7 of the Best Seafood Shacks in New England
Summer is all about sunshine, tan lines, and SEAFOOD!
There are many seafood restaurants in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island for you to choose from for your summer taste buds. To make it a little easier, we have gathered a few for you to choose from.
The Seafood Shanty – Buzzards Bay, MA: Family-owned & operated, they take pride in serving only the finest Native New England Seafood. The Shanty features hand-cut onion rings, homemade clam chowder, homemade tartar sauce, and homemade coleslaw, a special family recipe, which has all been essential to their success!
Clam Box of Ipswich – Ipswich, MA: This roadside restaurant is located about 30 miles north of Boston in the historic beach town of Ipswich. They may not have invented fried clams, but they perfected them!
Mac’s Chatham Fish & Lobster – Chatham, MA: The story of two Cape Cod landmarks – Mac’s Seafood and Chatham Fish & Lobster – coming together with a shared commitment to the community: Provide the freshest local and sustainably sourced seafood, outstanding service, and really great food!
Petey’s Summertime Seafood – Rye, NH: Petey’s Summertime Seafood and Bar, established in 1990, offers the finest and freshest seafood year-round, from lobster and clams to shrimp and haddock!
Spanky’s Clam Shack and Seaside Saloon – Hyannis, MA: Visit Spanky’s and experience a little bit of “Old Cape Cod” located directly on the water on Hyannis Harbor! Try their award-winning clam chowder, deliciously light fish & chips, or grab a fresh New England-style lobster dinner.
The Barking Crab – Boston, MA: Located on the edge of Boston’s historic Fort Point Channel, The Barking Crab has become one of the city’s best-loved meeting and eating spots. Offering a casual atmosphere of a coastal clam shack in a funky urban setting, their menu concentrates on fresh seafood and offers their local take on the urban New England Clam Shack.
The Lobster Pot – Bristol, RI: Since 1929, The Lobster Pot has provided Rhode Islanders with the very best in dining experiences and seafood dishes with a new and contemporary twist.
Take a look at some of the delicious seafood treats you can enjoy at these restaurants!