The Barking Crab

88 Sleeper St, Boston
(617) 426-2722

Recent Reviews

Michael Chen

Wonderful location next to hotels like The Envoy and others. It’s a restaurant that’s on a boat! Who doesn’t love that.Service is also great. Attentive and quick!Food is good. We had a lobster and crab roll. Lobster and crab were fresh. However, the bun felt tiny bit soggy & stale and can be toasted more. A classic Boston icon, a must try if you are visiting Boston for the first time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Naked Lobster Roll with Fries, Crab Roll

Joshua Tillema

Best oysters I’ve ever had. Best fish and chips my mom’s ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips

Anthony Boix

The place was great and right on the water. Seafood was fresh and tasted delicious. Would definitely come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Naked Lobster Roll with Fries, New England Clam Chowder, Fish, Lobster Mac, Fries, Fish and Chips

Jim O

5 drinks = +$80. Lunch for 3 of 2 crab rolls and lobster Mac n cheese. $240 tab before tip. While food was good, portions are way small for the price, sorry

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Supersoaker 2

Great seafood

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

steve badoil

Very pleasant place to eat in Boston. The service is impeccable and the food is excellent for the price

Trevor Birnstiel

I never review places but I wanted to let people know that they shouldn’t be spending their money here if they’re looking for good seafood. The prices are really expensive and the food is surprisingly sub par. The place has a wonderful atmosphere and the staff is excellent and attentive. Unfortunately I will not be returning because the food was extremely bland and the portions were very small. I will say that the clam chowder is really good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

D10s

Nice view, music too loud, average food at best - especially rather expensive.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Kevin Chenard

This place is an absolute 10/10! Whenever I travel to Boston it's a must go. The food is fantastic, the service is always great and the prices are good for the portions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anwar J

A great Boston experience if you are in town! You will get to enjoy the delicious lobster, crabs and seafood in general! The clam chowder is a classic and it’s pretty good! The vibe is so seaport and you will definitely enjoy it.The staff is friendly and nice! I definitely recommended visiting this place if you are in town visiting for business or pleasure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Naked Lobster Roll with Fries, New England Clam Chowder, Coleslaw, Fish, Lobster Mac, Crab Cakes

Menno Sennesael

Overcooked mussels, over priced menu, louder than desired music. Service was good and location is fun. For great food and peaceful dining, go elsewhere.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Kathryn Collins

If you like crabs....here is the place to go!Best crabs anywhere and everywhere!The house is adorable, fun and has great view.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J. González

A must in Boston at the end of the Seaport. Try the lobster sandwiches.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jennifer Bragg

Tourist trap. It’s great that our drinks and app were at the table in 90 seconds but that tells me we are in a hurry to turn those tables. We sent the lobster back, it was sour. I will say the crab was great, but for price point I would expect more than pre made drinks and quick fired food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Robert Crain

We were on Boston all week and this was the most disappointing food on the entire trip. Basic seafood selection with pub style choices.Not sure if it's normal on Boston, but >100 bucks for a plate and I get plastic silverware!?!?The server was cool, but not really as engaging as most other servers in Boston.Overall. The food was good, just disappointing.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: New England Clam Chowder

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