Nine-seat sushi counter hidden inside Shore Leave in Boston's South End, where chef Colin Lynch serves a 17-course modern omakase.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Courses
- 17
- Seats
- 9
- Chef
- Colin Lynch
- Reservations
- OpenTable
- Booking
- OpenTable
- Category
- Counter onlyHard to book
- Cuisine
- Modern sushi
- Price
- Luxury
No Relation occupies a counter for nine guests tucked inside Shore Leave, the tropical bar from the Bar Mezzana and Black Lamb team. Diners enter through Shore Leave and check in at its host stand before being led back to the sushi room, where chef Colin Lynch presents a 17-course omakase built on Japanese technique with his own interpretations layered in.
The menu is served directly by the chefs at the counter, with a magnetized world map on display tracking the regions the fish is sourced from each night. Add-ons such as black truffle and ossetra caviar are available for an additional charge, and extra bites are offered near the end of the meal for diners who want to extend the experience.
Seatings run Tuesday through Saturday at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM; the restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday, and there is no lunch service. With nine counter seats and a tasting menu format, reservations are necessary and are handled through OpenTable. At price tier four, No Relation sits in the Luxury category, and its counter-only setup and limited nightly seatings place it firmly in the Hard to Book segment of Boston's omakase scene.
The restaurant is located at 11 William E. Mullins Way in the South End, reachable by phone at (617) 530-1772 or through its website for reservation links and sample menus.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at No Relation?
- Reservations are made through OpenTable; given the nine-seat counter, booking ahead is recommended.
- What time are the seatings?
- No Relation runs two seatings nightly, Tuesday through Saturday, at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM. It is closed Sunday and Monday.
- How many courses is the omakase?
- Chef Colin Lynch's menu runs 17 courses, served directly by the chefs at the counter.
- How do I find the entrance?
- No Relation is located inside Shore Leave; enter through Shore Leave and check in at its host stand to be seated.
- Are there extra charges beyond the set menu?
- Yes, add-ons like black truffle and ossetra caviar are offered at additional cost, along with optional extra bites near the end of the meal.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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