The Best Restaurants in Boston, According to our Tastemakers

Located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, many of the best restaurants in Boston plate up some of the top seafood dishes to be found anywhere on Earth. In fact, Boston has been a hot spot for some of America's greatest seafood since before the days of Paul Revere and Ben Franklin. With fresh fish coming to plates in "Beantown" right off the boats from New England and elsewhere in the Northeast, Boston's seafood scene features restaurants serving up traditional dishes and exciting experimental meals. But where are the smartest, savviest seafood diners in Boston eating out? Welcome to our Tastemaker List. Here, we've sought out the best seafood restaurants in Boston, with data straight from the mouths (and the keyboards) of New England's seafood lovers. On this list, you'll find great Boston seafood everywhere from upscale restaurants to friendly neighborhood joints - all approved by the type of locals who know the best restaurants in Boston. Grab a table and enjoy a great dinner in "The Hub" of seafood.