this delectable bite is a feast for the senses. Continue the culinary journey with the “Stuffie” croquettes with clams, chorizo, paprika and tartar. 1166 Cambridge St., Cambridge, puritancambridge.com
Your new favorite sip—the Saltie martini—tastes just as good as it looks
Saltie Girl
From drinks to bites, dashes of decadent caviar are sprinkled across Saltie Girl’s menu. Begin the experience with The Saltie martini, which features your choice of vodka or gin, Castelvetrano olives, pickled onion, and caviar. For bites, the day boat scallops, completed with lime, avocado and caviar, are sure to curb your cravings. 279 Dartmouth St., saltiegirl.com
The Quiet Few
The Quiet Few’s “Caviar Dreams” menu is serving up the oceanic delicacy with an innovative flare—on a hot dog. Start with the Big Papi, featuring caviar from East Boston Oysters, two simple dogs, chips and French onion dip with a pitcher of Narragansett on the side. If that wasn’t enough, the Kelly Rowland dog will leave you begging for more. It features caviar from East Boston Oysters, Luda-crisps, French onion dip, crema, pickles, bacon and a bottle of Cava to wash it all down. 331 Sumner St., thequietfew.com
Waypoint
Salty, sweet and creamy accouterments make Waypoint’s donuts and caviar a must-try. Scoop delectable Osetra caviar onto chef Michael Scelfo’s housemade brioche doughnuts. A dollop of buttermilk crema completes the heavenly experience. 1030 Mass Ave., Cambridge, waypointharvard.com
Photography by: Courtesy of brands; Tavistock Restaurant Collection; Mike Cotrone; Brooke Elmore
