ANTHONY’S PIER 4
Location: Seaport
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-482-6262
   
140 Northern Ave., 617-482-6262. For 45 years, this Boston institution has tempted diners with Maine lobster, fresh New England seafood, imported Dover sole, prime steaks and a huge wine list. The dining room offers a view of Boston Harbor and the city skyline. L & D Mon–Thu & Sun 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri ’til 11 p.m., Sat noon–11 p.m.

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THE ATLANTIC FISH COMPANY
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-267-4000
   
761 Boylston St., 617-267-4000. Pick your favorite from the day’s catch, prepared your way—broiled, steamed, charcoal-grilled, fried, or sautéed in cajun spices. Start with traditional New England chowder and fresh raw bar offerings. Take-out available. Sun–Thu 11:30 a.m.–11p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 12 p.m. L, D, LS, C.

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B&G OYSTERS
Location: South End
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-423-0550
   
550 Tremont St., 617-423-0550. This sophisticated South End raw bar from James Beard Award-winning chef Barbara Lynch (No. 9 Park) and partner Garrett Harker features bivalves from Wellfleet to the West Coast, as well as signature dishes like the lobster BLT and the Maine lobster roll. L, D, LS, VP.

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THE BARKING CRAB
Location: Seaport
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: yes - read profile
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-426-2722
   
88 Sleeper St., 617-426-CRAB. No frills at this ramshackle little clam shack that’s a Boston dining institution. Pluck mussels and steamers from plastic buckets and drink wine out of styrofoam cups under an outdoor tent brimming with communal-style picnic tables. L & D Sun–Wed 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m.

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CHART HOUSE
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-227-1576
   
60 Long Wharf, 617-227-1576. The Chart House boasts an impressive menu of fresh seafood, including specialties like the crab, avocado and mango stack appetizer, shrimp fresca, macadamia crusted mahi-mahi, slow roasted prime rib and its signature dessert—hot chocolate lava cake. Private parties for 30 or more by reservation only. L, D, C, free VP.

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THE DAILY CATCH
Location: Seaport
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-772-4400
   
2 Northern Ave., 617-772-4400. This hybrid of a seafood and Italian restaurant serves fresh specialties in two drastically different settings—the North End location is typical for the neighborhood with a small seating capacity and cozy atmosphere, while the seaport site features a large patio close to the water. L, D, C.

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THE DAILY CATCH
Location: North End
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-523-8567
   
323 Hanover St., 617-523-8567. This hybrid of a seafood and Italian restaurant serves fresh specialties in two drastically different settings—the North End location is typical for the neighborhood with a small seating capacity and cozy atmosphere, while the seaport site features a large patio close to the water. L, D, C.

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DOLPHIN SEAFOOD
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-661-2937
   
1105 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-661-2937; 12 Washington St., Natick, 508-655-0669. These family-owned restaurants offer seafood hand-picked every morning from the Boston piers. Complement your dish with the famous “Dolphintini” cocktail. L & D Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m, Sun 12p.m.-9 p.m. www.dolphinseafood.com.

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GOURMELI’S SEAFOOD
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-236-5800
   
Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, 617-236-5800 ext. 6741. Enjoy the sushi bar or indulge in fresh lobster, swordfish and more at this eatery in the heart of the Back Bay. Gourmeli’s offers an array of fresh New England seafood and entrees. B, L, D.

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HARBORSIDE GRILL
Location: East Boston/Airport
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-568-6060
   
Hyatt Harborside, 101 Harborside Drive, 617-568-6060. The Harborside Grill offers panoramic views of the Boston skyline from every seat in the dining room. During the day, the Grill is a welcoming casual location for a bowl of chowder, and in the evening is transformed into a sophisticated seafood restaurant. Open daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. B, L, D, SB, C, VP.

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