Waterfront Restaurants in Boston

Boston, a popular city in eastern Massachusetts, offers area residents and tourists visiting the city a variety of outdoor attractions. Boston Commons, the city's largest park, offers paved walking trails and is an ideal spot for bird-watching. In addition, the Charlesbank Park offers several miles of walking trails, as well as fishing and boating opportunities. If you are visiting Boston, enjoy the view of the Boston harbor by dining in one of the city's most popular waterfront restaurants.

Joe's American Bar & Grill

One of the city's most popular waterfront restaurants is Joe's American Bar & Grill, a restaurant featuring popular American dishes. Established in 1997, Joe's American Bar & Grill offers an elegant and professional atmosphere, featuring 1900s decor and deep mahogany detailing, with a business casual dress code. The restaurant offers a variety of popular dishes, including fresh fried claims, homemade bread, fresh New England clam chowder, broiled Maine lobster, baby back ribs and filet mignon. Vegetarian entrees, including angel hair primavera and entree salads, are also available. The restaurant is open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and for dinner seven nights a week.

Joe's American Bar & Grill
100 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 367-8700
joesamerican.com‎

Barking Crab

Another popular waterfront restaurant and bar is the Barking Crab, located in downtown Boston. This restaurant offers a wide selection of entrees, including lobster rolls, fried fish, fish tacos, hamburgers and baked stuffed lobster. Vegetarian entrees, including vegetable primavera and entree salads, are also available. The restaurant has an energetic, lively atmosphere, with picturesque views of the Boston harbor and skyline. The Barking Crab also offers a vibrant bar scene at night, featuring live music and discounted drinks. The dress code is casual, and the entrees are reasonably priced. You can make reservations online. The Barking Crab is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Barking Crab
88 Sleeper Street
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 426-2722
barkingcrab.com‎

Sensing Restaurant

Diners seeking a classic French or European meal with spectacular views of the Boston Harbor should visit Sensing Restaurant, located on Battery Wharf. This restaurant offers a variety of European dishes, including seared scallops, roasted venison loin, pan-fried Maine lobster and lemon sole. Sensing Restaurant also offers an extensive wine menu. The restaurant has a casual, elegant atmosphere, with dim lighting and soft music, and the dress code is smart casual. You can make reservations online. Sensing Restaurant is open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and for dinner seven nights a week. Breakfast is also served from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sunday through Saturday.

Sensing Restaurant
3 Battery Wharf
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 994-9001
sensingrestaurant.com‎

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Article Written By Amy Butcher

Amy Butcher is a current graduate student at the University of Iowa's Nonfiction Writing Program. Butcher has been writing professionally for eight years and her work has appeared in "The Claremont Review," "The Bullet," "The Mercury" and "Positive Teen." She received her B.A. in English and creative writing from Gettysburg College and is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Sigma Tau Delta.

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