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The Best Restaurants in Boston’s Seaport and Fort Point
Here's where to grab a bite or a beer—from a buzzy brewpub to clam shack-inspired neighborhood staples.
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Yume Ga Arukara’s cold niku udon (spicy on the left, not spicy on the right). / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Few Boston neighborhoods have changed as radically in recent years as the Seaport District, turning from a sea of pavement and parking lots to a seaside urban settlement of glittery restaurants, high-end retail, some green spaces for gathering, and plenty of condos and office space. Need a refresher on where to find the best food? Here are some of our favorites, from modern fine dining to clam shack-inspired holdovers from the Seaport’s storied past life.
Last updated in January 2025; stay tuned for periodic updates.
Aceituna Grill
The Seaport abounds with grab-and-go lunch spots, and a lot of them are multi-city chains. May we direct your attention, then, to Aceituna Grill, a fantastic (and homegrown!) fast-casual operation—with locations in the Financial District, Back Bay, and Cambridge, too—focused on Eastern Mediterranean eats: spicy shawarma, falafel, and sides of fresh-made hummus, tabbouleh, baba ganoush, and moussaka that rank among the city’s best. Pro tip: Douse everything in the tangy-hot “pink sauce,” and don’t forget the delicious baklava dripping with honey.
57 Boston Wharf Rd., Boston, 857-250-4903, aceitunagrill.com.

The Barking Crab. / Photo by Brian Samuels Photography
The Barking Crab
The Seaport sure has changed since 1994, when the Barking Crab first propped up its famous red- and yellow-striped tent. But the boisterous seafood joint endures, serving up Old Boston character alongside its New England clambakes, lobster rolls, fish and chips, and of course, succulent crab claws with drawn butter. And even when the weather’s not warm enough to down oyster shooters and boozy lemonade on the open-air picnic tables, you can move inside by the cozy wood-burning stove. The loyal crowds aren’t going anywhere—and neither is the Barking Crab.
88 Sleeper St., 617-426-2722, barkingcrab.com.
Borrachito
More than any other neighborhood, the Seaport is a magnet for out-of-town restaurant groups, for better or worse. While most of this guide highlights local endeavors, we’ve got to hand it to the New York-based Garret Group for bringing us Borrachito, a dual concept that includes a fast-casual taqueria in front and a cocktail bar and restaurant in the back, hidden behind a fake freezer door. When the quesabirria bone marrow tacos are available, order them. Note: The back portion is open until 2 a.m. six nights a week (midnight on Sunday).
70 Pier 4 Blvd., Suite 270, Boston, borrachito.com.

Chickadee’s lobster campanelle, with the watermelon-covered slow-roasted porchetta in the background. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Chickadee
You probably won’t stumble across Chickadee—it is, after all, located within a marine industrial park that is removed from the rest of the neighborhood’s other buzzy, recent entrants. But make a point to fly by to taste the marriage of New England ingredients with Mediterranean inspiration, yielding rewards such as a lobster campanelle fra diavolo that’s thankfully been on the menu since day one. (Perhaps unexpectedly for such a chic space, it’s home to one of the best fried chicken dishes in Boston, too.) The cocktails are eclectic and excellent, with options such as a parsley, mint, and dill martini or a ras el hanout-spiced sotol-and-apple-cider drink.
21 Drydock Ave., Boston, 617-531-5591, chickadeerestaurant.com.
Citrus & Salt
It’s a party here at this coastal Mexican spot from Bar Rescue alum Jason Santos, from the eye-catching décor to the Patrón tree stacked with four margaritas. Swing by for late-night Nashville hot chicken tacos, monthly drag brunches, and small-plate dinners of blue crab empanadas, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos street corn, and carne asada fries. And if you find yourself in Back Bay or Watertown, check out Citrus & Salt’s New Orleans-inspired sibling, Buttermilk & Bourbon.
319 A St., Boston, 617-424-6711, citrusandsaltboston.com.
Committee
The industrial-cool interior of this fashionable Greek restaurant is usually filled with pretty people mingling over inventive meze and creative cocktails like In My Aphrodite Era, which combines vodka with hibiscus, Greek fassionola, vanilla, and tiki bitters, to a delicious result. It’s a place to settle in for dinner, or check out one of our favorite boozy brunch services, when the Champagne trays are just a few of the extremely excellent reasons to roll out of bed. Also: a supremely tasty lamb burger.
50 Northern Ave., 617-737-5051, committeeboston.com.

Coquette. / Photo by Richard Cadan
Coquette
It’s fun, it’s flirty, and it takes an expansive look at Mediterranean cuisine: It’s Coquette, one of the gorgeous venues from COJE Management Group, Boston’s current kings of the hotspot-restaurant. Swathed in romantic pastel tones, Coquette is pretty as a princess—from the massive ceiling mural over the bar to the cheeky flourishes throughout the space—and offers feasts fit for royalty: caviar-topped steak tartare, luscious truffle chicken, za’atar-spiced salmon, and the like, not to mention a trio of elegant gin and tonics.
450 Summer St., Boston, 617-419-8140, coquetteboston.com.

The dining room at Empire. / Courtesy photo
Empire
You have to hand it to the crew at Big Night Entertainment Group: Hospitality bigwig Ed Kane and his team know how to create a certain kind of clubby restaurant experience. Consider Mystique and Memoire, their flashy pan-Asian restaurant and nightclub, respectively, at the Encore Boston Harbor casino—as well as several similar BNEG concepts at Foxwoods Resort Casino and elsewhere. Empire fits squarely within that dinner-and-nightlife mold, buttressing its Asian-inspired plates—from sushi rolls to Korean-style sirloin—with party-pumping weekend DJs. And if you need a full-scale dance floor, you’re only a few steps away from the Grand, their sprawling Seaport nightclub.
1 Marina Park Dr., Boston, 617-295-0001, empireboston.com.
Grace by Nia
Get dinner and a show at this glamorous restaurant/music venue, where a soul food menu accompanies jazz, R&B, and other live-music entertainment. Bourbon peach spare ribs, jambalaya, and fried lobster tail-topped mac and cheese? Don’t mind if we do. Add a bottle of bubbly or a playful cocktail to round out the evening. (Heading to Foxwoods? Check out Grace by Nia’s second location there.)
60 Seaport Blvd., 3rd floor, 617-927-9411, gracebynia.com.

The roof deck at Legal Harborside. / Courtesy photo
Legal Harborside
The local-born (and still-local?) Legal Sea Food chain’s Titanic-sized harbor outpost has a lot in its favor: a sturdy knack for nailing fresh-and-classic seafood, a prime waterfront location, and one of the best roof decks in the city, a third-floor expanse with a retractable, four-seasons roof. The horizon views are stellar, and the place draws—well, a scene. (A suburban shopping-mall Legal, this is not.) Get a different experience on each floor, starting with casual oyster-bar vibes downstairs, private events on the middle floor, and a date-night ambiance (with those views) upstairs.
270 Northern Ave., 617-477-2900, legalseafoods.com.
Marcelino’s
This new Seaport cocktail lounge debuted right at the end of 2024 with plenty of fanfare, thanks in part to its older sibling in Providence and in part to its exceedingly creative drink menu packed with ingredients like mushroom butter, tomato cordial, and feta cheese foam. Bar director Refaat Ghostine worked at the award-winning Central Station Boutique Bar in Beirut, Lebanon, and both the drinks and food at Marcelino’s draw inspiration from the Middle East. Snack on the Levantine steak with pistachio butter, harissa-spiced tomatoes, and pomegranate, or a baklava cheesecake, while exploring the beverages.
2 Northern Ave., Boston, 857-957-0094, marcelinosboutiquebar.com/boston.
Mooo….
The Seaport and Fort Point contain approximately 100 steakhouses, and that’s only a slight exaggeration. Our favorite of the bunch? The cheekily named Mooo from one of Boston’s longstanding fine-dining restaurant teams, Columbus Hospitality Group. This sequel to the original location in Beacon Hill is elegant but not stuffy and offers a steak for every taste, from luxurious Japanese A5 wagyu to bone-in dry-aged ribeye from Kansas. Be sure to get the wagyu dumplings for a starter, and don’t forget to peruse the extensive side options, from lobster mac and cheese to sweet potatoes topped with house-made Fluff.
49 Melcher St., Boston, 617-556-8000, mooorestaurant.com.
Mr. H
Swanky vibes, sultry cocktails, and dumplings galore: This Chinese-inspired stunner from the COJE crew (see also: Coquette) is open until 2 a.m. every night. Late-night options include soup dumplings, spicy-smoky wings, honey prawns, scallion pancakes, and more. Or, come earlier for the full menu, which includes everything from classics like dandan noodles and house fried rice to fusion-y creations like youtiao avocado toast with mushroom chili crisp.
225 Northern Ave., Boston, 617-458-8008, mrhchinese.com.

Charcoal prawns at Nautilus Pier 4. / Photo by Jenna Skutnik
Nautilus Pier 4
One of the hottest restaurants in Nantucket expanded to Boston with a splash a few years back. Nautilus’ flavor-packed, Pan-Asian-inspired small plates are meant to be shared—think Vietnamese beef tataki salad; Thai sausage lettuce wraps; and the signature Peking-inspired whole roasted duck with all the accoutrements (and optional caviar). There are streams of sake to wash it all down, not to mention fun cocktails like the tequila-and-strawberry Blackout Barbie.
300 Pier Four Blvd., Boston, 857-957-0998, thenautilus.com.

Para Maria. / Photo by Jason Wessel Photography
Para Maria
The awesome city-skyline and harbor views—glimpsed from Rooftop at Envoy, a sky-high cocktail bar—get top billing at the Envoy Hotel. But as far as dining, it’s mostly just urban eye candy up there, though there are some small bites available from chef Tatiana Pairot Rosana, a two-time Chopped Champions champion. What you really want to check out for food is Para Maria, her Latin-inspired restaurant downstairs that serves a smattering of delectable tacos—think chipotle mushrooms and mojo pork carnitas—as well as dishes such as guava-glazed salmon, a guac-topped burger, and an Andalusian fish stew that serves four or more.
70 Sleeper St., 617-338-3030, paramaria.com.
Pastoral
Besides being one of the best places for pizza in Boston, Pastoral is simply one of the most consistent dining options when you’re in the Fort Point area. Chef Todd Winer’s Neapolitan-style pies are rounded out by a bit more wood-fired cookery—from fresh-baked seasoned breads to antipasti and salads with fire-roasted croutons. Swing by for lunch Wednesday through Saturday for special subs.
345 Congress St., Boston, 617-345-0005, pastoralfortpoint.com.

Row 34. / Courtesy image
Row 34
Part of the first wave of restaurants that accompanied early, major developments in Fort Point, the seafood-obsessed Row 34—now with four locations, going on five—remains a formidable force in its own austere-industrial-cool kind of way. The place still takes plenty of pride in its eclectic craft beer list, not skimping on categories like wild and sour ales. And chef Jeremy Sewall is still a master of seafood prep, whether he’s dealing with whole roasted fish or little crispy oysters in lettuce cups—a longtime menu favorite. Also, the lobster rolls are among Boston’s best. Save room for the butterscotch pudding.
383 Congress St., 617-553-5900, row34.com.

Pulled pork sandwich at the Smoke Shop BBQ. / Photo by Melissa Ostrow
The Smoke Shop BBQ
One of Boston’s best barbecue spots continues to grow its red-hot empire; chef Andy Husbands currently operates four locations, with a fifth in the works. Honestly, we’d take one on every street corner if we could, so much do we love the award-winning pitmaster’s juicy brisket, outstanding burnt ends, and tasty sides, such as pimento mac ‘n’ cheese. (We’re not exactly crying about the extensive whiskey selection, either.) This outpost is directly across the street from Boston Children’s Museum and makes a perfect stop before or after, with one of the most extensive kids’ menus around.
343 Congress St., 617-261-7427, thesmokeshopbbq.com.
Trillium Brewing Company
When the super-popular brewery opened its Fort Point taproom, it could have coasted on the strength of its craft beers alone; Trillium’s rep pretty much guaranteed the place would be a hit. But the big brewpub hardly held back on the food; although this is first and foremost a taproom, you can (and should) certainly have a meal here, with hearty fare like burgers and poutine. (If weather permits you to lift those glasses and forks on the roof deck, meanwhile, even better.) Don’t miss the second-floor vinyl lounge.
50 Thomson Pl., 857-449-0083, trilliumbrewing.com.

Island Creek caviar with popovers at Woods Hill Pier 4. / Photos by Joe Greene
Woods Hill Pier 4
The Seaport sibling to Concord’s Woods Hill Table inhabits arguably the most storied address in the Seaport neighborhood. Once upon a time, it was home to Anthony’s Pier 4, a decades-spanning restaurant where countless Bostonians celebrated special occasions (as well as a rare dining destination in a then-underdeveloped area of the city). Now, though, you’ll find a much more modern operation informed by restaurateur and local-food activist Kristin Canty’s devoutly farm-to-table ethos. Chef Charlie Foster, meanwhile, is the man behind stellar, super-seasonal dishes like barbecue pork shoulder—sourced straight from Woods Hill’s own New Hampshire farm—with polenta, roasted mushrooms, and green tomato glaze. (We keep coming back to the squid ink casarecce with lobster and crab ragu.)
300 Pier 4 Blvd., 617-981-4577, woodshillpier4.com.

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Yankee Lobster
This no-frills seafood shack is an area institution, not to mention a must-visit whenever you’re checking out a summer concert at the neighboring concert pavilion. The cold mayo-dressed lobster roll is a classic, the lobster bisque and clam chowder offer just the right amount of creaminess, and you’ll want to crack into the bucket o’ crabs for a fresh and flavorful communal feast. The 1950-founded joint also sells live lobsters, fish filets, and more from its market, so you can take a taste home.
300 Northern Ave., 617-345-9799, yankeelobstercompany.com.

Yume Ga Arukara’s cold niku udon (spicy), featuring the restaurant’s house-made chili oil. The menu block in the background, which has a QR code, is made from recycled chopsticks by ChopValue Boston. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Yume Ga Arukara
The award-winning Cambridge udon shop has expanded to the Seaport, where it features the same perfect noodle bowls but a little bit more space (and table service), plus beer, wine, and sake. On the succinct food menu, our favorite is the spicy cold niku udon, fired up by chili paste and oil. Crispy tempura batter and dried shrimp add a textural contrast to the slippery, chewy noodles. It comes with beef (which can be omitted for a pescatarian dish); we recommend choosing the double beef option for the ideal portion.
70 Pier 4 Blvd. (The Superette), Boston, yumegaarukara.com.