If you plan on vacationing in Boston and have booked your stay at the Seaport Hotel, then your trip is already off to the right start. In addition to being directly located on Boston's waterfront, the Seaport Hotel is in close proximity to some of Boston's most important landmarks and mere minutes away from several restaurants to sample during your stay.
If you are the type of person that wants your fish served with nothing more daring than a dash of salt and a lemon wedge, then the No Name Restaurant, located on Boston's Fish Pier, is the place for you. This no-frills fish eatery, considered the choice of seafood restaurants among local fishermen, has been serving up some of the freshest fish in the state since 1917. Even in a city known for preserving historical landmarks, the fact that No Name has remained in business all that time--and under the same family ownership--speaks volumes about what you can expect to find when you go.
No Name Restaurant
15 Fish Pier Street West
Boston, MA 02210
617-338-7539
nonamerestaurant.com
If you have experimental-food cravings, head to the Legal Test Kitchen, located just a five-minute walking distance from the Seaport Hotel. With the foundation of Boston's famous Legal Sea Foods at its core, the Legal Test Kitchen is a true food-lovers mecca. Diners can choose from samples of culinary creativity, ranging from truffled lobster macaroni and cheese to the LTK Paella, loaded with shellfish, chicken and chorizo, poured in a tomato broth over saffron risotto. Legal Test Kitchen also has outdoor seating for the warm summer months, a fully stocked seafood bar, and crocks of the infamous Legal Sea Foods clam chowder.
Legal Test Kitchen
225 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
617-330-7430
ltkbarandkitchen.com
If you prefer beef to fish, enjoy a classic steakhouse experience at Morton's in the Seaport. Whether a filet, a New York strip or the gargantuan bone-in prime rib, your cut will be cooked to your exact specifications; it can be paired with lyonnaise potatoes, sauteed fresh spinach and mushrooms, or grilled jumbo asparagus. If you aren't looking to break the bank, stop by on weekdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. to closing time, for Morton's Bar Bites, affordable snacks like the three prime cheeseburgers, smoked salmon pizza, or four petite filet mignon sandwiches.
Morton's Steakhouse
Two Seaport Lane
Boston, MA 02210
617-526-0410
mortons.com
The Barking Crab is an eating environment for all ages; it can be an interactive experience as well, depending on how adventurous you are feeling. Located within a giant red-and-yellow-striped tent, the Barking Crab is a summertime favorite with a relaxed attitude. The picnic tables and bar spaces are in high demand during the warm weather, so be prepared for a wait. Diners can play it safe with chicken sandwiches and burgers, or try something different like salmon hot dogs or pan-seared snapper. If you want to get your hands dirty, order from the vast crab and lobster selection.
The Barking Crab
Fort Point Landing
88 Sleeper Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-350-3141
barkingcrab.com
