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Who knows their Boston hole-in the-wall seafood dives?

Posted on 7/6/22 at 4:20 pm
Posted by GasMan
north Mississippi
Member since Sep 2003
1570 posts
Posted on 7/6/22 at 4:20 pm
Was in Boston some years ago, at least 15 yrs, locals pointed us to a local seafood joint, cannot remember the name. You had to go down to the harbor and catch a water taxi and ride off across the water. The joint was basically a plywood shack but they laid out some serious seafood and beer. Does anybody know this place?
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
27902 posts
Posted on 7/6/22 at 4:50 pm to
Taking the ferry from where to where? Downtown to Eastie? Charlestown?

Yankee Lobster is what comes to mind but I doubt it. If it’s been 15 years it probably doesn’t exist anymore.
This post was edited on 7/6/22 at 5:01 pm
Posted by GasMan
north Mississippi
Member since Sep 2003
1570 posts
Posted on 7/6/22 at 8:28 pm to
That's all I remember, we got on a boat that said Water Taxi and it was maybe a 10-15 minute ride.
Posted by Creedence
The Rouge
Member since Sep 2013
67 posts
Posted on 7/6/22 at 8:48 pm to
We just had lunch there two weeks ago. We stumbled upon it going to Harpoon for beers. Lobster roll and chowder were ok. Not really my type of food
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
27902 posts
Posted on 7/7/22 at 9:00 am to
Yeah it’s not very good. I’ve walked or driven by it a million times and only eaten there once.

OP I know what ferry you’re talking about but I’m asking if you took it into downtown or from downtown.
This post was edited on 7/7/22 at 9:02 am
Posted by MarsellusWallace
504
Member since Apr 2022
579 posts
Posted on 7/7/22 at 10:31 am to
I spend a lot of time in Boston for work.

I would HIGHLY recommend you go to Neptune Oyster. Its in the north end. Small dive spot with only bar seating. Put your name on the list and walk around north end until they call you.

Everything there is fantastic and incredibly fresh.
Posted by MarsellusWallace
504
Member since Apr 2022
579 posts
Posted on 7/7/22 at 10:33 am to
The more I think about it, you really mess up if you don't go to Neptune.

Don't f*ck this up.
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
27902 posts
Posted on 7/7/22 at 10:47 am to
quote:

Small dive spot with only bar seating.


Dude, I love Neptune but the last word I would use to describe it is “dive.”

It’s small, and the seafood is great, but it’s very well known by locals and tourists alike and is a nice place. It’s the furthest thing from a dive.
Posted by MarsellusWallace
504
Member since Apr 2022
579 posts
Posted on 7/7/22 at 10:54 am to
It's a great small seafood bar.

Nice is a relative term.
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
27902 posts
Posted on 7/7/22 at 10:57 am to
quote:

Nice is a relative term.


So is “dive” I suppose.

When I think of a “dive” I’m thinking more of a place like Bukowski:



Rather than this:

This post was edited on 7/7/22 at 11:04 am
Posted by JW
Los Angeles
Member since Jul 2004
5297 posts
Posted on 7/7/22 at 12:37 pm to
Neptune is a great late afternoon experience ... when it's less crowded and the oysters/crisp wine flow.

My favorite meal in Boston was at Sarma ....
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
27902 posts
Posted on 7/7/22 at 1:02 pm to
Oh man sarma is great. I never get out there because it’s on the exact opposite side of the city from where I live.
Posted by Post It Bandit
Member since Mar 2008
3141 posts
Posted on 7/7/22 at 1:07 pm to
Second Neptune. Best lobster roll I’ve eaten.
Posted by GasMan
north Mississippi
Member since Sep 2003
1570 posts
Posted on 7/7/22 at 5:37 pm to
OP I know what ferry you’re talking about but I’m asking if you took it into downtown or from downtown.

Away from downtown.
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