Seafood
Little Whale Oyster Bar’s fried clams. / Photo by Matthew Schrage for Little Whale Oyster Bar
If there’s one thing Boston’s known for, it’s seafood: classics like summery feasts of fried clams and comforting bowls of chowder, sure, but also splurge-y seafood towers and sushi feasts, casual poke bowls, raw bars, dollar oysters galore, and so much more. This page serves as a growing archive of Boston’s seafood-related coverage, from dining guides to news stories about the city’s latest fish-focused restaurant opening to our ultimate, unabridged, A-to-Z guide to New England seafood. Stay tuned for updates.
Where to Eat and Drink in Portland’s East Bayside Neighborhood
Perhaps you’ve already spent some time exploring the incredible food and drink scene in Portland, Maine. But one area you may have overlooked is East […]
40+ Boston Restaurant, Bar, and Café Openings We Can’t Wait for in 2024
When we first published this guide, we were a month into 2024, and the Boston dining scene was already jam-packed with delicious new openings—Mexican in […]
Ten Great Boston Date-Night Ideas
Whether you’re planning a first date or keeping things exciting after a decade of marriage, or anything in between, Greater Boston’s got plenty of fun […]
Kenmore Square Seafood Restaurant Pescador Is Closing
Pescador, one of three Boston venues from New York City-based Blue Ribbon Restaurants, will close on March 11, a representative for the group confirms. The […]
XOXO Sushi Bar Brings Japanese with a Twist to Chestnut Hill
Japanese food gets a modern twist with the March 8 opening of XOXO Sushi Bar in Chestnut Hill, featuring omakase and à la carte sushi […]
Michael Schlow’s New Project Is a Soon-to-Open Seafood Restaurant
When Seamark Seafood & Cocktails debuts at Encore Boston Harbor this spring, it’ll bring “approachable” local seafood—albeit with a bit of decadence—to the glitzy lobby […]
Baleia Brings Seafood-Filled Portuguese Cuisine to the South End
New England’s abundant seafood makes the region particularly hospitable to certain fish-rich cuisines from other countries—like Portuguese, with its salt cod, seafood stews, and sardines. […]
Where to Find Great Late-Night Food around Boston
Sure, with our early last calls and even earlier subway-service shutdowns, Boston will never be confused for the City That Never Sleeps—and the pandemic and […]
Where to Eat near Boston’s TD Garden
When you’re heading to TD Garden, you’re probably spending some time in Boston’s West End, and you’re probably looking for pre- or post-event dining. Sure, […]
Where to Find Boston’s Most Scrumptious Secret Menu Items
The secret: A fried-lobster roll Where: Saltie Girl Hot or cold, mayo or hot butter, Maine or Connecticut—those are the choices to which we have […]
Sabina, Boston’s First Mezcaleria, Opens on Newbury Street
Boston has no shortage of self-described tequila bars, but far fewer local spots showcase the broader category of mezcal—and none, really, to the extent that […]
Hook + Line Brings Modern New England Seafood and an Independent Spirit to the Seaport
It’s a common refrain about Boston’s Seaport District: It’s full of chains, and it’s full of steakhouses. Fortunately that’s becoming less true—see recent non-chain, non-steakhouse […]
Beyond the Top 50: (Almost) Open for Business
Our annual list of Boston’s Top 50 Restaurants just came out—but we’ve already got an eye on next year. Here are a few hotly anticipated […]
Moon Bar, a Casual Offshoot to Elegant Restaurant Mooncusser, Opens in Back Bay
Mooncusser, a fine-dining destination in Back Bay, was our 2023 Best of Boston pick for “Best Tasting Menu Worth the Splurge” for a lot of […]
In Praise of Eventide Fenway’s Brown Butter Triple-Threat
Perhaps you already know and love Eventide’s fan-favorite brown butter lobster roll. Food writers and dining-out enthusiasts have waxed poetic about it for years, both […]