50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Wellesley

“Here’s a polished version in the style of a food critic:

From the moment you step inside, the restaurant makes a strong first impression. Soaring ceilings and a whimsical underwater theme create a distinctive atmosphere, with imaginative light fixtures resembling streams of ocean bubbles and colorful octopus murals adorning the walls. The space feels inviting, thoughtfully designed, and impeccably maintained. Guests can also take advantage of the outdoor dining area, which adds to the restaurant’s appeal.

The kitchen delivers where it matters most. The octopus appetizer, frequently praised by diners, lives up to its reputation with excellent flavor and preparation. The pasta dishes were equally impressive, showcasing well-balanced flavors and expertly executed textures. Each plate demonstrated attention to detail and a solid command of technique.

Service, however, proved to be the restaurant’s weakest point. Despite arriving around 1 p.m. during a relatively quiet period, the pace of the meal was noticeably slow. Given the light crowd, a more efficient turnaround would have been expected. The dining experience was further hindered by inattentive service, as our server checked on the table only once throughout the meal.

Overall, the restaurant offers an enjoyable dining experience highlighted by creative design and well-executed cuisine. While the food is certainly worth trying, the combination of sluggish service and premium pricing makes the value proposition less compelling. At this price point, there are stronger dining options available that deliver a more complete experience.“

“Amazing.“

“Black and blue is an amazing restaurant. Great atmosphere, pretzel buns and garlic bread. Try the snapper, steak, and salmon; all very delicious. And for dessert try the peanut butter budino and lava cake were complete showstoppers would highly recommend up five stars.“

“Outstanding Wagyu rib eye!“

“Our Girl Scout troop met at the Framingham location for ice cream and a Valentine’s Day card swap. The staff was friendly and accommodating to our large, high-energy group. They had excellent food allergy protocols. Great ice cream and reasonable prices.“

“1st time here. Have driven by hundreds of times......not sure what I was thinking....it took figuring out that you can't get Alaskan King crab legs at Legal Seafoods to force me to try this place out. Took an order to go. A+ yes messy....very messy the middle Hot sauce was excellent and everywhere. Good fun. Shared as an appetizer and we all agree Good stuff. They have "All you can Eat" on Sat and Sun I believe for $30 so a great deal. We will try again. Tiny place maybe 10-12 tables so use OpenTable. I tried Boston they did not have anything for 3-4 days at 7pm. Also had a Brookline reservation. There are ~24 locations in 8-10 states.“

“I have been going to Grassfields for many years and have been very pleased. The past few times I have been there I ordered the broiled scallops and have been disappointed. The muscle on the scallops are not removed which are very tough to eat. Also I feel they are gritty. I am hoping that someone reads this and corrects the issue because Grassfields is a lovely place.“

“Fantastic setting, great food and the best server (Ed) I have ever encountered - he was extremely knowledgeable about the menu offerings and ingredients all the while being friendly and personable. Overall rating 10 for restaurant and 10+ for Ed.“

“I would like to express my gratitude to Blue Salt staff (with special thanks going to Igor) who made our special occasion so memorable! I needed to organize a nice dinner for 15 people for my son's birthday. The whole process was absolutely flawless - from initial contact with Igor who took care of all the planning and setup. When we arrived to the restaurant everything was ready and we were treated with utmost attention. The dinner was served family style and we had a chance to pick our menu selections to be shared. The portions were very generous, beautifully decorated and served, service was impeccable. The food was absolutely amazing! Everyone was beyond satisfied and happy. Thank you, thank you, thank you Igor and Blue Salt team! You made our event very special and unforgettable!“

“Pretty good roast beef. Colder beef than the usual NS beef but also cooked a little more which I like. (The typical NS completely raw beef grosses me out). You got to love the owner though. He's been serving beefs for like 40 years, waaay before they became a foodie fad. So if you say 3 way to him he'll look at you like you're a giant dork. I think its hilarious. But anyhow the food is pretty darn good for fast food. Oh and the prices are fair. He didnt jack up his prices 200% when 40-50% inflation hit over the past couple of years. He jacked up the prices to pretty much exactly what the inflation was.“

“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?“

“I would like to thank Captain Marden for sharing their delicious food at the Winthrop Farmers Market! The wonderful food selections and the amazing staff member who was always there with a smile! Much appreciated! See you next year!“

“My husband and I went to The Capital Grille in DEDHAM quite a few times and each time our server PIA went above and beyond EXCELLENT service . She is Professional, Personable, always smiling and making us feel as comfortable as talking to a friend! We love her and she deserves all the ACCOLADES plus her partner who helps as a team Courtney is amazing too!
If I could give them 10 Stars I would!
The food is beyond delicious and the ambience is beautiful!
We went for lunch to celebrate my husband’s birthday and they gave us all these treats including a framed picture of us! Now who does that anymore!
Highly recommend this restaurant!
Rob & Annie“

“The staff and management are always super nice and the food delicious! Guaranteed good time!“

“I love StockYard. We haven't been in a long time as we moved faraway. Now, after 10 years we came back and it was like we never stopped coming to eat here. The food was super delicious. The NY Sirloin, and the tenderness of the Fille Minog was extraordinary. Outstanding customer service. The drinks were superb. And the complimentary chocolate cake with ice cream for Father's day was out of this world. Thank you.“

“wonderful customer care, friendly and attentive. casual place,old fashion look, love it! the food was delicious.“

“I frequent this deli as the ones in my town are not that great. It helps that my son loves Superette sandwiches and subs. The turkey Fitzgerald is a classic and their bread and meats are always fresh. Also a plaid we can get Framingham Baking Pizza without having to go all the way to Framingham. Probably go back every 2 weeks.“

“Fabulous authentic food. As good as the North End in Boston and Federal Hill in Providence. Maybe a little noisy but basically warm friendly and inviting.“

“A busy place, but excellent and wait staff delivering beautifully prepared and plated courses. I am disappointed to live 1100 miles away in northern Michigan, but will make an effort to visit again when in town for appointments- both musical and medical. A offer a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ YUM rating and a thank you for a lovely evening with former music colleagues.“

“We stopped in on the way home from the airport, and it was amazing! From the moment we walked in the door, we felt welcomed. The atmosphere and food were awesome. I highly recommend the Mickey’s Chicken special and the red sangria which was a deep dark red- as sangria should be. Yum! My children loved our Irish waitress who Made them laugh and feel special. This restaurant is over an hour from where we live, but there is no doubt we will travel back often. Wonderful experience!“

“I can not express my absolute gratitude for my extras night. I thought I was going for my birthday but turned out to be my engagement and Scott did a great job and great cover story to keep that surprise from me. The food was absolutely amazing. But our serves Joe and Tyrone were absolute rock stars . Thank you all for making it one memorable night for me.“

“Excellent vibe, great food selection and cold Guinness 👍🏼👍🏼“

“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!“

“Excellent, friendly and helpful service from Denise. She really made us feel at home. Soups (chowder and French onion) were great. Steak was cooked exactly to the requested temperature, the Korean BBQ crispy chicken sandwich was delicious. Too much food, we couldn't even try dessert.“

“The Dooliner has a wonderful neighborhood atmosphere, great food and friendly service. Highly recommended!“

“The best sushi!! Great quality super tasty 10/10 friendly staff I recommend!!!!!“

“Un ambiente elegante y muy relajado, con un menú delicioso, lo mejor de la noche para mi fue el plato de Salmón, estaba espectacular, la atención excelente, la amabilidad de la persona que nos atendió increíble, en español y portugués, nos sentimos a gusto de verdad, volveremos muy pronto👌“

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

“Had a party of 16... The team took great care of us. Gave us time to talk and mingle, and even be a bit of a pain around ordering time... Drinks were fast, food was awesome, staff made it great.
We ended up at a 'long table' and the busy kitchen aisle, a bit loud (and we were probably too to others)... May need to ensure a 'room' next time.“

“Legal Sea Foods served my daily and I a wonderful dinner. Our server was pleasant and helpful, the atmosphere enjoyable, and they even served up lobster Mac and cheese on request though it was not on the menu. We had a great time and would gladly return.“

“We LOVE Kravings!! There is always something for each member of our family to enjoy when we go there for dinner. The owners are amazing and so is their ice cream. Definitely recommend 100%“

“Ive been coming here for years & I promise the food is so good 10/10 for sure! Everything is always hot and fresh. The staff is top tier❤️“

“Went to this restaurant after seeing it featured on Phantom Gourmet and my husband and myself left full of good food. The food was tasty and came to our table ready to eat and the service was great! They gave us everything we needed in a timely manner. The restaurant was on a smaller scale but we got a table pretty quickly without making a reservation. We even had the dessert of the strawberry shaved ice which had a bowl that was big enough to easily feed the two of us and it was very delicious!“

“On October 2nd, we hosted a Rehearsal Dinner for 35 that opened up to a Welcome Party for 90. The transition in their beautiful event space was seamless, thanks to Joanna and her wonderful staff. Leading up to the events, Joanna answered any question I threw at her. It was especially comforting since I was organizing from Florida. The food at the rehearsal dinner was delicious, chicken parm, salmon, gnocchi. The service, both food and drink was exceptional. We did a prix fixe menu and Joanna created a specific menu for our event. It felt very special. For the welcome party with an open bar, we chose a charcuterie board, fruit platter, meatballs and arancini all served buffet style. High top tables were added to accommodate the additional guests. Again, Joanna and her staff paid attention to every detail. As the hostess, besides wanting great food and service for my guests, it was extremely important that I got to enjoy my son’s wedding festivities. I had the best time not having to worry about a thing. I can’t thank Joanna and her staff enough for making it all happen.“

“Been there a few times already. Food is really fresh and really tasty. Portions are generous. Service was quick and efficient. Perfect place to go when you need a quick meal that doesn’t taste like fast food.“

“Found this place on google, me and my brother stopped by on our way back from Maine to Virginia. Absolutely delicious, the crab cakes were on point. The lobster on the roll was fresh, a little too much bread in lobster to bread ratio, still it was phenomenal. The highlight of the menu though, is the lobster bisque. Best bisque I had in my 9 days in New England and I ate seafood everyday.“

“Hands down, cheapest, highest quality stuff you'll find in the Watertown area, The owner Yoshi is so nice, he literally just handed me an extra piece of fish he was working on one night. Not sure if I came in at the end of the day, or because I spent X amount, but he straight up just gifted me this chunk of Tuna. Amazing owners, I will continue going back as long as I live in Boston.“

“My favorite restaurant, there isn’t anything to complain about. Every meals is delicious and filling. The staff is friendly and can’t do enough for you. I highly recommend this restaurant!!“

“I've been here about five times over the past few months, which says something. The food is consistently good, the menu has a great selection, and the prices are reasonable. It's definitely good enough to keep coming back.

I do wish there were more comparable restaurants locally because it's hard to judge it against much else in town. Of course, if you're comparing it to some of the great places in the Metro Boston area, you'll find better overall dining experiences. But for this town, Hanami is very good and a welcome addition.

Service has always been fine, although it could be a bit warmer. I don't think I've ever seen anyone smile while working there. Lol. Everyone has been professional and attentive enough, but a little more friendliness would go a long way.

Overall, a solid spot for sushi and Japanese cuisine. I've returned several times already and will definitely be back again.“

“Has a great seafood platter fried clams Were especially tender“

“Good is great. Service is great. Entertainment was a lot of fun! Highly recommend!!!“

“Rachael was an amazing server! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. She checked in on us at the perfect times, had a great attitude, and made the entire experience enjoyable. Her excellent customer service truly stood out, and I would definitely ask to be seated in her section again. Thank you, Rachael, for making our visit so great!“

“Best Chinese food around and the best customer service! Always so friendly and the foods always fresh! I highly recommend“

“Very family Friendly as well has a Very Nice Bar-Everything i have had is Superb-Large portion-The bingo on Tuesday is alot of Fun!!“

“Open til 1am. sushi is decent. i got the red sox maki and the unagi with rice. got free edamame with my purchase. it's a very small place, so take out is better. i got a spot on the street right in front so parking wasn't an issue. it was 9 pm.“

“Very nice atmosphere, food was very fresh tasting, definitely would go back.“

“everything we ever ordered has been fabulous. and the service is excellent.“

“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.“

“We love this classic breakfast joint. Hasn’t changed in many years and wouldn’t want it to.“