Mary M. wrote: >So, it's a FAQ. I've got a friend visiting from out of town who'd >like some basic New England-style seafood that's not priced like Legal's. >It's been a while since I went out for seafood that wasn't sushi, so >I thought I'd ask for some more current data than what I have. Location >could be anywhere in Boston, or west of the city (out to Waltham or a >little beyond, say). Where would you take someone who likes and >appreciates plain New England-style seafood but doesn't get to have >it that much? For good plain seafood with little atmosphere/ambiance: Captain Marden's Takeaway in Wellesley Wright's Seafood in Needham The White Dove (Dedham Circle Washington St. and Rt. 1) Halfway Cafe (Washington St. Dedham for steamers) You can eat at any of the above for about $10 without any extras (maybe a little less). All are sit-down places, but not fancy. Don't get the corn at the White Dove (soggy). They have a good Greek salad though, IMO. Haven't been there recently. I haven't tried Skipjacks, or the Captain's Table in Brookline, but they might be good, if a bit more upscale. Chuck Demas Needham, Mass. [posted and emailed]
Boston, MA
basic seafood?
>>>>> CVR wrote:
CVR> I've always wondered if The Village Fish (in Brookline Village)
CVR> and The Daily Catch (in JFK Crossing, on Harvard St.) are any
CVR> good. Anyone know?
they opened a branch in arlington about a year ago and we love it. just
went there the other night (first time in a little while). they aren't a
NE fish place but italian. no chowder (or soups at all). cooking styles
are grilled (marinated and over mesquite (not very italian but good)),
broiled with a light herb topping (my favorite), picata, marsala (wife
had scallops this way!) and over pasta with red sauce. sides are only a
green or spinach salad or red or white sauce on linguini. they have a
decent caesar salad too. the fish is very fresh and cooked perfectly. i
ordered (off the menu but they do it) a broiled combo of salmon,
bluefish and scallops. heaven! it was $17.95 including a side of
pasta. i had a nice sized doggie bag which i ate the next day so the
value is decent (better than legal's).
other things include seafood fra diavolo, scampi, fish & chips, etc.
thay have beer and wine. they don't take crdit cards. and be prepared to
wait on a busy night as they are very popular here.
well worth checking out, but don't expect ne style seafood.
uriOn 14 Dec 1998, Chris R. wrote: > I wasn't too impressed with Skipjacks but might give it another > go. If you're talking about the Captain's Wharf, on HArvard > Street just North of Coolidge Corner, I've heard the fish is > mediocre at best and the prices are a bit high. I like Skipjack's, perhaps overly much because they accept the Transmedia card. And the blackened tuna sashimi appetizer gets me past a lot of flaws in their menu. As for Captain's Wharf, it's routine fish, and I think that the prices are actually very reasonable. My complaint is that it always seems like a bit of southern Florida transplanted into Brookline: lots of early-bird specials, and most of the clientele seems to be retired. > I've always wondered if The Village Fish (in Brookline Village) > and The Daily Catch (in JFK Crossing, on Harvard St.) are any > good. Anyone know? I found the Daily Catch on Harvard Street so inferior to the branches downtown (waterfront, North End) that I ceased eating there years ago, despite living within walking distance. The Village Fish is very good for some dishes, though I have had the occasional bad meal there.--Rob