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What JeffreyR likes about Barking Crab:
This is the place in Boston for lobster or crab legs. You order by the pound and get the freshest available seafood. Nothing fancy and the prices are reasonable. Always packed, so a reservation is a must. Don't go to Boston without trying this place! View all feedback. What Isabel Longo doesn't like about Barking Crab:
Why would anyone go there when they confirm reservation on Open Table and you grab cab to restaurant only to find they have entire place closed that evening for private party. 10/9/17 If they can not update open table then why would one go there and waste a cab fare and have to grab another cab to much better restaurant! The hostess there could not have cared less. An indication, in my opinion, most likely of the typ... View all feedback.
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Came for an early dinner after the walk The Freedom Trail on Tuesday. The place was not busy yet. It is a very casual institution. My...
I had a very tasty meal with super friendly service it definitely deserves a better start rating. It's sweet, has a great location at Fan Pier Park and...
Don't get enough to Boston, but if I do, Barking Crab is on the list every time! It is in an entertaining location, is inconvenient and provides a great experie...
read moreWe wanted to sit down. Overall the atmosphere loved and it was decorated for the holiday. We have the Apple Cider-Mimosa, a Clam-Chowder and the Naked Lobster R...
read moreA place with character. One of the better shells. The lobster was good, but could have used more meat at the price. It was charged with a layer of salad below a...
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read moreThe Barking Crab is a restaurant located in Boston that offers a unique dining experience with all seating at picnic tables. While some reviewers had negative experiences, such as poor service, high prices, and disappointing food quality, others enjoyed the atmosphere, great food, and location right on the harbor. The restaurant is known for its lobster dishes and seafood offerings, with some recommending it for the views and vibes. Overall, opinions were mixed, with some diners being repeat visitors while others felt underwhelmed by their experience.
Excellent food and wonderful atmosphere! The staff was friendly and the communal seating leads to great conversations. We enjoyed it so much we are there two ev...
read moreNot hospitable to singles. Arrived well after 8, place half empty. KIM, the hostess, said with some satisfaction, that I was not allowed to have a table ... sin...
read moreGreat food , fun atmosphere , nice service. Very pricey.
Exactly what we needed start our trip to Boston. Lobster, family and classic Boston harbor ambience
My wife and I had the Mixed Crab Bowl and it was fantastic.
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read moreThis was the best seafood. Came from Cleveland, OH. Great atmosphere great hospitality!
We ate lunch here and enjoyed our visit. Food was a little pricy, a small cup of clam chowder was $10, but everything we ordered tasted good. I give this place...
read moreGreat ambiance and a great place to try lobster roll!
So let me get out of the way at the onset that everything in Boston is “pricey” and insane! That being said we walked a couple miles around the water and ended...
read moreThe food (fish chips and clam chowder) was OK, but not great, but the prices were very high.
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