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!“

“Fun friendly atmosphere with Howie and patrons! Food, IPA selection and view is amazing!“

“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.“

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

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

“Absolutely delicious in it’s perfect simplicity!“

“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.“

“Delicious food, very handsome wait staff.“

“We'd a fantastic lunch. Hospitality was first class. Relaxed, friendly and most welcoming. Food was outstanding.“

“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!!!“

“I had the pleasure of dining at Summer Shack while visiting the Boston area, and it was fantastic! The atmosphere is laid-back and relaxed, perfect for enjoying a casual meal. The seafood was fresh, flavorful, and served up quickly, which was a nice surprise. Everything from the clam chowder to the lobster was absolutely delicious.

Our waitress, Ariana, made the experience even better with her friendly attitude and excellent customer service. She was attentive, yet not overbearing, and made us feel right at home. If you’re in the area and looking for great seafood in a relaxed setting, Summer Shack is definitely worth a visit!

Parking: The parking garage is attached“

“And this place takes the cake for me.

In Boston for a few days on business and this spot was a top rec, but hard to get to given the limited service hours. Finally made it on a random weekday afternoon. There was a line of 20+ out the door. I considered that a good sign.

Service went fast and I was able to order a crab cake and some of the lobster bisque. That crab cake was mouthwatering kinds of good. Would love a few more! The bisque was also super delicious, though no large chunks of lobster were present. In a competitive lobster environment, perhaps I was a little picky.

Anyway, prices were really fair and food came out quickly. Getting a seat was a little challenge given how busy it was. Just be warned most options are outside and uncovered. On a beautiful fall day, it was amazing.

Overall, would recommend.“

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

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Amazing place, with outstanding food and exceptional service! From start to finish, the experience at Ostra was flawless. The staff was attentive, the ambiance elegant, and every dish was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Thank you for making our anniversary so special—we couldn't have asked for a better dining experience. We very highly recommend Ostra to anyone looking for a memorable meal in Boston!“

“The atmosphere of this store is okay, and the personal feeling of the food is not bad“

“That was one truly awesome lobster roll. I'm visiting Boston and it's probably a good thing or I would be shelling out $24 fit these too frequently.“

“Innovative and delicious.“

“Love this place!, they never disappoint the food is always on point this time I had a watermelon tini and it was delicious ❤️This is my first visit since the start of the pandemic and everything was clean and social distanced.“

“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.“

“Great food and people Awesome time“

“Exquisite ambiance here, with fairly formal feeling dining, yet fabulous beachfront, accessible and convenient parking. Our group of seven (two are kids) were made comfortable by the attentive staff, even when we had a major spillage, the recovery was prompt. We all enjoyed tasty selections including mocktails from the bar. Personally my favourite starter was the buffalo cauliflower with blue cheese crumbles and celery.“

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

“Delicious fish and chips.“

“First time eating here, will not be the last. Food, service and view was amazing!!“

“For those who truly love lobster rolls: we know very well that it's all about the freshness of the product and the perfect kept chill in the meat, to keep it fresh. Reds is not only a fish Market but serves it the best! Collin and Fernando have the perfect touch and definitely claim the dignity of the business name as it reads.

Lo recomiendo 110%!“

“Great food and service! I went there for dinner with a friend, and I don't think there was more than 30 seconds between us ordering on our phones and the waitress coming over to confirm our order. Food was delicious and out very quick, would highly recommend!“

“Outstanding food!!Best meal in 3 days on Boston. Excellent service!“

“Terrific seafood!! Delicious“

“There is a friendly atmosphere and the food and quality of food is very good!“

“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!“

“Delicious seafood options and fresh oysters!“

“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!“

“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!“

“thy are just so good sea food“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Great experience, our waiter Brian gave us Great service and recommendations. The food was AMAZING! Steak melts in your mouth!“

“The Fish & Chips were excellent.“

“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!“

“I went there after hearing that it was the most famous lobster roll and clam chowder place in Quincy Market in Boston.

The portion was generous and the bread was delicious. It was my first time trying this dish, but it was delicious, perhaps because of the lobster in it.

I think it came to about $80 for 2 lobster rolls, clam chowda, and a coke. It was delicious, but the price was outrageous.

Still, I recommend anyone coming to Boston to try it once.“