Get the Lobster Rolls, Caviar, and Crudo at This New Allston Seafood Counter
Holdfast Specialty Seafood Co., the newly-minted Allston seafood shop from local chefs Nathan Gould and Tyler Paolini (formerly of O Ya omakase), blends refined flavors with casual ambiance. Order lobster rolls and fries or caviar and crudo, then dig in at a communal table or enjoy quick eats at counter seating.
What to order
- Settle the eternal New England debate by ordering a hot lobster roll (market price) doused in lobster bisque butter with a spritz of lime or a cold lobster roll with a salad described as “lobster bisque-style.” If you’re feeling flush, order both and split with a friend, but they are market price.
- No meal here is complete without a side of fries ($5) in the tangy, house-made Otter sauce. Choose between three types of fries: sea salt, salt and vinegar, and crab seasoning.
- For something that feels fancier, try the yellowtail crudo ($14) served with smoked olive oil, grapefruit ponzu, nori, and shiso.
Take note
For now, Holdfast was in the process of obtaining a beer and wine license. For now, it’s only soft drinks. Soon, diners should be able to order a local brew or a glass of white with lobster rolls.
Insider tip
There are only 20 seats in this tiny restaurant, so be prepared to split a table with strangers or stand at a counter and munch. In the warmer weather, consider grabbing a lobster roll to go for a bougie picnic.
