Red's Best Fish Market

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Red's Best Fish Market

Seafood market · Downtown

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Public Market, 100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108

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Locally sourced seafood, lobster rolls, clam chowder, and fish and chips  

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The 10 Best Seafood Markets In Boston 2024

"Located inside the Boston Public Market, Red’s Best is particularly seasonally and locally focused, which means swordfish in the summer and redfish in the winter. While Red’s does ship nationally for free (lobster tails for Christmas, Mom?), we prefer to stop in at the Public Market location, where we can pick up everything we need for a scallop feast at home after finishing a tasty chowder lunch from their on-site kitchen." - joel ang, tanya edwards

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Best Seafood in Boston: Where to Eat It | Condé Nast Traveler

"The open secret of Boston’s seafood scene is that many of the best restaurants in the city pull their hauls from Red’s. Tucked into the back of Boston Public Market , it has a long counter with a handwritten menu that showcases the raw fish, grab-and-go salads, and sushi, as well as the New England classics fried up in the back. Here, a simple-is-better philosophy sets the bar high: the scallops in the Day Boat Sea Scallop Roll ($17), for example, are lightly tossed in flour, fried, and popped into a grilled, buttered bun with tartar sauce. On the first Sunday of every month, Red's offers buck-a-shuck oysters—go for those before digging into the rest of the menu. Industry folks love Red’s because it educates customers, highlighting lesser-known fish species that are big on flavor but low on name recognition." - Elizabeth Wellington, Andrew Sessa

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Red’s Best - Review - Downtown - Boston - The Infatuation

"Apparently, a lot of the best seafood restaurants in Boston use Red’s Best as their wholesaler. That should give you some incentive to head to the counter they operate in the Public Market. It’s primarily a place to buy filets and shellfish to cook yourself, but they have a small selection of things like lobster rolls, crab cakes, and stuffed quahogs that, if you work in the area, you should be eating for lunch at least once a week." - Dan Secatore

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Andra Vetro

Google
This has to be the best lobster roll I ever ate! Overflowing with quality lobster and just enough celery and mayo. Toasted bun was the finishing touch. It was so good that I went back and bought some more to bring home to my family. The women who work at the counter are so friendly! Thanks Harold for making the best lobster roll!!

Jon Harrison

Google
Grabbed a couple of lobster rolls and a fish and chips. The rolls were good, not sure if I prefer the ones served cold like these or warm with butter, either way, these were good and had plenty of lobster on them. The fish and chips was great too. Also had a blueberry lemonade which was very good.

Barbara Ostos

Google
I came all the way from Spain, and honestly, this has been one of the best meals I’ve had, hands down. The food was on another level, but what really made the experience unforgettable was the team working here. Absolute professionals. Warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, just incredible people. You don’t always get that mix of quality food and amazing service, but here, it’s the real deal. Thank you for making it such a standout moment of my trip. I’ll be dreaming about this place back in Madrid.

Caress Allen

Google
I stopped by Red’s Fish Market around 10:30 AM, not realizing the kitchen didn’t open for another 30 minutes. One of the employees kindly offered to work something out so I wouldn’t have to wait, and I really appreciated that level of service. I ordered clam chowder, and the lobster roll—everything was absolutely amazing! The lobster roll in particular was one of the best I’ve ever had—totally worth the price. On top of the delicious food, the customer service was top-notch. They went out of their way to make sure I was taken care of even before the kitchen officially opened. I’ll definitely be going back again!

dennis koshy

Google
Was at the Red's Best at Boston Public Market at the airport. A decent place if you are looking for a quick, fresh, reasonably priced seafood bite. The vibe is energetic/nice, and service efficient and friendly. Had the fish and chips. Fish definitely tasted fresh, and the portions were generous.

Ivy Lam

Google
Food was amazing. We got two lobster rolls (SUPER huge) with an Arnold Palmer. We were helped by Fernando and Colin. They're both AMAZING!! They were so attentive and food came out so quick. Will definitely be back!!

KCH

Google
I walked around Boston today after a full day of meeting. Decided to give Red's Best Fish Market for a try. The public market has a cute ambience. Staff at Reds Best were friendly and helpful. I had a chowder and a lobster roll. The chowder has a great temperature, creamy, and lots of clams. The lobster roll was stuffed full of fresh lobster meat and interspersed with some finely diced celery and a nice kick of fresh lemon juice. I had a wonderful time devouring the food. As a out of towner coming to Boston for a meeting, I feel that I am totally satisfied with this experience and will be heading home happy and thinking about this from time to time. 😋

Krysta Hentschel

Google
Went to Red’s Best at Boston Public Market yesterday for the first time. Ordered a cup of clam chowder, the lobster roll, and a side of fries! Best lobster roll I’ve ever eaten. It was a large portion, fresh, and very filling. Definitely will be recommending this place to fellow colleagues who travel to Boston often! Thanks to Colin for the amazing customer service as well!

Thomas L.

Yelp
Tasty, creamy clam chowder. Fantastic on a cold day. I paid $7.50 post tax for a cup.
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Cindy H.

Yelp
One of the best (and more affordable) lobster rolls we had this weekend! The seafood was fresh and refreshing, packed with flavor, and well worth the visit. The staff was super friendly, and the atmosphere of the Boston Public Market made it even better--tons of great shops and local vendors to explore. If you're looking for a delicious, reasonably priced lobster roll in Boston, this is the spot! Would definitely come back.
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Melanie C.

Yelp
Rate 3.5 Clean, fast service, order at kiosk. Red's Best Seafood is a great little place within BOS Logan's Boston Public Market for last minute bites of CLAM CHOWDER, FISH TACOS, SALMON BURGER, DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER, LOBSTER ROLL, CAESAR SALAD and FRIES. Ordering is via several kiosks located within busy Boston Public Market. Seating is scattered throughout w/small tables and stand up counters, plus a bar with if needed. Orders come out fairly quickly, piping hot. Food is decent but it's still airport food. FISH TACOS are good (wish for more fish), LOBSTER ROLL and CLAM CHOWDER are good. I'll come back to try their SALMON BURGER, GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH, and FISH SANDWICHES next time.
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Deshika B.

Yelp
Love love love this place! I can't believe I got a mouthwatering, juicy cheeseburger and the most delicious fries from a d seafood restaurant. Like out of this world, delicious. The prices were reasonable, even with it being airport adjacent, and the portions were enough to last me the day. Can't wait to return!!
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Chris V.

Yelp
Clam chowder wasn't as chunky as I wanted, but still very tasty. Even though their store opens as at 10AM, most of their menu isn't available until 11AM (at least when I visited).

Scott Y.

Yelp
Lobster was tough. The fries/oysters are better than the lobster roll. Go to saltie girl :)
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Elaine M.

Yelp
If you wanna skip the crowds and waiting for a seat to eat your food, hop over to the boston public market (literally 1 block from Quincy market) and get the clam chowder here. This seafood counter is in the back of the market and delivers on taste, clams, thickness, and not too salty clam chowder. Bonus was that I had plenty seating options to sit and enjoy my soup. At $6 a cup, it was perfect, and comes with a small bag of oyster crackers. I'll have to come back before I leave town to get a lobster roll!
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Eric B.

Yelp
Total tourist trap, maybe a good place to buy raw to take home and cook, but their prepared seafood is very mediocre, go someplace else. Lobster Bisque and fried oysters sucked, tiny oysters all batter, bland bisque.
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Isabella C.

Yelp
A must-visit if you're in the area!!! I was craving fish and chips and specifically came here to try it. I've heard great things about Red's and my experience definitely lived up to the hype! The workers are awesome- the kitchen opened at 11, which I didn't realize, and I came around 10:15. But one of the cooks was really nice and offered to cook my meal anyways, which I deeply appreciated. The fish had a crispy batter but wasn't greasy, and the chips had a nice bite and everything came out hot! I loved their tartar sauce too, and the portion was good considering it was only $16. Already planning my return!
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Bill L.

Yelp
Fish was as good as some of the restaurant fish and chips we have bought this week. The "chips" were delicious! Hot and crispy! We also had the fish tacos which were outstanding! With the tacos they gave four lime slices, but with the huge fish portion only one lemon slice... Ask for another lemon slice or two. We would return for sure.
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Lilly B.

Yelp
Stopped at Reds at the Boston airport and had a great dinner! They're small menu focuses on several great meals. There are plenty of seafood options available. I had the fish tacos. They had plenty of fish and toppings that complimented it perfectly. Staff was quick and efficient! The bar is right near it with several options. A good stop before a flight!
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Amy C.

Yelp
Food is decent for an airport restaurant, drinks are on point. Service is okay, I overheard staff complaining about a bad review, which certainly isn't professional in front of a full restaurant/bar. Not the best impression
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Elizabeth B.

Yelp
solid spot for some hot soup on a chilly day, so much more pleasant and quick than any spot at quincy market. friendly, fast service! I'd recommend the chowder over the bisque bc there was no meat in the bisque.
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Miley W.

Yelp
I wanted to like this so bad. First time visiting boston, wanted a lobster roll but it was $36 with no side... Opted for the fish and chips and fried calamari. The breading on the calamari was way too thick, and the fish and chips was flavorless. It was quick and counter service.
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Dawn A.

Yelp
Stopped here along a food tour. We had lobster rolls. Sooooo good!! They were not quite warm but not quite cold. Pure lobster with a little flavor. Not drenched in butter or in mayo. Fresh and filling. Great stop in the north end market where everything is local. Bonus that they are a sustainable business.
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Pete J.

Yelp
We stopped and sampled a lobster roll while on a walking food tour. The roll was stuffed with fresh lobster which was sweet and delicious. The roll was okay. I love lobster but for some reason have never been excited about lobster rolls. This was a good lobster roll however. It's conveniently located in the Boston Public Market and is a great grab while walking around.
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Mya K.

Yelp
Fresh seafood and generous portions! I had the fried fish basket -- the fish was crispy outside, moist inside, and the fries were solid. The tartar sauce was a nice touch. It's a no-frills market-style setup, so don't expect fancy seating. Service was quick, but a bit rushed. Overall, a great pick if you're looking for fresh, affordable seafood in a casual setting.
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Tara C.

Yelp
First night in downtown Boston and I didn't know what to eat. Wanted something small and light. Saw somebody eating fish and chips right outside this kiosk food place in Boston market. I figure you can't go wrong with seafood in Boston so I went for the fish tacos to go. Very kind staff and the tacos was fresh and delicious.
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Mike L.

Yelp
Very fresh seafood with plenty of different options at this location. Located inside the Boston Public Market nestled in the back. Had the lobster roll which was very fresh and loaded up! Def a must try if you're in the area. Pro Tip: don't sleep on the fresh octopus salad
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Andrew P.

Yelp
The service here were really nice. The fishmonger recommended me the calamari & boy did it hit. The calamari was so fresh & delicious. It's definitely worth the visit to eat fresh caught sea food + support local fishers. It was a very clean with tables right across from the shop for you to enjoy your food.
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Rachel W.

Yelp
The lobster bisque, lobster rolls, and fish sandwich were a 10/10!! Highly recommend. Service was great, very quick on preparing food, came out hot and fresh!! It was a nice day out and so we sat outside at the tables designated for people eating at the market.
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Doreen T.

Yelp
We found ourselves with a longer layover than we thought at Boston Airport recently and needed some grub. When in Boston, why not grab a lobster roll right? We were actually in Boston last year for a foodie trip and has been craving for more lobster roll ever since. The one here at Red's Best definitely hit the spot and satisfy our cravings. I just wish they would serve it warm. It was $39.95 as of March 2024, not outrageous for airport price and especially when Legal Seafoods wants $50 a few steps away. Order at a kiosk and your food comes out soon after. Hubby also added a burger since we shared the lobster roll.

Ilse C.

Yelp
During our first visit to Boston, we had the pleasure of stopping at Reds Best. The guest service provided by Nicole, Howard, and Cameron was exceptional. The oysters were incredibly fresh, prompting us to order a second round! They were served quickly, cleaned thoroughly, and reasonably priced. If you find yourself in Boston, I highly recommend visiting Reds Best and showing your support! Thank you Nicole, Howard and Cameron! Hope you guys enjoy Super Bowl!
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Nathan D.

Yelp
What a great place to get fresh or canned seafood. Nice deli menu as well. Being part of the public market makes it so easy to grab something and go or sit around the market to eat. We are fans of some canned seafood after our trips to Spain, so to see and buy some of their specialty cans was a real treat. The staff was super friendly and happy to answer any questions and make recommendations. It was really great to see that the fresh seafood had a specific location and fisherman's name attached to it, really makes you appreciate where our food comes from. I ordered a salmon burger for a quick bite and it was quite good. I was a bit skeptical about the arugula, but the lemon aoili cut the peppery taste out and tasted great with the salmon. Well made burger and a good buy, they got it out in a timely fashion even with how busy the market was. We were able to go around the corner and enjoy a nice table and beer to wash it down.
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Matt C.

Yelp
Ordered their Salmon burger online. When I arrived it appeared that something malfunctioned with their online ordering system, so they weren't notified of my order. However, the employees there were very apologetic and they had my order ready in 5-10 mins. No biggie, I wasn't in a rush. Then, because of they short wait, they also threw in a free cup of clam chowder, oyster crackers and a bag of Cape Cod chips. Very generous! The salmom burger was great and the chowder was delicious. Highly recommended.
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Hye K.

Yelp
Free food, great price. Only downside, staff was rude.. I can sense the impatience of the staff here
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Samuel Hall H.

Yelp
The food their is pretty good not worth the price. The service is pretty quick but the ambience is non existent because your basically in a food hall.
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Frances L.

Yelp
Fresh and delicious seafood! My son brought us here because he said he enjoyed the best fish sandwich ever. We tried so many items and everything was fresh and perfectly prepared. Employees were all friendly and helpful. We enjoyed crab cakes, fried fish and chips, fried scallop roll and clam chowder. This market inside the Boston public market is a must. They sell fresh seafood and serve delicious food!!
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Melinda P.

Yelp
There wasn't much options on my side of the airport and red's was the best option for one last chowder before going home. Wish they would have filled the cup a little more for the price.
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Brian B.

Yelp
After trekking along on the Freedom Trail all morning and early afternoon, we decided to give our feet a rest and grab some lunch. I had scoped out this place since it was nearby to Faneuil Hall. There were a couple of people in front of me buying fish to prepare at home. My wife decided on the fish and chips, and I had a lobster roll and a cup of chowder. The lobster roll was great and had plenty of meat. I appreciated the lack of mayonnaise in the recipe. The clam chowder was good but needed more clams and some salt. I added some Tabasco sauce to kick it up a little. My wife loved the fish and chips. The fries were plentiful, fresh, and delicious. Even after helping her with the fries, there were still quite a few left. I like that wasn't in a traditional setting as there was plenty of seating. Definitely would come back here to try some of their other options.
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Katie A.

Yelp
Probably one of the biggest lobster rolls I've had! Boston Public Market is a great little place to stroll around, grab a bite and check out some of the local vendors. I grabbed a lobster roll and lobster bisque from Red's and went and sat at The Pine Bar and had a beer. Red's is a great place to grab fresh seafood to take home and a hot meal to go. It's counter service but there are tables throughout the market to sit down and enjoy your seafood.
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James A.

Yelp
The main stop on the Secret Boston Food tour, our group got to sample a full-size lobster roll from Red's Best Seafood, located deep in the Boston Public Market. Red's is mainly known as a middle man in getting fresh seafood from local fisherman to the customers in an efficient manner. This location is one of their few retail outlets, serving the best seafood. The lobster roll was a classic cold-style variety, but substituting the mayo with a small amount of creme fraiche, and not much filler (e.g. vegetables). It was a combo of the different types (claw, tail, and knuckle) and had been cooked perfectly and then chilled. It was served on top of a top split brioche toasted hot dog bun, and the meat overflowed. I really liked it, and might be the only type of cold lobster rolls that my wife will eat.
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Kimberly V.

Yelp
Fresh, simple yet tasty. You must try it. Harold was pretty cool!! We ended up going back every day for it after trying other lobster rolls in the area.
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Spencer W.

Yelp
Ordered the fish and chips 1 large fish and an insane amount of fries. Fries are admittedly incredible
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Doris L.

Yelp
I would skip the lobster bisque. Just think and not a lot to talk about. 2 stars I like my lobster roll with less mayo so this was a good option for me. 4 stars for me. I wish I could have had it on the warmer side. Friendly and polite staff!

Laurie G.

Yelp
Close to Canopy hotel, easy and quick. Lobster roll was very good but $$$. Octopus salad was delicious side.
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Stuart B.

Yelp
Fantastic fresh fish, haddock in the fish n chips. Fries were fresh and hot. Seating is in the Public Market section so plenty unless the whole market is packed.
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Mary C.

Yelp
Inside a big market/food court, towards the back. We tried the fish and chips and fries oysters. Fish was good. It was crispy but still juicy. The fried oysters were pretty good too. The service was good.
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Shayla B.

Yelp
The BEST fish and chips that I've had thus far!!! Perfectly battered, flaky, and delicious! Red's Best is most definitely the BEST-EST! You can find their seafood stand in the Boston Public Market. Their menu consists of delicious seafood favorites such as lobster rolls, fish and chips, oysters, crab cakes, fish tacos, clam chowder and lobster bisque. In addition to the their hot foods, they also have some grab and go poke bowls and seafood salads that are prepared fresh daily. Love that they offer these healthier options! They carry a nice selection of fresh fish, oysters, and other seafood. The attendants are very helpful and super friendly. Prices are high but the quality of their product is top tier. You will truly get what you are paying for here. I dropped by the Boston Public Market to explore a bit and also to grab lunch before my flight back to the Bay Area. It was right before 11 am and there were only a few people waiting for assistance. After reading the reviews about their fish and chips, I decided to order them. The gentleman who helped me at the ordering counter let me know that it would be ready in 10-15 minutes. I walked around the market while I waited. They have a dining area with a good amount of tables that's located right next to their stand. About 10 minutes later, they called my number and I grabbed my food. It smelled absolutely incredible! One look at these fish and chips and I already knew that it was gonna be hittin'. The golden brown crispy batter looked absolutely perf. Took my first bite and my eyes rolled to the back of my head. MOUTH WATERING! Eyes watering too. Fish was so good that I could cry. That batter was perfecto. Just the right amount of seasoning and crunch. The flakiest haddock ever. And these were some meaty pieces of fish too. It just melted in my mouth. It was beautiful. The fries were tasty too. After scarfing it down, I honestly wanted more. I mean, I was full but ya know. Sometimes food be so good that you just can't stop eating it. This was THAT. Scrum-diddily-umptious bruh! And for this to just be located inside the public market?! Like dayum. Better than any restaurant fish and chips that I've ever had. I understand why people call this the best because it really is. So excited to go back there again one of these days. Yumm-o!
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Gladys N.

Yelp
This little place inside the market is soo good. We had the clam chowder and the fish and chips and they were delicious. The service is fast and good.
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Tannie D.

Yelp
Wanted to grab a quick lunch and really looking forward to trying seafood, especially clam chowder. This place advertised gf clam chowder to boot! It did not disappoint.
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Bo D.

Yelp
Why be rude when I ask if gluten free? The fact you put crackers on top means someone doesn't know what gluten free means. The chowder wasn't good either. There are other gluten free options in the area .
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Emily C.

Yelp
I got the octopus olive salad, crab cake, hamachi sushi and tuna salad to go. The octopus was soft and tuna was healthy without too much mayo. The sushi rice here lacks vinegar but the raw fish is always fresh. I recommend panfrying the crab cake, which is pretty big for only $9!
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Sam S.

Yelp
Great lobster roll. Very good flavor made with mayo served cold! A must try while in Boston
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Sami L.

Yelp
Great clam chowder, and even better fish sandwich. This was the best fish sandwich of my life actually. I intended to get a lobster roll but after seeing that it was $36 I changed it up for something different and I was definitely not disappointed. Everything about this sandwich and seafood was fresh. The Boston Public Market is a great stop, and is very close to the station. Definitely worth a visit if want to eat something fresh, or take something home!
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Tracey Z.

Yelp
One of the little eateries in the Boston Public Market. Everything about this seafood spot was fresh. You can buy so many types of fresh seafood here. I got the clam chowder - very rich. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it tasted. The clam chunks and potato chunks added good texture to the soup. I do wish it were a little thicker as it was a bit watery in my opinion. However good soup - and for the portion it was decently priced. The french fries were hot and crispy coming out. Made fresh and balanced out the soup well. I would definitely come back and try some of their sandwiches.
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Elizabeth T.

Yelp
Located at the Boston Public Market is a must go to. Perfectly fried fish and chips and clam chowder. Solid meal, fresh seafood, and pipping hot. I'm only sad I missed going back to try their lobster roll and lobster bisque.
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Em J.

Yelp
We wandered around and ended up at Boston public market. I stopped by Red's Best while they were still closed, but I was able to buy clam chowder, and it really hit the spot. It was delicious. The server was friendly and nice.
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Holly M.

Yelp
Great fish and chips, Not greasy. Quick service. Loved it! Fish was very fresh. Clam chowder also excellent. Not a "dining out " location, but very good