The Best Places to Find Fried Seafood around Boston
Briefly

Boston summers are synonymous with fried clam strips, which are best enjoyed at favourite seafood establishments in the city and nearby coastal suburbs. The Barking Crab features a vibrant, iconic tent and offers classic fried seafood options. Belle Isle Seafood is well-known for its lobster roll but also serves a range of fried seafood dinners on a scenic patio. The Clam Box in Ipswich stands out with its unique clam-shaped building and combo meals, while Quincy’s Clam Box is famed for its fried seafood after beach visits.
The Barking Crab features a circus-like, red-and-yellow-striped tent, serving classic fried seafood, including whole-belly clams and fish tacos, in the Seaport District.
Belle Isle Seafood is recognized for its lobster roll but also offers a variety of fried seafood options such as smelts, crab cakes, and scallops on a waterside patio.
The Clam Box in Ipswich, shaped like a clam box, serves combo meals including the Fisherman's Platter, featuring scallops and oysters, along with fried clam strips.
Quincy's Clam Box, established in 1968, is a popular spot for fried seafood after a day at Wollaston Beach, distinctly separate from the Ipswich location.
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