50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Boston

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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. 🤌🏽👌🏽👍🏽“

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

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

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“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!!!“

“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.“

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

“We had a wonderful experience celebrating our anniversary! The beautifully decorated table and thoughtful “Happy Anniversary” card made the evening feel truly special. The complimentary anniversary dessert was a heartwarming gesture and a lovely surprise. We’ve been coming to this restaurant for the past four years, and one reason is Capital Grill’s gesture, which shows how much they value their customers. The exceptional hospitality and attention to detail made our celebration truly memorable. An excellent experience from start to finish!“

“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!!“

“You won’t find a more delicious lobster roll anywhere!!!“

“Excellent food and delicious lobster 🦞“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Most delicious filet mignon I ever had❤️“

“Delicious seafood options and fresh oysters!“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“its a pretty good place, I really had a nice time“

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

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

“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!“

“Great romantic date place with my boyfriend!! Food was outstanding and service was amazing!“

“We decided to give Boqueria Seaport a try after dining at Boqueria Atlanta, and we’re so glad we did! The restaurant has a great atmosphere, and the staff are attentive and friendly. The garlic shrimp and seafood paella were fresh, flavorful, and delicious, and the drinks were just as tasty. We’ll definitely be back next week to try more of the tapas!“

“Great food ,great atmosphere ,great service ....I guess everything was great!“

“We had such a great time learning how to shuck oysters! Everyone was so friendly, nice and knowledgeable. Would definitely go back again and have already recommended to others!“

“My husband & I had a lovely lunch there this afternoon. Our first time there. Will certainly be back. Thank you so much for your hospitality.“

“My family stopped in for breakfast and we all got different breakfast sandwiches. They were all delicious. I had the avacado smash I think it was called. It was the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. Very much enjoyed the staff's banter while we waited. The staff checked on us several times. 5 stars. Highly recommend!“

“The service, the cleanliness of the restaurant, the fresh and delicious flavor of the food ... all excellent!“

“We were there relatively early on a Sunday night. Service was great. Had appetizers and the paella, which was unique and delicious. Also excellent not too sweet cannoli for dessert. Thanks to our server Becca and the rest of the wait staff for an enjoyable dinner.“

“From start to finish it was awesome!!! Food, drinks and service were amazing! Rodi was an amazing hostess, thank you for the awesome experience. Patrick, Annelice and Breana. Ps. Romania 🇷🇴 here we come. 😂“

“Had a great experience at The Banks Seafood and Steak in Boston! I stopped in for drinks at the bar and was truly impressed. Katie, the bartender, made one of the best lychee cocktails I’ve had — perfectly balanced and so refreshing. I also want to acknowledge Gary, the director of operations, who went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. It’s rare to find that level of hospitality. Highly recommend this spot for a relaxed, upscale vibe with top-notch service.“

“Probably one of the best meals ever. From oysters to bread pudding! So amazing! A burst of flavor in every bite! Go out of your way if you have to , you won’t regret! 💕“

“Hannah and the team were amazing. We have been loyal Row 34 people since the Island Creek days, and as this vision and locations have expanded, some vital pieces stay steady: excellent food, diversity in the menu, delightful spaces and a feeling that one is in the very best and most fun, chill company. Row 34 does not miss. Ever. For us, Boston is Row 34.“

“Absolutely fine dining at fair market prices. The staff was brilliant, the food well prepared, and the atmosphere wonderful. There's not enough praise that I can heap on Atlantic Fish. We had the whole fish that came with sides topped with a fresh Guinness. Everything was expertly prepared. Dessert was through the roof. Great restaurant, attentive staff.“

“If you want orgasms in your mouth, come here. Shrimp is to die for. Sweet bread is amazing. Lovely dim calm atmosphere and nice chill upbeat music. Service is amazing. Great teamwork across all the staff.

Amazing date night spot if you want a place that’s easy to talk, not too loud come in around 6pm“

“If you ever find yourself at the airport in Boston at terminal A. Stop in and order the fish sandwich. It was absolutely amazing. I would rank it in the top 3 fish sandwiches I have ever had. And Carla at the front counter was an amazing person. Because of her I would have given a 6 stars if I could!“