Lime — Restaurant in Chelsea

"To 'Lime' in Trinidad is to spend time, play and eat with family and friends, to appreciate your surroundings and ties and to celebrate life."

The quote above is taken from Lime Chelsea, a wonderful addition to the Chelsea waterfront neighborhood dining scene! Petal Joseph, owner and executive chief, has created an upscale delectable international fusion menu rooted in flavors from Trinidad that truly delights and satisfies. For course 1 my partner and I ordered the potato crips and spicy tofu vegetable soup, both of which were excellent. Course two included the Curry Cauliflower and Chana, Uncle Andrew Salad and Basmati Rice as well as the Seared Tofu, Balsamic Onion, Carrots, Radish and Greens. Both were elegantly presented, at perfect temperature and utterly delicious! I still find myself daydreaming about the taste of the Seared Tofu two days latter! We rounded off our dinner with mango sorbet and chocolate mousse, which were the ideal concluding taste notes to what was an overall Chelsea Lime symphony of palate, presentation, ambiance and service!

We left filled, but with no leftovers. Portion sizes are reasonable, but not excessive. Their bar is also notable, with a thoughtfully curated wine, cocktail and specialty drink menu.

In short, Lime Chelsea is a one-of-a-kind upscale neighborhood restaurant. All dishes are handmade and high quality ingredients, which was evident from our dining experience. While we imagine Lime Chelsea will become a regular destination for local residents, it is also a destination dining experience worthy of a commute or drive. Parking is available on Winnisimmet St as well as Broadway in Chelsea, MA. There are also public lots beneath the Tobin bridge within a 2.5 block walking distance to Lime Chelsea. If you are looking for a new restaurant to try we highly recommend Lime Chelsea--it will surely live up to...

We celebrated my sister’s and brother-in-law’s 50th anniversary at this gem of a restaurant! There were 5 of us, and we each had something different. I had the seared bluefish with plantains and spicy cucumber chow - the fish was broiled to perfection, and the plantains were piquant, in fact everything I ate was delicious! We shared three different dessert cakes, including lemon crunch, blueberry, and chocolate cake with chocolate icing - each one a masterpiece! The service is excellent, the staff, warm and friendly. The amazing chef Petal Joseph-Seale stopped at our table, and we met the talented creator of our dinner. She’s from Trinidad and Brooklyn, and brings a wide influence of cuisines and experience to the table. She is truly a treasure with her inspired cooking. Don’t miss a chance to enjoy a memorable meal at this...

This is a gem of a restaurant in Chelsea. If you live in the neighborhood, consider yourself lucky and if you don’t, then consider making a stop here. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the service is genuine and attentive, the drink menu is fun, and the food is delicious. There’s something for everyone on the menu - from a burger to vegetarian options. The wine and cocktail list is thoughtful and gave us a chance to try a few new things (try the “corn and oil” drink!). We chose the white bean soup for starters and then had the seared cod with clams and the salmon with Vietnamese sweet potato (perfectly cooked and what must be considered a signature dish!). We left no crumbs on the plates and look forward to returning to try more of the menu. A perfect spot to “lime” with your...