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BACK BAY. A beloved part of the Boston scene since the late 1970s, Atlantic Fish sports an updated atmosphere these days – in other words, the original's galley look was traded in for a more polished scene of stained wood, pendant lights, coffered ceiling and crisp white linens. The menu, though hasn't changed all that much over the years (Hey, why mess with a good thing!), and Atlantic's kitchen continues to serve up timeless raw bar classics like shrimp cocktail, iced Littleneck clams and Blue Point oysters. Patio dining is available.
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SOUTH END. A sleek, stylish raw bar? Thanks to owner Barbara Lynch (of No. 9 Park fame), that's just what B&G is. The sub-level space is subtly (that is, unpretentiously) contemporary, featuring blue and gray tiles, stainless steel elements, and an open kitchen. The raw bar eats are fronted by fresh local oysters, clams, scallops and shrimp. Meanwhile, creative main courses like bacon-wrapped cod, wild striped bass with squid puttanesca, and Italian fish stew are themselves superbly done. Patio dining is available during the warm seasons.
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CAMBRIDGE. East Coast Grill specializes in practically any kind of seafood imaginable. Main courses include cornmeal-crusted scallops, barbequed-pork ribs, and grilled spice-crusted Atlantic salmon. You'll also find an impressive raw bar over flowing with oysters, shrimp and crab claws. Meanwhile, the menu for Sunday brunch is also full of fantastic options, including corn bread-crusted French toast, smoked duck-stuffed tortilla rellenas, and Littleneck clams. Their legendary make-your-own-Bloody Mary bar alone is reason enough to reserve a table!
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KENMORE SQUARE. Great Bay is one of the hottest restaurants in Boston, and it has earned this reputation with its consistently excellent seafood dishes. Seared kingfish topped with macadamia nuts and melt-in-your-mouth salmon are just two of the many main courses you have the opportunity to sample. The Bay's interior has an offbeat, underwater theme, but it comes across nicely and makes guests feel comfortable while dining. The "island" separating the suave lounge from the main dining area actually doubles as a raw bar, one where the Duxbury osyters and halibut tacos always hit their marks.
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FINANCIAL DISTRICT. Established in 1826, this casual establishment is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the US and consists of a dark, pub-like dining room, oyster bar, restaurant, and drink bar. John F. Kennedy had a favorite booth here while practicing law in his early days, and you can now reserve it for parties of five or six. The place is said to serve the best clam chowder in New England, along with fresh seafood and excellent Bloody Marys. Oysters are delicious and diners may choose to sit in cozy booths and order from the menu or find a perch at the popular raw bar.
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NORTH END. Intimate and old school cool, Neptune sports a pressed-tin ceiling, floor tiles and marble-topped tables. Located as it is on the North End, the restaurant probably doesn't shock first-timers with its Italian takes on fresh fish and seafood. That's not to say they don't leave impressed by Old Country classics like cioppino and more regionalized endeavors such lobster rolls. It's the raw bar, though, that truly sets this place apart, thanks to seasonal ditties like Ipswich clams (fried, of course) and a dozen or so varieties of oysters.
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BACK BAY. Nothing preempts a game at Fenway quite like a stopover at the Back Bay edition of the Summer Shack family, where the mood is proverbially light-hearted and the raw bar case never seems to suffer from a shortage of fresh oysters, clams, shrimp and lobsters (heck, it holds somewhere in the neighborhood of 4-K shellfish!) If seafood isn't your bag, their versatile menu also lists burgers, corn dogs, fried chicken and even meatloaf. Designed to look like a modern version of a roadside shack, the space gets packed, especially during the summer. Priority seating available.
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255 State St, Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02109 · 617-742-5300
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WATERFRONT. "If it isn't fresh, it isn't legal" is this restaurant's mantra and they pride themselves on offering only the freshest seafood available. Rich, creamy clam chowder is a specialty, and the raw bar fare enjoys its share of devotees. You'll also find wood-grilled swordfish, fried oyster, and a great cioppino. Daily and seasonal specials abound, and fresh Maine lobsters are cracked table side on request. A Boston institution since 1968, there are seven Legals in the immediate area alone, but the one at Long Wharf is particularly impressive thanks to its outdoor dining area and awesome views of the Harbor.
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WATERFRONT. Stylish Oceana capitalizes on its marina-side location by offering outstanding views of the Harbor. Take away the setting, though, and the place would still enjoy wide popular support based on its robust fish and seafood selection that includes regional-themed delicacies like New England bouillbaisse and crab-crusted Georges Bank cod. Even if a sit-down affair isn't on the slate, Oceana's raw bar specialties, like Panama Bay Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and fresh-shucked oysters, are worth checking into.
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BACK BAY. This seafood restaurant, which features an underwater-themed decor, is great for a full meal or a light seafood treat. Skipjack's has a reputable raw bar, and you can order light fare at the full bar, including clams and oysters on the half shell. With over 33 types of fish and shellfish to choose from, you're sure to find a dish to delight you. Skipjack's is famous for its lemon, soy, and spice marinade, and Hawaiian mahi mahi is always an excellent choice.
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