Alive & Kicking Lobsters is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Cambridge.

1. Alive & Kicking Lobsters

8.9
269 Putnam Ave (nr River Street), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

Boston PhoenixBoston Phoenix: You must try their lobster salad sandwich (not a roll) on thick, delicious Italian bread. It's the only thing on the menu but you can buy fresh seafood to cook at home while you're there. Read more.

David B.David B: Lobster sandwich (on buttered toast, not a roll) is about 99% lobster. So good! Steamed clams are great as well

Robb F.Robb Fitzsimmons: Hidden a block away from the river between two houses. Excellent lobster roll (technically a sandwich, on buttered, toasted bread), light on the mayo. Picnic tables, no frills - just very, very fresh.

Summer Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Cambridge.

2. Summer Shack

8.0
149 Alewife Brook Pkwy (at Rindge Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews

Lisa C.Lisa Chartier: Nifty atmosphere in a place I thought shut down awhile back. Great menu & fresh seafood! The grilled mahi mahi with tropical salsa & jasmine rice was scrumptious, as well as the oyster bar ceviche. Read more.

Alan K.Alan Kwong: If you have had your fill of clam chowder try the fish and crab chowder with rum! Oh and the lobster roll is legit. Served on a toast bun with big juicy piece!

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: The Shack’s relaxed, spacious dining room and butcher-paper-covered tables are the perfect setting for gargantuan seafood platters and buckets of beers.

Russell House Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Cambridge.

3. Russell House Tavern

8.5
14 JFK St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 274 tips and reviews

Boston PhoenixBoston Phoenix: Despite student-priced comfort food, there is a real chef in the kitchen, and his flat-iron steak, lamb shank, and fish specials are serious stuff, as are the all-important French fries. Read more.

Nicole W.Nicole Williams: In Boston for 1 night. Dinner at the tavern was terrific! Had the toasted tuna, mashed potatoes, and the thyme roasted carrots - all were great. Loved the beers! But the creamy spinach- not so great.

El P.El Pelon: Lobster slider great value and well seasoned must try if you are here

Waypoint is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Cambridge.

4. Waypoint

8.7
1030 Massachusetts Ave (at Putnam Ave), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Mid-Cambridge · 29 tips and reviews

MaxMax: Fresh seafood dishes and most dishes sized nicely for sharing. Highly effective use of crunchy garlic.

Youssof M.Youssof Mal: Oysters come with a unique pickled fennel mignonette, the peel + eat shrimp has a delightful smoked flavor, the steak is perfectly cooked, but the highlight was whole roasted branzino.

Enrico M.Enrico Manalo: Chopped clam pie, wood fired octopus, shrimp Har Gow, and the cinnamon donuts with French press coffee. Everything was good; great service but place filled up quickly.

The Druid is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Cambridge.

5. The Druid

8.8
1357 Cambridge St (at Springfield St), Cambridge, MA
Pub · Inman Square · 73 tips and reviews

Lynne V.Lynne Viera: Burgers, fish & chips and ask about the specials. Typically something yummy on tap

BU TodayBU Today: Try the shepherd’s pie, the homemade veggie burger with fries, or the fish and chips. The food is better than at most Irish bars, and the beer selection is splendid. Read more.

VickyVicky: The oxtail soup is stellar (Just ask them to hold the salt a bit) and more than enough for two people to share. The Fish and Chips just might be one of the best on this side of the Atlantic!

Muqueca Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Cambridge.

6. Muqueca Restaurant

8.5
1008 Cambridge St (btwn Columbia & Windsor St), Cambridge, MA
Brazilian Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Boston.comBoston.com: Seafood reigns supreme at this Brazilian restaurant, but there aren't many vegetarian options. Try the fish soup, shrimp sautee, seafood pie, and moqueca. Definitely stay for the delicious desserts. Read more.

Earl B.Earl Belcher Jr: Awesome food; definitely get seafood dishes. Good appetizers.

OliverOliver: Seafood is very good and also their meat dishes, yucca and rice & beans combinations.

Cafe Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Cambridge.

7. Cafe Sushi

8.5
1105 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-Cambridge · 54 tips and reviews

Kendall P.Kendall P.: Get the chef's choice option and sit at the bar. You learn more about the fish and you'll try something new and guaranteed to taste great!

Jessica C.Jessica Chow: THIS PLACE. Anything as simple as a salmon avocado roll is incredible. The ocean trout sashimi melts in your mouth, the seared hamachi maki is extremely flavorful, and the saba oshi-zushi is a must.

Heather L.Heather Liu: Casual place; tasty & fresh sushi + sashimi.

The Red House Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Cambridge.

8. The Red House Restaurant

7.6
98 Winthrop St (at John F Kennedy St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 46 tips and reviews

Helen H.Helen Huppuch: Come sit on the patio and have some oysters or at night sit by the fire and enjoy the atmosphere which will transport you to Vermont, Rockport, Newburyport. or a farm in Maine or Upstate New York.

Lane R.Lane Rettig: Lobster fra diavolo was superb. Lobster is fresh and sweet and the pasta must be handmade.

Stefanie P.Stefanie Paulson: Excellent place for dinner. The cocktails were inventive and well-crafted and the food was prepared perfectly. The gluten free lobster rigatoni with homemade vodka sauce is wonderful for gfree eaters.

Little Donkey is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Cambridge.

9. Little Donkey

8.4
505 Massachusetts Avenue (Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Dan R.Dan Roberts: The clam garlic bread, the tuna poke, the popovers with wagyu tartar, the burger (with an onion soup mayo sauce!), the cream corn, the chow fun, the matcha profiteroles, the cookie dough, ...

Matthew S.Matthew Spector: Outstanding addition to Central Square. Get the monkfish biryani and the little gems salad. Clam toast and the tuna tartare are stellar.

Jared L.Jared Leavitt: Amazing food, rushed service. You can't miss ordering the oysters, BLT Lettuce wraps, foie gras, silver queen corn and lobster fra diavlo. Ask server to slow down cadence to enjoy your meal.

The Mad Monkfish is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Cambridge.

10. The Mad Monkfish

8.4
524 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Brookline & Pearl St), Cambridge, MA
Sushi Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

AbbyAbby: My favorite rolls here....spicy tuna, phildelphia roll, seajam roll, and yellowtail. Fresh. Tasty. Amazing

Mariana R.Mariana R. M.: Although everything I have tried at Monkfish tastes unreal, the chicken and shrimp pad thai is my favorite and definitely the best one I have ever tried.

Cat M.Cat Meirelles Buchatskiy: Cranberry crab rangoon + spicy tuna roll were delicious; great atmosphere, cute place! Recommended.

The Hourly is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Cambridge.

11. The Hourly

8.2
15 Dunster St (Mount Auburn), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Harvard Square · 11 tips and reviews

Ronan L.Ronan Lyons: Great selection of food and drinks, in particular oysters (obviously!). Very friendly staff too.

Ellen G.Ellen Greenberg: The oysters so I hear. The shrimp are huge and delicious. The surf & turf is a must. The bronzini was also tasty. #TheHourly #FamilyTime #Boston #Cambridge #JonahsBarMitzvaha

Constantin W.Constantin W: Very nice ambiance, great oyster selection and non-pricey entrees!

New Deal Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Cambridge.

12. New Deal Seafood

8.7
622 Cambridge St (bet Cardinal Medeiros & 3rd), Cambridge, MA
Fish Market · East Cambridge · 6 tips and reviews

Nikki P.Nikki Payntar: best fish market i've found in the boston area. great fish, great people!

MelissaMelissa: Amazing sashimi grade options. Plus, fun Spanish, Russian, Italian, etc etc dips, condiments, oils, etc. Produce is limited, but good. This place keeps me out of the grocery stores!

Brian S.Brian Shirley: Great place to pick up oysters

Puritan & Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Cambridge.

13. Puritan & Co.

8.9
1166 Cambridge St. (Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 63 tips and reviews

Aeron H.Aeron Hodges: Cour-cheverny is a perfect pairing to my clam and corn chowder!

Michael A.Michael Anthony: Skirt steak with the best fried rice ever and the best fried clams

Matthew S.Matthew Spector: Outstanding fresh global takes on New England originals - go for the lamb t-bone, orrichiette, charred octopus and outstanding wine list.

Courthouse Seafood Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Cambridge.

14. Courthouse Seafood Restaurant

8.4
498 Cambridge St (Sixth St.), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · East Cambridge · 10 tips and reviews

Roth G.Roth Gill: Clam Roll is awesome!! $5.95, huge portion and fries. Cooked perfect!!

Two Little Owls SchoolhouseTwo Little Owls Schoolhouse: Wednesday is Super Fish and Chips day! Best seafoood in town.

Jeff W.Jeff Weinstein: Whole fried fish, catfish, and chowder.

Mamaleh's is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Cambridge.

15. Mamaleh's

8.9
1 Kendall Square (Hampshire St), Cambridge, MA
Jewish Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

MaxMax: Homemade bagels, house smoked fish, and Brooklyn deli classics. The beef kreplach were a highlight for a savory side. Great espresso drinks too.

T B.T B: Come here to find the smoked salmon bagels of your dreams: chive schmear, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, capers, olives included. To. Die. For! All your classic deli faves, some w/ a twist, + cocktails!

IrinaIrina: Great spot for lunch/brunch with modern lively ambience. Lox on everything bagel was tasty: good portion of salmon, right amount of cream cheese and fresh capers.