Unforgettable! We have returned here many times, and I have never ever not had their clam chowder. It is Boston's finest, and it is the one that always wins the Boston chowderfest; and you understand that Bostonians do not take their chowder lightly. The restaurant is quite elegant; even if you make reservations, you might have to wait a bit, but they make the experience as pleasant for you as possible. Facing the coat closet is a lively clam bar where you can sit and nurse a drink, in my case, a coke until you are called for your table. They also serve seafood tidbits, including the soup. There is a vitrine at the bar where you can see all sorts of tantalizing offerings, specialties are the clams. You'll also find fresh oysters and a complete sushi menu. In the restaurant proper, the booths are adorned with colorful prints of various fish on the wall above the table. The seats ensure privacy with an extended glass backing; service is fairly quick and what I do like is that they will prepare your fish whichever way you'll have it: steamed, broiled, baked, fried, grilled or not quite blackened with seasoning, but close enough. All their desserts are made in house, so indulge yourself if you can. During dinner, you will hear light jazz music which adds to the ambiance. If you take a table close to the window, you can watch people passing by--especially in the winter, when it's cold or near the holidays. The street offers a wonderful bouquet of lights in strings and swirls.
If you are taking the T to get there, on the Green line get off at Copley, or on the Orange line, exit at Back Bay. If you are driving, make sure that the restaurant validates your parking voucher for $7.00. They accept all credit cards.