When is The Barking Crab open?
Mon–Wed 12–9 PM; Thu–Sat 12–10 PM; Sun 12–9 PM.
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The Barking Crab
- 4.16.7k reviews
- $$
- Open now · till 9 pm
The Barking Crab is a bustling, casual seafood house on Boston's waterfront known for fresh lobster, crab, and classic New England fare. Expect loud, energetic vibes with picnic-style seating, outdoor views of the harbor, and a menu built for sharing—perfect for groups, tourists, and couples seeking a fun seafood experience.
Quick answers
The Barking Crab in short
When is the best time to visit The Barking Crab?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
How much does The Barking Crab cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is The Barking Crab?
88 Sleeper St,Boston, MA 02210.
Right now · 4:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better later, at 5 pm.
In its favour
- Open till 9 pm
- Best in the afternoon
56°
Clear
- Feels
- 49°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 5pm
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- 7pm46°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 9 pm- monday
- 12–9 PM
- tuesday
- 12–9 PM
- wednesday
- 12–9 PM
- thursday
- 12–10 PM
- friday
- 12–10 PM
- saturday
- 12–10 PM
- sundayToday
- 12–9 PM
Where and how
- 1 The Barking Crab
- 2 Rooftop at The Envoy · 1 min
- 3 Martin's Park · 2 min
- 4 Deck 12 · 3 min
- 5 Frank Anthony's Seaport Market · 4 min
Good to know
- Price $$
- Good for small groups
- Good for large groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.1from 6.7k reviews
Known for
- Group dining
- Sightseeing
- Weekend outings
- Waterfront
- Outdoor seating
- Great beer selection
The feel
- Casual
- Lively
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Groups
- Couples
Around Waterfront
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Rooftop at The EnvoyBar · 1 min walk
Good nowMartin's ParkPark · 2 min walk
Deck 12Bar · 3 min walk
Frank Anthony's Seaport MarketRestaurant · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time