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Row 34 - Seaport | Boston

Name: Row 34 - Seaport | Boston
Address: 383 Congress St, Boston, MA, 02210, US
Telephone: (617) 553-5900
Price range: $$$

Seafood•Boston•$$$

Row 34 - Seaport | Boston is one of the best seafood restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Boston.

Editorial review•Nov 6, 2025

Row 34 has established itself as Fort Point's anchor seafood restaurant — the room the neighborhood needed when the district was still figuring out its identity, and one that has held that position long enough to suggest it isn't coasting on early momentum. The space sits in a converted industrial block that characterizes the Fort Point Channel area, and by reputation it functions as a genuine local staple rather than a destination built around novelty. Its organizing principle is rigorous sourcing: the menu centers on what the cold-water growing regions are producing at a given moment, and the raw bar is reportedly constructed to reflect the actual range of East and West Coast oysters rather than to offer a curated sampler for the uninitiated. Without a verified dish list on file, it would be misleading to describe specific plates in detail — but the restaurant's reputation is consistently tied to its raw bar program and to its approach to seafood preparations that Boston has strong historical opinions about. In a city with genuine proximity to the clam beds that made certain preparations into regional traditions, Row 34 is repeatedly cited among the better addresses for exactly those preparations. That is a specific claim in a market where the comparison set is meaningful, and the restaurant appears to have sustained it across years rather than a single favorable season. Practically: Row 34 operates year-round, which matters for seafood restaurants in New England, where quality and availability shift considerably between seasons. The reported consistency across those fluctuations is what distinguishes it from places that peak in summer and drift in winter. Reservations are advisable for weekends; the bar is reportedly a reliable walk-in option for those willing to eat there.

Marcus Chen, Senior Restaurant Critic

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Boston · 383 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA

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More of a night out

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9.2 from 4,059 reviews

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Row 34 - Seaport | Boston works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 4,059 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 4,059 Google reviews

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date night

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Seafood in Boston

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More of a night out

Best for

date night

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Google rating: 9.2 from 4,059 reviews

Price point: $$$

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Address: 383 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA
Phone: (617) 553-5900
Price: $$$
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (4,059 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Neighborhood: Boston

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What cuisine does Row 34 - Seaport | Boston serve?

Row 34 - Seaport | Boston is a Seafood restaurant located in Boston, Boston. Row 34 has established itself as Fort Point's anchor seafood restaurant — the room the neighborhood needed when the district was still figuring out its identity, and one that has held that position long enough to suggest it isn't coastin…

What is Row 34 - Seaport | Boston best for?

Row 34 - Seaport | Boston is best for date night. Row 34 - Seaport | Boston works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 4,059 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Row 34 - Seaport | Boston?

Row 34 - Seaport | Boston is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 9.2 from 4,059 reviews

Is Row 34 - Seaport | Boston worth visiting?

Row 34 - Seaport | Boston holds a 9.2 Google rating from 4,059 reviews. Row 34 - Seaport | Boston works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 4,059 Google reviews.

Where is Row 34 - Seaport | Boston located?

Row 34 - Seaport | Boston is located at 383 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Row 34 - Seaport | Boston good for a date night?

Yes — Row 34 - Seaport | Boston is tagged for date night dining. Row 34 - Seaport | Boston works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 4,059 Google reviews.

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