Davis Square certainly has a variety of eating staples, from Dave's Fresh Pasta to The Foundry to The Painted Burro.
Still, Tufts students and Somerville residents have likely eaten at them dozens of times. Why not mix up the local offerings with a splash of Boston's famously fresh local seafood? Easily accessible by car, by the Joey or on foot, Out of the Blue remains a hidden gem in Davis Square that fills the Square's desperate need for quality seafood - after all, Davis may have plenty of delicious Japanese and sushi restaurants, but has relatively few purely seafood options.
Out of the Blue's fresh Boston catch is delicious and is a must?try for anyone. Located right next to The Painted Burro, the eatery is also easy to find.
Out of the Blue has everything from oysters and lobster to tuna and swordfish. They do have chicken parmesan, but head to Posto for that - when dining at Out of the Blue, stick to seafood.
Coupling the food with an extensive wine menu for those of age, this cozy restaurant provides the perfect atmosphere for a romantic dinner date, dinner with parents or an outing with a friend.
Unsurprisingly, the seafood pasta dishes are the menu's standouts, and patrons should pair them with a bottle of white wine for a splendid meal, albeit a pricier one. Still, some of the classics are also quite good.
If you're having a hard time choosing a sauce for your pasta, for example, pesto is the way to go at this family?run shop, though the shrimp scampi is also phenomenal here. If shrimp isn't your thing, the scallops over pasta topped with pesto are also a stellar pick.
Out of the Blue's relative obscurity generally works in diners' favor - though it is recommended that visitors call ahead or put in a reservation for Friday or Saturday nights, groups should be fine just walking in during the rest of the week.
They won't be disappointed: The portions are generously sized, and an appetizer is not needed, even for hungry Jumbo athletes. The food does take a little longer than usual to come out, but waiting on the labor of love that is this fresh seafood is well worth it. Besides, in the meantime you can start with bread, butter and drinks.
Unfortunately, Out of the Blue does have its flaws. Dessert is not exceptional here, so you should consider heading across the street to iYo Cafe for frozen yogurt if your sweet tooth needs a fix after the meal.
Out of the Blue is also rather expensive - after all, it is a seafood place. Still, it is in about the same price bracket as Davis Square standards like The Painted Burro, Posto and The Foundry.
Overall, Out of the Blue is not a quiet, delicate seafood place - it is a sit?down, wine?in?hand restaurant that still has a Somerville kick. Loud colors and the sounds of conversation paint this seafood restaurant with a hip, urban feel. The waiters are polite to a fault, and even the bathrooms are pristine.
For seafood lovers and those looking to try something new, Out of the Blue is a delicious, fresh addition to what Davis has to offer.
If you even take a few steps into the restaurant, you won't be able to escape - the restaurant's atmosphere paired with the visible kitchen give Out of the Blue a seductive ambiance.
The restaurant is fun, warm, easy, fresh and tasty.
