What are the best fish dishes in Boston?

Based on diner recommendations, the best fish dish in Boston is at The Painted Burro. We compared 3 restaurants serving fish dishes.

How much do fish dishes cost in Boston?

Fish dish prices in Boston range from $5.50 to $32.00 across 3 restaurants.

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Best Fish Dishes in Boston

3 restaurants compared

Price range: $5.50 – $32.00

Top 3 Fish Dishes in Boston (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:

Crispy Fish Taco at The Painted Burro, $5.50 (Somerville)
Cacciucco at Toscano, $32.00 (Beacon Hill)
Spicy Fish with Pickled Vegetables at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen, $28.00 (Cambridge)

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

All 3 Fish Dishes

Crispy Fish Taco

The Painted Burro

Somerville·$$

$5.50

Battered and fried fish with crispy cabbage slaw and chipotle crema.

Tip: Order two or three — they're smaller than expected and worth coming back to.

Cacciucco

Toscano

Beacon Hill·$$$

$32.00

Tuscan seafood stew with white fish, shellfish, and tomato broth.

Tip: Ask for grilled bread on the side — it's meant for soaking the spiced broth, and it's essential to the experience.

Spicy Fish with Pickled Vegetables

Sumiao Hunan Kitchen

Cambridge·$$

$28.00

Fresh fish fillet in a fiery sauce with pickled vegetables and aromatics.

Tip: Ask the server about the heat level for this fish. 'Authentic Spicy' means spicy here — if you're heat-sensitive, request 'Regular Spicy' or 'Mild Spicy' instead.