The Barking Crab is a vibrant waterfront seafood haven with picnic tables, a lively atmosphere, and iconic views of the Boston Harbor, perfect for casual feasting.
"It’s a tourist trap, but one of the good ones. You’ll spend a fair amount of money at the Barking Crab, but the food is good, so you’ll leave satisfied, if, a little lighter in the pockets." - Erika Adams
"Turns out you don’t have to go to Ipswich for great fried clams (but still, try to go to Ipswich for fried clams sometime.) The Barking Crab is the perfect confluence of tourist trap and actually good restaurant. It’s situated on Fort Point Channel directly across from James Hook & Co. and right down the Harborwalk from Fan Pier Park. And as its name suggests, it’s got a pretty good selection of crab." - Celina Colby, Eater Staff
"Slurp oysters, sip cocktails, and enjoy the view from the Barking Crab’s iconic red and yellow tent, which is situated right on the Seaport’s waterfront." - Erika Adams, Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"If Epcot wanted a New England-themed restaurant, it would look a lot like the Barking Crab, considering how stuffed it is with maritime kitsch. This is a tourist trap in a prime location, so it doesn’t have to try too hard, and you might find an uncooked clump of flour in your chowder. But, man - that location. Sitting on the deck here feels like you’re on a ship that’s just come into port, and there are few better places in Boston to grab an outdoor drink, with the waters of Fort Point Channel right underneath you and the skyline right next to you." - joel ang, dan secatore
"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
