The Maiden

This was good overall. The space is really nice, we sat at the bar not far from the open windows. Was surprised it wasn’t more crowded at 6:30 on a Wed. Staff were great but I was a little put off when I was told that what was clearly stated on the Gilt City voucher wasn’t allowed. Instead of a choice of salad or appetizer to split we were told we just had a choice of two salads (and unfortunately not the tomato and burrata). I pointed out what it said but the bartender said «we’re not doing that anymore» and I didn’t bring it to a manager. Probably would have honored that as they should have since it was pretty clear. In any case, a cheese and meat plate was also included and while there was a lot of thinly sliced wild boar sausage (which was fine but I never would have guessed it was boar) there were just two tiny slices of the soft cheese. I mean, two little bites each and I much would have preferred less meat and a bit more cheese. Also a jam on the plate and some pickles. Bread and olive oil were good and the chickory salad w/​dill we both got was excellent. Friend got an excellent pasta carbonara with an egg yolk and I had the pork schnitzel (about $ 22 and 26) which was great. Served with tiny slices of roast potato and a sauce with dill (good thing I like dill). Huge portions. We both had gin cocktails which were decent, esp. the one with tarragon. The deal included a house wine and pretty much the run of beers. It was a good time except for that little glitch.

Nice décor and setup of tables. Not overly large and was quite busy for a Friday evening around 7pm. The staff was friendly and liked the waiter and assistant. Came here because of the charcuterie and it did not disappoint. The selection of house made pâté de campagne and Tasso ham was delicious. The delice de Pommard cheese was creamy. And bresaola and wild boar complimented the rest of the board.
The rest of the meal was overly salty. Burger, the roasted oysters and even the hush puppies. I felt like I drank gallons of water. Really liked the spiced honey butter that came with the hush puppies.
Overall enjoyed the food and would go back for the charcuterie board.
The only minus was the person over the phone who I spoke to make a reservation was a little terse and rude.

The food, the service, the ambiance (when they aren’t doing trivia night) are to be enjoyed. It has become our go to place for a reasonably priced dinner in South Boston.

Came here on gilt city voucher – where they gave one cheese, one salami, salad and either steak frites or roasted chicken. Plus house wine or beer. I did t like the house red so ordered a garnacha instead. We added the chicken liver mousse – delicious! They let us sub the Arctic char for the chicken. Steak was medium rare as ordered. Overall a good experience, nice ambience, good bread.

Great spot: great food, good ambience, and excellent service. Artful blend of casual and haute. A perfect local, and definitely worth a trip from another neighborhood.

Here’s what I liked: Cheese plate with chicken liver mousse (pro-​tip, ask for crackers and mustard with it), tasty wine, pasta was unreal, coconut cake was moist and delicious
Here’s what I didn’t like: We requested a «buttery, semi-​soft cheese» and it ended up looking like a dried out piece of cheddar. It tasted good, but the description on the menu couldn’t have been more off. Our waitress was clueless about it when we asked. Communal tables in the back are very strange, not a typical communal table AT ALL. Wine glasses were so tacky! I love them as glasses in general, but not for wine. Tuna crostini dish was not… tasty. I assume their menu changes on the regular, as they didn’t have a large selection of raw bar selections last night (³⁄₁₈). Also, we are normal bar eaters, and they informed us that they reserve the bar. Weird practice IMO. Finally, asked for a vodka martini (not super unusual), and was told they only have a lime flavored vodka on hand. Hmmmm, again, very strange.
Slightly overpriced, but that might be the area.

Stopped by for Saturday Brunch and so glad I did! Absolutely the best fried chicken I’ve ever eaten! It was seriously cooked to perfection. The side of collard greens with bacon and biscuit was a great bonus. I will definitely be back as soon as I can.

l’m sure reviews below are from friends and relatives of this place owners. I think Unilocal should better filter comments.
Zero stars if would be possible. This is maybe new but for sure not fresh fresh restaurant. This place is a joke. I’m traveling to Boston every March for at least 10 years for the seafood show, every night I take customers or suppliers take me out. I never ever had in 10 years a place where combination of terrible food, poor wine list and very questionable design existing together. It was party of 6 and hopefully worst experience in Boston in 10 years.
Service is good by the way and I think waiters understand what are they serving.
My suggestions is to close place immediately, change chef and make normal interior design and open again.

Meats:
Wagyu bresaola: very good
Jamon Serrano: very good
Lady Edison: meh a little salty and stinky
Nduja: second favorite
Pâté de campagne: my favorite
Cheese:
Oma: creamy
Le wavreumont? I think
Bread kind of hard wish it was hot
I liked the hush puppies as bread tastes like corn bread
The wine is in a water cup– very unclassy
Burger was good too

This review is just for seafood!
Split between my friend and I, we went crazy with the seafood platter (can’t remember the name). We couldn’t decide what we wanted on the menu so this way we were able to try 3 kinds of oysters, clams, lobster tails, prawns, tuna, uni. Probably a lot for two people (so stuffed at the end) but so worth it.
The uni was AMAZING. I’m always iffy with uni, it’s something I always want to try to like, but the way The Maiden makes it just melts in your mouth. The clams and oysters were pretty fresh and not super ocean-​y tasting which is awesome. The prawns were large and meaty. Everything was delicious basically, and could probably be even split between 4 people as a tasting of all the seafood.
Medium sized restaurant, we sat at a shared table of 6 people but only one couple sat with us, and since it was pretty dim I still felt like my friend and I had our privacy. Service was fine, nothing extraordinary, pretty friendly. Looking forward to coming back to try some of the meats, and some other entrees too!

Came here last night after spending the afternoon day drinking @ LOCO and it was a really nice spot.
The good:
+EXCELLENT service. The bartender was attentive, friendly, funny, and knowledgeable about all the cheeses and drinks on the menu
+They have BANTAM Americana Cider… so good.
+The cheese selection is on fleek. I had run 16 mile that morning training for the 2016 Boston Marathon & single-​handedly ate about 50 dollars of cheese on my own because I was so starving. All the hard cheeses were so good. Loved the blue cheese most I think.
+The place isn’t crowded really & the location is great since it is RIGHT on the Red Line @ the Broadway Stop.
I honestly don’t really have any recommendation for this place except MAYBE they should turn up the heat but then again, it was 0 degrees in Boston so probably not really their fault.

My new favorite restaurant in Southie. I’ve been back three times and am never disappointed. The oysters are very fresh and labeled with clothes pins (See picture) so you know what you are eating. The brined chicken was moist and delicious — my go to dish when I’m there. The Fettuccine was also very good and cooked properly.
Will definitely come back often.

The whole Sam’s gang is back and dare I say they’ve outdone themselves again! Atmosphere, drinks, food are all outstanding but what makes this place is the crew. It’s a family. There’s no pretension – even though they could easily pull it off. I always feel at home with this gang. But The Maiden is more than Sam v2 (that is coming soon!!!). The room, like the people, is authentic. The presentation feels world class without the preciousness that plagues so many restaurants in Boston. Go. Enjoy. Drink. Eat. Smile. You’ll love it.

We went to The Maiden with a bit of a time crunch, and we were incredibly impressed. The service was congenial and pleasant, with good recommendations. The hamburgers we all ordered (we weren’t in the mood for raw bar or charcuterie, but I will definitely go back to try it out) were INCREDIBLE. The burger is a good size, not too big, not too small, and was appropriately charred on the outside while still cooked a perfect Medium Rare in the middle. The toppings on the burger were delicious including the pickles (my personal favorite) and the bun was delicious. While I could certainly wax on about the burger for a while, the french fries were a phenomenal supporting role to the burger. Hand cut, crispy on the outside and light on the inside, these are what my french fry dreams are made of.
I am so excited that The Maiden moved into the neighborhood, with their great drink list and superb food, it is already becoming a fast favorite.

Raw bar + charcuterie is basically my dream come true for a restaurant, and The Maiden delivers.
Service was excellent during a recent weeknight dinner. Our waitress was friendly, very knowledgeable of the various meats and cheeses offered, and never let our water glasses get below the half point.
All of the food I tried was delicious, the tuna crudo being a standout. While the menu might seem a bit limited, they have several unique specials each night (follow them on Twitter for sneak peeks). I’m so looking forward to seeing this restaurant grow and develop. A truly welcomed addition to the neighborhood!

Gracious service, flavorful dishes, spectacular presentation… if you enjoy grazing on delicious charcuterie and exquisite accompaniments you found THE place! I can’t wait to return. The molasses cake with ricotta was sublime!

Three of us had a three hour lunch here on a gray Sunday. We ordered the squash crab crostini, a salad, three cheeses and three meats (plus dessert!).
Everything was amazing. Their list is extraordinarily well curated and the staff are quite knowledgable. Plus, everyone there made us feel incredibly welcome and valued. Their little extras were absolutely appreciated.
As we left, I said to my dining companion, who lives across the street, that if *I* lived in the neighborhood, I’d be here every week.

Love, love The Maiden! It’s what Southie has been missing.
The concept is unique (oysters, meats, cheeses) and perfect for after-​work drinks. I went with a friend and we were seated in front at one of the tall tables.
We split 2 meats and 2 cheeses, and the board presentation was amazing — beautifully laid out with delicious accoutrements. Our waitress recommended one of the cheeses based on the beer we were both drinking, and she was spot on!
I got the grains bowl for my meal, and my friend got the burger. Both were delicious and filling (I brought half of the bowl home).
The staff was attentive but not overwhelming. The vibe is great and the décor is really fun. And the ladies bathroom is awesome (all gold glittery and fun).
I’ll definitely be back!

Not only was the food delicious and the décor and atmosphere lovely, but the staff paid extra attention to us. The maitre’d (manager?) knew that I had to get an über to the airport, and not only carried my heavy bags, but waited outside with me for twenty minutes. I’ve never been treated with so much genuine kindness at any establishment. This restaurant/​chacuterie is a must-​go, you will be happy!
*note: I Unilocal only about places at which I’ve had great experiences.

Cute décor, chill atmosphere, casual wine glasses. Sat at the bar so service from both bartenders. Friendly service. Fresh oysters and good wine. Tried the burger as well. Meat was really juicy but the burger as a whole was missing a little something. Saw the tuna crudo and it looked really good. Will have to give it a try next time.