Seafood Restaurants


Anthony's Pier 4

140 Northern Avenue, Waterfront

617-482-6262


Anthony’s is one of Boston’s most prestigious culinary landmarks. Anthony’s features Maine lobster from its own lobster company, fresh New England seafood, imported Dover Sole, prime steaks,and a wine list of over 500 selections. The dining room offers exquisite views of Boston Harbor and the downtown skyline. The lobby is lined with photographs of heads of state, famous athletes and Hollywood stars who have dined at this Boston institution. Winner of the prestigious DiRoNA award from Distinguished Restaurants of North America. Proper casual, lunch & dinner, outdoor dining, full bar, free parking, reservations accepted. $$


Legal Sea Foods

Prudential Center, Back Bay; 617-266-6800

Copley Place, Back Bay; 617-266-7775

Park Plaza, Motor Mart Building; 617-426-4444

Long Wharf, 255 State Street (across from Aquarium)

617-227-3115

Kendall Square, Cambridge

617-864-3400

On The Plaza at the Charles Hotel, Harvard Square

617-491-9400


Legal’s has attained legendary status among seafood lovers from around the world. The extensive menu offers the freshest seafood anywhere. Casual, lunch & dinner, full bar, reservations possible. $$


McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant

North Market Building

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

617-720-5522

34 Columbus Avenue

Boston Park Plaza Hotel

617-482-3999


Offering the hallmark of impeccable service, meticulous attention to detail and a comprehensive menu revised twice daily to showcase more than 40 varieties of fresh fish and seafood, McCormick & Schmick’s is classic in every sense of the word. Menu highlights range from Pacific Northwest favorites to East Coast specialties and unique regional dishes along with one of Boston’s most diverse raw bars. The popular, full service bar features traditional mixology, hand-shaken cocktails and McCormick & Schmick’s signature Social Hour Menu. Exposed brick walls, rich wood paneling, and a stained glass atrium create an atmosphere of warmth and tradition in one of Boston’s most historic buildings. Casual, lunch & dinner, full bar, reservations recommended. $$

Oak Room


Oak Room and Oak Bar

The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel

138 St. James Avenue

617-267-5300


The Oak Room, recently named "Best Steak House in Boston" by Boston Magazine, is a high energy, sophisticated and bustling resaurant that offers a traditional steak house menu of prime steaks, generous chops, and fresh New England seafood. The atmosphere features opulent red drapes, crystal chandeliers, and wood paneling. $$$


The Oak Bar, recently named "Best Bar for a Business Deal" by Boston Magazine offers an extensive martini menu, vintage cigars, and a raw bar.


The Daily Catch

323 Hanover Street, North End

617.523.8567

441 Harvard Street, Brookline

617-247-9199

2 Northern Avenue, Harborwalk Patio of the Moakley US

Courthouse – Boston Fan Pier

Seaport District (map)

617.772.4400 | www.dailycatch.com


Established in 1973, this favorably reviewed Sicilian-style restaurant serves local fish and shellfish imported pasta and oils, and original sauces in an open kitchen. The Daily Catch provides some of Boston’s freshest fish, exquisitely prepared using family held Sicilian recipes. There’s old-world charm in every bite. Seafood specialties include their famous fried calamari, littlenecks Siciliano, monkfish Marsala, black pasta (squid ink) putanesca, lobster fra diavolo (served for two), broiled haddock and shrimp & scallop aglio olio. They offer an extended menu of grilled fish, espresso & desserts. Casual, beer & wine, lunch & dinner, reservations accepted. $


Union Oyster House

41 Union Street, Faneuil Hall

617-227-2750


America’s oldest restaurant, established in 1826, is located in the Faneuil Hall area on the Freedom Trail. Serving hearty portions of Yankee style seafood and grilled meats in a lively, quaint, historic setting. Specializing in Boston Scrod, New England Clam Chowder, Lobster and Shore Dinners. Hours – Sunday through Thursday 11am to 9:30pm; Friday & Saturday 11am to 10pm, Casual, Lunch & Dinner, Full Bar. Reservations accepted. $$





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