LOVE Courthouse Seafood!!! We have been eating there since 2012. Recommended by a friend and lifelong Cambridge resident. I have to admit I've only had the Haddock and Fish because I'm allergic to shellfish. But, it is to die for! The batter is seasoned (unlike many other places that offer fried seafood). The fish meat is delicious and fresh. I have always gotten 3 big pieces of fish and french fries with my meal. The restaurant is very clean and they have plenty of tables and chairs. But, they are BUSY around lunchtime and Holy Week :) I've noticed that all walks of life come to eat here. Locals, Courthouse employees, police, city workers, out of towners, you name it. The owners are Portuguese and pretty nice. Sometimes not the friendliest. I highly recommend you try it out if you haven't yet. I don't think you will be disappointed. Parking is metered on Cambridge St. Can be hard to find a spot at times, which make us take out. I usually order on the phone or go in and place my order and wait in my car (don't have a Cambridge resident permit), then pick up. Totally worth it! read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Haddock and Chip - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Was next door trying out Cambridge Street Cleaners, which was a yelp recommendation. Asked the owner to recommend a good place to grab some food. He said "next door (Court House Seafoods" has great food. It looks like a traditional restaurant from the outside. Its actually more a take out environment with indoor tables. Tried the Fish and Chips ($6.99 Saturday special), clam chowder, and baked salmon. Everything was good! The Fish and Chips was had a very light batter, moist, flaky and provided great portions, Chowder had a great stock, not as creamy as traditional chowder. The salmon was perfectly seared! Total was $27 with a couple of sodas. The service was great; the place is maintained well, with constant customers. Would defiantly come again to try the rest of the menu! Someone order lobster with mussels that just looked Ridiculous!..coming back to try. read more

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

I've been coming here for 10-years for their fish & chips. Went last week and it was incredibly disappointing. Their fish portions consisted of 3 tails, about a centimeter's worth of fish in terms of thickness, and maybe 4 inches long. There was more batter than fish, it was really that thin. I really mean it, it was literally the very end of the tail, it was so thin that all pieces were curled which cannot happen if there is any thickness to the piece of fish, as the portions used to be. I was wondering if they perhaps use the tails from their fish market, that they cut off, and only use them for their fish & chips. Very disappointing and after being a loyal customer for 10-years, I'm afraid I will not be returning. read more

Great fried seafood. Got a fried seafood platter and some clam chowder to go. The platter is absolutely loaded and everything was delicious. Huge scallops, large pieces of fish, perfectly cooked shrimp, tasty clams, and some squid. It also comes with fries and coleslaw. The clam chowder was unfortunately very disappointing. It did not have much flavor and was thickened with too much cornstarch instead of cream giving it a grey color and weird consistency. Get the fried seafood, not the chowder. read more

Got here on a Thursday afternoon, and there were hardly any customers. But I trusted yelpers on pointing me to the right place for Lobster Roll. The Lobster Roll ($12.95) was pretty tasty, the bread was nicely toasted, with chunks of lobster meat in it, the only complain I have was the mayo might be a bit too much, since it covered up the flavor of the lobster. Clam Chowder tasted okay, wasn't very creamy~ Definitely will stick with the Lobster Roll next time! read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Lobster Roll~ $12.95 - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This place is fantastic, fish tastes fresh as far as I can tell and everything tastes great. Prices are super cheap for the area(and probably in the US overall). Grab an order of fish and chips and cross the street to eat it in the park read more

Soo so yummy! First thing I noticed when walking in was how cozy the setting was and how the staff made you feel like family. There was so much to choose from but I ended up getting the fish and chips and they were SO good! It really hit the spot for me and would be going back soon! It's also very affordable. read more

This is just for the Clam Chowder (to-go): It was a 48 degree and rainy May day in Boston so it seemed like the perfect day for clam chowder. I took a 15 minute drive to Court House Seafood on my lunch break to get some clam chowder to-go and it was pretty disappointing. The chowder was pretty bland and wasn't creamy at all. It was definitely lacking clams-they should throw way more in there. I'd rather go to Legal Seafood next time. On the plus side: when I stopped by, the place was pretty busy during lunch and the fried seafood smelled amazing so i'll go back for that but I wont try their chowder again :( Parking wasn't too bad but Cambridge St. can be busy and definitely bring quarters. read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Clam chowder to go - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This place is a great gem with a great feeling about it. I paid $6.95 for a plate of fish of chips. The fries were nothing special but the fish was a hefty portion and tasted very very fresh! You could taste the freshness and the tarter sauce is great. Seems like a local spot that has a dedicated following. When I was there a lot of people came and picked up orders they called in. I wouldn't go out my way to come here but if I was in Cambridge I would definitely stop by again. read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Took a pic after I ate a piece of fish and a good portion of the fries. Nonetheless still a good serving size. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We got the Wednesday/Saturday special for fish and chips and it was a great deal ($8)! Portion and taste were both amazing, especially for the price. Will come back again :) read more

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

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I wasn't very happy with this place. It was the first restaurant we ate at on our Boston adventure and I wish we would've spent the $45 elsewhere. It's a small joint with a walk up counter and employees who could care less if you're in there or not. The service wasn't amazing, but it wasn't terrible either. I ordered a fish sandwich and fries, my brother had salmon on top of a salad, and my dad ordered stuffed haddock with rice pilaf. The fries and fish sandwich were soggy and bland. My fish had some sort of bruised spot on it, which was unappealing. My brothers salmon was bland and the bowl was way too small for the contents of the salad. My dad said the haddock wasn't bad, but again, it was bland. They do have a fish market right next door, so I'm assuming (and hoping) everything is fresh. There's a bus stop right out front, so it's really accessible, but I don't think I'd waste my time here again. There's plenty of other fish in the sea. read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Fried fish sandwich with crispy fries. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Shrimp & haddock dinner is delicious. Comes with fries and coleslaw. That's what we need in our lives. 2 dinners costs $32. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/court-house-seafood-restaurant-cambridge?select=ga1SPNmfgnW7VqUioPU6Nw#1OJV4YjFy3uw1c3v0uSt8Q read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Shrimp and haddock combo - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Didn't know this local gem existed. Tried their fish & chips special and stir fry mussels both very tasty.

Great value! Amazing near Boston with reasonable prices. Great Food & service from hard working staff.

Great seafood had the cod fish and chips with clam chowder highly recommend it they even have a fish market next door where you could buy fresh seafood read more

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

Takeout only, right now. Great fried clams!!! Reasonable prices. They have the best homemade tartare sauce on the planet!!!! You can pick out a whole fish in their market next door and they will cook it for you in the restaurant for a fee. read more

Courthouse Seafood satisfies the Boston/Cambridge area standard for good fresh, seafood takeout. I got fried cod, my way of testing out a new establishment of this kind. The fish was very good, very much like what you would expect and even want in terms of fast-food fish. The prices were reasonable. I did not sit down. I just ordered takeout. The feel of the restaurant is like an old-style fisherman's seafood place that you might find closer to the waterfront. Not fancy, but it makes tasty fresh fish. So all good, right? Umm....not really. They were literally hostile to people of color. I got the serious impression they did not want me and my friend to come back...and guess what? I won't..... read more

This was the first restaurant we went to when we were getting acclimated to our Cambridge neighborhood after moving out East from the West Coast. The people were friendly behind the corner and the food yummy and we knew that our move was going to be fine. Two years later and the food is still great with the seafood so fresh (it couldn't be fresher coming from the seafood market next door)...the fried seafood platter is wonderful as are the broiled fish dishes--a perfect mix for dinner to share so you feel not to guilty at the end having a healthy dish and a fried dish to satisfy your cravings :). read more

Totally worth going out of your way. Outstanding food, great value. Every time I come to Boston for work or to visit my many relatives who live here, I always make the trek out to CourtHouse seafood. It's just so good. In the summer they have what I consider to be Boston's best lobster roll. They always have daily specials. For example tonite I had a fried oyster platter which was delicious, for $17.95. The table next to me had whole sauteed fish that looked incredible. This isn't a fancy restaurant, it's more like a Mom & Pop place. It's not touristy at all, just a great local place with super fresh seafood at very reasonable prices. The downside is that it's not near the T, but parking is relatively easy and it's a short Uber ride from the tourist areas. Which to me is definitely worth it. read more

This place is the bomb! My friends and I were in the Cambridge area so we decided to check it out for lunch for their famed lobster rolls. The inside decor is kind of plain/simple but the servers/waitresses were very friendly. The daily specials all looked delicious and I wish I could have tried them all but we had to go for the lobster rolls, which did not disappoint. They had nice big chunks of lobster with good seasoning, and weren't too mayonnaise-y like some other ones I've had. I wish they were a little bigger (a little expensive at ~$16 I think) but definitely worth trying! The side fries were pretty unremarkable. Overall, great customer service and tasty lobster rolls. I will have to come back to try out their other seafood specials sometime! read more

I was very happy with this place. My friends and I tried the clam chowder, fried squid, cajun bluefish and chips, and fried oysters. The clam chowder was pretty good, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. The fried squid was delicious. The cajun bluefish tasted very fresh, but I wish it were a little spicier. The fries were thick and delicious, especially with tartar sauce. The fried oysters were the real star. They were perfectly done and flavorful, and I'll definitely come back for more. The service was pretty fast for lunch hour, and everyone working there was really nice. The guy at the table next to us got sauteed mussels, which looked and smelled amazing. We were angry at ourselves for not ordering them, but too full to eat another bite. I'll be back. read more

As far as cheap, excellent seafood goes, this is the best around. It's a cool little counter-type restaurant in East Cambridge. I tried the fish and chips and the crab roll. Both were excellent. I left feeling stuffed and happy. ;) I will be returning and telling all my friends and family about this place in the meantime. read more

Love to eat at a restaurant which does it all right. Orders are taken at a counter, no table service. Ate fish and chips. (five stars). Prices were low and quality was high. Service was fast and everyone at the counter was warm and pleasant. Fish was as fresh as can be. There is a Courthouse Fish Store two doors away. Portions were a good size. My wife also ate clam chowder and gave it five stars as well. As good as it gets. It seems that everything they sell is top notch. Had to park on the street and put money in a meter. read more

If I do seafood it's courthouse or bust if not I just compare them to this place for sure ! The tarter sauce is homemade and really good ! If seafood is your thing give this place a try ! read more

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Wonderful local restaurant owned and run directly by a Portuguese family. Fresh and delicious fish. Amazing price point. In Boston's horrible, overpriced, gimmicky, and flavorless food scene, this place is a true hidden gem. read more

The owner was rude to many of the customers. And I quote, "you need to wait. Patience. Patience. " she hurried people along in a rude way. The portion of food is very small compared to past visits. The food did t taste good at all. Soggy fries and very small pieces of fish. I will not be returning. They can do better and they have done better. Idk what the problem was today. Thumbs down. read more

Small, simple place, almost like a diner. Fiancé and I shared the clam strip dinner and regular clam chowder and that was enough for us for lunch. Clam strips dinner - huge portion and definitely made to order fresh. Comes with cole slaw which we didn't care for and plain but hot fries. Tartar and cocktail sauce if you ask for it. Liked this meal! Clam chowder - pass, clams were tough and chewy, not much clam flavor. Good size but not very good. Want to come back and try the fish and chips special next time! read more

I grew up in the Midwest, where it's hard to understand people saying things like "the fish was so fresh, it didn't taste like fish!" Courthouse Seafood Restaurant taught me how that works. Really, really good low-key food; take your out-of-town guests along if they won't mind plastic silverware and cafeteria trays. Good points: Terrifyingly fresh fish, tasty fish cakes, will fry anything on the menu if you ask. Bad points: Closes before 7pm, poorly insulated in winter, will fry anything on the menu if you ask. read more

Ah, this place is perfect for when you're craving beach-day-at-the-Cape food but don't want to sit through all the traffic and actual hassle of going to the beach. Not to mention the sunburns and sand in your ears! Who wants this?? Courthouse is a little "cafeteria" with a market right next door. The dinners are really large, and they come with cole slaw AND fries. I would recommend splitting among two people, and then getting a chowder or something. We ordered the clam strips dinner ($10), large bowl of chowder, and lobster roll ($13, but priced daily). Extremely reasonable prices but a bit too much food for 2 hungry people! I was definitely pushed to my limits. The clam strips are divine and I still dream about the batter till this day. The chowder was quite good and standard New England-style with no real twists. The lobster roll had an absurd amount of lobster in it for the price, and tasted very fresh. Our friends got the same dinner along with a side of onion rings (which wasn't really a side... could have been a dinner on its own!) Next time, I'll try the fish and chips! This is one of those restaurants that makes me love being a cheap graduate student living in Cambridge. I'll come back, again and again and again. read more

I had a big ol' tub of clam chowder from Courthouse today for my lunch and it was fishy-fatteny-gorgeous. Look at me becoming all New-Englander in my final days here. What next? Flippin' cars when our sports teams win? Saying wicked pissah and pretending I'm Irish? Wearing boat shoes, khaki shorts and a backward Sox cap when taking out the boat with Murph and Danny at the weekend? ...the possibilities! ps. nice fishcake read more

This place is FANTASTIC. The seafood here is wonderfully tasty, and they have a really great variety with daily specials. My boyfriend is a chef and worked with seafood for over a year, and he considers eating here a treat. They cook everything extremely well, and they don't overdo anything - they let the good quality seafood speak for itself. The restaurant itself is small, but the people are super friendly. A lot of locals go here regularly - it's definitely one of the hidden gems of East Cambridge. And the best part - if you want something that's not on the menu, you can buy something from their seafood store next door and they'll bring it over here and cook it for you! Also, if you like tartar sauce, you MUST TRY the tartar sauce here. It's homemade and to die for. The bf and I have been known to lick it off our fingers after the seafood is all gone because it's just THAT GOOD. read more

Ok , I've been here twice and the second time was because I forgot about the second time and regretted it. I'm a foodie and I know new England seafood! I was expecting so much more because they are have a seafood market and it's in they're name... The clam chowder must be canned because it's pasty and not made with milk. It was the worst clam chowder I ever had in Boston and they should be shut down for that alone. It was bland and just bad so please don't order if you go. The fishermanns platter is bland and nothing special. If your in the area I would recommend Kendall's house of pizza in east Cambridge cause it's much better there! Not worth going too. Good luck read more

I looooove this place! I have been going to Courthouse Sea Food for about 11 yrs now and I still can't find any other sea food place to compare it to. I love the freshness of the fish, the customer service, everything. read more

Courthouse Seafood has the best and freshest fried seafood ANYWHERE! The staff is nothing but kind, cordial, and patient.

While my folks were in town they had one mission: eat as much seafood as possible. Luckily I live steps from Court House so off we went. Shortly after opening for lunch they weren't very busy and that allowed for some awesome banter with the crew and my family and eventually some picture taking. This made for a great experience before the food even came out. Luckily, the food maintained that pace. The fish and chips were perfectly fried and the baked haddock was delicious. We left stuffed and happy to have eaten here. So happy in fact that the 'rents decided that dinner too should come from Court House. Seriously. We went back for dinner. The same day. This time around I got the shrimp saute with rice which was simple and delicious. The folks got more haddock and continued to enjoy that as well. The standout during this trip was the clam chowder. Wicked step-mother ordered a cup and we sampled. Shortly thereafter I was up at the register buying a few more. Including one for the old man who HATES clam chowder. Yes folks, theirs is that good. I like that the place is low-key (paper plates, Styrofoam cups, etc) without getting ghetto. But most of all I like the staff. They're fun, friendly, and they whip out some mean seafood deals. Why bother going to Legal when you can get better quality and personal service here? read more

Don't be put off by the lame decor, Styrofoam plates, and plastic cutlery. If you transported the food this place produces into a swanky back bay restaurant, halved the portions, added a little garnish, and called the french fries "pommes frites" , then you could easily double or triple the price. Courthouse seafood gives the customers what they want: fresh seafood, cooked perfectly, for a decent price. They have daily specials that range from $7 for the fish and chips to $11 for the baked stuffed haddock. For those looking to spend more, they have lobster as well! No nonsense, great seafood on the cheap = happy lunchtime costumers. read more

I LOVE little hole-in-the-wall restaurants that turn out to be a fabulous find :-) It's definitely not a fancy sit-down seafood restaurant, but the food speaks for itself. Our party had a mixture of food... New England clam chowder: good, but needed salt; fish and chips were very good; the whole-bellied clams were excellent; the lobster roll (my entree) was delicious. This little place is definitely one that we will visit again. Excellent food at affordable prices. Oh! One improvement: My family suggests that they need to serve beer! LOL read more

I'd been wanting to try Court House forever because of the raves on Yelp, but every time I passed by it was closed. And no wonder. They close at 7 on most days, 6 on Saturdays and 3 on Mondays! Absurd! But on Fridays they're open til 8, so four friends and I gave it a whirl. It's all 70s wood paneling and senior citizens, and you order at the counter. The bf got there early enough to get a clam chowder and recommended it, but apparently he had the last bowl because by the time the rest of us arrived (around 6:45) they were out. Then he had the shrimp scampi, six delicious jumbo shrimp swimming in garlic and butter over rice pilaf for $11.99. I got the pick any two fried seafood platter, a great value at $12.99. It was a heaping plate of fries, tender scallops and fat, savory clams. Yum! But like at many seafood shacks, the fries were gummy and bland. Why are so few people capable of frying up a juicy clam and also a succulent potato? The baked haddock special and the broiled salmon were fresh and delicious as well. Better hours, better fries and this would be the perfect seafood spot. read more

This lived up to all the previously written 5 star ratings and then some. Chowder was hot, fresh, and delicious. The lobster roll was busting with lump meat and had a nice taste.... I think it was a hint of mustard. Great place to stop. Friendly service and family owned. read more

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

We don't have Red Lobster around here, and places like this are why. Best prices & best quality this side of Kennebunkport. Wednesday & Saturday are Super-sized Fish & Chips. 4 pieces of fish & a pile of fries. Split a few with your family. Whole clam rolls are inexpensive and are great quality & taste. You could pay $20+ for the same thing in Maine. Skip Legal Sea Foods, save time, save a few bucks and eat locally. Be careful - they close earlier than others. Check the hours. read more