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Approachable seafood supper

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Our Review

So, what's the deal with this place?All cool greens and glass, and clean, white tile, this place beckons of salty oysters on ice before you even notice the raw bar through the huge plate glass windows at the front of the restaurant. Pale green booths anchor the spot, as well as a booth flocked by wooden stools with the same green leather tops. It's a place that is hard to say "no" to once you walk through the door. And it's usually bustling anytime that door is open.

Cool. Who else was there?Rub shoulders with journalists or tourists or bachelorettes—everybody seems to want to come for happy hour and linger to slurp salty oysters and sip Palomas on draft, or rosé by the glass.

Drinks: What should we order?"Easy" is the operative word for the beverages at this spot. They are crafted and chosen to pair well with the food, so there are lighter beer styles (and all on draft are local); a Paloma and a Fish House punch flow from the tap; and a wine list dominated by whites, rosé, and sparkling has at least three by the glass only $6.

Sounds great. Then what are we eating?The raw bar dominates here, not just as the heart of the restaurant, but the heart of the menu, too. The restaurant serves around 100 bushels of oysters a week, so if it's really busy, you might even see Executive Chef Joe DiMaio shucking away. On the hot side of things, the fry baskets, the fried clam strips, and, surprisingly, the burger are sparkling standouts.

And how's the service?Many diners are progressive orderers here: starting with the raw bar, then meandering through the menu as appetite suggests, and the staff is used to this and attentive without being cloying. The bar can get backed up and service can lag there if you're eating, so the best seats are either at the raw bar or a table.

Who should definitely go here, then?A prime happy hour spot, this is a place for a crowd, that is, if that crowd likes seafood. Its size makes it an easy place to meet friends, pop in for a quick bite, or stake your claim at the raw bar for a leisurely evening. If you want to get the office pals together, this is the place to be.