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Member Rating: **** 4.0 | Rate It

Fodor's Review:

What began as a tiny restaurant upstairs over a Cambridge fish market has grown to important regional status, with more than 20 East Coast locations, plus a handful of national ones. The hallmark is the freshest possible seafood, whether you have it wood grilled, in New England chowder, or doused with an Asia-inspired sauce. The smoked-bluefish pâté is delectable, and the clam chowder is so good it has become a menu staple at presidential inaugurations. A preferred-seating list allows calls ahead, and this location has private dining inside its beautiful, bottle-lined wine cellar.

  • Keep in mind: Reservations not accepted.
  • Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
  • Metro: Arlington

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Good seafood, if not the best

Posted by bachslunch from US on 11/30/08
Part of a large chain. Maybe not the best seafood spot locally, but still a good option. Food generally good (probably the best place to get the really thick kind of New England clam chowder), rather expensive, OK service.

Food: 4.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 4.0 RATING: 4.0

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