Barking Crab

09/18/11

Food was good server wasn't

by AARice at Citysearch

We saw the barking crab on man vs food and even though most of the city search reviews were bad we still went.

We had Lobster po'boys and they were awesome!

Also, the clam chowder was great except for the clam shell my husband bit into (it happens, and the manager apologized and took it off our bill)

Our server was efficient but, seemed annoyed the whole time.

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07/06/11

crab barked too much

by School tour 9545 at Citysearch

I visited this restaurant today with a lot of expectations for a fresh lobster and crab.

I ordered a chilled xxx platter as a starter and a fire grilled lobster as a main dish.

The meat from both plates had no taste at all, and no sweetness or saltiness to even comment on.

It was the worst sea food experience of my life.

I wouldn't recommend this place to anybody.

08/06/10

Nice outdoor dining

by MrGeorgeKaplan , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

There is something very enjoyable about being outside in the summer while enjoying a cold beverage and some seafood. The nice thing about the Barking Crab is that it is located in the city and can extend a 'summer experience' for visitors. The food is not of the highest quality but it is good and offers many different types of seafood prepared in many ways. If you like it fried, broiled, grilled or skewered, it is on the menu. They also offer mai tai's and other beverages. It can get quite busy and so be prepared to wait most nights. I have eaten here on several occasions and the service has been fair to good. One time, the waitress let me order the guppy bowl drink for 2 without notifying me of the huge size or the &18 cost (I guess she thought I could handle it). They have since fixed the menu to include these details. I have enjoyed the cedar plank grilled salmon and the lobster roll. If you are very hungry and cost is not a concern, order the 10 lb lobster and crab plate! This is a fun place to bring friends. If you are boating on the harbor, one can dock nearby for a mid-day meal.

04/07/10

The Barking Crab Boston

by clb03t at Citysearch

After waiting over and hour, we still had 13 parties ahead of us. Hearing other parties talk, found out that special treatment was given to certain locals. Watched several parties arrive after, get a pager, and wait just a few minutes to get seated. Was able to hear locals talk about not having a reservation. When we approached the hosted, she was rude. We left and will never go back.

• Pros: Nice Lobster Pagers
• Cons: Unable to get a table

02/19/10

Rather eat at Wendy's

by TopChefMA at Citysearch

I recently went to the barking crab.. It was probably the worst meal I have eaten ever. Let me start by how horrible the service was. My waitress had a mouth like a drunken sailor and the food runner smelled as if he hadn't showered in weeks. From what I have read about this place it is probably because the staff can't afford it since the profits do not seem to find its way to the employees or the restaurant. Now the food, hmm how to I start, I believe if I went to Wendy's I could probably get fresher fish. The peeled shrimp was nasty and chewy. The stuffed lobster was the nastiest thing I have ever eaten. What the hell do they use for the seafood gravy..grossss.. I honestly don't think that they have anyone back in the kitchen that has any culinary experience. The management should be ashamed especially for overcharging for crap on a plate. Please if you read this.. Go anywhere, but here.

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• Pros: good if you need to vomit
• Cons: horrible food