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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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2. KingFish Hall
188 S Market St, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 02109 · 617-523-8862
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FINANCIAL DISTRICT. Owned by chef and restaurateur Todd English, this great seafood restaurant is awash in vivid color. Seafood comes from the kitchen steaming hot and tender, as you'll see after ordering crispy bass. Grilled quail satay is also delicious, and you'll find a notable bar scene and a well-selected wine list. In addition, KingFish hosts an exceptional Sunday brunch. Be warned, though, that noise levels can reach epic proportion when diners really pack the place. Smart casual dress. Reservations accepted.
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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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4. Daily Catch
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323 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113 · 617-523-8567
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NORTH END. With a logo of a squid painted on the front window, this restaurant makes no bones about their specialty--seafood! You'll love the calamari, their specialty. It's prepared Sicilian-style, and it's served over pasta, stuffed, or as a part of a salad. Black pasta puttanesca and clam linguine are among the other popular dishes. The decor is quite basic so don't come expecting to find a lot of charm or ambiance in the air!
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5. Legal Sea Foods
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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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THEATRE DISTRICT. Crisply attired waiters and a huge printed menu underscore the upscale ambience of this classy restaurant. Seafood is flown in from Hawaii, British Columbia, and Florida, so you're assured the season's best. Dungeness crab is a work of art, oysters are plump and juicy, and clam chowder makes for a succulent treat.
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BACK BAY. Cozy Turner Fisheries is known for clam chowder and an excellent raw bar, and its menu offers some of the best seafood options in town. Start with the popular smoked bluefish appetizer or a cup of lobster bisque; then dive into baked sole, tuna carpaccio, or freshwater prawns. In a hurry? Head for the oyster bar, which offers hearty meals for folks on the run.
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BACK BAY. Tucked away on trendy Newbury Street, Stephanie's is a see-and-be-seen place! It also has wonderful outside dining and a bar that opens onto the street. The menu offers an excellent selection of appetizers, including crab cakes and salmon and potato pancakes with caviar and sour cream (a local favorite). Entrées include stuffed lobster, tuna steak, and grilled sea bass, as well as pastas and lighter fare – all beautifully presented! Plus, service is top-notch.
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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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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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