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Seafood

A hand holds up a plate of fried whole belly clams, while another hand dips one clam into tartar sauce.

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 man in glasses and a lavender button-down shirt stands, smiling and arms crossed, in the sun on a dock.
Restaurants

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 […]

Restaurants

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, […]

Two small ice cream cones full of caviar are presented in a little terracotta flower pot.
Restaurants

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 […]

Long noodles are piled high on a plate, garnished with whole basil leaves, garnished with a dark brown sauce and bits of shredded beef.
Restaurants

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 […]

A piece of white fish with torched edges is topped with a dollop of whole mustard seeds, a bright yellow puree, and microgreens, and it sits on a ball of rice on seaweed.
Restaurants

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; […]

A bowl of thick udon noodles topped with chili paste, scallions, and thin slices of beef.
Restaurants

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 […]

Two pieces of fish with the tails on are garnished with crushed nuts and sit on greens in a red curry-style broth.
Restaurants

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 […]

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Restaurants

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 […]

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Restaurants

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 […]

Overhead view of a half dozen oysters with a brownish sauce and a couple pieces of bread on the side.
Restaurants

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 […]

Slices of raw scallop are garnished with big toasted corn kernels and sliced green chili peppers, all sitting in a bright yellow broth.
Restaurants

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]

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Restaurants

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 […]

A hand holds up a plate of fried whole belly clams, while another hand dips one clam into tartar sauce.
Restaurants

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 […]

Long noodles are piled high on a plate, garnished with whole basil leaves, garnished with a dark brown sauce and bits of shredded beef.
Restaurants

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 […]