There’s simply no better place to take in a sunset than the deck of the Eddy — preferably with a PBR or a ’gansett in hand, and a bowl of smoky clam chowder or the signature stuffed clams on the table. And when the blues are running in Nantucket Sound, you can forget about ordering anything else. Everything is freshly sourced and cooked with minimum pretension, making the meals here the stuff of vacation memories.

The Back Eddy | 1 Bridge Rd., Westport, MA | 508-636-6500 | http://thebackeddy.com

It’s true that the menu here rings more Sicilian than New England. But this is equally true: The seafood you’ll find tossed with pasta and served in the skillet, or dressed simply over a salad, is worlds more flavorful than the clam-shack offerings you’ll find all over town. The calamari is tender; the broiled haddock’s simplicity showcases its sweetness; and the chowder is a combo of clams and cream that’s truly soul-warming.

The Back Eddy | 1 Bridge Rd., Westport, MA | 508-636-6500 | http://thebackeddy.com