Seafood Restaurants in Boston, Massachusetts
- Clam chowder is a Boston seafood specialty.cooking chowder image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.com
Boston is known for its seafood, especially for its New England-style clam chowder. Located on the Atlantic, there is plenty of fresh catch every day. Several Boston restaurants specialize in seafood, from the casual to the extremely upscale. - Located downtown near the public library, Atlantic Fish Co. is an elegant restaurant specializing in seafood. The decor is nautical with themed murals. The menu focuses on specialties from New England clam chowder to Maine lobster pot pie to San Francisco cioppino to their signature swordfish chop. They feature a long list of wines and beers.
Atlantic Fish Co.
761 Boylston Street,
Boston, MA 02116
617-267-4000
atlanticfishco.com - Although it has locations in New York and Philadelphia, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant is originally from Boston. Its main location is in the historic Faneuil Hall. The decor is formal, with white tablecloths and fresh flowers. The menu includes the classic clam chowder as well as Maine lobster, local scrod and many other choices.
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
1 Faneuil Hall,
Boston, MA 02109
617-720-5522
mccormickandschmicks.com - Decorated with large aquariums, Legal Seafood focuses entirely on fish. It has since become a chain, with locations all over Boston. For starters, try the clam chowder or raw clams or oysters. Move on to their specialty, local scrod topped with crumbs and tomatoes and served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables. There are several options like steak for the non-seafood lover.
Legal Sea Foods
255 Long Wharf,
Boston, MA 02110
617-742-5300
legalseafoods.com
