Ostra Restaurant at Boston

If you are looking for a fine dining restaurant in Boston, definitely check out Ostra. It received high ratings in Yelp, Tripadvisor and OpenTable. 

The restaurant has a nice interior and high ceiling. When we walked to our table, we came across a station where fresh fishes were on ice display. There was also live performance by a pianist. I guess you are paying for the ambience after all. In total, we ordered one appetizer, three entrees and two desserts. 

First, they served the freshly baked house ciabatta bread, served with olive oil and butter.

Then, all the food arrived at same time.

French Escargot 

Malbec Risotto, Serrano Ham, Hon Shimeji, Garlic, Trevisano

Risotto was tender, moist and flavorful. Fried garlic provided a nice crust. Escargot was nicely cooked.

Pan Seared Maine Sea Scallops

Whipped Chestnuts, Roasted Salsify, Black Trumpets, Satsuma Mandarin Gastrique

Scallops was the star of this dish.  It was cooked really nice. Seared on the outside and not overcooked.

Grilled Branzino Filet Salt 
Cured Lemon, Garlic & Herb Baste, Roasted Potatoes, Vidalia Onion, Radish

This dish reminds me of a fish cooked back home. Although it was well seasoned, it tasted simple. I can't justify its cost.

Broiled Maine Lobster
3 lbs, Roasted Cauliflower & Broccolini, Pearl Onions, Confit Baby Carrots, Herbed Butter Sauce

This is the main highlight of the meal. However, this dish ain't cheap ($72), probably because it's from Maine. Lobster was cooked on point as it was tender and not rubbery. Sauce was full of butter and my cholesterol was probably off-the-chart after this meal. Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable "death-defying experience".

Food assembled!

We also ordered two desserts. I don't remember much of the dessert as this is a late post.

Almond Citrus Cake

Blood Orange Ganache, Fresh Citrus, Brown Butter Ice Cream

Coconut Flan

Coconut Cake, Yuzu Curd, Toasted Meringue

Overall, the restaurant delivered solid meal. It is a good place to bring your date for special occasion, but it does not come cheap.