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The Barking Crab

Seafood Restaurant$$$$

Seaport District, Boston

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The Barking Crab

8.2^/10

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Ranked #7 for lobster in 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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Sean EbertSeptember 29, 2013
Dont get the hype. Overpriced mediocre food. Had the naked lobster roll which was $29 for a hot dog bun with some scraps of leftover lobster... meh.
Kendall FrostJanuary 18, 2013
Don't be a fool. Get a lobster!!!!! Amazing!!!!!
Tracey JacksonMarch 5, 2013
Portions are HUGE! Fabulous!!!
Gabriel Rodriguez DiazSeptember 20, 2020
Was underwhelmed by the lobster roll.
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SylvainMay 1, 2011
Try the bloody Mary! Fresh and phenomenal.
Adrian ReynaMarch 22, 2012
Awesome happy hour place and amazing food!!!
Kevin Araujo-LipineMay 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Peel and eat shrimp are always best cold
Michael AnthonyJune 16, 2018
Classic Boston spot
Lisa EdingtonJune 6, 2018
The fried shrimp was spot on. Clam chowder was good bit I've had better. Service was meh.
Jason CookJuly 24, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Understaffed so the service was abysmal. Not worth the wait or the cost. Save your money and go somewhere worth waiting for like Neptune.
Marc Jacobs IntlMay 6, 2010
For some great seafood, get over to the Barking Crab. The Fried Fish sandwich is yummy!
Phillip D.February 13, 2012
The grilled lobster is the best!
Laurie JohnsonApril 23, 2012
Fried food sucked, but dot complain. Manager will ook through your food to see how muuch you ate! Management and fried.fod.auked!
Richard Van HoosenApril 28, 2012
Good clam chowder. Lots of clam and potatoes.
Joey CohenNovember 9, 2019
Most stuff is mediocre and almost all overpriced.
Maxwell McCormickApril 12, 2012
I spent a lot of money here. I eat a ton of food. I regret nothing. It tasted that good.
ᴡ B.June 1, 2018
Atmosphere
Emily GAugust 21, 2011
The fish & chips is the most enormous I've ever seen.
Iarno CastellaniAugust 15, 2012
Before eating be sure no mice are near the entrance. I saw them !!
Jill HenryJuly 9, 2011
Get the Crab dip....it is Awesome!
Horacio Read VillanuevaSeptember 19, 2012
Try the Mahi Mahi sandwich
Wendi PrinceAugust 24, 2019
Fried clams are great but service is lacking
Steven GodlewskiAugust 11, 2014
Everything. :-)
Angelo GramaccioniMarch 24, 2015
Good atmosphere!
Raaid MarghlaniJuly 16, 2021
It is good food experience
Jillian PennymanDecember 10, 2011
A few people have complained about the service, but I had fantastic service! I would recommend the chilled seafood platter (you can get it served warm if you like). The half size is a huge portion!
Rick McCaffreyAugust 17, 2010
The food is great but I waited 90 minutes for a table for 3. The staff didn't seemed concerned. It's a total tourist spot and don't expect silverware either.
Nayan PatelJuly 18, 2011
The Spicy Calamari is awesome
Christine ElerickApril 30, 2011
The lobster po boy is delicious!
MahinouraMay 11, 2013
Crabs are just awesome
LindseyAugust 19, 2011
Love the crab cakes and crab dip.
Daniel TewfikApril 21, 2015
Been here 5+ times
A delicious tourist trap.
John FarmerJuly 17, 2015
Service was good, the fish and chips were so-so, men's room dark and smelly!
Matt GOctober 19, 2013
Oysters + Lobster. Wow.
Mindy NghiemJuly 19, 2012
Try the New England Clam Chowder
Jeffrey 🅿️inetteApril 8, 2015
10lb Lobsters!!!
Doug RanOctober 3, 2011
Must try the blackberry margaritas !!!
Alexa PomericoAugust 3, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Get a Guppy Bowl! The blue one has Swedish Fish in it.
Lorenz BohrerMay 7, 2013
Real cool place
Mindy NghiemJuly 19, 2012
Try the Lobster Mac 'N Cheese
Al NolanMarch 29, 2011
Great calamari but no Wi-Fi...? Crab!
ToddMay 28, 2012
They get rid of their signature boiled pot items. Now only have one... Sigh.
Tim HenryJuly 9, 2011
Excellent crab dip!
James MackenzieMay 22, 2011
Must get the seared tuna!
Peter SApril 24, 2011
The line moves very fast
J.e. SeattleAugust 20, 2013
Finally good seafood in Boston
Reid ExleyMarch 21, 2010
Check out the 10 pound lobsters in the tank. I bet you can't eat them!
penguinDecember 28, 2011
My po boy was nearly cold when I got it. Service is rude. They refused to split check for a group too
Seraphine KelleyJune 23, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Check out the back (outside) bar!

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