Central Wharf

This place has the best clam chowder!!!!! I really loved the dill as a nice touch of aromatics &…read morethe thicker consistency of the soup. I wish I took a better picture of the lobster roll, but they give you SO much lobster meat. The lobster was super fresh as well. You have the option of warm with butter or cold with mayo. People already line up to join the waitlist here, so I recommend getting on the waitlist & walking around. By the time you are seated, you'll be hungry. Our waitlist was about 30-45 mins.

Chill ambiance with views of the harbor. The wait time can be quite long. We waited about an hour…read moreand a half for a table. I ordered the warm Lobster Roll and New England Clam Chowder. The lobster roll was a solid 3/5 stars but the clam chowder was the star of the show. Easily 5/5 stars... I would go back just for that. It was so flavorful and packed with clams.

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Clam Chowder

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New England Clam Chowder

Neptune Oyster

4.2(6.8k reviews)

This was one of the best meals I have had in a while. The space was quaint, the staff was attentive…read moreand the food was to die for. We will definitely be back when we get back to Boston.

Food was amazing and the staff were great as well! As a local, we come back over and over because…read morethe food quality and the staff are so consistent Highly recommend!

One of the few lines worth standing in + oysters of the day

Monday - Lobster Spaghettini

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Woodbury Littleneck Clams

The Daily Catch

4.0(240 reviews)

0.3 mi•North End

We stayed close by on our recent trip to Sail Boston Tall Ships 2026 a time when up to a million…read morevisitors overwhelm all services. It was dusk the restaurant looked welcoming and relaxing. We were greeted by Mauricio who was a professional and taking care of business impressively. Anthony was our server he was on point and pleasant and never missed a beat. We started with some signature cocktails a Sicilian Sangria and a Black Manhattan both highly recommended. My wife ordered the Broiled Swordfish myself the Broiled Haddock the food was amazing!! Thanks!

I had eaten at The Daily Catch's Brookline location years ago (it no longer exists), and I always…read moreremember it as a great meal. So when I was visiting Boston with my husband two weeks ago, I thought this Waterfront location would be a great spot for dinner on our first night in Boston. The family behind The Daily Catch opened their first business in Boston (in the North End) in 1973 - a small storefront selling calamari. Since then, it's become a bit of an institution in Boston, with several locations and now a full-service, large-menued Sicilian-style seafood and pasta restaurant. I waited an hour outside their Brookline location when I ate there years ago, and the wait was worth it. People who have eaten at their North End location may remember waiting for a bit, too. But this Waterfront location? THEY TAKE RESERVATIONS. Hallelujah. We had a reservation for around 8pm on Friday night and were seated at our table right away upon arriving. The restaurant is beautiful but understated - not flashy or too modern - with indoor and outdoor patio seating. The service was top notch. Our server was PJ, and he was incredible - helpful, friendly, always checking in with us. But even other people stopped by to make sure we didn't need anything. The menu is pretty large, and I wanted A LOT OF IT. Unfortunately, we were only two people and had to order responsibly. We shared the stuffed calamari (calamari stuffed with herbed bread crumbs, pine nuts, and raisins, and served in their red sauce); a Caesar salad (classic, and we added anchovies on top); their black pasta aglio olio (ground calamari, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, romano cheese, and parsley); and their monkfish marsala (pan-seared monkfish medallions with mushrooms in a marsala wine butter sauce). What I loved? That stuffed calamari. I had it almost ten years ago when I ate at their Brookline location. I remembered it, and we had it again. It's an incredible dish. There's a reason their black pasta aglio olio is so popular. It's a classic and very delicious. The ground calamari is such a nice touch, and the dish is fresh and super garlicky and delicious. (They serve their pastas in the pan - it's something they are known for - a charming touch!) I also think their drink menu is great. I had a great glass (or two?) of wine white from Sicily (Pietradolce Etna Bianco - a 100% Carricante grape wine from the Northern slopes of Mount Etna), while my husband had a cocktail (or two?). The only thing that kept this from being an absolutely perfect dinner was the monkfish marsala. The monkfish was cooked beautifully cooked, but I found the sauce very off. It was bizarre - it tasted like maple syrup to me. I think the marsala was too sweet or not cooked out enough or - is it possible?! - something was added for additional sweetness and the balance was off. Way too sweet for me with the fish. We ate the fish but tried to get as much off the sauce off as possible. The only miss in a meal that was otherwise wonderful in service, ambiance, food, and drink! The Daily Catch is a classic for a reason. If you've always wanted to try it, this Waterfront location is great - since they do take reservations here! Great Sicilian food in the heart of Boston.

Indoor Dining Room and Bar at The Daily Catch Waterfront

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The Daily Catch

4.1(2k reviews)

We ordered two fish and chips, one traditional lobster roll and one chicken wrap. The fish is so…read morefresh and delicious. Lobster roll is also very tasty compared with our favorite one at Key West. Fry is good too. Love this place. Will come back!

I ended up eating at the original Daily Catch on Hanover Street every single night I was in Boston…read more It's that good. I can't get enough of their monkfish Marsala, usually ordered with the black squid ink pasta. There's always a line out front, and it's worth the wait. When I had the chance to bring a colleague at the end of the trip, he ordered the same dish and loved it. This is not a fancy place and it isn't trying to be. It's seriously good Italian seafood with epic portions. Go easy on the bread they bring with olive oil and spices because the plates are huge. I can rarely finish a full meal after an appetizer, so I usually just order the main. I'm excited they now have a location in Pasadena, California, which is convenient for my work travel. I can't wait to try it. PRO-TIP: there are a couple other locations nearby. Same good cooking. If you don't want to specifically eat in the original location, then it may be faster to pivot to Daily Catch Takeout Window at 331 Hanover Street, two doors from the original or the full service Waterfront site at 65 Atlantic Avenue which is an 8 to 12 minute walk from the original location through the North End streets.

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Fried Calamari

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The best meal I had in Boston. Get their world famous Lobster Frav Diavolo!

Giacomo's Ristorante - Boston

4.1(4.5k reviews)

You might accidentally walk past this cute Italian ristorante...and you would regret it. I walked…read morearound the area for a while before settling at a table by the window in Giacomo's. I was quickly greeted and informed that they were cash-only dining. But fret not, for just inside the doorway is a perfectly placed ATM. It took only a few seconds for me to pinpoint the exact item on the menu that my stomach was craving and my eyes fixed upon...Antipasto for an appetiser and chicken Marsala for the entree. The antipasto dish arrived very quickly and was a beautiful layout. Of course I desired to save some room for the entree but ended up eating about 3/4 of the appetiser before it arrived. The chicken marsala was absolutely perfect, still steaming on the plate as she placed it before me. I told myself I would only eat half the dish and take the rest back to my hotel for snacking later. However, my taste buds are not allow me to stop feasting on this Italian delicacy. If you're ever in the area, don't worry about the other Italian restaurants in the downtown, although I am sure that they are well and good, but Giacomo's is well worth your consideration. My only regret is that I only have one more night here to try another one of their delectable dishes.

Wait wasn't too long on a Friday night…read more I enjoyed the texture of the fusilli and it certainly was a hearty bowl of pasta. Beyond that though, nothing remarkable. Portion size was decent although prices are not cheap (just entree alone will be minimum $30). They specialize in seafood so the only protein options that weren't seafood were chicken or veal. There weren't too many apps that caught my eye, particularly lacking veggies. Service is on the ruder side. They automatically add 20% tip to your bill.

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North End Fish Market

4.4(406 reviews)

The BEST. Seriously you can't beat the quality and the price. Note that this is a take out only…read morespot, so if you're getting it be prepared to find a spot to eat (I personally like going to Columbus or langone park). I've been going here for years and it is consistently delicious. My favorites are the Tokyo roll, lady in red, spicy girl, pats roll, spicy tuna, volcano..ok pretty much everything is good. I order online and my food is always ready quickly and picking it up is a breeze. Since it's take out only it's never too crowded inside, so it's cool to see them prepare the rolls. Highly recommend, this place is the best. Beats any fancy sushi place

All the sushi I ordered was fresh and so good... first time trying.... will definitly go back. .read more

Takeout only, no dine in

Lobster Roll Clam Chowder Combo

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Spicy Tuna (left) & Lady In Red (right)

Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf

3.6(1.9k reviews)

0.1 mi•Waterfront

Went here after seeing some amazing whales, was very hungry and the food came out pretty quick. Our…read moreserver wasn't very attentive and gave us an empty katchup bottle. My glass was cracked and my sisters food had a pube in it... other wise the food was pretty okay. It took very long to get our bill. Just wish there was better service.

What a MEMORABLE DINING EXPERIENCE! I have been to Legals…read moreother restaurants and each had its own distinctive charm! But this one has a very gracious check- in Staff and will give you a first class experience with maybe special requests and a certain table! You have such exceptional Staff especially for the outdoor seating! The Hostess SERAFINA, is a great Ambassador in greeting you and your guests to Legal Seafoods with a very pleasant personality! I requested a window table with our group and it HAPPENED! I requested that a Birthday Surprise be brought to the table discreetly and it HAPPENED! The food was tasty and delicious and served by a very helpful and professional server: NOLAN M. He was attentive, he was personable, he was patient, and made it wonderful even with this restaurant was totally busy and full! The staff had every thing under control and went smoothly! It was great our reservation was for 7:15 and we were seated at that time! That's awesome! Thanks! It was the perfect spot to see the Sail Boston Fireworks ending the best Sail Boston 250!

0.1 mi•Financial District

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Fin Point Oyster Bar & Grill

4.4(630 reviews)

The Fin at the Dagny Hotel deserves a seat at the table. The…read moreNew England clam chowder was exactly what you hope for in Boston--rich, velvety, loaded with tender clams, and seasoned just enough to let the seafood shine without becoming overly salty. A perfect way to start the meal. The lobster ravioli continued the New England theme with generous lobster filling, sweet roasted tomatoes, fresh peas, asparagus, and a buttery sauce that brought everything together without overpowering the pasta. Every bite tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Dessert was the perfect finale. The chocolate cake was intensely rich with a silky ganache, crunchy toasted almonds, and a smooth caramel sauce that balanced the deep chocolate beautifully. Definitely worth saving room for. The atmosphere matched the food--comfortable, polished, and welcoming without feeling stuffy.

Great service, great oysters, clam chowder highly recommend…read more Gran servicio, excelentes ostras, sopa de almejas muy recomendable

Bar area

Chicken entree

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Halibut

Carmelina's

4.5(4.5k reviews)

Carmelina's was one of the highlights of my visit to the North End. The atmosphere was cozy and…read morewelcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home. I had the homemade pasta, and it was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. The portions were generous, and even though it was busy, the service stayed attentive throughout the meal. I can definitely see why this place is so popular, and I'll be back the next time I'm in Boston.

Food is AMAZING!!! The food quality never disappoints Our favorite place in The North End.read more

0.1 mi•Financial District

Bolognese

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Bostonia Public House

4.2(2.3k reviews)

Our team at Suffolk University has had the pleasure of hosting two major graduation celebration…read moreevents at Bostonia Public House, and both experiences have been nothing short of extraordinary. While the beautiful venue, incredible food, and attentive staff certainly deserve recognition, the true reason these events have been so successful is Rob, the Events Manager! From our very first conversation, Rob has been an absolute professional and a genuine partner in every sense of the word. Planning large-scale celebrations can be complex, but Rob makes the entire process feel effortless. He is responsive, thoughtful, detail-oriented, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure every aspect of the event exceeds expectations. His commitment to hospitality is evident in everything he does. He took the time to understand our goals, our students, and the significance of these celebrations. It is rare to find someone who combines professionalism, expertise, and warmth so naturally. The Events Team and staff reflect this standard. Every member of the team has been welcoming, accommodating, and dedicated to providing exceptional service. Our graduates, families, faculty, and staff consistently leave talking about how wonderful the experience was, and that is a direct reflection of the culture of hospitality Rob has cultivated. If you are considering hosting an event in Boston, I cannot recommend Bostonia Public House highly enough. Ask for Rob...you will quickly understand why he is such an incredible asset to the organization! His dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for his clients set the gold standard for what event hospitality should be. We are already looking forward to being back next year.

Ate here for breakfast. My friend accidentally insulted the waitress by criticizing her opinion of…read more"the best thing on the menu". Not only did she not kick us out, she proceeded to help him understand how a bloody mary should be constructed. She might have thought he was special. Stern, but fair.

Seating by the Bar

BPH Clam Chowder

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Spiked Matcha Latte

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Kris M.

11 years ago

What can I say? There was a mouse running around under the tables during our meal and nothing was done about it. I even took a picture of the little vermin. I told the hostess once and she did nothing. I told the hostess twice and she finally tracked down a manager. The manager apologized and went on to explain how in the old buildings in Boston, rodents were common. Eating food while watching a mouse run around at your feet is not a good culinary combo. Also, the food itself was not very tasty. Needless to say, I will not be returning to Central Wharf. read more

Sam S.

9 years ago

The worst bar in Boston! I'm a Boston guy and lived in the city all my life and never seen anything like this. Terrible customer service and very RUDE. The staff yells at customers and think they are above the world. I wasted my money going there, I was going to have a big event for work but will not anymore. The bar back or floor manager is so rude! I'm still shocked by how awful this place is! Please don't go there!!! Try other locations. read more

Eli G.

233

8 years ago

Ok so look: this place is straight up bitchen. Would recommend. Never had a bad time here. The only bad pet about this place is the uniforms. Let the people wear whatever they want! Special shout out to Caitlyn for taking care of us. Top ten bartenders here. Great neighborhood, great people, great prices. 10/10 would come again. read more

Elaine M.

11 years ago

I wouldn't know. They turned us away. Said all tables were given away but the restaurant was hardly full. Not kid friendly?

Gary J.

12 years ago

They seemed to have updated their menu and the food and portions are great. I always look forward to coming back here.

Samuel A.

11 years ago

Excellent ambiance and meal.

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