Row 34

"This lively spot is the embodiment of Boston’s modern New England seafood scene. Row 34 is one of several key players in the Fort Point restaurant boom, drawing massive crowds to a once-quiet section of town. With a creative beer list, ultra-fresh seafood, and some of the best lobster rolls in town, this is one of the trickiest reservations to make. (Try the recently opened Cambridge spot or the suburban location in Burlington if you can’t get into this location.)" - Eater Staff

"A Seaport staple since 2013, known for its market-driven seafood, especially local bivalves like Island Creeks and Aunt Dottys." - Hannah Selinger

"One of the best spots in the city for oysters, Row 34 (which also has locations in Burlington, Cambridge, and Portsmouth, NH) has a nice little lunch menu packed with seafood. Grab a dozen oysters and a lobster roll for lunch, but be sure to make a reservation if you’re thinking about dinner, the full-service spot gets crowded after work — probably due to their thoughtful craft beer and wine list." - Tanya Edwards

"The Row 34 clam chowder is a Boston classic. Made with care, the bacon-rich broth is studded with potatoes, clams, and celery and brightened with bay leaves and herbs. The housemade saltine in particular is a special treat." - Nathan Tavares, Erika Adams, Terrence Doyle

"The chef’s grandfather at Row 34 was a lobsterman, which might have a little something to do with why the restaurant goes heavy on shellfish. This spot doesn’t have a deep menu, but the oysters, fried clams and scallops, lobster rolls, and a selection of fish plates that change based on whatever came off the docks that day, are worth braving the windy corridors of the Seaport. It also gets pretty loud and fun, possibly thanks to their huge beer selection. Check out the Cambridge location if you don’t feel like crossing the river." - dan secatore, tanya edwards