50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Winthrop

“I was in town this past week for a business conference. Another attendee asked the bartender at our hotel where the best seafood was; and she recommended Belle Isle, stating, "Best Lobster Rolls in the city." So we hopped in an Uber and made our way to Belle Isle. Upon arrival we saw that the restaurant was situated right on the water, with an accessible doc, which hosted, what appeared to be, a functional fishing boat and lobster traps.

The hostess encouraged us to sit where ever we would like. After a quick huddle we sat down at the bar and were immediately greeted by Melissa; who was cheerful, and poured a perfectly cold draft beer. She recommended the Lobster Pie as it was her favorite, but our stomachs were set on the Lobster Rolls as per our hotel bartenders glowing review.

We were not disappointed! The lobster roll was almost too much to handle. The bread that hosted the succulent chunks of claw and tail meat was buttered and toasted to perfection; but hardly the texas bookshelf you'd expect it to be upon seeing how much lobster was piled on top.

We met two locals, Henry and Paula, who also recommended the Lobster Pie, as well as the Clam Chowder. And both of us having never had New England Clam Chowder out of anything other than a soup can, jumped at the opportunity to taste the real thing. Another delicious dish! Best Clam Chowder I've ever had, hands down.

I came back for a second visit, risking missing my flight home to try the Lobster Pie. It was worth every little bit of stress I gained watching my Uber take 5 minutes longer to pick me up than the app predicted. (I made my flight)

If you're looking for a family friendly, yet fun and welcoming environment with seafood that will blow your mind. This is the place to go!“

“I am so glad that I booked this hotel! It was excellent! Close to the ocean and beautiful!! After spending the afternoon downtown Boston, it was so nice to have a restaurant downstairs! The food was superb!!! The room was clean and big! I am so glad that I booked this hotel again for my return from our cruise. Would definitely stay here anytime I come back to Boston!!!“

“My wife and I love getting the Nicks special pizza, that pie is ALWAYS superb but “Double AA” Is my guy! Love that dude. Love his leadership. We’ll definitely be back!“

“This is a hidden little gem in Winthrop!!

Actually grew up around this area! Right on the water!

Haven't been back in this area in a while.

They have a new restaurant there that used to be a laundromat!!

It's relatively new but I went there for a few drinks, and food!

Bartenders fantastic, the owner fantastic, The food fantastic!!

They're even starting to have entertainment which is great!

I will be going back there..“

“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.“

“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.“

“Absolutely delicious in it’s perfect simplicity!“

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

“We are doing a world cruise on the Coral Princess and went to Yankee Lobster for lunch. It was absolutely delicious, heaps of lobster in the roll and fries too. My hubby had a roast chicken sandwich with fries and a Fresh Lobster Ale as well and he loved it. We had a recommendation from our tour guide and a taxi concierge... so we knew it had to be good when the locals say to go there. I forgot to show our waiter the photo I took of him, so I hope he sees it here.. Thank you 10/10 gor food and service.“

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

“Food and atmosphere is outstanding. Lobster Mac and Cheese, Clam Chowder, Fish and Chips, Lobster Roll and great desserts!!“

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

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

“Excellent food and delicious lobster 🦞“

“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!!!“

“Lordy, the clams! THE CLAMS!!
I only recently moved to the Boston area; lo and behold, turns out I live around the corner from the CLAM HIGHWAY. Ted Reinstein from Chronicle said A&D clams were his favorite, so I showed up not knowing what to expect, and man oh man! Clam sandwich! It's so good! And the interior and design of the place is really cute while still feeling New England, too!

Thanks to Explain Boston to Me for teaching me something else about this wonderful place I live!“

“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.“

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

“Limani Grille was such an amazing dining experience! Mario went above and beyond to make a birthday celebration extra special. Mario helped us to decide which drinks and foods to get based on our likes. He was so much fun!Everything was delicious from the drinks to the entree to the dessert. The Destructed Baklava was one of the best desserts that I’ve ever had. We will definitely be back when we are in Boston again. A 5 star experience for sure!“

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

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

“Excelente servicio q nos dió Lily !! Los mariscos riquísimo y la paella también ! lo recomendamos al 💯. love it !! Definitely we will go back.“

“We truly had an amazing time celebrating my fiancé’s birthday. Everything from the food to the service and the atmosphere was absolutely wonderful. We are so grateful for all the effort that went into making our day special. It truly created an unforgettable memory for both of us, and we appreciate the joy we experienced there.“

“500 Ocean is a beautiful property with some amazing amenities. It is in a great location, surrounded by ocean views, restaurants and very accessible to the T, literally right below the building. My husband and I had a great experience living here and had rarely any issues. The main issue we had at move-in was addressed and we were even offered a small gift for the inconvenience. I love the maintenance staff and they are always so pleasant and helpful. One of my favorite parts of living here was having an in-house fitness coach/ personal trainer- Cienna Jade! She is so amazing to work with and has really helped me along my fitness journey. It was so convenient having her come to the 500 Ocean gym, which is one of the best gyms I've seen in an apartment home. She conducts 1 on 1 sessions and will literally work with you on scheduling a time that's convenient for you as well as offering group or couple sessions! Overall, very pleasant experience!“

“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. 🤌🏽👌🏽👍🏽“

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

“Fantastic food and service and a unique atmosphere. Highly recommended.“

“my order arrived promptly and well packed. I really LOVE that the fisherman's name is on the package as well as the name of their vessel. There was also a picture of the local fisherman thanking everyone for their business. The fish was packed nicely and I enjoyed the monkfish that I prepared. Nicely done!!!!I will order again!“

“Innovative and delicious.“

“This spot offers a truly unique and delicious food concept, with everything made fresh and packed with flavor. We’ve already been twice, despite living over 30 minutes away! The food is undeniably top-tier—worthy of a high-end dining experience—yet it’s served in a casual diner setting, which creates a bit of a contrast. The space is bright but lacks an atmosphere that matches the excitement of the cuisine. Additionally, they don’t have a liquor license, so no sake pairings, which feels like a missed opportunity. Overall, the food is a solid 10, while the rest is a 7 or 8—not because anything is wrong, but simply because it doesn’t quite align with the quality of the dishes. Definitely worth the trip for the food alone!“

“Delicious fish and chips.“

“It’s a mission of mine to try all the Eddie V’s in the US and when staying in Boston recently I came here. I stopped in on a Saturday night with coworkers and since we didn’t have reservations, we sat at the bar.

Service was decent and was friendly. Menu is the typical menu at Eddie V’s (same seafood options, beef, sides, etc). Drinks were very nicely made while we were at the bar.

We started with their calamari and it was great, as usual. Then two of us ordered their lamb chops and they were prepared perfectly! I opted for their stuffed shrimp, which I’ve had many times at other locations and it was nice. Their crab fried rice was on point, as usual.

Overall, we all enjoyed the visit and would recommend stopping in.“

“Kudos to Chris our awesome waiter yesterday. He was very helpful with describing their menu as I have an unusual food allergy. He confirmed with the Chef my concerns and I had a delicious meal. The petite lobster roll was the best ever! Highly recommend this restaurant and hopefully your waiter is Chris.“

“fun, casual atmosphere on the water good food...the lobster bisque was outstanding good service I would have preferred my wine in a glass and not plastic“

“Delicious seafood options and fresh oysters!“

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

“Great lunch (Crabcake Sandwich) among friends with a perfect view of the Atlantic!

Parking: Depending the time of day, parking can be tricky, but our visit was easy. It's Salem, so Park wherever and stroll around to your destinations!“

“This is one of my very favorite places to eat. Not only is the food amazing (I love the crab cakes and tune tartare) but the views cannot be beat! The service is always amazing as well. This is a go to spot whenever I have people visiting from out of town. Plus the water taxi to the other restaurants is such a bonus!“

“Terrific seafood!! Delicious“

“This place had great views over the water if you are lucky to get one of those tables. We only stopped in for a quick snack and drink between Salem activities. Everything came out quickly. The oysters were delicious as well as our martinis!“

“I was absolutely floored by this restaurant. I deeply regret never having tried it in the past 6 years despite passing by it many times and seeing it packed! We had to wait around 13 minutes after joining the waitlist around 6pm on a Saturday. Ordering is very easy to do through a QR code, and they are very efficient at getting the food out and turning tables around.

We got two mains, one appetizer, and 2 rice for 3 people, and that was plenty (came out to $60 before tip). I liked every single dish including the rice.

The dish that impressed me the most was the fish fillet with pickled vegetables ($25.95). The fish was plentiful and super tender, with great flavor from the broth and pickled vegetables, but there were also glass noodles and 3 different kinds of mushrooms, which I wasn't expecting. This is a 10/10 dish, and I would absolutely get it again.

The house special stir fried tender beef ($20.95) was also very delicious! The beef was tender and flavorful, and we liked the bell peppers and cilantro. It was more of a home style dish than the grand fish fillet, but I'm glad we got to try it.

We also got the black fungus salad ($6.95) which was a delightful way to start the meal. The sauce has soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, and lots of garlic. The rice was also delicious!

Hunan Cuisine wasn't on my radar until today, but now it would probably be my top pick for dinner in Chinatown. I'll definitely be back!“

“Always a treat to come here! The brick chicken, bolognese, and various rotating seafood options are favourites for sure. We've been coming here a long time, since the Townshend days, and it's one of the best vibes around. Cocktails are always fantastic too!“

“The Fish & Chips were excellent.“

“We were reggulars here when we lived in the area“

“terrific atmosphere, superb and flexible service. we were a party of 7 a s they accommodated us perfectly. Great pizza and full bar.“

“The lobster roll at Little Whale is easily one of the best in the city. It has heaps of lobster but it’s cut up small so it’s easy to eat. Lobster aside, the French fries here are absolutely amazing. They taste like McDonald’s used to in the 80s. If you come at off hours walk ins are easy but if you are coming at prime time make a reservation.“

“This was our first time here , ( we have been to other places like this ) but I have to say this location in Cambridge mass , not only was it super clean , the staff was amazing but to top it off Raul the General Manager was so kind , welcoming and we chatted for a while ! My Husband and I are both managers at restaurants so we have pretty high standards over all and this place was amazing ! We will be back soon! We don’t get many days off together so this truly made our night !
Thank you !!!!!“

“We went to dinner and decided 7.00 Lobster Quesadilla for an appetizer, they were very good. We had.Baked Haddock Sauteed zucchini with roasted potatoes. It a classic, our favorite entree. We had New York Cheesecake drizzled with Caramel Sauce. Outstanding Mona was our server, she friendly, helpful and attentive. A charming woman, I hope have her an our server next time we go for dinner.“

“thy are just so good sea food“