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    Red's Best

    4.3 (327 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Soft shell crab
    Allison Z.

    Seafood so fresh! I liked the map showing their fresh and sustainable process of how they get fish from MA fishermen. Had the soft shell crab BLT special. It was delicious with the added lemon wedges squeezed on, and my first time having fried soft shell! Not served with a side but I didn't need one. Counter service in a busy market so nothing special but the food was fresh. Kind of expensive but the quality is obvious. Located in the public market with plenty of seating and other food stands if you want to mix and match your meal. Industrial/wood vibe.

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    Winston L.

    Delicious seafood in the Public Market! We got the Oyster Po'Boy, Clam Chowder, Fish Chips, and Lobster Roll. The crisp was great on the fried items and all the seafood was very fresh. The two sauces on the Po'Boy definitely elevated the sandwich--so good! Main drawback was the small portion sizes for the price

    Salmon burger
    Anna S.

    The food was amazing as expected! I was a little sad that the scallops were sold out, as we specifically came for the scallop roll (we had it 10 years ago and still haven't forgotten it!). However, we tried the salmon burger and clam chowder instead. Both were perfectly seasoned--not too salty--well-prepared, and delicious! The staff members were friendly and the service was very quick. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon when it wasn't too crowded, so there was no line and it was a nice, quiet atmosphere for dining. The entire place was clean, including the restrooms. We will definitely be back for that scallop roll next time!

    Oysters of the day!
    Kaeleigh S.

    What a gem! Service and food were both excellent. I walked to Boston Public Market from my hotel nearby and explored a bit. I got a few things from different stalls, but came here to grab my husband a fish sandwich and fries for lunch. While waiting, I saw the fresh oysters through the glass and inquired about the cocktail sauce (it looked to be housemade). The man working the counter went to double check it was gluten and dairy free for me, and it was! So I went ahead and got one of each oyster available that day; I also loved that they gave you the details about what fisherman caught them and all. Super cool. The oysters were shucked right there in front me and were served with lemon, cocktail sauce, and mignonette on a lil paper plate. It was the perfect afternoon snack! Absolutely delicious and so fresh, shucked so cleanly as well. My husband said the fish sandwich was super tasty, as were the fries. They were huge portions as well. Highly recommend this spot for a casual and delicious bite!

    MENU Red's Best in Boston Public Market at BOS Logan
    Melanie C.

    Rate 3.5 Clean, fast service, order at kiosk. Red's Best Seafood is a great little place within BOS Logan's Boston Public Market for last minute bites of CLAM CHOWDER, FISH TACOS, SALMON BURGER, DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER, LOBSTER ROLL, CAESAR SALAD and FRIES. Ordering is via several kiosks located within busy Boston Public Market. Seating is scattered throughout w/small tables and stand up counters, plus a bar with if needed. Orders come out fairly quickly, piping hot. Food is decent but it's still airport food. FISH TACOS are good (wish for more fish), LOBSTER ROLL and CLAM CHOWDER are good. I'll come back to try their SALMON BURGER, GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH, and FISH SANDWICHES next time.

    Fish taco + fish and chips

    This place is pretty good. We tried the fish taco and fish and chips and the fish is very tender but it's slightly under seasoning. I would say fish and chips have better value. It's $4 more, but the portion is a lot bigger. The fries are very good too. It's crispy outside but moist inside. The clam chowder is pretty good as well. It's just a little bowl (initially we thought it's a cup size) is more than $9.

    Janet S.

    Our first lobster roll juicy, buttery and yummy. We split one in half and it was enough for a lunch snack. $36 There are communal tables throughout the market to dine at. There was a good fresh fish selection . Service was prompt bang on lunchtime.

    Sheeka B.

    Love love love this place! I can't believe I got a mouthwatering, juicy cheeseburger and the most delicious fries from a d seafood restaurant. Like out of this world, delicious. The prices were reasonable, even with it being airport adjacent, and the portions were enough to last me the day. Can't wait to return!!

    Clam Chowder (cup)
    Chris V.

    Clam chowder wasn't as chunky as I wanted, but still very tasty. Even though their store opens as at 10AM, most of their menu isn't available until 11AM (at least when I visited).

    Lobster roll
    Mike L.

    Very fresh seafood with plenty of different options at this location. Located inside the Boston Public Market nestled in the back. Had the lobster roll which was very fresh and loaded up! Def a must try if you're in the area. Pro Tip: don't sleep on the fresh octopus salad

    Clam chowder!!!
    Elaine M.

    If you wanna skip the crowds and waiting for a seat to eat your food, hop over to the boston public market (literally 1 block from Quincy market) and get the clam chowder here. This seafood counter is in the back of the market and delivers on taste, clams, thickness, and not too salty clam chowder. Bonus was that I had plenty seating options to sit and enjoy my soup. At $6 a cup, it was perfect, and comes with a small bag of oyster crackers. I'll have to come back before I leave town to get a lobster roll!

    Clam chowder
    L A.

    Best clam chowder we've had in Boston. We came several months ago and tried different clam chowders. Red's Best is thick, creamy and delicious. We like it better than Legal Seafood, our Boston native friends' go to place.

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    Red's Best serves great fish and chips! Also very fast and reasonably priced! Highly recommended.

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    The bluefin tuna sushi sampler was sinewy and stringy, which at $20 for 6 pieces felt egregious.

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    Best lobster roll that I came across in Boston! Many fresh options at this booth. Great service

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    10 months ago

    Had the lobster roll! So Worth it!! Located in the market so service is fast. The staff was friendly.

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    James Hook & Co

    4.2
    (2k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$$
    Family-owned & operated
    101 years in business

    When I tell you I have been trying to make it to this restaurant for three years now, I mean it…read more Every single year we come to Boston, and every year our flights somehow get delayed on the exact day we planned to go here. This year, I finally made it -- and it absolutely did not disappoint. I had a phenomenal time trying their lobster roll. The lobster chunks inside were thick, juicy, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The butter was so good, and since the roll was served warm, it was honestly perfect for the chilly Boston weather that day. It warmed me right up. I will say, it is definitely a little pricey, especially coming from out of town where I'm not used to spending that kind of money on what is technically "just a sandwich," but honestly, it was 100% worth it. It was a phenomenal lobster roll, and I would absolutely go back and order another one. The only small downside was that we got there about 15 minutes before closing, and the staff did seem to rush us out a little bit, even though we were sitting outside on the patio while they cleaned up. Coming from the South, that felt a little strange to me because that's probably not something we would do back home, but honestly, it still would not stop me from coming back. At the end of the day, they know what they've got -- an incredible lobster roll with soft, buttery bread and fresh lobster that truly lives up to the hype.

    This is a cool spot on the waterfront with classic, no frills, lobster rolls and sides…read more I had the regular lobster roll with butter ($35.99). It's a hot dog bun with a good portion of lobster. Was the lobster fresh & good quality? Yes Was it the best lobster roll I've had? Probably not. Would I pay that money for the same item again? Probably not. There was a line when we went right around lunchtime. There is plenty of tables to sit at outdoor.

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    Clockwise: lobster Mac and cheese, lobster bisque, clam chowder, 2 regular lobster rolls

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    Clockwise: lobster Mac and cheese, lobster bisque, clam chowder, 2 regular lobster rolls

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