Seafood
Little Whale Oyster Bar’s fried clams. / Photo by Matthew Schrage for Little Whale Oyster Bar
If there’s one thing Boston’s known for, it’s seafood: classics like summery feasts of fried clams and comforting bowls of chowder, sure, but also splurge-y seafood towers and sushi feasts, casual poke bowls, raw bars, dollar oysters galore, and so much more. This page serves as a growing archive of Boston’s seafood-related coverage, from dining guides to news stories about the city’s latest fish-focused restaurant opening. Stay tuned for updates.
A Boston Industry Vet Plans a Restaurant and Fish Market for the Seaport
Boston’s rapidly developing Seaport District has a tendency to attract out-of-town chain restaurants to its ever-growing dining scene, but a local restaurateur will bring a […]
Review: Moëca Largely Succeeds With Wildly Clever Seafood
To paraphrase an old saying in the restaurant business: “When life gives you green crabs, make green-crab bisque.” For readers who don’t follow sustainability issues, […]
Caviar Cones Come to Cambridge
“Butter boards were 2022; we’re going to do butter dip in 2023,” says chef and restaurateur Will Gilson, laughing and lighting the candle under a […]
The 2023 James Beard Semifinalists Are a Testament to Greater Boston’s Incredible Dining Scene
It’s that time of the year again: The James Beard Foundation has announced its semifinalists for 2023 awards, highlighting talented restaurant industry folks throughout the […]
Matsunori Handroll Bar Gives Boston a Hands-on Taste of Sushi
Put down your chopsticks: There’s a new sushi restaurant in town, and it’s all about the handroll. “No fancy cutlery needed, no chopsticks learning curve; […]
50 Greater Boston Restaurant Openings We Can’t Wait for in 2023
We’re only a couple weeks into 2023, and it’s shaping up to be a busy—and exciting!—year on the local dining front. There are rebirths (Eastern […]
15 New Full-Service Boston Restaurants We Loved in 2022
What a good year for eating. 2022 took us around the globe with new restaurants hyper-focused on regional cuisines previously underrepresented in Boston: We’ve now […]
12 New Fast-Casual Boston Restaurants We Loved in 2022
From Nashville hot chicken to endless pão de queijo variations, to the Fijian raw fish dish kokoda, to Cambodian sandwiches, to steamed rice rolls with […]
Birds of Paradise, the Latest Escape from Bartender Ran Duan, Arrives in Brighton
Some people make a scrapbook for vacation photos and mementos. For restaurateur Ran Duan, travel inspires more than just a staid visual keepsake: The award-winning […]
Pescador Brings a Tequila-Soaked Seafood Party to Kenmore Square
From lobster tacos to yellowtail crudo to clam and jalapeño pizza, Kenmore Square’s newest arrival, Pescador, aims to take diners on a seafood-focused trip through […]
Three Outstanding Peruvian Restaurants to Try This Weekend
Welcome to Three to Try. On Thursdays, we share three restaurant or dish recommendations for the weekend—sometimes new, sometimes old, always delicious. Greater Boston is home […]
Restaurant Review: A Sprawling Italian-ish Menu at Faccia Brutta
At Boston, we do stars, but in my dream job, we’d size up restaurants using only Randy Jackson–isms, which I’ve admired since American Idol’s heyday […]
Bon Appetit and the New York Times Really Love Dear Annie
Thanks to a couple recent mentions in high-profile publications, the rest of the country is getting in on what locals have known for nearly a […]
Little Whale Oyster Bar Opens in Back Bay
Little Whale Oyster Bar, a New England seafood restaurant, arrives on Newbury Street today, September 12, thanks to a bit of a switcheroo from chef […]
Three Splurge-Worthy Tasting Menus to Try in Greater Boston This Weekend
Welcome to Three to Try. On Thursdays, we share three restaurant or dish recommendations for the weekend—sometimes new, sometimes old, always delicious. Got a special […]