Hard to understand why people rate the chain restaurant Legal Seafoods so highly when we have gems like B & G in Boston. Love the NYC neighborhood feel and fresh, local flavors. My out of town friend had Essex clams - perfectly cooked and fresh, fresh fresh. My main of braised skate was as light as a feather, delicately &... more

It's cozy, it's earnest, but it wasn't great. The food was okay, the oysters were quite good, but this place seems to be riding a reputation that might not be so deserved nowadays. We didn't leave with a bad attitude, but not with a satisfied buzz, either. if the wine list had been more approachable and the bill a tad... more

Just got back from a Memorial Day trip from Boston and decided on B&G to experience what I read to be one of the, if not the, best lobster rolls in the city. Can honestly say I didn't leave disappointed! It is a very small place but we were seated right on time with a Friday 7p resy. We found... more

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Simply amazing seafood with some amazing contemporary dishes. Amazing array of fresh oysters from just about everywhere you could imagine. Sit at the bar, it is more fun as the kitchen is right there. A small venue, but that is part of the charm. Great outdoor seating for those of you who like that sort of thing (I'm not an... more

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Friday night dinner at B&G. Top 40 Pop hits blaring and awful service. A waitress didn't approach the table for a good five minutes after we were seated. Some of the oysters were great, others just okay. Would definitely not return. Walk across the street to Butcher Shop instead. more

Awesome Oysters, nice selection, tasty. Entrees were good as well, Sol and Fried Clams (hard to screw up). Can't wait to go back. more

Love the oysters, a bit pricey, smaller portions. more