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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Boston Globe. Updated August 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.