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    Barking Crab

    3.2 (2.9k reviews)
    PriceySeafood, Beer Bar
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BARKING CRAB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Catrina R.

    Came here to experience a lobster roll and this place looked fun. The lobster roll was tasty and fresh! Super solid. Also got their chicken sandwich and that thing was seasoned so well! Both were home runs. Service was fast and friendly. This is a fun place inside. You could find families in there, work colleagues, you name it and it's close to the water.

    Lobster Roll
    Ashlee P.

    I couldn't believe I've lived in MA my entire life and had never been here before. The ambiance is straight up Boston Summer vibe specifically if you like seafood - which was unreal by the way. I still daydream about it on the regular. The only reason this isn't giving 5 stars for me was the insane line and lack of speedy service. But the food thooooooo

    Micaela M.

    Of course, while in Boston, I just had to stop for Lobster Rolls as they are my favorite, and it's a city speciality, which had me more eager to see what it was all about here. I was told this was a pretty popular place and had great rolls, so I definitely wanted to check it out. Coming in, there wasn't much of a wait thankfully, and we were seated right off the water, which was so perfect and made the experience great from the bat. So looking at the menu, seeing Lobster rolls were $43 is always pretty crazy to me, especially given the portion size and how quickly one can be finished. I'm well aware this price is quite the norm for many of the places that have lobster rolls in Boston, but it's still pretty jarring to me, though inflation and capitalism are very real. At least this one came with two sides as opposed to others I've seen, and it's just standard pricing instead of market pricing other places have. The service here was decent, and the food came out in a nice time, which is always a plus! I found the naked lobster roll to be very yummy, and though the servings of the fries and coleslaw also appeared to be small, it was a pretty good meal overall. I'm still not sure if this visit was worth it because I'm still stuck on the prices and would be interested in seeing other restaurants and comparing.

    New England Clam Chowder
    Katherine P.

    I read so many mixed reviews but their menu look like we'd have a lot of options as we only have one day in Boston and wanted to eat everything. Luckily, there were four of us so we did order a lot so we could taste a little bit of everything and we were not disappointed. Lobster roll , clam chowder , fish and chips , clam strips , crab cakes , oysters and more fried seafood . The only thing that was just OK with the crab cakes other than that everything was delicious. Service was very attentive and prompt. It's located in the Seaport area. A very casual atmosphere, love all the cool and funny signage.

    Hot Crab Dip
    Sandra W.

    It was very crowded. We had to wait in line for 15-20 min. It was our first time in Boston and we wanted to try local food. We ordered a dozen of oysters, crab dip, and clam chowder for appetizer. Crab dip was good, but I was disappointed at the chowder. I can only taste 1 clam and all the rest was potatoes. Oysters were fresh but very small. We also ordered seafood pasta, warm lobster roll and cold crab roll. Pasta was good with a white fish filet on top, but the lobster rolls (2) had very little filling for the price and the crab roll we also ordered was watery. Overall, I think this was not the best choice.

    Okay! This is an HONEST review. Food was pretty good.... Service was ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. And I was thinking maybe it was just the attitude of the server but I seen her being nicer to other ppl so I didn't understand what we did wrong. I asked for tea, she mentioned it's unsweetened which was fine. I asked for if there was sugar and she firmly responded NO with just a really mean look. No offering any other recs or anything.... She NEVER checked up on us... it started pouring rain and she never even checked to see if we were okay. I got so wet and didn't really enjoy my food.... I'm not complaining about the rain (it's Boston) but our drinks never got refilled. You can just tell when someone doesn't like you (and we really had no clue what we did) it was to the point where we were uncomfortable or worried about asking. We asked for a ToGO container and she took at least 15 min to bring it. When paying we asked if we can split checks.... She IMMEDIATELY responded "we don't split checks" put the check on the table and just walked away. When paying she refused to let go of the ATM machine and swiped our card and when we were trying to put a tip she held on to the machine and watched what we input. Overall experience was WEIRD and uncomfortable do to her. It was honestly just horrible because everyone else seemed to be having a great time and this was AFTER we waited so long in the rain to get in. Idk maybe she was having a bad day... but it was my first time in the East coast and she made the experience really shitty. I wish we got her name we kept trying to find out and I really hesitated complaining to the manager. Food was pretty basic for fries and Lobster rolls. The Bisque tasted like a Squash bisque with chunks of lobster in it. The lobster queso was yummy. I hope others have a better time. I'll never go back though. There's plenty of places to eat in Boston with better Service and a lobster roll.

    Lobster Roll - Cold with corn on the cob
    Samantha S.

    My lobster roll tasted so fresh and had a good amount of lobster meat. The corn on the cob was so warm and tasty. The atmosphere was unique in the tents! It tasted great overall!

    Fish & Chips
    Caroline E.

    Stopped here for lunch on our first day visiting Boston. Loved the vibe inside! We split the fish and chips and clam chowder, both were great and so glad we shared because we left stuffed. Would definitely go back again!

    Lobster Roll
    Fred K.

    Prob the best food I had when I visiting Boston. It ain't cheap at $47 for a lobster roll, but the meat was sweet, very filling, and really enjoyed every $ bite. The fried clams reminds of Hanks Oyster Bar in DC/NoVa. It was perfectly fried and plump and delicious. No complaints about the food :) Our waiter was good and came back often to see how we were doing. So good service and liked the view into the river and had a nice walk after lunch along the waterfront. It's what I imagined a good lobster shack would look like. The parking garages nearby ain't cheap either paying I think $44 for two hours. Yikes!

    Lily G.

    Their vegetarian options are EXTREMELY limited. I had a side of jasmine rice (mid, how can it really be messed up though. Unseasoned) and coleslaw (exceptionally heavy on the dressing). Atmosphere is circus meets ziplock bag. Fish smells all around. Part of the reason why I did not order the seafood... I will not be back soon. Signs everywhere are funny (the customer is always right except management decides who's a customer... requests to lower the music will not be listened to it's not your living room etc) but the restaurant doesn't back any of this up with service or food.

    Snow crabs: $64 Peel & Eat Shrimp: $22 NOT WORTH THE PRICE!
    Boston F.

    Extremely disappointing experience. The food was bland, the portions didn't justify the cost, and the prices felt excessive for the quality received. (Snow crabs: $64) The restaurant seems to rely heavily on its waterfront location and tourist traffic rather than delivering memorable seafood. Boston has many seafood restaurants that offer fresher, more flavorful dishes at more reasonable prices. I would not recommend Barking Crab and would encourage visitors to explore other local seafood options instead.

    Lobstah sandwich $42
    Spanky M.

    Food is trash and overpriced The fried clams...$18 for 5 "full bellied pieces" . Translation...5 pieces of clam with the for $18. The lobster sandwich was the worst lobster sandwich I've ever had. The bread was inedible and the slaw mix did not but make it more bitter. The slaw tasted like sysco and the fries did to for $42. The clam chowder is forgettable. The service was fast and friendly though. So points for that. If you like a Joe's Crabshack vibe, hate money, and don't know good food. You'll be fine here

    Elizabeth N.

    First time in Boston since I was in HS and I didn't want to leave. One reason? The seafood. The Barking Crab is set on the harbor and is seen as a "must stop spot". With fresh seafood and an unassuming look this waterfront spot was the perfect stop to eat some viddles and catch up with family. The staff was sub par and the roll itself stale but the lobster was on point. I'd go again but this time I'd be a bit more vocal about my needs ;)

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    great lobster roll, great location. they were quick with the order and everything was fresh. great place to tast the best of Boston.

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    Ask the Community - Barking Crab

    Do they have dock space for those arriving by boat? Thank you.

    I didn't see space there but space was available nearby.

    Are reservations accepted?

    Yes. https://blog.thewake.io/experiences-barking-crab-reservations/… 

    Are dogs allowed?

    Don't think so, but not sure. I don't think it will be the most dog friendly environment. Packed pretty tight with not much room for our friends to be comfy. I suggest giving the store a call.

    Do they have parking nearby?

    Yes, there is a garage within minutes of restaurant.

    Do they take reservations?

    They do, but you have to book on the not user-friendly link they ask you to use on their website. The link hardly has availability even one month out, which often seems like there's a glitch. Well, don't waste your time, because they don't answer… 

    Tv for sports?

    I didn't see any TVs in their covered patio section.

    I called and they said they don't take same day reservations do they take walkins?

    They do take walk ins. There are 2 different host stations depending on whether you want to sit on the outdoor patio or inside. They're not super organized to be honest. But there's usually space at the bar as well!

    Do they have a kids menu?

    Yes, they do! $9 per kid meal. Mac and Cheese, chicken tenders, etc.

    Are you pet friendly in the outdoor area?

    I am not 100% certain by my opinion would be to try not to bring your pet because it is so crowded that It might be unfair and uncomfortable for the pet. Just saying.

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    Delicious, every single dish (6 different ones) were really good! Lobster Mac incredible! Chopped…read moresalad - delish! Fish and chips - awesome!

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