Atlantic Fish

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Boston Seafood Institution Since 1978

Atlantic Fish Company has been a fixture on Boylston Street in Boston's Back Bay for nearly five decades. The restaurant's founding principle is straightforward and uncompromising: source straight from the harbor every morning and print the menus daily to reflect what's actually worth eating that day. That commitment to freshness has earned the restaurant a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence — a recognition that speaks to the depth and care of the wine program alongside the seafood on the plate.

What to Expect at the Table

The menu spans the full range of a serious seafood house — lunch, dinner, and a weekend brunch running every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Brunch leans into the kitchen's strengths with dishes like Baked Halibut Shakshuka and a Land & Sea Burger, bringing the restaurant's seafood sensibility to the late-morning format without forcing it.

The cocktail list has its own personality: the AFCo. Martini arrives with a choice of bleu cheese olives or lump crab, the Revival pairs Tinkerman's gin with mandarin and Lillet Blanc, and the Original Back Bay Red Sangria has clearly been on the menu long enough to earn the word "original." The wine list, recognized by Wine Spectator, gives the seafood the pairing options it deserves.

The Space and the Experience

Atlantic Fish Company accommodates private and semi-private events — graduations, corporate dinners, rehearsal gatherings — with personalized menus and a dedicated team. For those who want the experience at home, online ordering for pickup and delivery is available directly through the restaurant. The dining room itself is available for a virtual tour on the restaurant's website, giving a sense of the warm, classic atmosphere before you arrive.

Part of the Tavistock Restaurant Collection, Atlantic Fish Company sits confidently as one of Boston's most enduring seafood destinations — consistent, credible, and still printing its menu fresh every single day.