What are the best shrimp dishes in Boston?

Based on diner recommendations, the best shrimp dish in Boston is at Somaek. We compared 12 restaurants serving shrimp dishes.

How much do shrimp dishes cost in Boston?

Shrimp dish prices in Boston range from $3.49 to $280.00 across 12 restaurants.

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Best Shrimp Dishes in Boston

12 restaurants compared

Price range: $3.49 – $280.00

Avg recommendation: 86%

Top 5 Shrimp Dishes in Boston (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 12 restaurants:

Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Green Onion Pancake) at Somaek, $21.00 (Downtown Crossing)
Gambas al Ajillo at Dalí Restaurant & Tapas Bar, $14.00 (Somerville)
Tamago (Japanese Omelet with Aged Shrimp and Black Sugar) at 311 Omakase, $280.00 (South End)
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings) at Hei La Moon — 91% recommended, $4.50 (Chinatown)
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings) at China Pearl — 90% recommended, $4.50 (Chinatown)

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

All 12 Shrimp Dishes

Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Green Onion Pancake)

Somaek

Downtown Crossing·$$

$21.00

Crispy fried seafood and green onion pancake served with soy vinegar dipping sauce.

Tip: Order this as your first dish while deciding on mains — it arrives quickly and the crispy edges are best eaten immediately.

Gambas al Ajillo

Dalí Restaurant & Tapas Bar

Somerville·$$

$14.00

Shrimp sautéed with garlic.

Tip: Ask for extra bread to soak up the garlicky oil — it's the best part.

Tamago (Japanese Omelet with Aged Shrimp and Black Sugar)

311 Omakase

South End·$$$$

$280.00

Signature dessert course featuring aged ground shrimp and Japanese black sugar seared to caramelize.

Tip: This is the course Chef Wei has perfected above all others. Pay attention to the caramel crust — it's intentionally engineered to shatter against your palate.

#491% recommend

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)

Hei La Moon

Chinatown·$

$4.50

Translucent rice flour wrapper encasing plump whole shrimp with bamboo shoot.

Tip: Order at least two orders - the dumplings are small and addictive.

#590% recommend

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)

China Pearl

Chinatown·$$

$4.50

Steamed shrimp dumplings with translucent wheat starch wrapper and bamboo.

Tip: These hold up well throughout service - a safe first order even if you arrive mid-morning.

#689% recommend

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)

Empire Garden Restaurant

Chinatown·$$

$4.50

Steamed shrimp dumplings with translucent wrapper and bamboo shoot.

Tip: These are often one of the first carts to come around - grab them early.

#786% recommend

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp with Tasso Ham

Buttermilk & Bourbon

Back Bay·$$

$19.00

Gulf shrimp in a spiced butter sauce with smoky tasso ham, served with house-made biscuits for soaking.

Tip: One of the few authentic versions of this New Orleans dish in Boston — worth seeking out.

#886% recommend

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)

Winsor Dim Sum Café

Chinatown·$

$3.49

Steamed shrimp dumplings with translucent wrapper and bamboo shoot.

Tip: Order multiple varieties to compare - Winsor's dumpling work is consistently good.

#983% recommend

Chung Fan with Shrimp (Rice Noodle Roll)

Hei La Moon

Chinatown·$

$4.00

Delicate steamed rice noodle sheet rolled around whole shrimp and green onion.

Tip: These are best eaten immediately - the noodle sheet becomes tough as they cool.

#1082% recommend

Wonton Noodle Soup

Hong Kong Eatery

Chinatown·$

$7.50

Fresh egg noodles in pork broth with pork-and-shrimp wontons.

Tip: Order this in cooler months - it's warming and satisfying.

#1182% recommend

Chung Fan with Shrimp (Rice Noodle Roll)

China Pearl

Chinatown·$$

$4.25

Delicate steamed rice noodle sheet rolled around shrimp and green onion.

Tip: These are best eaten within minutes of arrival - the rice noodle sheet hardens as it cools.

#1282% recommend

Crab Laksa with Ramen Noodles and Poached Shrimp

Pagu

Cambridge·$$

$18.00

Creamy coconut curry broth with fresh crab, noodles, and tender shrimp.

Tip: Ask if the crab laksa is available tonight — it's popular and sometimes unavailable. If it's on the menu, don't skip it. If not, ask what seafood broth they have as an alternative.