Massachusetts has some of the best seafood in the country, but you won’t find the real treasures on fancy restaurant menus.
Locals know the best spots are the unassuming shacks tucked away along the coast, where fried clams are golden and crispy, lobster rolls overflow with fresh meat, and the ocean breeze adds the perfect seasoning.
I’m sharing fourteen hidden gems that serve up authentic New England seafood without the tourist crowds, so you can eat like a true local.
1. Woodman’s of Essex
Ever wondered where fried clams were actually invented?…