The 19 Best Boston Seaport Restaurants

The seasonal menu at this Seaport hot spot—named after the Massachusetts state bird—is Mediterranean-influenced, but features ingredients from local farms, markets and producers. The lunch menu focuses on pitas, while dinner offers more to explore. Pasta dishes are a highlight, with combinations like squid and sopressata, and finocchiona and fresh chickpeas. Innovative cocktails incorporate fresh ingredients, too—snap peas, roasted red peppers and jasmine, to name a few.

The Seaport’s go-to Greek restaurant plays with Mediterranean spices and techniques to produce a contemporary meze menu (think artichoke moussaka, fried smelts, and salt-roasted beets, to name a few). The after-work crowd descends nightly to enjoy creative cocktails and wines from Greece and Lebanon. The weekend brunch is a singular surprise; nowhere else in town can you pair a breakfast gyro with champagne tray service. One of the neighborhood’s largest patios proves popular when the sun's out.

Woods Hill Pier 4 brings farm-to-table dining to the Seaport, on the site where the iconic Anthony’s Pier 4 restaurant once sat. Kristin Canty and the team behind The Farm at Woods Hill create modern, seasonal dishes using ingredients that are organic, non-GMO, and come from local area purveyors. All meat comes from The Farm at Woods Hill and other local farms that raise animals ethically and feed from an organic grass-based diet.

Established on the island of Nantucket, this Asian-inspired seafood hot spot brings its menu to the mainland at Pier 4. Whether you’re kitchenside, waterside or at the bar, Nautilus is sure to impress with small-plate tried and true “old favs” like steamed pork buns and Indonesian chicken drumettes (you can also find these bites at its original ACK location), as well as what the restaurant refers to as your “new favs,” including spoon tuna chips and dips, and chilled octopus salad. It’s the perfect spot to stop for a craft cocktail and a nibble, or for an entire feast (the whole roasted Peking duck here is legendary)—either way, you can’t go wrong.

If you’re seeking out seafood, Row 34 is your solution. The restaurant’s industrial-style decor is warmed with an open shucking counter, as well as a long bar framed by a rotating beer menu so vast that it creates a kind of ever-changing wallpaper. Order up oysters on the half shell, a lobster roll and a pint of local or international brew—from brunch until dinner.

This Seaport stalwart hosts celebratory groups and corporate types for festive cocktails and a crowd-pleasing, pan-Asian menu filled with favorites. Specialty nigiri and signature maki tantalize with interesting ingredients like marinated Chinese celery, wild Sockeye salmon and yellow pepper sauce. A highlight for sushi-lovers is the unlimited sushi menu available on Mondays starting at 5pm, when you can feast upon some of the most popular rolls, plus some smaller bites from the regular menu.

Chef Andy Husbands has decades of meat-smoking practice and is a competitive barbecue champ—so you know the ‘cue at The Smoke Shop is top notch. Platters of ribs, burnt ends, smoked turkey and other meats are matched by hearty sides, like pimento mac ‘n cheese, bacon collards and cornbread with honey sea salt butter. The bar carries more than 200 whiskies (the perfect beverage to wash down a meaty feast).

Lolita offers tasty Mexican-inspired cuisine—with a side of nightlife and waterfront views. On the inside, this Fort Point spot is a dimly lit, macabre masterpiece—and on the outside, it’s a bright and airy waterfront paradise. The patio of this cocina and tequila cantina runs right alongside the channel, giving guests a front row seat to the Seaport as they pound queso and sip margaritas. Other menu highlights include Maine lobster-topped guacamole, spicy artichoke empanadas, Mexican fried rice and street corn cauliflower tacos. 

Limani Grille Seaport transports diners to the beautiful shores of Cyprus and Greece with its fresh Mediterranean-inspired fare. ​​Spearheaded by Chef George Salas, the menu showcases selections including shareable must-haves like the Limani chips (paper-thin zucchini and eggplant served with lightly fried Kefalograviera cheese and tzatziki), as well as bar items items like Mediterranean ceviche (Lavraki dressed with lime, fresh herbs, gigantes beans and feta cheese). Limani also offers an array of entrees like its braised lamb shank, Moussaka, and whole-fish Fagri for Two.

While this white table-clothed establishment considers itself a Northern Italian steakhouse, it also seems completely at home by the sea. Davio’s Seaport is located right on Fan Pier, where guests can savor sweeping views of Boston Harbor as they work their way through antipasti, house-made pastas, expertly grilled steaks and fish dishes. The patio’s panorama alone provides enough incentive to pull up a seat at this elegant eatery, but it’s this place’s expansive gluten-free and health-conscious options that also make it a must amongst diners with dietary restrictions.

Ocean Prime offers some of the city’s best seafood and steak, all within one of Boston’s hottest spaces. Amidst the raw bar and sushi offerings are top-notch, dry-aged steaks—from a bone-in filet to a 16-ounce ribeye—all seared at 1,200 degrees. Steaks come with “accessories” like black truffle butter or blue cheese crust, along with traditional sides like creamed spinach and asparagus with hollandaise. Add in a glam interior and impeccable service, and Ocean Prime goes toe to toe with the city’s more traditional steakhouses. Don’t forget the impressive cocktail list curated from seasonal ingredients.

With a prime location on the waterfront, Morton’s Seaport location is the place for steak and sights. The stylish interior offers panoramic views of the harbor from the bar, and a seasonal patio allows you to enjoy the salty breeze. With prime aged beef, signature steakhouse sides, an excellent wine list and elegant desserts, Morton’s has the classic steakhouse experience down pat.

Situated on Liberty Wharf, Del Frisco’s offers one of the most visually striking locations in the Seaport. The lengthy, varied menu is packed with USDA Prime beef and fresh seafood. The impressive wine list boasts over 1,500 selections from around the world, or if you’re in the mood for something stronger, their dirty martinis with blue cheese-stuffed olives are made to perfection. The 14,000-square-foot, 400-seat restaurant has a 40-seat circular bar and lounge area, 70-seat outdoor veranda and three distinctive private dining rooms. In other words, it’s huge.

The Envoy Hotel boasts a snazzy rooftop bar with great views of the Seaport. It’s a hip spot for cocktails and conversation. And when it’s time for dinner, there’s Outlook Kitchen downstairs. Executive Chef Tatiana Rosana uses her Cuban background to influence her progressive American cuisine. The stylish menu varies seasonally, featuring the freshest ingredients available. Starters include grilled Spanish octopus and a variety of flatbreads. Salads—e.g. watermelon with stracciatella and charred lime vinaigrette—are fresh and colorful. A warm-weather pappardelle comes with puffed quinoa, while Maine chicken is paired with forbidden rice, jicama, and ancho chile. Don’t miss the cocktails, which feature fresh mixers and small batch spirits.

Sibling to Nantucket's Lola 41 offering sushi, Japanese izakaya-style bites & global dishes. Lola 42 is a trendy spot to enjoy cocktails and signature dishes inside or on their patio, which enjoys views of the water. 

Set right on Boston Harbor, this red-shingled seafood shack and open-air tent is party central all summer long for locals and tourists alike. Join the crowds at the picnic tables, beneath the glow of Christmas light-strung lobster traps. Traditional boils and fried fare help keep the beer-fueled festivities going. Summer is peak season, but The Barking Crab draws fans year-round to the Seaport with its stellar seafood and laidback vibes in the heart of the city.

With patio dining and more than 250 varieties of tequila, the casually stylish Temazcal is a welcome escape in the Seaport. The dining room has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the harbor. The elevated Mexican cuisine is bright and flavorful; house specialties include traditional favorites like empanadas, chilaquiles and grilled skirt steak. Unique offerings include a Veracruzana grain salad and adobo braised short ribs. Upscale margaritas draw praise, and extensive cocktail and wine lists enhance any meal.

Bostonians needing to get their taco fix can find this no-frills, Mexican favorite in the Seaport at bartaco. Order up a street classic like pork carnitas or chicken verde, or opt for an elevated option like mushrooms with queso fresco. The spacious joint also serves up other South of the Border staples like street corn, as well as rice bowls and other dishes labeled as “not tacos” for anyone in your party who isn’t feeling that whole tortilla thing. Don’t forget to order up a margarita using only freshly squeezed juices from seasonal fruits and essential citruses.