Barking Crab Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Barking Crab, a lively seafood destination tucked in Boston’s picturesque Seaport District. This vibrant crab shack captures the essence of coastal dining with its casual atmosphere and stunning waterfront views. The menu is a delightful showcase of fresh seafood, offering starters like Hot Crab Dip and Barking Crab Cakes, alongside a raw bar featuring local oysters and a sumptuous Chilled Shellfish Platter.
Signature dishes such as their acclaimed lobster rolls and hearty New England Clam Chowder exemplify the restaurant's commitment to quality and flavor. Ideal for families and groups, Barking Crab caters to seafood enthusiasts and casual diners alike. With options to dine al fresco or grab takeout, it’s the perfect spot for a relaxed meal by the water. While prices are on the higher side, the vibrant energy, attentive service, and delicious fare make every visit worthwhile.
Starters
Hot Crab Dip
house-made chips
Stuffies
littleneck clams with chorizo & ritz cracker stuffing
Barking Crab Cakes
our famous pan-seared crab cakes
Mussels
steamed in a white wine-fennel broth
Peel & Eat Shrimp
crabby bay bouillon, beer butter, served warm or cold
Buffalo Shrimp
bleu cheese dressing & celery
Fried Rhode Island Calamari
banana peppers, garlic butter
Tuna Tartare
yellowfin tuna, kalamata olives, toasted lavash
Ipswich Fried Whole-Bellied Clams
tartar sauce
Steamers
garlic & white wine broth
Mediterranean Hummus
olives, feta & toasted lavash
Chilled Shellfish Platter
maine lobster, littleneck clams, shrimp, bairdi crab legs, local oysters, sm/lg
Local Oysters
Littlenecks
Raw Bar
Soup & Salad
New England Clam Chowder
our award winning recipe
Traditional Chopped Greek Salad
kalamata olives, oregano, cucumbers, tomato, feta & cubanelle pepper
House Salad
mixed greens, cucumber, carrot & red onion with our house vinaigrette
Wedge Salad
bacon, crumbled bleu cheese, tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing
Local Arugula & Orange Salad
orange segments, watermelon radish, almonds & honey-lemon vinaigrette
Traditional New England Clambake
1.25 lb lobster, steamers, mussels, corn on the cob & potato salad
Boiled Lobster
1.25, 2, 3 or 10 lb new england hard shell lobster w/ drawn butter
Fire Grilled Lobster
1.25, 2 or 3 lb new england hard shell lobster brushed with garlic butter
Roasted Lobster
1.25, 2 or 3 lb new england hard shell lobster pan roasted with our signature beurre-blanc
Lobster
Platters
Junior
1 lb snow crab clusters & 1.25 lb lobster
Venus
1.5 lb bairdi legs & 2 lb lobster
Neptune
mixed crab bowl & 2 lb lobster
King Platter
10 lb lobster & mixed crab bowl
Snow Crab Clusters
sweet & juicy
Bairdi Crab
delicate & light
King Crab
succulent & rich
Dungeness Crab
briny & sweet
Mixed Crab Bowl
1 lb bairdi, 2 lb snow crab, 1 lb alaskan king crab
Crab
Fried
Fisherman's Platter
fried clam strips, scallops, shrimp, haddock
Fried Scallops
atlantic sea scallops
Fried Shrimp
Fried Whole-Bellied Clams
ipswich clams
Fish & Chips
Harpoon IPA battered haddock
Grilled Swordfish Kebab
grilled corn and chorizo relish, spanish rice
Baked Haddock
vegetable of the day & jasmine rice
Grilled Wild Salmon
cool cucumber dill sauce & grilled asparagus
Bouillabaisse
lobster tail, mussels, shrimp, calamari & crostini
Lobster Mac & Cheese
chef's recipe
Grilled Marinated Steak Tips
house marinade & fries
Fettucini Primavera
local garden vegetables & arugula pesto
Entrees
Sides
Seasonal Vegetables
Corn on the Cob
Buttermilk Battered Onion Rings
Coleslaw
Potato Salad
Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Jasmine Rice
Lobster Roll
chilled lobster meat, celery, mayo & fresh lemon
Naked Lobster Roll
fresh lobster meat poached in drawn butter
Fried Clam Roll
tartar sauce
Barking Crab Cake Sliders
our famous pan-seared crab cakes
Fried Fish Sandwich
lettuce, tomato, onion with tartar sauce
Crispy Fish Tacos
pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, flour tortillas
Barking Burger*
half pound fresh ground angus beef & cheddar cheese
Yellowfin Tuna Burger
chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion
Sandwiches
Cocktails
Crabby Margarita
jalapeno-infused tequila, blood orange liqueur, house made sour & fresh lime (traditional margaritas available $9)
Dark & Stormy
goslings dark rum & ginger beer
Bloody Mary
vodka & house made bloody mary mix
Mojito
privateer silver rum, fresh lime & mint
Fog Horn
deep eddy peach, rum, tequila, sour mix & sprite
Crabby Punch
stoli razz, rum, cruzan coconut, cranberry, pineapple & sprite
Mayday Martini
stoli o, chambord & grand marnier
Oyster Shooter
freshly shucked oyster, vodka, house made bloody mary mix
Barking Tea Party
deep eddy sweet tea vodka, peach schnapps, lemon & soda water
Red Tide
deep eddy ruby red vodka, elder flower, lemon & soda water
Sleeper Street Lemonade
bully boy vodka, blue curacao & lemonade
Seaport Fizz
tanqueray, grand marnier, ginger ale & pineapple
Barking Crab, White Ale (Harpoon)
Crabby, Lager (Wachusett)
Harpoon IPA
Harpoon, Camp Wannamango
Harpoon, Stout
Bad Martha, Vineyard Ale
Cisco, Grey Lady
Wachusett, Summer
Jack's Abby, Calyptra
Woodstock Inn, Lemon-Blueberry
Shipyard, Melon Head
Weekly Rotating Brew
Regional Drafts
Bottles & Cans
Budweiser
Bud Light
Corona
Michelob Ultra
Coors Light
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Classic Red
Watermelon Habenero
Sangria
Crabby Coolers
Crabby Coolers
Minimum 2 persons, Oyster shooter, Mayday martini, & Mojito excluded