THE ATLANTIC FISH COMPANY
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-267-4000
   
761 Boylston St., 617-267-4000. Pick your favorite from the day’s catch, prepared your way—broiled, steamed, charcoal-grilled, fried, or sautéed in cajun spices. Start with traditional New England chowder and fresh raw bar offerings. Take-out available. Sun–Thu 11:30 a.m.–11p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 12 p.m. L, D, LS, C.

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AZURE
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-933-4800
   
The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St., 617-933-4800. Azure’s menu and concept are designed to be as clear and understated as the color palette itself. Nationally recognized executive chef Robert Fathman, known for his innovation and playful risk-taking in the kitchen, creates contemporary American cuisine with a sophisticated edge and an emphasis on fresh seafood. B, D.

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B&G OYSTERS
Location: South End
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-423-0550
   
550 Tremont St., 617-423-0550. This sophisticated South End raw bar from James Beard Award-winning chef Barbara Lynch (No. 9 Park) and partner Garrett Harker features bivalves from Wellfleet to the West Coast, as well as signature dishes like the lobster BLT and the Maine lobster roll. L, D, LS, VP.

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THE BARKING CRAB
Location: Seaport
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: yes - read profile
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-426-2722
   
88 Sleeper St., Fort Point Landing, 617-426-CRAB. No frills at this ramshackle little clam shack that’s a Boston dining institution. Pluck mussels and steamers from plastic buckets and drink wine out of styrofoam cups under an outdoor tent brimming with communal-style picnic tables. L & D daily, opening at 11:30 a.m.

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CHART HOUSE
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-227-1576
   
60 Long Wharf, 617-227-1576. The Chart House boasts an impressive menu of fresh seafood, including specialties like the crab, avocado and mango stack appetizer, shrimp fresca, macadamia crusted mahi-mahi, slow roasted prime rib and its signature dessert—hot chocolate lava cake. Private parties for 30 or more by reservation only. L, D, C, free VP.

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DOLPHIN SEAFOOD
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-661-2937
   
1105 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-661-2937; 12 Washington St., Natick, 508-655-0669. These family-owned restaurants offer seafood hand-picked every morning from the Boston piers. Complement your dish with the famous “Dolphintini” cocktail. L & D Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m, Sun 12p.m.-9 p.m. www.dolphinseafood.com.

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GOURMELI’S SEAFOOD
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-236-5800
   
Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, 617-236-5800 ext. 6741. Enjoy the sushi bar or indulge in fresh lobster, swordfish and more at this eatery in the heart of the Back Bay. Gourmeli’s offers an array of fresh New England seafood and entrees. B, L, D.

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GREAT BAY
Location: Fenway/Kenmore Square
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-532-5300
   
Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-5300. Christopher Myers and chef Michael Schlow (Radius, Via Matta) present their unique take on seafood and raw bar concepts. This eclectic space serves delectable fare such as fish tacos and the acclaimed baked stuffed lobster. L, D, SB, C, LS.

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HARBORSIDE GRILL
Location: East Boston/Airport
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-568-6060
   
Hyatt Harborside, 101 Harborside Drive, 617-568-6060. The Harborside Grill offers panoramic views of the Boston skyline from every seat in the dining room. During the day, the Grill is a welcoming casual location for a bowl of chowder, and in the evening is transformed into a sophisticated seafood restaurant. Open daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. B, L, D, SB, C, VP.

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JASPER WHITE'S SUMMER SHACK
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: yes - read profile
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-867-9995
   
50 Dalton Street, 617-867-9995. Top-notch fare such as pan-roasted lobster, award-winning fried chicken and an impressive raw bar in a casual setting. Boston: Sun–Wed 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 11 p.m., raw bar Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m.

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