Top Seafood Restaurants in Massachusetts
What type of diet works for you? If you ask me, I follow the “Seefood” diet. I see food and I eat it. And that may exactly be the case when you go to these seafood restaurants. We’ve already featured steak houses, pizza places, and burger joints before. Now we will expand your dining world and go beyond seas and oceans, or even under them if you wish.
Before you hesitate and question the the idea of eating in these restaurants or the freshness of seafood in general, remember that we handpicked these listings based on already existing reviews and recommendations. So, these listings are the best of the best, in terms of taste, service, and of course, freshness.
Here we now feature the Top 10 Seafood Restaurants in Massachusetts. Wherever you are in the country, there are number of them near you, for sure. We’ve done the hard part by searching, now is your turn to try them out yourself!
Dolphin Restaurant
Barnstable, MA
The Dolphin was started 70 years ago, and has been a landmark in Barnstable Village ever since. The Dolphin prides itself on its continuous effort to improve and restore the restaurant’s legacy of fine dining in Barnstable Village. They use local, high quality purveyors to supply them with produce and seafood they can trust.
Island Creek Oyster Bar
Boston, MA
Island Creek Oyster Bar follows the team’s restless spirit for spreading the gospel of oyster culture. Island Creek Oyster Bar places seafood at the center of a collaboration joining farmer, chef and diner.
Capt. Carlo’s Restaurant
Gloucester, MA
Capt. Carlo’s Restaurant holds very proudly its reputation for having the very best of seafood to be found anywhere. Lobsters, clams, haddock, swordfish, salmon, shrimp, scallops and calamari are just some of the fresh seafood prepared for your appetite. Along with a full menu of all their local seafood favorites, they also offer steak, chicken, burgers, pastas, salads and a great children’s selection.
Barbyann’s Restaurant
Hyannis, MA
Barbyann’s Restaurant, is proud to serve Cape Cod and visitors the finest food and best service around. Their menu is mixture of the best seafood Cape Cod has to offer as well as classic American favorites and a pinch of Southwestern flare.
Alberto’s Ristorante
Hyannis, MA
Alberto’s Ristorante was established in 1984 at which time, Northern Italian cuisine and fresh homemade pasta were introduced to Cape Cod for the first time. Since then, they have continued this tradition of all fresh ingredients and in-house preparation of every course from the soups to the desserts. They put emphasis on decor, service, the pride they take in food preparation, and their affordability.
Atlantic Fish Company
Boston, MA
Atlantic Fish Company has been serving the freshest catch since 1978. Their menus are printed daily to reflect the quality of their offerings, sourced straight from the harbor every morning. Discover a taste of local waters in their dining room or on their outdoor patio.
Schermerhorn’s Seafood
Holyoke, MA
Schermerhorn’s has been providing Western Massachusetts with fresh Maine Lobsters since 1912. All their seafood, including steamer clams, North Atlantic Swordfish and Lobster, come live and fresh directly from Maine. They pride themselves on providing the area with excellent food, friendly service, and most importantly, a place where the community can count on for that extra personal dining experience.
Cooke’s Seafood
Hyannis, MA
Cooke’s Seafood, has become a Cape Cod institution by serving the highest quality, freshest seafood available since 1977. You will see directly into their open kitchen where they lightly batter and fry their fresh, locally sourced seafood until it is crispy and golden.
Gloucester House Restaurant
Gloucester, MA
The famous Gloucester House is world renowned for its lobster dishes and fresh seafood specialties. Having been the first to popularize fried calamari, a favorite New England dish, The Gloucester House specializes in locally caught North Atlantic seafood, prepared to perfection.
The Daily Catch Restaurant
Boston, MA
The Daily Catch Restaurant, offers New England’s freshest fish and shellfish prepared with imported olive oils, pasta and vinegar. Garlic simmered seafood, tomato sauces and fresh vegetables in their simple ‘Sicilian-Style’ recipes passed on from generations before.
