Hands down, there isn't anything you can have at this favorite local seafood joint that you wont love! I have had the fried haddock & chips, the fish cakes, loved the lobster roll & fried clam roll! Great portions! THe best tartar sauce! Everything is so fresh, service is quick & always friendly. Prices are reasonable and you walk into a place with generations of this family working here! love it! read more

Their broiled haddock and the fries were well cooked (fish was flaky and fries were crispy), but flavorless. Have we heard of seasoning, folks? Is there any alternative to buying bottled water (which costs them $0.10) for $1.88? Like a cup o' tap? read more

Very good local seafood restaurant. very good to our budget after spending a week in new york :) the seafood is deiffitely fresh. they own a fish market a couple buildings down so all the food is guranteed fresh. my only gripe is that a good 75% of the menu is fried food. ...but who cares about eating healthy when on vacation. the chowder was delicious...i also had the scallops and crab cakes. those were very good as well. metered parking was very easy to find. go here for a cheap , delicious alternative to all the expensive seafood restaurants in boston. read more

No one should write super long reviews. Court House has the best clam shack-style seafood at 1/3 less money and 2x the freshness. The fried clam strips are crisp, moist inside, and not oily. The lobster is out of the bag: Court House is great place for classic New England fresh seafood at a reasonable price. GO! read more

I love East Cambridge. One reason is the amazing number of small, family owned businesses that have been around this neighborhood for years. The restaurants in East Cambridge may not look like much from the outside, but I am finding out that portions are huge, quality is unparalleled and you make new friends quickly. There are some very nice people working hard and trying to make you happy. No attitudes here. Even though I am not a big fried food fan, I stop into the Court House every now and then to order the fish and chips or fried clams. If you arrived before noon or at five pm, every table will be taken. It's an early crowd. Families, groups of little old ladies and Cambridge cops love this place. So take out is a practical plan. I place my order at the counter and pay. Within about 8 minutes, my number is called, and I am handed an amazing meal. The fried clams are light and delicate, fresh and perfectly cooked. Five generous portions of fried fish could also come your way, lightly crispy and and not too breaded. You'll also get two containers of tarter sauce, about a dozen onion rings or a large hunk of fries, ketchup, two napkins and a fork. It is so much food- especially in terms of the fish- that I can barely get it all in and often save half for later. Reheating it does not change much....a nice leftover meal, enhanced by a fresh squeeze of lemon. After a long summer on the North Shore, I can say that these fried clams rival any up there. If you like a really good seafood meal, come on in here for just about anything- baked, broiled, fried, steamed....They do it with a smile. It's not fancy by any means, but you can get gussied up another time. (Please note their limited hours and the fact that they do not serve alcohol.) read more

You know what makes a great seafood restaurant? Access to fresh fish. Well lucky for you, Court House has its own fish market right next door, guaranteeing that whatever you're served is straight from the sea. This is my kind of place-- very clean and unassuming-- simple menu and the kitchen's out in the open. I ordered the clam chowder, my two companions the clam strips roll and haddock 'n chips. Haddock rated a 9/10, beautifully white and flaky, and the clam strips were damn good, some of the best I've ever had. They were light, despite being fried, so Court House must use good oil. Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed with the clam chowder-- it was thick but it lacked the richness that comes from the best clam chowder. All in all, it was average for clam chowder, but being in New England, you expect a little better. I will definitely attend this fine establishment again. One thing that impressed me beside the food was when one of the guys behind the counter (possibly an owner?) came out and opened the door for a customer he was familiar with. I got the feeling that this restaurant knows its neighborhood and takes pride in serving its clientele. Good prices. Can't wait to return and bring some friends. read more

About 8 months ago I started working in East Cambridge right across the street from the lovely Cambridgeside Galleria Mall, and while this is great for x-mas shopping during lunch hour and picking up my friend's b-day present in the 30 minutes between work and her party... the food selection is well... let's just say you have your choice between chinese, japanese, indian, mexican, pasta and pizza all in one circle- oh yes- the food court. After about four months of switching between taco bell, sbarros, and the occasional high class venture down first st. for a burrito- I decided to head in the other direction up Cambridge St. and came across Court House. I'm from Michigan so I was immediately impressed with a place where you can order 30 different types of seafood for under $10. It was Wednesday, the day when fish and chips are on special. They were excellent and ready in less than 10 minutes. Friends from work and I sat together at a table in the crowded, small space. I have been back twice and gotten crab salad roll to-go, both times it was excellent (highly recommended). The best part is friendly service, good food, amazing selection, and affordable prices. Probably better for lunch than dinner- but if you are up for dinner try the market next door and cook for yourself. read more

Great tasting, fresh seafood. I love the baked haddock plate, and the fish and chips is very good (although I think it's just their tartar sauce - I could eat a pint of it). Minus one star because they close at 7 p.m. Otherwise, I think it's reasonably priced and pretty good quality seafood. read more

Saw so many great reviews, thought I'd try it. It's ok. I wouldn't say it's the best I've been to. The fish'n'chips really does have about 5 pieces; but it's mostly dark meat. I had the onion rings instead of the fries and was not impressed. The batter has a very dull taste and not at all crispy. My boyfriend ordered the day's special -- shrimp scampi over rice. It was about $12 and he only got 5 shrimp. I think over $2/shrimp is a little steep. The tartar sauce is good, but with the fish and chips, I only got about a tablespoon. Not nearly enough for 5 pieces of fish. To get more, you have to pay 25 cents. A little much. All-in-all, it seems alright. The prices are about average for a fish shop.....but I'm not sure about the portions and quality of some. My favorite so far is Casa Mia in Melrose. read more

My favorite seafood place in Boston area! Choose your fish at the market next door, and they cook it for you right there. Super friendly stuff, cozy and clean place, seafood that actually has a flavor - wow! Not limited to fried fish - here you can get your fish grilled, saute or whatever you want - what else can you ask for?!! Have been going there for years, will be coming back. Keep it up guys! Ania and Zee read more

I live around the corner from Court House Seafood. Their simple fish dishes are absolutely fresh, always well-prepared. It's not fancy, but it's honest, clean food. I've eaten here dozens of times, never had a bad piece of fish. They do have iceberg lettuce-type salad (also always fresh), and cooked broccoli, otherwise the sides are a narrow selection of the usual NE suspects -- fries, onion rings, baked potato, etc. It's a family-run establishment where warm efficiency is the order of the day. I have a virtually endless appreciation for this place. PS: no alcohol, and to be honest I'm not sure what they'd say about folks bringing their own bottle(s). read more

Synopsis: Great seafood, friendly staff, cheap Fish & Chips for $6.99 on Wednesday & Saturday?? That's what first got my attention. The fish batter is crispy & tasty, the fish fresh, and the fries plentiful. Ask for extra tartar sauce when you order, it's an extra 25 cents... but it's fish & chips for less than ten bucks, so I don't mind an extra quarter. The people behind the counter are always nice, we once got free onion rings at the end of the night just because the girl heard us talking about them and had some extras on hand. The lobster roll is superb! Huge chunks of lobster, grilled bun... drooooool. Conclusion: Go if you're starving, you're waist band will be busting and you're wallet won't be left feeling empty. read more

A no frills place but it has great lobster rolls and crabmeat rolls. French fries aren't that great but the seafood rolls are a must-try. Ambiance can also be improved but it's the food that really counts so 4 stars. read more

Buy your sushi fish here. This place and New Deal two blocks down are the best places to buy fresh fish in the Boston area. The decor of the fishmarket and the smell might put you off, but they are the best. (Well, on an even par with New Deal.) Ask them for the sashimi grade fish and they will direct you to some quality stuff. And D. A. is correct about the quality. I imagine that the expensive restaurants send a man out here to get their fish. read more

I can't believe I've walked by this and never noticed it! This is a must go! My boyfriend and I went today for the super fish and chips special. Words can't begin to describe how amazing it was. Very hefty plate some come with an appetite if you plan on taking advantage of their special. I'd definitely recommend everyone to go check out Court House Seafood!!! read more

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

I really love this place. You really can't go wrong with anything in the restaurant. What I dig more than the restaurant is the market... the seafood is excellent, they treat you like family and will get you any special request. The folks were in town so it was time for Lobsterfest. A quick 10 min drive yield 9lbs of lobster, 5lbs of mussels, 5lbs of steamers and 1lb of Uni (I serve it with lemon juice and olive oil). Everyone, including a family member that is never happy (we all have one), was raving about the quality of the seafood. Anyway... if I didn't marry a non-seafood eating wife (not sure how that happened), my only two stops would be Courthouse and a produce stand. EXCELLENT. You can't go wrong with either the market or restaurant. read more

Weeeeel---I was in Boston for my annual trip to see the fam. and of course needed to get my "seafood" fix. Where to go? Out and about in E.Cambridge, we found the Court House Seafood Restaurant. I was really expecting something WAY more than what I found------at least according to all the 4 & 5 stars from Yelpers. **scratching head** It's a small place, well located in E. Cambridge-- seating was quite limited but we managed to snag a table right in the front at the window. with a nice view of E. Cambridge St. This was a PLUS. The place was filled with suited professionals, local blue-collars, overweight tourists and burly cops from the Court House--a nice motley arrangement of hungry folks----------Ok so far so good.... I always regret eating "fried food" about 30 minutes after I eat it...BUT....when in Boston do as the Bostonians do----------------I couldn't resist the Fried Mussel Special for $9.00. My dining partner opted for the Fried Schrod....weeel.... My oysters had been pre-fried and left to sit---------& you know what that means---cold and "clammy"....pardon the well intentioned pun.....BUT.....ya gotta have fried clams and oysters RIGHT OUTTA THE PAN, know what I mean??.... French fries ok, tartar sauce good. I tasted the fried fish and it was superb---flakey, tastey and moist--a good sized portion. All in all an ok place but not representative of Beantown's BEST seafood by any stretch. read more

Happened upon this place quite by chance about a month ago and have been coming back regularly ever since. Its very no frills, but in a good way. The restaurant side of a fish market two doors down, the fish has been uniformly great. The cooking is definitely straightforward, so I can see why some reviews say its flavorless. The quality of the fish redeems it. Not to mention the surprisingly large menu and extremely reasonable prices. They go beyond simple fried food to offer a nice selection of broiled or steamed dishes and daily specials that have kept me coming back. The staff has always been fantastically friendly and they keep the place spotless even during their very busy lunch rush. As soon as someone gets up from a table, a staff member is out to clean the table almost immediately. They clearly care about the restaurant. Thrilled to find this place and plan on making it a regular stop. read more

OMG the BEST FISH in Metro Boston. My friend is a local from this neighborhood and took us here for lunch. Wow i cannot eat fish anywhere else and find it this good. I am so glad they call it a Restaurant. When you walk in it is like a deli or a take out spot. You order and then have to watch as everyone gets some of the best looking food everywhere. I have tried a lot of their menu. DEFINATELY a 5 Star Restaurant. Wow they could charge so much for the quality they provide and the nice and thorough staff. This is the best place to take someone who wants fresh fish and a new england experience. read more

Best fish and chips around for just $6.95. Add a stuffed clam and it's a great lunch! Always spotless, so clean. Fast friendly service and good food. Luv this place! read more

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

Best fried shrimp and best cole slaw in all of massachusetts! No where else is the cole slaw that delicious.

I have never had a lobster roll and didn't want to go to a touristy section of Boston. The Yelp search brought up this family-run restaurant located in East Cambridge on Cambridge street. I thought it would be a quick walk from Harvard, but it ended up to be a 40 minute hike. Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted at the walk-up counter. The server noticed I was flush and asked about my health. She then suggested I take the bus back, showed me the stop, and told me the hours. The lobster roll and fries were tasty. I have nothing to compare it with, but I would have liked a bit more flavor to support, not overwhelm the lobster. read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Lobster roll and tartar sauce for the fries. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Local, family-owned small little seafood joint next to a fish market. The place was packed when I came here on a Saturday afternoon. Definitely, a locals favorite. Lobster roll - Generous portions but the lobster tasted a little bland. Clam chowder - Don't expect your typical clam chowder! Simple and delicious. They use real, juicy and fresh clams. Small portion for just $3.60 was huge! Can't wait to come back and try the fish & chips and salmon dinner. NOTE: There is a $5 minimum on credit card purchases. read more

Top fresh seafood destination. What really adds value for this place is their next door fish market where you can choose any kind of seafood you like and have it grilled fried, or baked as you want. If you want a whole fish for a r reasonable price and superb quality grilled or fried, I think this is pretty much the only good choice in this area. read more

Really good quality seafood here for a great price. I used to eat here a lot when I lived in the area. Since moving to a different location, I don't get down here nearly as much, but I was fortunate enough to have lunch here today. I had the whole native clams, which were outstanding. I highly recommend the whole native clams, as well as the seafood platter, and the fish & chips (and related varieties such as haddock & chips and sole & chips). But pretty much everything you get here will be good, if not great. You get sort of the same quality here as you'd get at a much more pricey seafood restaurant, sometimes better, actually. And for about half the price!. read more

fish chowder, clam chowder, 3 stuffed clams, & 1 fishcake : about $15 And the lady behind the counter was a sweetheart. im stuffed. read more

The prices were cheap for seafood but portion sizes were pretty small. The fish was fresh but essentially flavorless. Clam chowder was cheap but tasted like it was frozen or came out of a can. Overall, the only thing i can recommend is the clam strips . Average service. read more

I love this place! Walked in, ordered fish and chips (special on Sundays!), paid, waiting for my number to be called out, and wow! Delicious! You can get to go or eat there, and enjoy the sizzling sounds of more fish and chips being made. Quantities are generous, and cooked extremely well. Very casual ambiance for family and close friends. Pretty much everyone is wearing sweatpants and is very laid back read more

Great fresh fish! Friendly staff! I had shrimp and pollock- the breading was a little heavy for my taste. But the fish was clearly fresh and tasty. Next time I'll explore broiled or sautéed prep. Don't go expecting ambiance... But I'd come back! read more

I can honestly say this is the best fish and chips that I have eaten. Perfectly cooked crispy fresh fish. The interior is very simple but spotlessly clean. The locals keep this place busy but the service is rapid. Delicious. read more

Did I think that I could get great seafood in Cambridge? No. While Moultons in Medford is my favorite somewhat fancy sit down seafood joint, Court House is my favorite seafood served to me in little paper trays over a counter. Court House is located on the Cambridge/Somerville line on Cambridge street closer to the Galleria. It's very convenient for me due to where I work and I find that even during the lunch rush I can be out of there with plenty of time to spare on my lunch hour. Don't expect anything fancy - just expect tasty, sweet, hugely portioned seafood. read more

INEXPENSIVE family run restaurant. Nothing special inside, but good for take-out and OK for eating-in. I had the swordfish combo and my mate had the bluefish combo. We had a fishcake as well (only a buck). The tartar sauce was nothing to write home about, but she loved it. They make everything to order and the staff is quite friendly. They have a lot of stuff on the menu. I'll come back soon. My mate also tells me that they have a seafood store next store that you can pick something up and ask them to cook it for a buck or two extra. Perhaps I'll try that! I have a hankering for fried clams, so I'll try that next. This time, it was my last meal before fasting, so I wanted something healthy (not fried). It lasted me 25 hrs :) I'm rating it after the fast, so you know it's good. A lot of the customers appear to be regulars that call it in ahead of time. It seems popular with the seniors. It wasn't busy, which is a huge plus for me dinner time during a weekday. How to get there? Take the 69 bus or walk there from the Lechmere Green line. There's also street parking. read more

COURTHOUSE FISH MARKET: my mom recommended this place, my experience was as follows... small, smelly market but fish was deeee-lish. i got haddock, scallops and some fixings. after reading reviews of the new deal fish market down the street i am going to go there and compare for selection, prices and service. reviewers said new deal did not smell and also had fruit etc... service was mezza-mezza but maybe its b/c they didn't know me and they were chatting it up with obvious regulars... i would go back here but i like to know all my options and how they compare... read more

After all the great reviews, I was pretty disappointed with the reality of this place. Chowder was blah - tender clams, but overall pretty tasteless. I got my order to go, so couldn't even add any salt. Lobster roll was decent for the price (I think $12.99?), but nothing special. Good amount of meat, but on a cheap grocery store hot dog bun that quickly fell apart. Boston Chowda Co. was soooo much better read more

Coming here based on the yelp reviews, I my expectations were a little high going in. Allow me to level set you: This is a normal looking place with some very normal looking chairs and tables, and a normal looking girl behind the counter. Normal! Getting There: While it's a high-traffic street, street parking is free and available with two hour limits. Easy! Ordering: The menu with prices is available on their website- all in all, pretty reasonable. They do take credit cards, and very WYSIWYG. Order and take a seat, they'll call you when it's ready. Service: Fast, friendly, and attentive. Pretty clean throughout with decent bathrooms. Ketchup is at the table, but where's the mustard? The Food: Fish and Chips I don't know if "OMG FISH" would be the best descriptor of my reaction to taking a bite of the fish and chips, but more, "mhrm, that's pretty good." The fish is very lightly baked/fried, almost a tempura coating that's mildly crunchy and focuses more of the flavor on the whitefish itself. The fries are pretty standard and are made semisoft to go with the texture of the fish batter. That being said, OMG TARTAR is definitely a representative description because the homemade tartar sauce is absolutely fantastic. It comes with most dishes, but can also be purchased separately for your own devious use at home. The Food: Clam Chowder Even after clam chowder tours through Boston, San Francisco, New York, and Maine, my benchmark standard for clam chowder is the Progresso version out of the can (which is actually pretty damn good). Court House's version is a little less creamy, a little more clam-y, and has more clams to munch on. I'd say on par with Progresso, if not a little better. The Food: Fish Chowder Yum. Take the clams and clam-y flavor out of the clam chowder, and replace with bits of the white fish (sans batter) from the fish and chips. It's warm and tasty, but less chewy and with a more neutral flavor. I can see myself with a vat of this on a nice cold day. Add salt! The Takeaway: A strong recommendation for someone just visiting. Very good, solid food at reasonable prices, but don't expect anything amazing. read more

This place is excellent. They have really tasty clam chowder in huge portions - way better than Legal's in my opinion I usually opt for the fried clams plate, which is ample in size and priced very fair. The food is always fresh and it's perfect for either take-out or eat-in. Friendly service, great food and very reasonable prices. Definitely worth a visit if you haven't been! read more

Fresh seafood options. Fish cakes are pretty good. However, I've been disappointed with the fried fish dishes. I think the breading could be better seasoned. Price is definitely right here though. You can leave stuffed for under $10. It usually gets crowded and the hours end pretty early, even by Boston/Cambridge standards. So plan accordingly. read more

Highly recommend by fellow yelpers, so I gave it a try. Good local place, nothing fancy, that's ok (self seating), just here for fresh fish. :) I got the haddock'n chips, a generous amount of haddock for the price ($9.95), lightly battered, and golden brown. Crispy! Not over fried or dry. Tender fresh fish, so sweet. So good! I wasn't a fan of the chips, just a bit undercooked for my taste, but not a problem, again just here for the fish. :) read more

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant - Haddock & chips - Seafood Markets Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

DAMN, Gina! What a gem! My colleague returned a favor by treating me to a fish and chips lunch. She lives in the area and had never been so it was a first for the both of us. The fish was absolutely one of the best fish on a chips plate that I've ever had - top 3 for sure! The breading didn't slip off, it was nicely seasoned and the fish itself was sweet, succulent and not overly flaky. FRESH! FRESH! FRESH! Tartar sauce was very nice too! Decor is no frills - pretty cool B&W photos of fishermen and all things mariner on the wall. The menu is posted above the counter and the specials are hand-written on the adjacent wall. Order up, sit down, pick up, chow down. The ladies behind the counter are also a delight! The prices are also very reasonable - in fact, cheap! For fish this fresh, they can charge a $5 premium and I would not argue! If you wanted, you can grab some fresh seafood from the market two doors down and they'll cook it up for you! Definitely coming back here for my seafood fix! read more

Food was good. The lobster roll is not very big ($17) but it tasted good. I ended up getting a crab cake after finishing the lobster roll and it was good. I would skip the lobster roll and get just crab cakes if I went again. My husband got the fish sandwich and said it was good. It was also a very big serving. read more

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