Kristin Sedge: Lively and packed with people. Long waits for tables but food is worth the wait. Don't miss the oysters, raw tuna, Mexican street corn and carnitas tacos. Fun atmosphere, great service.
Reserve: Loco Taqueria prepares this popular Mexican dip in a variety of ways — with bacon, with smoked fish or with charred pineapple — as well as the traditional way, with crispy tortilla chips. Read more.
Jake Smith: The Little Devil is a spicy twist on the margarita, and very popular here. Order one with chips and guacamole to start your night.
2. Row 34
9.3
383 Congress St, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Seaport District · 183 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: Row 34, South Boston's sibling to Kenmore Square's Island Creek Oyster Bar, takes seafood and beer equally seriously, and features a rotation of smoked, cured, and raw fishes.
Cesar Calderon: Cool digs, great oyster selection, and plentiful beers on draft or bottle to choose from. So relaxed! Lettuce cups have a great spicy kick! And the lobster roll is sinfully buttery!
Joseph Schwendt: Be adventurous and try as many new beers as possible. They're all amazing!
5. Neptune Oyster
8.9
63 Salem St (at Morton St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North End · 356 tips and reviews
Senator John Blutarski: The Vitello Tonnato is casually known as 'Most Decadent Sandwich': thinly sliced veal & clumps of raw tuna with cucumber and a light spicy mustard. Pricey, but delicious. Eat!
Boston.com: Sparklingly fresh oysters, lobster rolls served hot with butter or cold with mayo, and a variety of raw fish dishes and daily specials are served in a tiny space with tin ceilings and a marble bar. Read more.
Amy Lopez: This is one of those little places that you just have to try. Their Lobster Roll is to die for! From the warm, buttered, toasty, Lobster-filled roll to the delicious seasoned fries. It is a must!
6. The Elephant Walk
8.2
1415 Washington St, Boston, MA
Cambodian Restaurant · South End · 9 tips and reviews
Roy Wilsker: The food at Elephant Walk is delicious and the service was great.They even made my martini on the rocks perfectly - no mean feat.
Andrei Kun: Duck noodles and steak frites are the way to go
Al S: Excellent, inspired cuisine. The rouleaux are fantastic. Never had a bad meal here, the last location of what used to be a Boston chain. It’s expensive though.
Ryne Crabb: We had four maki rolls and every one was unique and amazing! We sat at the sushi bar and the chefs were so nice. Try the volcano, broadway, wild fire, and coco shrimp rolls!
Thrillist: Grease up on the salmon tempura, avocado, and asparagus "Pink Lady" and throw back some Hitachino Nest Japanese Classic Ales. Read more.
JoJo Vinick: Every time I'm at Moko I'm happy. It's a great environment, lovely staff, food is excellent and fair prices. I'd go three times a week if I lived in Southie.
10. Hoshi Ya Sushi
7.3
529 Washington St, Brighton, MA
Sushi Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Ryan Nixon: Fish was fresh. Good chirashi, escolar and eel
Rachel: I've never been here in person, but their delivery food is always very great and satisfactory. It is not too expensive, and it's open til very late.
Christine Varriale: Love it. Great prices and fresh sushi.
12. Yamato
7.4
117 Chiswick Rd (at Commonwealth Ave.), Brighton, MA
Sushi Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Natasha: All-you-can-eat is only $16 for lunch. Amazing deal. You can get unlimited sushi, apps, noodles, meat, soup, rice, etc. Lunch doesn't include dessert, however.
Thas Seth: The white tuna sashimi is great! Very buttery and cold.
Boston Reddit: All You Can Eat buffet - sushi, appetizers, katsu, teriyaki, etc. Lunch is $16, dinner is $23 or $24 depending on night. Great quality, amazing value.
13. JP Seafood Cafe
7.3
730 Centre St (Harris Avenue), Jamaica Plain, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Ian Hollingsworth: What a great place this is! I like that they offer both Korean and Japanese dishes. The sushi is great. The service is friendly. The atmosphere is cozy and warm. Don't forget to try a saketini!
Michelle: I love this place, it's like home.
Sunanda Nair: Great little place. Food tasted fresh. Had the salmon teriyaki box which was great but the best thing was they had great Korean stuff on the menu. Ordered the japchae (potato noodles) as well.