Moby Dick Of Boston

Fans are "not really sure how the name fits", but the Persian plates made from "organic and amazingly fresh" ingredients at this MFA-area joint are still "excellent"; some question the relatively "pricey" tabs given such "casual", counter-serve digs, but the BYO policy helps.

Posted on January 21, 2014. Brought to you by zagat.

Great Food - Great People

Average Rating

100

My wife had raved about Moby Dick for years so, on a recent trip to Boston, we had to pay it a visit.
The interior is very understated, so if you want something fancy then this is not for you.
If you want great Persian...

Posted by BertBantham on December 22, 2017. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Best Place on the Planet (or at least in Massachusetts

Average Rating

100

The food here is fantastic; delicious, homemade cuisine. Perhaps a little heavier than many middle eastern restaurants, but it's a meal and a half... Eat a late lunch and skip dinner, or eat dinner, and save enough for lunch the next day. Reasonable prices, excellent...

Posted by LukasPaps on August 28, 2017. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Family Run

Average Rating

60

Nice family run restaurant. Kebabs are good as is rice. Avoid cherry rice (use some sort of jam not really cherries) & tadigh is awful.

Posted by NsMommy on June 21, 2017. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Home style Persian Cuisine

Average Rating

80

Moby Dick was a favorite destination ever since University days. This diner serves authentic Persian cuisine and is run by a welcoming family. Here you can find grilled marinated chicken skewers , Beef kebabs and vegetarian dishes. A classic diner that keeps us coming back....

Posted by Aaduwaikh on December 18, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Delicious Rice Experience

Average Rating

80

I spent 15 days traveling around NYC and Boston and this was the most comfort food experience from the entire trip. We ordered 03 dishes with rice as main ingredient and all of them was so delicious that I can't wait to go back to...

Posted by CFKume on November 20, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Moby Dick of Boston specializes in Middle Eastern and Persian cuisine which includes kabobs and gyros. The restaurant is located near Northeastern University and the Massachusetts College of Art & Design. Take-out is offered.

Posted on May 16, 2013. Brought to you by patch.

If you try out Moby Dick, you`ll find a place that focuses on a Persian menu. Expect the average entrée to cost $8 to $12, and in general, visitors dress casual.

More Reasons to Go: There is background music while you dine.

Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch and dinner.

Details to Note: Reservations are not necessary. Smoking is permitted in smoking areas.

Ways to Pay: Cash Only

Posted on June 09, 2011. Brought to you by dinesite.