Come early because this place fills up quickly. Their raw bar is extremely fresh. We ordered 6 OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL and 6 LITTLENECK CLAMS, IPSWICH, MA which were incredibly fresh with a hint of Atlantic sea Brininess . The HOUSE-MADE MIGNONETTE added another level of depth and flavor. The Lobster Mac and Cheese did not disappoint. It had large chunks of lobster meat mixed in with pasta shells in a cheesy rich sauce topped with buttery ritz crackers and baked all together. This dish can be shared as an appetizer because it truly is rich and creamy. This place has beautiful views of the harbor, is super family friendly and the servers are very attentive and friendly. read more

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Extremely racist and arrogant servers. Since the service was bad I did not feel like tipping and the server asked us to leave and never come back again in a very arrogant tone, just because we did not, we did inform him that we do not like the service and hence we are not typing so he repeated the same thing and said that if you're not going to do, you cannot come back here Well, guess what you just lost a lot of customers and I'm never recommending this place to anybody who is visiting Boston or even lives in Boston and is planning to eat outside! Our bill was almost $300 just fyi! Regret giving this place business. Food was basic AF read more

Barking Crab - Venus - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The Barking Crab at Seaport is a good touristy place to visit. Is it a fancy sit down place? NOPE - you get paper plates and plastic utensils. Does it have some delicious seafood? YES! Do you get good service? YES! Hubs and I wanted seafood. It was misty/rainy day so we caught an Uber to the Barking Crab. Our driver was so sweet. She dropped us off right next to the entrance and probably because we got there shortly around 12:15, it wasn't packed yet and we got seated right away. We sat at the upright bar table which was comfy & right in front of the bar giving us a view to the restaurant. We started with oysters and clam chowder. The oysters were plump and sweet, cold and fresh as expected. The chowers were both filled with clams and potatoes. Had a nice subtle kick to it. I ordered the naked lobster roll and hubs ordered the New England clambake. Neither disappointed us! My lobster roll was packed with lobster on a soft, toasted roll slathered in butter and warm. There was plenty of lobster! Hubby's clambake was 1.5 lb of steamed lobster filled with large chunks of meat, ample clams & mussels, a potato and an ear of sweet corn! Everything was cooked to perfection and surprisingly the clams & mussels weren't sandy! The corn was crispy crunchy and super sweet! Our lunch was really filling! It was on the expensive side, but we knew what we were getting into so it wasn't a big deal. It was worth the experience and the quality of seafood! I'm with that being said, I'm not sure I'd return again since there's other places similar to the Barking Crab that we need to try. The service was good and quick so if you're hungry and in the area, this could be a nice lunch! OH! The bathrooms were weirdly lit with a red nautical light so it was hard making it a little weird wondering what I'd be stepping on. read more

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Lobster roll was fantastic. Chunks of meat. Not chewy or tough at all. Decent portion size. Perfectly toasted bun. French fries were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside and HOT. No soggy or lukewarm food. The price is steep but in line with other spots in town, but the taste was way better than others. read more

After walking around the Seaport District, I ended up at The Barking Crab. I was able to get seated right away, which was a pleasant surprise given how busy the place was. I ordered the scallops, shrimp, and lobster tail, which gave me the chance to try a little bit of everything. This meal was delicious. The atmosphere was lively, and the food was cooked well and very tasty. The service was friendly, the staff were quite busy. It's a great spot to sit by the water and enjoy a bite to eat. read more

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The place looks cool and fun from outside. The wait wasn't too bad for dinner on a Thursday night. My coworker and I got a spot on a communal table which isn't bad. The service was a little odd. Our server was not very helpful and pretty aggressive. We asked her for recommendations but she could not give us any. Also, the wait staff was interesting. The table next to us asked for to go boxes and the staff just threw the box at them. I asked for a copy of my receipt and it was handed to me all crumpled. The food was ok. Nothing too special or spectacular. I think this was just all for the vibes and the experience. read more

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The Barking Crab is tucked in a corner near the Envoy Hotel by the pier + harbor in Seaport! Located in an area with lots of great eats, they stand out since they are the only place that offers fried seafood in Seaport. Pricing: Their menu is a bit on the pricy side, but as expected given the location. Sandwiches range from $20-$40, with the lobster rolls being the most expensive for sandwiches. I went here with my friend and we ended up spending $200+, however, we do tend to over ordering in general whenever it's just the two of us haha. What we ordered: -2 clam chowders -2 dozen oysters -2 lobster rolls -fried calamari -mussels -fried clams platter Overall: It's a nice spot to go in the summer and if you're in the area + looking for a place to get some fried seafood, but would not go out of my way to visit. read more

I'm literally still on a seafood high LOL!!! I seen this restaurant years ago on the travel channel. I always said I would visit, If I got a chance to go to Boston. What an awesome and friendly spot! Looking over the water...with great fresh seafood! The ambiance is semi loud, lowkey and just overall a great place to eat. I had the fishersmans platter..haddock, shrimp and scallops...THE BEST!!!!! I cannot wait to return! read more

Barking Crab - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

OMG! The scallops were amazing. You can tell they were fresh & the fries were average. I plan to go back and try more of the seafood next time! read more

Barking Crab - Fried Scallops & fries - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We arrived around 7:30 p.m. on a Tuesday and encountered about a 20-minute wait. Don't let the line deter you; the hostess efficiently managed to seat guests promptly. Food: The spicy margarita was SO good I needed two. I opted for the traditional lobster roll accompanied by sweet potato fries. While the lobster roll was enjoyable, I would venture to try a different entrée next time. The sweet potato fries, however, were a perfect 10/10. Ambiance: We were seated right by the water, offering a breathtaking view from our high-top table. The overall decor gives waterfront dive bar vibes, adding a casual charm to the dining experience. This was a really fun place, will be back when I visit Boston again! read more

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This place used to be one of my favorites, not anymore. Unless you miss the days of Covid when you weren't allowed to stand at the bar or around a table or anywhere, don't bother. Their new "everyone must be sitting in a seat at all times" rule completely changed, and killed, the vibe of what used to be one of the best and most fun places in the Seaport. Bummer :( read more

Always a good good place to stop for the lobster experience on the harbor. It's an outdoor patio that has heat available in the winter. Not a lot of cool though for these hot summer days. The lobster is great and fresh. No frills place though. They don't want you camping out and will not split checks...so don't ask. read more

Barking Crab - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been to Barking Crab a few times and certainly never had a bad experience. Their staff is always very attentive and extremely nice, the ambiance is one of the best in the city with a "crab shack" vibe throughout the entire place, and their lobster and other seafood options are always juicy and fresh. I will say, they're a little overpriced compared to some other Boston spots, but can be due to their location. Bonus, I weirdly love the cut of fries they have! Overall - Love the atmosphere and the food! A little pricey, but a fun place to take visitors in town! read more

Barking Crab - Fried Fried Whole-Bellied Clams - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Staff helpful and attentive Food was delicious Kinda loud as it's really a bar but I think it aligns completely with the vibe. read more

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Overpriced, understaffed. They got my husband's order completely wrong, and the fried clam roll I ordered was lacking in clam...it had 4 clams on it. And they forgot the tartar sauce. Their playlist was great and the server was kind, but unless you want a subpar experience, I'd spend my dollars somewhere else read more

The food, setting, and service are all great! Maybes it's just because I'm from Texas, but the food seemed a little more pricey than it ought to be given the portions I got. The roll also could've been softer and sweeter, but perhaps that's just, again, me being used to Southern food. That's really the only criticism I have though, small stuff. This was my first cup of clam chowder in New England-and it was so delicious! Really appreciated the oyster crackers that came with it. I'd recommend this place and definitely will be coming again. read more

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Food was great, beer was great. Service is a bit chaotic but that is part of the allure and charm. The restaurant has a great ambiance and atmosphere. read more

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Over a decade has passed and upon returning I have to say we had a very different experience. It's still a bit of a tourist trap, but the seafood was fresh and the ambience was nice. read more

Party of 8 - our waitress was very short and was rushing us to order every few minutes. Portion sizes (especially appetizers) were very small. $26 fried whole belly clams came with only 3 per order and the calamari looked like it had already been eaten. Will not be recommending this establishment. read more

The food was good....not high end restaurant but good. Love the view and the food was good. It's not a high end restaurant served with plastic forks and wine served in a plastic cup. read more

Barking Crab - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is a tourist destination. As long as you know that going in, it's fine. Important to know is that it's a five minute walk from the Silver line stop at Courthouse. Which makes it a very easy first stop after landing at Logan or a very easy last stop before leaving. If it's nice weather and not too cold, you can get there a few minutes before they open and wait briefly for a hightop table with a water view. Service was crazy fast when we stopped in for lunch. Perfectly friendly and responsive, but turning those tables over at lighting speed. We asked the server to recommend between the cold, mayo-based lobster roll and the warm butter lobster roll. She said she thought the butter one was a little too salty for her taste. That was before we learned that most people from Boston seem to prefer their food under-salted. We thought the warm lobster roll was fantastic. The cold one was just okay. Not enough salt. Clam chowder was very good, once we added salt. Seriously. We were in and out in under half an hour. Checked the get-lobster-rolls box on our itinerary and on to the next thing. It's also a five minute walk to the Boston Tea Party museum and a few more to the Greenway. There is probably better food within spitting distance, but not as scenic. The women's bathrooms here are horrendous, BTW. Don't even think of needing accessibility here. They are very cramped and very dark, and I assume they keep them dark to conceal things you wouldn't want to know about. read more

Fabulous food! Lobster roll was amazing, loved being on the water, would recommend to you

Super overpriced tourist trap. The food was mediocre and everything was disposable/plastic. The service was just ok; not a bad experience with our server, but not necessarily friendly. The setting is cool, which is what brought us here (mostly out-of-towners). If you're lucky to get a seat on the edge you get a nice view of the river and the city. I will not be back and I would suggest maybe grabbing a beer here, but skipping the food. read more

BAD SERVICE! BUT WITH AT LEAST 18% FEE! Foods are ok, but the service was really terrible. Before I got there, I actually can't believe the reviews about poor service. Small table and cheap "environmental friendly " tableware just don't match the high prices of foods. Waiters keep asking us "how's going " during our eating is nothing but disruption and disrespect. THAT'S NOT A GOOD SERVICE SHOULD BE! NOBODY SHOULD PAY EXTRA FEE FOR THAT! read more

We went on a weekday and the indoor restaurant portion was closed as there was a special occasion going on. They do have a moderately large outside covered sitting area. That's adjacent to the water so if you want the view - ask if there is a table there! We had a service dog so we ate just outside of the covered area under an umbrella and watched the characters of the passing foot traffic. As soon as I ordered, I went to the bathroom and it's not like a five star restaurant, it's more like being in a little boat, very tight and not the cleanest. The low light helps to hide. The service was friendly and accommodating and the food came out exceptionally fast. Lobster seems to be the top item but we shared a fried combination platter. The scallops were the BEST I've ever had! The clam strip bellies were $6 more. I don't eat those so that meant I could enjoy the fish and shrimp, along with the fries and coleslaw. The only improvement would be to renovate the bathroom(s). read more

Barking Crab - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We walked by this spot on our way back to the hotel. Staff were nice enough and the seafood was fresh and delicious. The snow crab legs were so juicy and tasty. We got a table right by the water and it was just beautiful. Overall I'd say give it a try! read more

Barking Crab - Snow Crab Clusters - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had such a great experience here! The staff was super friendly and attentive, and the vibe of the place was warm and welcoming. Everything we ordered was fresh and full of flavor--clearly made with care. The menu has a nice variety, so there's something for everyone. Our food came out hot and perfectly timed, and the portions were just right. Long wait times to sit. read more

We got a lobster roll that was mid at best but cost $45 and then a platter with several different things including fried scallops fried calamari some fish and shrimp. Shrimp was good. Everything else was just subpar extremely overpriced very hot uncomfortable seats. Food definitely not worth the price. read more

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This could very well be some of the best seafood I've ever had, but there were some misses as well. The crab cakes and Fisherman's Platter were delicious, but the Barking Crab Roll was a bit pointless. The crab meat doesn't stay in the roll and just falls out. So, you end up eating it with a fork. Still, I'd definitely be back...I'd just order something else. You can see more of our experience on our YouTube travel channel: https://youtu.be/uxqZswuUTIw read more

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Came on a Friday night and there wasn't too long of a wait (maybe 10 minutes). We requested to sit by the water and had a nice view of Boston. We got the New England clambake plus fries and it was enough for two. The shellfish was very fresh and tasty. read more

Barking Crab - Traditional New England Clambake - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great location, a total tourist trap... The ceviche has zero flavor. The clam chowder was very bland. It's overpriced but if you're from out of town, I'd try it out. Just don't expect much. read more

Barking Crab - Sign - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Must go!! It's located right on the water and we only had to wait 10 minutes for a table. Service was EXTREMELY quick and very delicious. Great stop on any trip to Boston! read more

Barking Crab - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

great place! 100% recommend for anyone looking for a fun spot to eat/drink! Great service and atmosphere. Great view of the harbor no matter where you are seated. The lobster was very good, along with the lobster roll, and the crab dip (not pictured)! The servers were very friendly and gave great recommendations on food :)) read more

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What a fun place! It's on the water and ambience is laid back nautical. The food is great! Four of us ordered a lobster platter to share (2 of us) snow crab legs with corn on the cob and for our non seafood friend a delicious skirt steak. It's definitely a fun atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and clearly gets along like a family!! We highly recommend read more

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Back in 2014 I was saddened to hear that the Newport, RI location had closed down. Over a decade later, my friends and I have finally made the pilgrimage to the original Barking Crab. The food was just as excellent as I remembered. Yes, it's pricey, but you're in the city and it's on the water. Also, I've already said it but I'm saying it again for emphasis, the food was phenomenal. Ambience was nice and the waitstaff was friendly and diligent. We got our food unusually fast as well. I started with the crab dip. Perfect balance of crab and cheese. Savory and gooey and satisfying. One tip I can give is that the dip tastes better with fries as opposed to the tortilla chips they give you. Then I sunk into the fried shrimp. Some of the best I've had in my life. Fried up crispy and fresh. They taste good with their cocktail sauce, tartar sauce or just plain. Fries were fresh and delicious also. Cole slaw was average, but that's not the reason we came here. It's shocking to see that this place's score is in the three range. I say eat here with complete confidence, you'll thank me later!! read more

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While in Boston for a few days, I googled lobster rolls and the Barking Crab was at the top of every list. They don't take reservations so we headed that way and just took our chances. We arrived early - around 5:30 - and there were a few tables still available. We were seated and our server brought us menus and water. He was probably the warmest person we met in the five days we were in town. He brought our menus and gave us a couple of minutes to make our decisions. We each ordered lobster rolls and I requested an aperol spritz. Everything arrived very soon after and we dug in, My spritz was so good. It was refreshing and had just the right amount of alcohol to take my racing mind down to a manageable level. We have been running around town all day. Although the lobster rolls were good, they weren't great. The bread was barely toasted and the creamy lobster salad just didn't have much flavor. It was just placed on top of the rolls so I resorted to eating most of it with a fork. The fries were delicious. Perfectly crispy of the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside. Don't get me wrong. I had a lovely visit to BC. The location is wonderful and the service was top notch. Drinks were really good too. read more

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5 stars for the venue. Very fun location near the river. Very casual. Kind of a beer hall atmosphere. The menu is pretty extensive and you can spend as little as $15 on a burger or $200+ on premium king crab legs. I opted for the lobster roll, which was average. read more

Barking Crab - Fun venue near the river. - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I was in Boston a few days and this place kept popping up for some good seafood. Wow! It was good! I love it when reviews are correct. I had a small wait to get some food here and it was so worth it. Parking is Crap and I think I paid $60 to park nearby. Ugghhh I wasn't in the mood to bargain park but next time I will. The place sits right on the water and has great views of downtown Boston. Inside is a typical seafood shack style, loud and all sorts of "sea" decorations. Customer service was great, very friendly staff despite being very busy. I was given suggestions and talked a little about the town. The food came out quickly and correct. The food! Check out my pictures! The food tasted better than it looked and it looked amazing. This was my first meal in Boston and I was very happy about it. Everything was so flavorful. I ordered the lobster, scallop and shrimp plate and it was one of my favorite dishes of all time. The prawns or shrimp were very different tasting than west coast shrimp. They were savory and sweet and cooked perfectly. The lobster and scallops also had a unique delicious seafood flavor. The meal was perfectly cooked and the sauce was good. I will be back in this restaurant next time I am hanging out in Boston! read more

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The food was great but the hostess Liv was very rude Handed us our menus and told us to go sit at our table We sat for 5 min before 2 water front tables opened. We asked if we could move to one of them and at the time there was no line to be seated. She said it was too confusing for the wait staff so we couldn't. Yet we had at least 4 people wait on us and watched as almost every server waited on different tables. Not a good service experience read more

Everything was good fresh seafood for sure the steak didn't seem like a skirt steak more like a filet mignon I wanted a skirt steak. read more

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