Jasper White's Summer Shack
The Summer Shack, located in Boston's Back Bay area, offers a wide variety of traditional and eclectic seafood dishes. Some may find the Shack's prices a bit steep, but when dining downtown this is to be expected. This casual restaurant is unique in that it always offers at least five oyster options, whereas other seafood restaurants in the area may only offer one or two. The Shack is perfect for large groups, families or sharing an appetizer at the full-service bar before heading over to Fenway Park. Highly recommended is the clambake, which includes a lobster, steamers, mussels, chorizo, corn, potatoes and a hard-boiled egg.
Summer Shack Boston
50 Dalton St.
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 867-9955
summershackrestaurant.com
Union Oyster House
The Union Oyster house is located on the outskirts of Faneuil Hall in downtown Boston. This restaurant is the oldest restaurant in the country. A popular destination among tourists and families, the Oyster House offers an extensive menu that includes more than five lobster dishes. Expect long waits here during the busy summer season.
Union Oyster House
41 Union St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 227-2750
unionoysterhouse.com
Moon Villa
To experience an Asian twist on seafood in downtown Boston, head to Moon Villa in Chinatown. Moon Villa is a hidden gem, as it does not advertise and is considered very popular among the locals. When dining at Moon Villa, one will be assured the fish is fresh, as customers may select their very own fish or crustacean of their choice from the restaurant's enormous tank. The fish is then prepared to their liking and ready to eat within minutes. Because it is open late (past 1 a.m.), for a calmer dining experience steer clear of the influx of sometimes rowdy club goers, who tend to flood Chinatown's restaurants around this time.
Moon Villa
15 Edinboro St.
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 423-2061
newmoonvilla.com
Atlantic Fish
Atlantic Fish may be one of downtown Boston's most upscale choices when it comes to seafood. Located in the Back Bay area, Atlantic Fish's posh bar is always packed with a plethora of businessmen and women gathered for their after-work shrimp cocktails and dirty martinis. This restaurant offers several kinds of chowder, a must-have for one's first visit to Boston. It is ideal for a romantic evening and not suitable for children. Call ahead to reserve a table when planning to dine here, as the restaurant is always busy.
Atlantic Fish
761 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4000
atlanticfishco.com
Other Options
Other reputable seafood restaurants located in downtown Boston include:
Kingfish Hall
188 Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 523-8862
toddenglish.com
B&G Oysters
550 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 423-0550
bandgoysters.com
Skipjack's
199 Clarendon St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 536-4949
skipjacks.com
Legal Sea Foods: Park Square
26 Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 426-4444
legalseafoods.com
Legal Sea Foods: Long Wharf
255 State St.
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 742-5300
legalseafoods.com
Legal Sea Foods: Copley Place
100 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 266-7775
legalseafoods.com
Legal Sea Foods: Prudential Center
800 Boylston St. No. 103
Boston, MA 02199
(617) 266-6800
legalseafoods.com
