We were looking for a good place to get seafood in Boston, that didn't charge you, tourist prices, and this was it. This is a very no nonsense, no frills, no tablecloth place that will leave you feeling super satisfied. The women who take your orders are extremely efficient, yet still manage answer any questions you have. The clam chowder is exactly what you should have in Boston. The fried fish... I can't sing the praise loud enough about it. If you don't mind eating in your car, or standing around waiting for a table to open up, this is the place for you. I would take it any day over some of the fancy, famous places that the Internet recommends. read more

I was super excited to try courthouse seafood due to the reviews but unfortunately it was just okay. We ordered the haddock fish & chips and a jumbo clam chowder. The fish was fresh/fine but felt flat when it came to the seasoning & overall taste. The clam chowder tasted strange as if it wasn't made with real cream. The color was grayish and the texture was a bit gelatinous. The price cannot be beat but I didn't enjoy the meal enough to have it again. read more

Been wanting to try this place. What a great hole in the wall, local seafood spot! Everything was super fresh and I liked that the fish was small pieces rather than one large hunk. The workers were very friendly and straight forward. There are only a couple tables so can get busy but worth a visit!! read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - inside - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Is it me or do all fish and chip fans want crispy fried fish without the associated aroma of frying fish? Luckily, Courthouse resolves this personal paradox and more -- a fastidiously clean, family establishment with fresh fish and "super fish" specials on Weds and Sat. The baked/grilled plates with vegetable side and baked potato offer a healthy alternative for those who prefer this. Friends might wonder what happened as conversation may be paused when a piping hot meal arrives. Tip: Parking is street only. BYO vinegar. read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Truly enjoyed the food. I had the lobster rolls and my husband had a broiled seafood platter. The flavors were great and fast friendly service . read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Lobster rolls - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Tried the mixed fish and seafood fried basket. Both of those were great, fresh and tasty. The crinkle cut French fries were just a tad below average, a little too soft and bland. Save room for the sweet baked goods and imported Portuguese and Brazilian candy and chocolates. read more

A local seafood restaurant which had fish n chips that I was craving. We ordered 2 plates. It came with a a generous portion of French fries and 2 big filets. Their homemade tarter sauce was exceptional. The fish was good but it fell apart very easily and I found myself scooping and scraping fish pieces everywhere in the plate. I believe it was either haddock or cod. Can't remember right now. Perhaps the experience would have been more uplifting, had the filets hung on to their dear life. The workers were very nice and friendly. And the ambiance gave u that cozy feeling of having good ole homemade hot food on a cold brutal day outside. read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Fish n chips - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Great portions 10.60 for the fish and chips with a good amount of fish. Light crispy batter but batter lacked flavor. The tartar sauce is house made and pretty good. The fries were a bit underdone and definitely unseasoned but they're good cuts so could have been a bad batch. Would probs go back if I'm in the area read more

Every time I need something extra fresh or fancy I call, they get it, its delicious. I'm obsessed with the fried smelts and whole snapper. These guys know seafood. read more

Great fresh caught and cooked food and great awesome prices and service as well. A staple in the Portuguese and American community for years . read more

This place feels like the perfect local fish and chip shop. We popped here on a hunt for lobster rolls and chowder. We arrived during lunch, which was very busy. We were lucky to nab a table quickly. But if you want to sit, get there early. The lady who served us told the chef to hold the food until we got a table, which I really liked. Once we got a table, I let her know and she fired the order. The lobster roll was delicious. The chowder was pretty good too, but I have had better. Great place, and great atmosphere. read more

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The food is amazing. The prices are right. I met the owner, dude knows fish and his sister knows chowder. I was hesitant posting a review because I want the food to myself. Wednesday and Saturday has super fish n chips. read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We've been a fan of Courthouse for years! Their special fish & chips is always great. We had it again a few days ago. The fish was super-fresh, the breading was crispy and flavorful, and the fries were A+. Having recently gone to coastal Maine and seen the ridiculous prices there, it's great to come back to reasonably-priced, perfectly prepared seafood! read more

A little bit off the beaten path and a very 'mom and pop' feel but arguably the best meal we had in Cambridge! A fun, peppery take on NE Clam Chowder, the nicest fried calamari (fresh and hot and so sweet). The service was awesome, the price ridiculously reasonable - we went back the last day of the trip for a repeat and added the lobster roll which also did not disappoint. I totally get the appeal of this place and will return when nxt on that side of the river. read more

I've been a customer of Courthoue Seafood on and off for many years and they never disappoint. I normally order their fried haddock dinner which I love but today I ordered the fried haddock and scallop dinner which was excellent. The seafood is always fresh and is cooked to order, the staff is very friendly and the prices are extremely reasonable. It would be nice however if they had more tables available to dine in!! read more

Having repeat customers is the hallmark of an excellent restaurant. We returned last night for 2 Fish and Chip specials along with a medium Clam Strips. Everything was DELICIOUS and EXPERTLY FRIED again. Consistent high quality equals greatness. read more

I feel bad giving this review because it's a family-run, adorable spot full of older locals who love it so much and are the sweetest people, but I wasn't totally enthralled with the food here. And for an expensive lobster roll that tasted almost entirely of mayo, it was a real downer. The stuffed haddock, the special of the day, was also so-so, a little flavorful. But the people working there and dining there? The nicest. read more

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Came here on a weekday lunch time with a buddy and ordered one lobster roll, whole belly clams, scallops (add extra $5), tap water. Bill was around $75. Ain't cheap but everything was fresh and nicely deep fried. The lobster roll could have had more flavor but not a big deal, just glad this remnant of old Cambridge Portuguese community still here...as other area shops (such as the live poultry meat shop a block away are closing with signs saying sold the building...) read more

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Had the (Wed|Sat) "super" fish&chips (get an extra piece of fish), and was pleasantly surprised! Tasty and fresh fish, so good deal!

Super convenient location, fresh fish, and super affordable. I was in the neighborhood helping my brother move in to his apartment and this place caught my eye - $8.50 fish and chips. I walked by , in search of the place with this special and this place was it - it didn't disappoint. This special is every Wednesday and Saturday. They did have indoor seating only, but everything was COVID safe (spaced out tables, following the recent mask mandate in Cambridge, cleaned tables and bathrooms). I do wish there was outdoor seating, but the location is definitively difficult for this. The fish was fried to order and super fresh since they are located right next door to their own fish market. Plus, their tart sauce is homemade! Service was super nice and our food was ready within a few minutes after placing our order. I'll definitely be back to try more from Courthouse when I visit my brother! read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Fish and Chips - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The lobster roll was delicious but for $30 it was tiny so it should probably be called the lobster bun. Twice fried fish and shrimp with fries was tasty. Fish and chips was very good. Clam chowder was not flavorful and we would not order it again. read more

Ok, so the view is Cambridge St and not the ocean, but close your eyes and you can hear the waves crashing while you dig into some of the best seafood around. Everything is cooked to order so it's all fresh. My go to: fisherman's platter. So much food , so good. Check out the specials also. Cost is very reasonable! Worth the searching for meter parking(which is never too bad). read more

Good good at a reasonable price in a casual atmosphere. Any easy walk from the Landmark Kendall Cinema. I'll definitely be back!

I tried a few different things here: -Clam strips -New England clam chowder -Fish and chips special Their main thing is fried seafood, I think. The clam strips and the fish and chips special were crispy but not greasy. It's pretty hard to get it like that! Not sure what was so "special" about the fish and chips special. Maybe an extra piece of fish? Also, I'm still wondering about what "fish" they used. Possibly Alaskan pollock? I'm a food detective. The New England clam chowder was decent. Creamy and not overly floury. read more

Their fish and chips is very cheap (around $10) and they taste good. Their Cajun swordfish is juicy. The rice tastes good too. read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Cajun Swordfish with rice - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Came here after Alive and Kicking was closed and was really hoping to snag a lobster roll before I left Boston! I saw a review on Yelp and decided to go for it. I called pretty close to the end of their hours and they were super friendly about giving me the price of their lobster roll and having us come in! This place is definitely not touristy at all. What it lacks in ambiance it's makes up in their food more than tenfold. The fries and lobster roll were so good for the prices!! I was never the biggest fan of sea food but I would die for this lobster!! 10/10 would recommend for some good food and friendly service :) read more

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The fish and chips were a great price. The lobster roll was overflowing with lobster and so flavorful. The swordfish was grilled to perfection. There were only 4 small tables but we were able to get a seat after waiting a little bit. The restaurant was about a 15-20 min walk from MIT through a very nice neighborhood. read more

This place is amazing. Really great and reasonably priced seafood. The fried scallops were lightly breaded and perfectly done, melting in your mouth almost like butter. The lobster rolls and crabmeat rolls were amazingly fresh and delicious. The staff is always really friendly and welcoming. I discovered it as a local because it's somewhat off the beaten path but I definitely highly recommend it. It's low key and not your fancy upscale place but the food is certainly high end quality! read more

Just ok, nothing special. Steak fries would have been a higher quality choice. Really not into crinkle cut fries. Worker did not know which fish was local and which was not. That tells me nothing was local. Like I said just fish and chips, nothing stood out. read more

OUTSTANDING! Fresh, fast & family run! The best fish & chips and the sweetest native clams I have ever had! Dine in, take out and an extensive menu for an amazing value! read more

I love this little place! It's not overly stuffy and the food is fresh. It's a great place to stop by for a quick bite to eat and the service is relatively fast. Definitely has a small, family-owned atmosphere. read more

The fish and chips are amazing as are the whole native clams, fresh oysters, the clam chowder and everything else that we tried! Fantastic prices! Highly recommend! Small storefront in the heart of Cambridge with an incredible local vibe. Service was outstanding with the family owners extremely kind and helpful. I offered to help make the New England Clam Chowder the next morning (just to get the recipe!) read more

Nothing beats a nonchalant family-run restaurant offering good local food! There is nothing fancy about this place and that's why I love it. It's all focused on the food. I tried the lobster roll and crab cakes which were to die for. Chunky fleshy pieces of lobster straightforward in a roll. The crab cakes were just as delicious with large pieces of crab meat that were perfect! Neither too salty or breaded heavily. If I ever come back to Boston this place makes the list to re-visit. read more

I just had The best cooked fish and chips plate I have ever had. Props to the 2 ladies in the kitchen. Thank you. read more

I mainly get the Fish& Chips special Wed and Sat, which is a great deal but sometimes they run out of fresh fish and it tastes frozen but overall its very good and reasonable quantity for the money.The clam bellies are incredibly small and not worth it. The clam chowder was not good at all seemed like gelatin or very low quality. The real bonus is you can go next door and pick out your Fresh fish NOT FROZEN from the fish market and they will prepare it for you. read more

Honestly not special. THICKER THAN EVERRR & literally could have been called potato chowder. Taste like it came out a can. Bland. Clearly no salt yet clam chowder should have SOME salt not worth even 5 dollars read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Clam chowder the 16 oz - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I've paid twice as much money for half as much food. I ordered fish and chips for lunch. They serve 3 good size pieces of fish and fries. I picked it up from the counter as soon as it was plated and it was hot! The ladies at the counter were nice and friendly. There was a steady stream of people coming and going to pick up call ahead orders and quite a few people dining in. I will come back to try the blue fish and lobster roll soon. read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Fish and chips - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

A local staple for fantastic seafood. If judges and lawyers trust this place than you gotta try it don't ya think? Anyway I am a local but never went until the bf said we gotta go there for lunch. Drove there once and they were closed. DOH! Tried again couple weeks later and was able to find a parking spot across the street. That might be the only thing that keeps you from going. I got the Seafood Platter and he got the clam strips. My plate was overflowing with its and bits of friend goodness. Scrod, clams, scallops & shrimp with fries and cole slaw that could feed three of me. Are you wondering what I brought to work the next day for lunch?? Also a great people watching place. A mishmash of generations, ethnicities and localities all wanting the same thing. Good food... read more

I still love and occasionally crave Seafood. While heading home from the MOS my Godfather and I were starving and decided the Court House would be the place to sate our rumbling tummies. I caved. I'm aware bcz I'm in my first year mistakes will happen... I'm happy it happened here. Their crab cakes are insanely meaty and scrumptious. Most importantly, they weren't too breaded (pet peeve). I didn't enjoy my overcooked sauteed veggies but my godfather loved his food. It seems their best work is with the fryer. Overall, I'd come back for a crab cake if I was in the area and suffering from a craving I couldn't crush, but the experience wasn't enough to inspire me to ever go out of my way. read more

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Friendly and cozy local seafood restaurant known for their fried dishes. Probably the most affordable fish and chips in the area. Wish I could say I loved it but the fish lacked flavor and fell apart easily. Overall a filling meal but nothing wow to make me want to order it again. read more