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The Barking Crab

Crab house · Fort Point Channel ·

The Barking Crab

Crab house · Fort Point Channel ·
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Boston’s Tourist Trap Restaurants That Are Actually Good

"Is the Barking Crab pricey? Sure, but isn’t everything? And few things come with a better view than this summer-friendly waterfront spot that almost feels like you’re on the coast of Maine or the Cape. Don’t sleep on the hot crab dip." - Tanya Edwards

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Lively waterfront seafood shack with picnic tables & harbor views

lobster roll
waterfront view
clam chowder
seafood
tourist trap
casual vibe
friendly staff
plastic silverware
Google Rating
4.1 (6.6K)
Yelp Rating
3.2
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88 Sleeper St, Boston, MA 02210 Get directions

$30–50

Order delivery
See Menu
Usually a wait
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended
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Information

Lively waterfront seafood shack with picnic tables & harbor views

lobster roll
waterfront view
clam chowder
seafood
tourist trap
casual vibe
friendly staff
plastic silverware
Google Rating
4.1 (6.6K)
Yelp Rating
3.2
Featured in The Infatuation
Featured in
Featured in Eater
Featured in
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in

88 Sleeper St, Boston, MA 02210 Get directions

$30–50

Order delivery
See Menu
Usually a wait
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended
The Barking Crab by null
The Barking Crab by Erika Adams/Eater Boston
The Barking Crab by @TheInfatuation
The Barking Crab by Chris McIntosh
The Barking Crab by Erika Adams/Eater Boston
The Barking Crab by Chris McIntosh
The Barking Crab by Chris McIntosh
The Barking Crab by Chris McIntoshphoto
The Barking Crab by Chris McIntosh
The Barking Crab by Chris McIntosh
The Barking Crab by Chris McIntoshphoto
The Barking Crab by Erika Adams/Eater Boston
The Barking Crab by Chris McIntosh
The Barking Crab by Chris McIntosh
The Barking Crab by Chris McIntosh
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