Boston is home to one of the most dynamic waterfronts in the United States. The New England Aquarium is located at the heart of the waterfront, and is home to the cities only IMAX theatre. Boston's easily navigated public transportation system, inclusive of harbor ferries, connects harbor front visitors with the rest of the city as well as neighboring Charlestown, home to the Bunker Hill monument. The Boston harbor front is also home to a large retail center (Faneuil Hall), numerous hotels and historical landmarks and over 100 eateries.
The Waterfront Café has been lauded two times by both "Boston Magazine" and "Improper Bostonian" magazine as the cities Best Neighborhood bar. Entrees like their Broiled Haddock with mashed potato highlight their expansive menu of New England pub fare. The Waterfront's Fisherman's platter features fresh haddock, scallops, shrimp and calamari which are delivered to their kitchen daily. For more carnivorous patrons, the establishment's 10 oz. black Angus burger is three-time recipient of the Boston's Best Burger award.
Waterfront Café
450 Commercial Street
Boston, MA 02109
617-523-4055
waterfront-cafe.com
Yankee Lobster Fish Market & Restaurant has existed in Boston Harbor in various entities since the 1950s. From grilled swordfish, baked stuffed haddock and grilled tilapia to lobster, clams and fresh crab meat sandwiches the menu at its Northern Avenue dining room has every New England seafood option one can imagine. Clam chowder and lobster bisque are also available in numerous sizes, as is an extensive array of salad options ranging from traditional Caesar to toppings such as lobster and buffalo chicken.
Yankee Lobster Fish Market & Restaurant
300 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
877-229-9130
yankeelobstercompany.com
The Barking Crab's Sleeper Street location at Fort Point Landing has a dining room that extends out into the harbor, so guests can take in the sights and sounds of the cities recreational boating traffic while they dine. The Barking Crab includes all the regional entrée favorites you'd expect from a Boston seafood restaurant, but also ventures into other culinary realms with their mahi-mahi fish tacos, beef teriyaki skewers and fire grilled rib eye steak.
Barking Crab Restaurant
88 Sleeper Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-426-2722
barkingcrab.com