I’m looking for a good seafood retaurant in Boston. I used to go to Legal back when it was just a few places, but it seems too much like a chain now. Ideally I’d like a place downtown or in Cambridge and with a little ambience (it’s a date).
Before I noticed that you said downtown or Cambridge I was going to recommend Anthony’s Pier 4.
I’m not a seafood or Boston expert. I visit once a year for a one day conference. In, out. Airport hotels, hotel restaurants. One year however, my conference coincided with my aunt and uncle visiting.
Their favorite dining out is seafood restaurants with ocean/harbor/sound views. They have favorites in most coastal US cities. They took me to Anthony’s. The food was excellent, so was the service. I remember thinking “too bad I’m not here with a date instead of my aunt and uncle”.
I don’t drive there. They had a car. It wasn’t a long trip, but I don’t think it’s easily T managable.
I’m sorry if this information is useless.
That was a good place many years ago, nice to know it still is.
Among my favorites in the downtown area is Todd English’s Kingfish Hall in Fanueil Hall (menu can be found at http://www.toddenglish.com/). A bit on the pricey side, but great ambiance for a date and excellent food and drink.
In Cambridge, East Coast Grill in Inman Square is also a favorite for seafood. They’ve also got good BBQ if you’re ever dining with non-seafood people (I’m assuming that’s not the case for this date!).
Seconded. It’s my GF’s favorite place.
The Chart House on Long Wharf is a favorite of mine. A little pricey, but what you’re paying for is to be surrounded by dark wood and old sea charts in a place where you’d expect to see rich white men enjoying a good single-malt. It’s a very traditional kind of place.
How tied are you to Boston? If you can get up to Gloucester/Rockport, I can give you a ton more options.
I have had two outstanding meals at the Aegean in Watertown, not far from central Cambridge. http://www.aegeanrestaurants.com/
I can remember they have an extensive seafood menu.
Plus, amazing kebabs and other Greek specialties. Parking is available as well.