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The Barking Crab
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Seaport District, Boston
"my Naked Lobster Roll and drinking a pitcher of sangria."(9 Tips)
"Unpretentious, no-frills superb lobster and oysters and crab."(30 Tips)
"The New England clam chowder is amazing, as is the lobster roll."(8 Tips)
"Great lobster, oysters and fish tacos"(7 Tips)
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YaseminApril 12, 2014Been here a couple times, haven't had the chance to taste the food. Indifferent host(s) made us wait for 10 minutes each time to tell us that there's 1 hour wait. Don't think I'll give it another try.
Martin HanniganJuly 24, 2011I've been coming here since it opened. Come to drink, come in your boat, come for seafood, but don't come for service.
Jennifer WilliamsNovember 5, 2011The food maybe be good the hostess keep letting other people go ahead of us. Make sure you keep asking how many is in front of you!!!
Dan LangevinDecember 27, 2011Thanks, Marcus, for charming and competent front-of-house service. He'll keep the wood stove stoked for you!
Na HuangSeptember 14, 2013Food is ok, big but not cheap (naked lob roll: 29 usd). Horrible service, only thing Victoria (our waitress) did was talking with other staffs, ignored customers. Try once but won't come again.
Mathew OdettDecember 11, 2010order a king platter if your looking to be amazed, 10 pound lobster and four pounds of crab. Perfection.
Ray HostetlerMay 26, 2012$10.50 for a Grey Goose Bloody Mary. Now you know since they don't post prices.
Emjaye CoffmanMay 17, 2011Ask to see the 10 lb. lobster. They'll bring it out alive, on a tray. Crazy business!
Michael TroianoJune 10, 2012There may be no place in Boston better to be on a warm Summer night with someone you love. Or even someone you might someday.
Mark SmithOctober 18, 2015This is legit seafood. Rather pricey, and bare bones atmosphere, but solid food.
Norm GobertJune 30, 2012Dis ' Aint New Orleans ! Lagniappe serving size not here. Seafood was good. Price performance was weak for my $$$ Who Dat!
Erich KJune 26, 2017Over priced n overrated! Not sure how this place got rated so high. Our party of 6 all had horrible food! Worst lobster bisque I've ever had. Returned it for clam chowder-not much better. Skip this 1!
Yera HaSeptember 30, 2014They won't tell you how long the wait is, only how many parties are ahead. But it's always worth it.
Noel FisherMarch 27, 2010The drunken shrimp are the best! I'm not a big seafodd person, but I'd eat here every day if I could. Best seafood in Boston.
Jennifer LouiseAugust 29, 2018Haven’t had the best lobster roll twice. Wouldn’t heat it up when warm?
Gayle SmithAugust 8, 2012Overpriced dive bar with a kitchen in it. You won't be disappointed if you go with NO expectations and are loaded with money. Sit outside during the Summer, no a/c in the indoor restaurant.
- Omar VerduzcoSeptember 14, 2016Food is just ok for my taste and I was not impressed with picnic tables that make you eat elbow to elbow with strangers.
matt sMarch 25, 2013Good food, but way over-priced tourist trap. Check out other seafood places before considering Barking Crab.
Matthew CaldecuttSeptember 5, 2015An hour wait on a Saturday night and a bar so packed people spill out onto the sidewalk. Maybe, I'll make it on my next trip.
Jonathan SullivanMarch 26, 2013If you're looking to not spend an arm and a leg, definitely ask for market prices. Food was good, but $$$$$pricey$$$$$
stylebostonOctober 21, 2010Thanks to Tanya Brenna for showing us piece by piece how to crack open and serve up lobster! Mmm. I'm getting hungry! WHO wants LOBSTAHHH?!
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(617) 426-2722
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