Best Fish in Boston

6 restaurants compared

Price range: $22.95 – $38.00

Avg recommendation: 81%

Top 5 Fish in Boston (Quick Answer)

Our editors' picks across 6 restaurants:

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

Downtown·$$

Boston Scrod

$22.95

Fresh scrod fillet pan-seared or baked with lemon and butter.

Tip: Ask for scrod baked rather than pan-seared if you prefer a lighter preparation. The kitchen accommodates preferences.

North End·$$$

Scottish Salmon with Sardinian Fregola

$33.00

Roasted Scottish salmon fillet with Sardinian fregola pasta and spring vegetables.

Tip: Ask about seasonal vegetable changes — the kitchen swaps vegetables based on what's available.

North End·$$$

Whole Rockport Mackerel

$31.00

Whole roasted mackerel, a seasonal preparation spotlighting the fish itself.

Tip: Check availability before heading in — whole fish preparations depend on what came off the boat that day.

#4Score 85/100

North End·$$

Pesce Pistachio (Cod)

$34.00

Pan-seared cod with a pistachio crust, a signature treatment of the delicate white fish.

Tip: This is a lower-priced main that's still plenty satisfying — you get technique and quality without paying full price.

#5Score 80/100

North End·$$

Branzino (Whole Fish)

$38.00

Whole Mediterranean sea bass, pan-roasted with lemon and herbs.

Tip: The whole branzino is presentation-heavy and celebratory. If you want to impress someone or mark an occasion, this is the dish.

#6Score 78/100

North End·$$

Grilled Branzino

$34.00

Whole Mediterranean sea bass, charbroiled with herbs and lemon.

Tip: If you want something other than pizza, the grilled branzino is a beautiful presentation and surprisingly affordable for a whole fish.