63 Salem St # 1, Boston, MA 02113, USA
- Mon11 AM – 9:30 PM
- Tue11 AM – 9:30 PM
- Wed11 AM – 9:30 PM
- Thu11 AM – 9:30 PM
- Fri11 AM – 10:30 PM
- Sat11 AM – 10:30 PM
- Sun · Today11 AM – 9:30 PM
How locals rank it
From the local food press
- Seafood
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.
Picks from The Boston Globe
- Lobster Roll
The best-known roll in town. a generous Maine lobster roll on toasted brioche, hot with butter or cold with mayo.
Picks from The Boston Globe and The Infatuation
- Clam Chowder
The no-reservations seafood counter that consistently tops Boston chowder rankings. Small-batch, broth-forward, served with oyster crackers and a dash of sherry.
Picks from Boston Magazine / Legal Sea Foods and Boston Magazine
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