Cambridge Dining Guide
Best Seafood in Harvard Square
The 3 seafood restaurants in Harvard Square worth walking to — ranked, with addresses, hours, and T access. Curated by Guide to Cambridge.
As a New England city just miles from the Atlantic, Cambridge has natural access to some of the freshest seafood on the East Coast. Local restaurants serve everything from classic clam chowder and lobster rolls to raw bars featuring oysters from Cape Cod and beyond. The seafood here is seasonal and genuinely local.
Insider TipOyster happy hours are common at Cambridge seafood spots — usually weekdays from 4-6 PM with significant discounts on raw bar selections.
Moeca
Seafood · 1 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Italian-inspired seafood in Harvard Square. Venetian-influenced crudo, handmade pasta, and pristine fish in a stylish but approachable space. The name refers to the prized soft-shell crab of Venice's lagoon.
Waypoint
Seafood · 1030 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Chef Michael Scelfo's coastally-inspired restaurant at the gateway to Harvard Square. Sister to Alden & Harlow, Waypoint serves creative seafood with unexpected twists. The raw bar and crudo are standouts.
The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar
Seafood · 49 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Harvard Square seafood spot in former Boathouse space. English pub meets coastal charm. Connected to Grendel's Den ownership. Sustainable seafood, grass-fed beef, weekend brunch.