Dish ranking
Best seafood dishes in Boston
3 seafood dishes from 1 restaurants, ranked by 7 community votes.
Seafood is the category where location matters most — the best plate is the one landed nearby that morning.
In Boston the community's current pick is New England Clam Chowder at Back Deck, with 3 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
The ranking
- 1New England Clam ChowderBack DeckA classic creamy clam chowder with local clams, potatoes, and smoked bacon. Served with oyster crackers.3 votes
- 2Boston Lager Battered Fish and ChipsBack DeckFresh cod fillets dipped in Samuel Adams Boston Lager batter, fried until golden brown. Served with house-cut fries and tartar sauce.3 votes
- 3Back Deck Lobster RollBack DeckSweet Maine lobster meat, lightly dressed with mayonnaise and a touch of celery, served chilled in a buttered and toasted brioche bun.1 votes
How to order seafood dishes well
- Ask what came in today; a good kitchen will happily tell you.
- Whole fish is usually better value and better cooked than a portioned fillet.
- Raw plates — oysters, ceviche, crudo — reveal freshness immediately.
Seafood dishes in Boston: common questions
- What are the best seafood dishes in Boston?
- Right now diners rank New England Clam Chowder at Back Deck first, with 3 votes. The full ranking above covers 3 seafood dishes across 1 Boston restaurants and updates every time someone votes.
- How is this Boston ranking decided?
- Each dish is voted on individually by DishVote members, so the order reflects the specific plates people say are worth ordering — not an overall star rating for the restaurant.
- Can I add a seafood dish that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking as soon as it gets its first vote.