Lobster roll
Warm butter or chilled mayo — Seaport and North End rivals.
Best seafood restaurants in Boston
541 restaurants in Boston
Start here
Three places to start in Boston
Three rooms we would send a first-time visitor to — complete profiles, strong ratings, and a clear seafood focus.
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Worth knowing in Boston
A short second list for when the first three are booked, too far, or not the mood.
Editor's pick
Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall, Salem, MA
4.7★ · 4,587
Editor's pick
Legal Sea Foods - Harborside
4.4★ · 6,784
Editor's pick
Atlantic Fish Company
4.6★ · 4,345
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Yankee Lobster
4.5★ · 4,797
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Row 34 - Seaport | Boston
4.6★ · 3,937
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Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf
4.3★ · 6,556
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Cap't Loui - Cajun Seafood Boil
4.7★ · 3,048
Editor's pick
Woodman's of Essex
4.5★ · 3,846
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Top-rated picks in Boston
Highly rated seafood restaurants in Boston, chosen on ratings, reviews and complete profiles.
Dining tipsBoston lobster, chowder, and the fish pierBoston fish restaurants are a short list of formats: a lobster roll, a bowl of clam chowder, Wellfleet oysters, and a Seaport room that still sells whole lobster. North End and Back Bay are the sit-down tables. This directory is the place to compare them before a Saturday on Atlantic Avenue sells out.Read the full guide
Boston fish restaurants are a short list of formats: a lobster roll, a bowl of clam chowder, Wellfleet oysters, and a Seaport room that still sells whole lobster. North End and Back Bay are the sit-down tables. This directory is the place to compare them before a Saturday on Atlantic Avenue sells out.
541 seafood and fish restaurants in Boston, United States — ranked by Google rating and review volume.
Boston is New England seafood in concentrated form: lobster rolls and steamed lobsters, clam chowder, Wellfleet oysters, and Seaport / waterfront fish houses that still sell catch identity.
Compare North End, Back Bay, Seaport, and Cambridge rooms by rating here, then open profiles for hours — peak lobster season weekends fill fast.
For “best seafood restaurants in Boston”, prefer kitchens that name the lobster size and oyster provenance over generic surf-and-turf towers.
What to order
New England classics
Lobster, chowder, and Wellfleet oysters — Boston seafood is harbour-linked and season-aware.
New England clam chowder
Creamy, not gluey — order where clams taste briny.
Wellfleet oysters
Cape Cod classics on the half shell.
Steamed lobster
In season — confirm size and price before the pot.
Local species & catches
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Dining tips
- Order first
- Lobster roll, New England clam chowder, Wellfleet oysters, and steamed lobster in season.
- Best areas
- Seaport and Waterfront for harbour energy; North End for classic rooms; Back Bay for polished dining.
- Skip
- Generic “surf and turf” towers without provenance on the lobster size.
Where to eat seafood in Boston
Seaport
9 placesHarbour energy, oyster bars, and modern New England rooms.
North End
3 placesClassic Italian-seafood crossover and lobster rolls nearby.
Back Bay
2 placesPolished dining and hotel-linked raw bars.
Waterfront
2 placesWalkable harbour grills and chowder counters.
Map of seafood restaurants in Boston
Explore listed fish restaurants across Boston, United States.
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FAQ — Boston
What should I order for seafood in Boston?+
Lobster (roll or steamed), clam chowder, and Wellfleet or local oysters. Confirm lobster size and market price before you commit.
Where are the best Boston seafood areas?+
Seaport and the waterfront for lobster logistics; North End and Back Bay for sit-down fish houses. Compare ratings here before booking peak weekends.
What are the best seafood restaurants in Boston?+
Boston currently lists 541 seafood and fish restaurants on FishRestaurants.com, sorted by rating and review volume where available.
Where can I find fish restaurants near me in Boston?+
Use the map section and restaurant list on this page to compare locations across Boston, then open individual profiles for address and hours.
What are the best grilled fish restaurants in Boston?+
See the grilled fish category block for venues tagged with grilled fish and classic seafood grill styles.