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Great Bay
500 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215
(617) 532-5300
If you were to dine inside an aquarium, it might be something like Great Bay, whose underwater décor (think swaying turquoise fabrics, an arched ceiling and funky lights) make the food seem even fresher. Among the top picks here are the clam chowder, the halibut tacos and the steamed mussels with coconut milk and red curry. Open Mon-Wed,Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm; Thu-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm
Atlantic Fish
761 Boylston St Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4000
This perpetually popular and often noisy Back Bay restaurant serves up everything under the sea, from fried clams—the whole-bellied kind—and steamers to seafood wok salad and a three-pound Maine lobster. The friendly and accommodating staff, addictive bread and well-chosen wine list and cocktail options round out a nearly guaranteed good time. Open Mon 12am-1am, 11:30am-1am; Tue-Thu 11:30am-1am; Sat 11:30am-2am; Sun 11:30am-12am
Union Oyster House
41 Union St Boston, MA 02108
(617) 227-2750
You go here for the history: as Union Oyster House likes to remind people, it’s the oldest restaurant in the country. So yes, there are a few camera-toting gawkers, but also a decent enough crowd to deserve a visit. Plan to take a late-day break from whatever with a seat at the bar, a platter of fresh oysters and a pint of beer, then move on. Open Mon-Thu,Sun 11am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
B&G Oysters
550 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116
(617) 423-0550
Run by the same chef (Barbara Lynch, who’s won a James Beard award) who operates No. 9 Park and other topnotch restaurants, B & G can please even the pickiest of shellfish-expert palates. There are a dozen different oysters every day, all shucked to order, and the squeamish can find plenty of other options on the full menu. Open Mon 11:30am-10pm; Tue-Fri 11:30am-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-10pm
Legal Seafood
255 State St Boston, MA 02109
(617) 742-5300
Don’t let airport Legals lead you astray in your impression of this restaurant: its Long Wharf location is fun and fresh, despite the throngs of tourists. Its near Quincy Market and the New England Aquarium, which adds to the authentic, actual-ocean appeal; note the turquoise touches and the outdoor patio. Best bets here are the clam chowder and the lobster roll. Open Mon-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 12pm-10pm
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