Boston's 5 best spots to splurge on seafood

Boston's 5 best spots to splurge on seafoodIsland Creek Oyster Bar | Photo: Jared M./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on November 13, 2019

Looking to sample the best seafood around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end seafood hot spots in Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Island Creek Oyster Bar

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Topping the list is Island Creek Oyster Bar. Located at 500 Commonwealth Ave. in Kenmore, the bar, which offers seafood and more, is the most popular high-end seafood spot in Boston, boasting 4.5 stars out of 2,693 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Esther K., who reviewed Island Creek Oyster Bar on Nov. 6, wrote, "Right when I walked in, I was in awe by the interior. It was dimly lit (gave it a romantic vibe) and very lively."

Ellie L. noted, "I have been here over a handful of times over the years. And I can still say...this place is still my favorite oyster house in Boston."

2. Neptune Oyster

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Next up is North End's Neptune Oyster, situated at 63 Salem St. (between Hull and Stillman streets). With 4.5 stars out of 4,917 reviews on Yelp, the bar, which offers seafood and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. 

Yelper Victoria N., who reviewed Neptune Oyster on Oct. 23, wrote, "Had a really nice dinner here. Everything from the friendly hostess to the taste and freshness of the food. I really enjoyed the lobster roll. The lobster was hot and fresh and just tasted amazing."

Josh A. noted, "This place is certainly worth the wait everything was wonderfully prepared a delicious. We started with a dozen oysters which were all delicious."

3. Saltie Girl

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Back Bay's Saltie Girl, located at 281 Dartmouth St. (between Commonwealth Avenue and Newbury Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy wine bar and cocktail bar, which offers seafood and more, 4.5 stars out of 912 reviews. 

If you're looking for more, we found these details about Saltie Girl.

"Fresh seafood, raw bar, lobster rolls, crudo, shellfish platters, New York-style smoked fish, fried clams, tinned fish, caviar, rose wines and cocktails," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.

4. Atlantic Fish

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Over in Back Bay, check out Atlantic Fish, which has earned four stars out of 2,481 reviews on Yelp. Treat yourself at the cocktail bar and live/raw food spot, which offers seafood and more, by heading over to 761 Boylston St. (between Fairfield and Exeter streets).

Yelper Chad J., who reviewed Atlantic Fish on Nov. 6 wrote, "This place was amazing...I've tried a lot of lobster rolls in town and there are some good ones, but I wanted to find the best. I gotta say...this place ranked in the top two...The place has a very nice, upscale, classic ambiance, but definitely didn't feel out of place in shorts."

Yelper Audell S. wrote, "Wow, just wow. The food is amazing...we had the clam chowder it really was some of the best I've ever had. For our main entrees I had the lobster ravioli (delicious), she had the branzino (it was roasted and deboned).

5. Row 34

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Finally, there's Row 34, a South Boston favorite with four stars out of 1,440 reviews. Stop by 383 Congress St. (between Thomson Place) to hit up the bar and New American spot, which offers seafood and more, next time you're looking to splurge. 

We turned there for more about Row 34.

"From the team behind Island Creek Oyster Bar, Skip Bennett, Jeremy Sewall, Garrett Harker and Shore Gregory, has collaborated once again to open Row 34 in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Located at 383 Congress Street, Row 34 is a workingman's oyster bar: an approachable and convivial neighborhood-focused restaurant and bar that will continue the team's mission of celebrating New England's rich seafood traditions and the farmers, fishermen and lobstermen who inspire them."


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