50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Arlington

“This place is both so comfortable and so classy at the same time! Service is wonderful, the staff members are so very friendly, and the food is delicious! Ava and Kathy made the evening so enjoyable! This is definitely a place for us to visit again!“

“We love this place! Always fresh, absolutely delicious. The people working here are amazing - efficient, knowledgeable, super friendly on the phone and in person. What more could you ask for?“

“we come to Lexington every year for a muster and we eat here every time.“

“We really love this place and the food but have had several times when delivery or pickup times were very slow. We have been waiting 90 minutes for food tonight.“

“Closest I've come to tasting authentic Greek food compared to actually being in Greece is here. The food is phenomenal. I'm all about eating quality foods and let me tell you, this is nothing short of top-tier quality. Absolutely love this place and can't wait to keep coming back!“

“Great place! I stopped in to buy a coffee because I was driving and starting to fall asleep. I didn’t realize they don’t actually sell coffee, but the owner kindly gave me a cup of his own coffee for free and refused to accept any money for it. That level of kindness and generosity really meant a lot. Wonderful people—I highly recommend this place!“

“the oysters are out of sight! delicious bravo! bouillabaisse was amazing! I did like my server. I do suggest they get some sleep nobody was smiling.“

“The food was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! Perfect for a special occasion.“

“Words don’t accurately describe the best chowder I’ve ever had. And doing so in a cozy dockside spot by a window overlooking a snowy bay and pier. You’ll have to experience it yourself, and do so frequently!“

“Absolutely delicious in it’s perfect simplicity!“

“Great menu. Beautiful presentation of excellently prepared choices. Delightful competent staff. You’ll be lucky to have Carlos as your waiter.“

“Fish tacos and an Arnold Palmer really hit the spot 👌🏼“

“Great food and pet darn fast actually. My wife had the shrimp scampi with linguine and I had the stuffed calamari over black squid ink linguine. 🤌🏽👌🏽👍🏽“

“Delicious meal at the bar as a solo diner. Everyone was so friendly! Service was attentive and professional. Food was beautiful and tasty. Don't miss the tuna tartare and snow pea salad. They have a great wine list. Will look forward to returning on my next trip to Boston!“

“First time there the food was great would recommend to anyone who is in Boston.“

“Innovative and delicious.“

“We booked the private dining area and had a great experience. Service was great and we were not rushed at all. Food and drinks were good and the overall booking process with Zoey was easy and transparent.“

“Eddie V’s in Burlington never disappoints, and tonight was no exception. I ordered the wagyu steak and it was absolutely amazing—perfectly cooked, incredibly flavorful, and easily one of the best steaks I’ve had in a long time. The Brussels sprouts were spot on as well, with that ideal balance of crisp edges and tender centers.
A special shoutout to our waiter, Clev. He was one of the best waiters I’ve had in a long time—attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely made the whole experience better. He took great care of us from start to finish.
Overall, excellent food and outstanding service. We’ll definitely be back.“

“one of the best meals we've had in a long time. highly recommend.“

“For some reason we waited a really, really long time for food on what seemed like an average Sunday. The restaurant wasn't overly full, so I never quite understood what happened.
I thought the food was reasonably good, and the service was relatively attentive in other ways.
It's a very bright, pretty, and clean restaurant in a great spot in the Seaport.“

“Bartender James was the best! Thanks for the recommendation!!“

“When someone's looking for lobster bisque, I'll send 'em here!“

“Awesome app's and excellent wine menu. All beef is grass fed. One of the best restaurants that I've been to.“

“By far the best, authentic Italian food in the North End. We have dined at several restaurants but the service, ambience and food is the best! They make their own pasta and sauces daily. I cannot recommend Casarecce enough. Delicioso.“

“My wife and I have enjoyed the Restaurant scene in Boston privately and professionally for over thirty years. Right now Aqua Pazza is my absolute favorite spot in the city! Aqua Pazza is kicking on my all three important points. Food, service and ambiance. Simply, I love the place!!!“

“The oysters were fresh and i enjoyed the ambience!!!“

“Matsunori is a comfort spot I keep going back to. Boston is definitely lacking in terms of handroll places, so the opening of this spot was a win, for sure. The fish quality is pretty good and each handroll is crafted with care (in terms of ingredients pairing). I personally really love the OG miso cod, Eel with foie gras, Mango salmon, and Spicy tuna. All the ingredients mesh perfectly together without overpowering the ⭐ of the show (the fish).

While they don’t offer reservations and are usually super busy (weekdays&weekends), today we got there around 7pm (on a weekday) and there was no wait, which was nice. Our server, Duc, was so attentive and helpful. Rolls came out super quick, as always. Definitely recommend checking this place out!!“

“Kyle was so lovely!!! We came in for our friends birthday just for a drink and some oysters and he overheard us talking and brought us free dressed oysters!!! And he took into account that our friend was pescatarian so he removed the bacon on them. So attentive we never even asked. The swordfish pastrami was so so so good and very shareable. The oysters were fresh and the oceanic was able to be made for 3!“

“thy are just so good sea food“

“Excellent food and delicious lobster 🦞“

“Amazing food. Don't miss out on the pasta dishes or the bread. They actually make for great sharing apps. The staff is so nice and welcoming. Drinks are delicious and unique.“

“Went there for lunch and did not disappoint! Highly recommend the Lobster Bisque, best I’ve had in a very long time.“

“Left another place to come here because the customer service was bad. What a 180. Citizen staff was friendly, great w/suggestions and helped secure me a seat at their busy bar. Had two great cocktails and a delicious pepper seared filet. Well done Citizen Pub!! I will be back!“

“Had my first visit to Bootleg Special last night and it did not disappoint. Every aspect of the meal, from the creative drinks to the delicious appetizers to the fantastic main course was outstanding. Our server, Alex, was attentive and very pleasant. And last, but certainly not least, the beignets after dinner were spectacular. Looking forward to my next visit!“

“We had an incredible experience at Grill 23 & Bar — easily the best steakhouse we’ve been to in Boston. From start to finish, everything was exceptional. The food was phenomenal. We ordered both the filet mignon and the ribeye, and each steak was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and truly outstanding. The sides were just as memorable — the macaroni and cheese was rich and comforting, the Brussels sprouts were perfectly prepared, and the mashed potatoes were smooth and delicious. Adding the Béarnaise sauce on the side was absolutely worth it and paired beautifully with the steaks. Dessert was the perfect ending: warm chocolate chip cookies served with vanilla ice cream — simple, classic, and done flawlessly. A huge highlight of the evening was our waiter, Bernardo. We will absolutely be requesting him on future visits. He offered thoughtful suggestions, anticipated our needs effortlessly, and somehow managed to be there exactly when we needed him — and never when we didn’t, if that makes sense. Just genuinely attentive, professional, and welcoming service that elevated the entire experience. An unforgettable dinner all around. We can’t wait to come back.“

“It is not my practice to be critical and write a negative review, but I was enjoying my evening until we were asked to vacate our table after being there for only an hour and 40 minutes. My reservation was at 6 PM and at 7:38 we were told that we need to leave the restaurant. This definitely has left me with a very bad experience. I recall a time during Covid when there was a limit on a reservation, and that was quite acceptable but on a Wednesday night in October 2026 I was quite shocked when we were told it was time for us to leave, especially when I noticed some empty tables around us. Very disappointed“

“we had a wonderful experience all around on a busy Sunday. The manager, Russ, greeted us with a warm smile, setting the tone for a great evening. we sat outside and Jorge F, took great care of us. He was prompt but we never felt rushed. the food was excellent, the Lobster cones are a great new item. we also had the classic mussels. The grilled salmon was delicious. Russ was leading his team through a busy shift but was able to make time to ensure everything was just right. The best in the Seaport.“

“cool atmosphere, food a dream. my lobster roll with honey/chilly butter delicios.“

“Most delicious filet mignon I ever had❤️“

“Amazing as always and we love every menu they have ❤️ and Tristan is really nice 👍🏼 👍🏼“

“We booked the private dining area and had a great experience. Service was great and we were not rushed at all. Food and drinks were good and the overall booking process with Zoey was easy and transparent.“

“Took my wife for her birthday, along with our daughter. Having been to Peru before and really enjoyed the flavors, we were excited to try this out. And the food certainly didn't disappoint. All of the dishes were very flavorful, including both the mango shrimp ceviche AND the vegetarian ceviche (which was something we didn't get in Peru!). The Causa reminded us of our time in Peru, and both the Peruvian Chinese eggplant and the cilantro lamb stew were very good. The former was a bit milder than we expected, but still delicious, while the latter was superbly seasoned with lamb that melts in your mouth. On the drinks side, we had a passionfruit sour, and the Chica sour and both were delicious. The dessert was their fruit mousse which was also excellent. We were seated outside as it was a nice summer's day, so I can't vouch for the interior. The service was good, though it did seem that one of the waiters wasn't particularly thrilled (either about serving us, or in general). The one who took our orders though, was polite and detailed and pointed out the vegetarian options for my wife and daughter. Keep in mind that this is NOT an inexpensive place. The items range from $17 for an appetizer to the high 30's for the main courses. But for someone craving for something different or just very flavorful food in general, this would be a great choice. I can see why this shows up on many of the lists for best new spots in the city. Highly recommended!“

“delicious clam plates and fast service, nice people and yes their roast beef is out of this world!!“

“25 years I have been charged mine here. In all that time, never any less than fabulous!“

“Delicious seafood options and fresh oysters!“

“This is one of the most authentic Chinese menu's I've ever seen. If you like intestines and other dishes, this is the place to visit. I'm not into trying those types of dishes but they are available for those that are. They do have many more interesting and tasty dishes to experience as well so please give the place a try.
It does have an interesting way to order that I've not experienced before. The table has a QR Code at the end and each person scans it to see the menu on their phone, which is more and more common nowadays. However, each person at the table get linked to the same portal and when someone at the table selects/adds a dish, it updates each person's view on their phone so the entire party knows what has been ordered. When everyone is done you simply submit the order and your food shows up when it's ready. The food was good and the staff was busy but friendly.“

“everything wonderful service food atmosphere“

“A treasure of a place! Amazing oysters and outstanding service. A nice variety of oysters with fresh cocktail sauce, vinegar, and mignonette (minced shallots, cracked black pepper, and vinegar). Staff filled their small water glasses immediately. Replaced fork in between courses. 20% tip included which they did warn when the bill came. We were generally impressed.
The con - salmon tartare was overly lime-ed we couldn’t taste anything else so this is a hard pass. NE clam chowder – rich cream sauce while not thick but not a favorite. Fish and chips were ok. We had reservations but were seated downstairs, next to a college trio with a particularly loud member.
We’ll definitely come back, once we’re done sampling all that Boston has to offer, but only for the oysters – pricey but tasty.“

“Possibly the best chowder/seafood spot in Boston. I’ve been going here since I was a kid when my dad would take me to Celtics games. We’d always get chowder and oysters before. The food has not changed and is always as flavorful as ever. When I’m at school I come here at least once a week cause it’s my favorite spot. I also have spent half my life in Maine so I know a thing or two about seafood. Come to this place!“