The nautical-themed dining room at Anchor Oyster Bar, with its stainless-steel tables, gleaming white tile, and whirring ceiling fans, provides a crisp backdrop to their menu of seafood classics. Local oysters are always a good bet, as is the Boston clam chowder or one of their enormous salads. They don't take reservations on the 24 seats at tables, but you'll be equally happy at the marble-topped bar, where you can also enjoy their selection of ice-cold craft beers. Open Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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