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Best Whole Fish in Boston
3 restaurants compared
Price range: $30.00 – $100.00
Avg recommendation: 89%
Top 3 Whole Fish in Boston (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:
- Kaia — 92% recommended, $100.00 (South End)
- Select Oyster Bar — 88% recommended, $32.00 (Back Bay)
- Select Oyster Bar — 86% recommended, $30.00 (Back Bay)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Restaurants Compared
#192% recommend
Kaia
South End·$$$
Whole Grilled Lavraki
$100.00
Mediterranean sea bass, grilled whole and finished with orange blossom honey, lemon, and fresh herbs.
Tip: This is the dish that sets Kaia apart. Order it. The tableside presentation and honey finish are theater in the best way.
#288% recommend
Select Oyster Bar
Back Bay·$$$
Whole Branzino
$32.00
Seared whole branzino with roasted fennel, fingerling potatoes, and mint-oregano-parsley salsa verde.
Tip: This is the original Select dish — a classic that explains Serpa's philosophy about letting quality ingredients shine.
#386% recommend
Select Oyster Bar
Back Bay·$$$
Arctic Char
$30.00
Crispy-skinned Arctic char fillet, lightly cooked to medium-rare, with melted leeks, frisée, smoked bacon, and lemon-Dijon dressing.
Tip: This dish inspires fierce loyalty — regulars request it by name. If you visit multiple times, you might understand why.