Boston, MA
For Seafood in Boston, the local food press points to Select Oyster Bar, The Daily Catch North End, and Saltie Girl. Picks from The Boston Globe, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Boston Globe. Updated July 2026.
Select Oyster Bar · Back Bay
Chef Michael Serpa's intimate Back Bay townhouse. Seafood towers and beautiful raw compositions.
The Daily Catch North End
50-plus years on Hanover Street. The Globe's quintessential North End experience of fried calamari, squid-ink linguine, and lobster fra diavolo.
Saltie Girl · Back Bay
Kathy Sidell's showcase for tinned seafood from Spain and Portugal. The Globe flags the seafood towers and raw-and-smoked fish.
Row 34 - Seaport | Boston · Fort Point
Named for the row of oysters grown in Duxbury Bay on the South Shore, this Fort Point spot pairs prized oysters with a smart beer list and a sterling lobster roll. It works for both a quick raw-bar stop and a full sit-down dinner, drawing a mix of neighborhood regulars and visitors after a bite.
Neptune Oyster · North End
A tiny, no-reservations North End institution famous for its lobster roll, served hot with butter or cold with mayo, alongside a raw bar that draws crowds all day. Expect a long wait for a table in the small room; regulars agree the payoff of the buttery roll and fresh oysters is worth it.
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