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

1. Alive & Kicking Lobsters

9.0
269 Putnam Ave (nr River Street), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

Michelle S.Michelle S.: The lobster sandwich here is amazing! We were in town for just two days and ended up coming twice because it was so good!

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

Enrico S.Enrico S: Delicious lobster sandwich and much more. Very characteristic place! Try the local sodas.

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

2. Summer Shack

8.1
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.

Seth C.Seth Cargiuolo: Oysters, lobsters and the "be good to yourself" fish specials are always awesome. Family favorite for years.

c l.c l: Cherrystone clams FTW. Try to come on a 2 for 1 day and it'll be one of the best deals around. A great way to sit out the Rt. 2 traffic!

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

Katie G.Katie Gerard: Oysters are delicious! Not a lot of gluten free options though-especially @ brunch.

Seong H.Seong Hwang: $1 oyster between 2-5pm as well as after 11pm! So good! I strongly recommend leek and mushroom pizza as well as fried oysters andnlobster slider.

Bonnie C.Bonnie Chen: Crispy fried oysters and their house-made cotechino sausage pizza are really good. Its a thin crust pizza. I recommend sharing it with two.

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

4. The Druid

8.7
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

Mike N.Mike Nickerson: Authentic fish and chips! Best I've had in Cambridge- they serve it to you wrapped in newspaper. Yum!

Will B.Will Barton: Definitely get the fish and chips, the best in Boston!

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

5. 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.

Tiffany L.Tiffany Lopinsky: Oysters are a must! And the smoked whitefish pizza on an everything bagel crust!

Alex P.Alex Pinto: I Love this place. Good vibe, food and service. The bucatini it's perfect , an Oyster degustation (different origins and types ) it's a must !

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

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

Joe d.Joe daLuz: Check out the eponymous fish stew for sure, along with a Caipirinha

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.

Jeffrey Z.Jeffrey Zhao: fish here is really fresh, try the chefs special for some in season nigiri

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

8. The Red House Restaurant

7.7
98 Winthrop St (at John F Kennedy St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 46 tips and reviews

Bill W.Bill Wendel: DREAM DATE: One of the few Boston / Cambridge bar / restaurants with a REAL fireplace, 50 cent oyster happy hour, cozy, Shaker feel. Bartender Dominic rec Old Chub, Scotch Imperial Ale dark but sweet

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.

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

9. The Mad Monkfish

8.3
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

PatriciaPatricia: Their special Fairy Tale sushi is creative and delicious. The crab rangoons, spare rib appetizer, and curry dishes are all so tasty!

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

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

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

11. The Hourly

8.3
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

8.6
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

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

13. Courthouse Seafood Restaurant

8.3
498 Cambridge St (Sixth St.), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · East Cambridge · 10 tips and reviews

Mina E.Mina E.: Huge chunks of barely dressed meat in their lobster roll definitely beats many others in town.

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.

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

14. Puritan & Co.

8.6
1166 Cambridge St. (Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 63 tips and reviews

Crystal K.Crystal King: Stellar food and service. One of my new fave spots. Try the clam chowder! And ohhhh the rolls are to die for.

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

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.