Very easy walk from the Hampton Inn Seaport. Easy location to find and it was well worth the quick walk in absolute freezing weather. I wanted to try some freshly made clam chowder soup and fish & chips with coleslaw and homemade tartar sauce and this was a great choice ! The interior is nothing fancy but it was extremely clean. Plenty of table seating to accommodate 1 person or large groups. My server was a very nice older lady who took the time to answer all my questions. My food arrived hot and fresh and it's probably some of the best chowder and fried haddock I've ever had. The fish was simply outstanding !!! The Chowder was absolutely incredible!!! The cost is very reasonable compared to a restaurant, save money and get quality food here Thank You read more

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What a great little find! The staff were amazing, very friendly and helpful! The food was delish and very authentic Boston style seafood! We got the carb cakes, the dip was awesome! We also had the haddock Reuben which was a great twist on the Reuben sandwich. read more

Drydock Cafe - Crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My 1st time here in from NC. I took my brother here for a birthday dinner. This is a must add to your list. The owner Kathy is extremely nice and personable. Our waiter Patty was truly amazing. Ok on to the seafood....it doesn't get any fresher than their's. When I tell you EVERYTHING was good to perfection it was. Thank you for a great dining experience. Check their website for times of operation. read more

Drydock Cafe - Seafood platter - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is one of my favorite restaurants in boston! Love love love it! The location, the ambiance, the people, the service, and THE FOOD! This hidden gem is fantastic and we look forward to going back. The haddock fingers were out of this world delicious. The fried whole clams were fantastic! We brought our son too and everyone was super friendly and he loved the food. Check this place out!!!! If you're staying at the seaport Hilton, this place is super close to walk and just a great relaxing night out. read more

The food has always been good the 3 times I've been since July 19, 2025. This last time I went Friday 29th, the food was still good however the dish I ordered Seafood Tri Broiled (fish, scallops, shrimp) they ran out of fish. Was given an option of salmon or scrod or cod can't remember, so I selected the Salmon and was told that's a no go. So, I ended up with the 4 scallops and 5 shrimp only and was still charged the same price $35.00 comes with 2 sides. Waitress stated they gave me extra shrimp and scallops, but they didn't. I should have taken a photo like I usually do. Anyone that knows me knows how serious I am about my food. Yes, I will return and see what happens this next time. Plenty of tables, and not too busy on Fridays, they close at 8:00 pm, so get there before 6:00. Food is excellent 4 stars! The ambiance is just fine for beer and wine. read more

Good food, good prices, relaxed no frill dining. Offering are not gourmand but tho quote a movie "It eats well".

Great food at a good price. What a seafood platter!! Server was great with a sense of humor. read more

Drydock Cafe - Seafood platter with fries and slaw - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The service was fast and friendly, but the food is nothing to write home about. The bacon was probably something like Oscar Meyer, and French toast, just made from basic white bread. Not awful, but not great. Just filling. read more

Yep, another shining example of "locals know best" as a bunch of us congregated for a mini cross country reunion. Thank you Bostonian friends for suggesting this unassuming yet memorable seafood restaurant. The restaurant sits just off the waterfront and in an office building. Easy to miss but do yourself a favor and don't! Our party of eight had late dining reservations as we were waiting for one car to arrive from New York. Besides appetizers, our party's orders were probably the last one to be put into the kitchen. So, not surprisingly, with the freshest of seafood being served here, many things became unavailable. Only two fried fisherman's platter, no grilled seafood sampler platters, we were lucky to get the last two broiled scallop entrees. The other four opted for their fresh fresh fish entrees of swordfish or haddock. I sneaked a bite(s) of the broiled haddock and it was truly heaven in mah mouth! Truth be told, I was already pretty full from the most delicious fried clams, calamari, fried haddock appetizers and cocktails. Would I come back here again? Prices are more than reasonable. Food delicious. Company memorable. Absolutely would !! read more

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This place was nothing fancy, but really hit the spot. No fuss breakfast for two for under $12.00? I'm sold. Nothing much more to say here, but I was very impressed. Sometimes you just need a solid place with no frills to get the job done. read more

Drydock Cafe - bacon, eggs, and toast on a plate - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My friend Vinnie ate there today and had Haddock and shrimp with a side of broccoli and coleslaw and thought it was fabulous.

*2.5/5 maybe Had high hopes for the fish and chips given that it's Boston, but my takeout lunch did not deliver. Fish was limp -- not soggy by any means but also not crisp either. Fries and coleslaw were standard. The waitstaff was friendly enough and the restaurant itself seemed like a well-visited cafeteria, but this particular meal left me wanting a lot more. read more

Drydock Cafe - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I don't love the ambiance. It's got a very "officey" feel to it. The seafood, however, is on point and the Haddock Reuben, which is often a special, is messy and also kind of life changingly good. Also, I LOVE the tartar sauce. I noticed someone else thought it was bad which I think is just nutso. Okay - off to order takeout. read more

Get the clam chowder and you'll experience the freshest clams ever. Clean and friendly. Simple and steady. Try it you'll love it.

Not bad for a lunch spot. I had the fried scallops and clam chowder. It really hit the spot. It took awhile to get my food. They had a lot of take out orders. read more

Simple cafe with great food. The chowder was very flavorful and the parmigiana chicken sandwich was huge. Perhaps too big. But a nice find. Service was friendly. read more

I love the dry dock, fresh seafood and great specials. Always a good to spot for a fresh healthy lunch.

Had a very delicious breakfast at the Drydock cafe. As mentioned in other reviews, the ambiance is a little off, but the attentive waitstaff, and hearty, yummy food made up for it. read more

Drydock Cafe - Breakfast menu - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My husband and I ate here twice. The first time we both had chowder, husband liked it, I thought it had a little off taste. I had a broiled shrimp main and husband had a broiled fish main. It was not bad, fries weren't great and cold slaw had a weird taste. Food okay, prices reasonable. We tried it again, husband had shrimp main and I tried the fried clams at market price and I will always ask from now on, turned out to be $35.00 for about eight clams. Now they were no clams I am familiar with because they had a penile pultrusion the breading didn't stick to. I tried to eat them but they tasted like mud. Worst clams I've ever had. The young server was not great either. Whatever you do stay away from the clams. read more

Went again for lunch yesterday and I have to say it was not nearly as good as my last visit. Had the same meal (fish and chips), but the fish was underseasoned and the tartar sauce was "off-tasting" and tasted of garlic powder; really strong and off-putting. The coleslaw was just meh. One small and weird thing...I am not a big ketchup fan but will eat it with fries. Their ketchup tasted cheap, like some cheap, discount restaurant brand. Prices are reasonable and service is very efficient. I just did not enjoy this experience as much as before. read more

Great place to enjoy seafood! Service is good and very welcoming! I recommend, the food is always fresh. read more

I hate seafood, except that I do like clam chowder. Plus, I did not want to deny my group of me and three Albuquerque natives the opportunity to enjoy good seafood. Because, you know, Albuquerque is a terrible place for ballooning activities and is world-renown for its seafood. (hope you could note the sarcasm) Good hours, close to the Convention Center, and reasonably priced for seafood. My friends enjoyed their Fisherman's Platter and, I think it was called the Seafood platter for $21.95 and $20.95, respectively. Fried shrimp, mussels, clams, haddock, and French fries, plus the Seafood platter got two sides, so they got rice and vegetables. There are two chicken dishes to please the non-seafood people like me. They also served a bean dip with crackers as an appetizer, and bread with oil as well. I like my clam chowder thicker, but I appreciate that they understand the need to serve soup warm-- not so piping hot that you have to wait 10 minutes for it to be edible. (however, they will customize it to your heating preference) read more

We were excited to try some Boston seafood for the first time at this restaurant but left quite disappointed. The experience started when we were given a dirty table scattered with crumbs and leftovers from the people who sat there before us. They hadn't prepared the table at all - no utensils either. The seafood was all fried yet not crispy at all - most of it was soggy and not seasoned. Overall, would not recommend this restaurant for an authentic seafood experience. read more

A cute little cafe near the seaport of Boston. It has its own parking area, and it's near a park and the Boston sea police area. It's clearly a regular stop for the regulars of Boston and people who work nearby, but it can offer a good meal for tourists looking for affordable seafood without all of the frills. As I'm not particularly into seafood, I probably wouldn't come back. PROS: -The prices here are fantastic. It's hard to find prices like this for meals around the Boston area - especially around this particular part of Boston. -The cafe is really quaint. It definitely has a small business, family feel to it. So many nice, open windows lead for gorgeous natural lighting in this white-themed cafe. It's cute and open and doesn't feel too crowded. You get your own personal space. -Like others mentioned, you definitely get the true Boston feel here. Lots of Boston accents and regular residents - not-so-much tourists or business travelers like in other parts of the Seaport. CONS: -Our service wasn't good. We never received refills on our drinks, and it took a long time to receive our check. We also hadn't received parts of our meal and had to remind the waitress what we'd ordered that wasn't delivered. -Food wasn't particularly great. I thought the Boneless Chicken Breast with Wild Mushrooms would be a healthier option. It was literally bathed and sitting in a pool of butter and oil. The edges were a bit overcooked. It wasn't a bad meal, but I don't think I'd get it again. The french fries were okay, but they're nothing particularly impressive. My dining partner enjoyed their Swordfish Steak but said it was slightly overcooked. He said, for the price however, it was still a good value. -I was really disappointed to see that they had a limited menu for dinner. All of my online exploration showed that they had seafood and non-seafood options. We got there to see only seafood options. You may want to call ahead if seafood isn't your jam. -We didn't feel particularly welcome. I'm not sure why that was. It's clear that this is a cafe for regular residents of Boston, and most of the customers were called and greeted by name. I'm not sure if it's because we weren't dressed up or were relatively young, but it doesn't seem like we were given the same friendliness and welcoming atmosphere that others were. read more

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While I'm giving this restaurant 3 stars, I would not recommend it. The fish, except for the calamari, was obviously fresh, however, the kitchen staff clearly doesn't have a handle on how to prepare the food properly. The fried clams, while very tender, were served in a soggy breading. The swordfish was bland. The chicken tenders my 7 year old ordered were tasteless and needed a dash of salt. The caesar salad came with 2 different dressings. The management and wait staff were friendly, however, it doesn't make up for the lackluster food. I had high hopes based off other reviews. Maybe we hit a bad night. read more

Found because I was doing my fingerprints on the second floor, I have to say that this is a great little stumble-upon place. Recommended to me by the kind security guard at the front, Drydock Café is well-priced for the amount of foods that you do receive. The waiting staff is exceptionally caring and helpful--offering their suggestions on the menu, recommending certain specials. I noticed as well that there are a lot of regulars who came to this place while dining at the bar. The cool thing was that the waiting staff knew them by name and by drink, making this place instantly intimate and home-like. Their crackers and bean toppings were so delicious, I cleared that saucer faster than my eyes could keep on it. I ended up ordering a Bowl of Seafood Chowder, and the Fishermans Sampler! They were all so delicious--the breading for the calamari was light and crispy, little to no oiliness at every bite. The Seafood Chowder was extremely hearty, with plenty of Seafood to boot! read more

WIERD HIDDEN GEM I have eaten at almost every seafood restaurant in the Seaport and this is one of the best! Their fried clams are outstanding! The appetizer portion is a generous amount and SUPER fresh, and the tarter sauce is also amazingly delicious and fresh. On a recent outing a couple of us stopped at several of the mopre popular and well know seafood spots in the Seaport and tried fried clams at each of them. Dry Dock Cafe's were so much better - by far! This place is a hidden gem, buried in an office building all the way down on Dry Dock Ave. At first glance the place looks a little odd but do not let that stop you. They are open weekdays for breakfast and lunch and only open for dinner on Thursdays and Fridays (until 9pm). One waitress, who told us we could sit where ever we liked was sassy and funny - in a very good way. The waitress that waited on us was sweeet and motherly and offered good suggestions from the menu. The prices are very reasonable, especially for this particular part of Boston. I only wish that they were open every evening for dinner. I can't wait to go back and try some more great seafood. read more

Unbelievable.. first time having fish and Chips there for lunch. Kathy was very nice. Food came out quick and was very fresh. Onion rings were shoe string style and fresh as well. Will be back again. read more

I enjoy going for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Only open Thursday and Friday for dinner. You can't get fresher seafood anywhere else. Don't be fooled by the location or casual appearance, the food speaks for itself! read more

Simply fresh seafood at reasonable prices. Thank you to Kathy and George for keeping the Drydock consistently a great place to have fresh seafood in a friendly atmosphere. read more

This place is sort of like a secret destination that only the locals know about. Not having been a local for long, I am going to reveal that this is one of the best finds in Boston for fresh seafood. The Drydock has weird hours, is located in the lobby of a building, and isn't much to look at. I think they're only open on Thursday and Friday nights. However, the seafood is literally hauled up from the ocean just around the corner and it doesn't come fresher than that. I love the clam chowder and calamari. The waitresses are charming and the food comes out quickly. Just a note- this really isn't like a typical restaurant. While you sit down at tables with fresh flowers, they don't have a bathroom (you use the one for the whole building a floor up), or a liquor license (you can bring your own). It is sort of a mix of classy restaurant and your Granny's kitchen. The only downside is that the non-fish isn't anything special- I do NOT recommend the side salad. If you want fresh Atlantic seafood and are up for an adventure, it might be the best restaurant in town. read more

This place truly is a hidden gem. They have a good selection of seafood and you know it's fresh when it's on Drydock Ave! The waitresses are a hoot! They are very spunky and definitely from around town. Depending on what time you go there is a mix of a work crowd and elderly folks that are most likely "regulars". This place really has those fun little things you see in a local spot. Fries are ok. Soda is served in the bottle with a glass. Silverware doesn't always match. A basket of bread is served with every meal. You pay up at the register and they will gladly split the check up for those who are paying with plastic. read more

A hidden gem indeed! Tucked into an office front near the Boston Design Center, Drydock Cafe serves up incredibly fresh and simple seafood fare. The broiled sampler platter with shrimp, scallops and haddock was a great way to try a few things at once. The stuffed clam appetizer was the perfect balance of stuffing and clams. So good, so tasty and totally worth the jaunt. They mainly do breakfast and lunch, but are now open two nights a week (Thursday and Friday) for dinner. Swing on by if you can. you won't be disappointed! read more

Place consistently serves great breakfast. Nothing fancy but exactly what you want. Have only been for breakfast. Diane the waitress is a hoot and can run circles around the dining room. read more

Fish sandwhich was excellent!!!The cafe is next door to Hampton Inn Seaport. Service was excellent and food was delicious! Very fresh ingredients! If you are in the area I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Three(3) of us went to dinner on a Friday night recently. After waiting 30 minutes we were seated and then one of the waitresses came over out of breath because they were short one waitress. We ordered drinks and had to wait for the bread. They serve this hummus bean dip with crackers up front which was not too good. The fisherman platters were very good but my wife never received her mixed vegetables. You do not receive a salad with the entree unless you pay extra. The bill for 3 of us was $90.00 (not counting tip) with no salads and only 3 glasses of wine and one coke. The food is good but a little overpriced and the service was not too good. You are paying waterfront prices but you get no water view. Atmosphere is a step up from Panera Bread. I might return but will not rush back. read more

Love this place, basic but great food. The staff is always very nice I haven't been for lunch however the breakfast is dynamite read more

If you have to go here go here for lunch, more menu items and cheaper prices. Fish and chips box was huge and I had to bring the leftovers home and Im a big guy too. For dinner while I did see the mayor (he goes here often), I did not enjoy my experience, menu was limited and everything was 15+. The ladies are always nice but nice doesnt keep my wallet from being emptied. read more

This spot won't be for everyone. But if you're from New England and you can appreciate the Boston accent, fresh fried seafood, and the lucky feeling that you've found a hole-in-the-wall restaurant on the Cape (but obviously not)...then you'll love it. It's very casual at Drydock, but the seafood is wonderful. We went after roaming around the ICA and were famished for something fishy (being in the Seaport area and all). We got the jumbo clam strip plate (a special) and the fried shrimp appetizer. Both were delightful. The tartar sauce was sort of lemony and had a definite crunch without being too cream-heavy like most tartar sauces are. The coleslaw was probably the freshest I've ever tasted, and the fried clams and shrimp also tasted super fresh and had a little extra flavor without being too dry/bland/over-fried. We left no crumb uneaten - and for $25 sans tip, that's a good deal for two. I'm a fan of the Boston accent (no, seriously), and hearing some of the other patrons chatting while we dined made me feel like I was visiting Cape Cod with friends from high school - with salt in the air and fresh noms in my belly - it was very comforting, and satiating. Wish it was open on the weekends! read more

I hate to be redundant but I think Drydock is "no frills " Hall of Fame worthy. Quality,quantity and price combo can't be beat anywhere. I wish I lived closer or were open weekends so I could go more often. They actually have a fish plant right next door which insures the freshness read more