Barking Crab
Boston, MA 02210
Phone: (617) 426-2722
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Northern Avenue
- Hours:
- Sun-Wed 11:30am-11pm, Thu-Sat 11:30am-1am
Editorial Review for Barking Crab – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Spend an afternoon on the deck overlooking Boston Harbor with peel-and-eat shrimp, crab claws and a pitcher of beer. It's loud, raucous and everyone has to shout to be heard; yet there's a satisfied background murmur of cracking shells and loose-lipped chowder slurps that you might not indulge inside. The indoor dining room is only slightly quieter and just as casual. Live bands entertain crowds almost daily.
The Food
Choices are classic and competent: Fried clams, shrimp, scallops, oysters, calamari and fish of the day (cod, haddock or flounder). The batter tends to be a little heavy, but it's cooked so hot and quick that the fish inside stays moist and keeps its characteristic flavor. Real plain, real fresh. Live lobster and crab (not barking, fortunately) are other house specialties.
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Insider Tips
ParkingWhen there's a concert down the street at the FleetBoston Pavillion, expect the area to be extra-crowded. Your best bet is to park in the Financial District.
When to GoQuiet Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday nights are livened up with live music.
Know Before You GoReservations are accepted for parties of 6 or more.
User Reviews for Barking Crab
06/20/2008 Posted by sheena514
The Barking Crab may be pricey, but compared to other seafood restaurants, it's worth it! The atmosphere is really casual and you'll always find the after work crowd here (the financial district IS right across the bridge). My family and I went and shared the crab bowl (I think that's what it's called?), and for around $80 we got a crapload of King crab legs, snow crab legs, and dungeoness legs. SO good!! We also got the garlic bread and corn as sides, and the corn was sweet and ripe (garlic bread was run of the mill).
Pros: Great seafood, accessibility
Cons: Parking
06/03/2008 Posted by tidgr2
My boyfriend and I ended up here on Sunday for a late lunch. It was busy when we arrived, but we were immediately seated at a great table near the channel. We had a perfect view of Boston (and unfortunately the burnt remains of James Hook & Co). I have been on a tasting tour of sangria lately and the Barking Crab's sangria rates at the top (not too pricey at $7/glass). I had the crabby patty (delicious with a little Barking Crab hot sauce) and my boyfriend had the prosciutto and tuna (the tuna was a superb sushi-grade). We were both extremely happy with the food. It's also a great place to socialize, since you share a large picnic table with others if you are a small group. I'm not sure where the other reviewers have been eating, but this Boston landmark is still top-rated in my book.
Pros: View, food, drinks
Cons: wait can be long
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