Drydock Cafe

I had heard about this place from a local and I had always wanted to try it.
I finally made the time to go and it was awesome.
They are only open for dinner one day a week which is on Friday nights until 8:00 p.m.
I ordered the fisherman's platter because it offered a variety of seafood.
It had shrimp, haddock fillet, calamari, scallops, fried clams with the bellies, french fries and coleslaw.
The service was prompt and efficient and the food came out quickly.
One of the major problems with ordering Seafood is that it is often too overly breaded and you taste more of the bread comes than you do of the seafood itself.
That was not the case here.
Everything was had a light bread coating that didn't interfere with the the subtle flavors of the various types of seafood.
My server Sophia was prompt courteous and checked in on me regularly to make sure that I had everything I needed.
I will definitely make time to go back.

I was in Boston for PAX East.
I saw this little cafe was close to the the convention center so I wanted to check it out.
I got the Fisherman's Platter which was fried clams, calamari, shrimp, and haddock.
It was so good, I honestly didn't think I was going to finish it all lol.
You can tell their seafood is fresh and really good quality.
There isn't much of an atmosphere but with food this tasty that really doesn't matter.

Off the beaten path, but ironically right "on top" of the source, is this lovely out of the way seafood joint. Flying into Logan International and hitting the coast, I craved seafood.
A quick search you'll find many locations, but this stood out for me.
The location was part of it, but the description and such smacked of a "fisherman's joint" without swagger vs.
pomp and vibrato of the hoity toity fish houses.
Given the choice, I always choose the former. Arriving, there's parking to be had despite the challenging location.
Entering the facility, there's nothing especially unique with a simple cafe decor.
It's understated for sure, but patrons are filling the seats amply.
I arrive an hour before close. The lead waitress in typical New England style is a little rough around the edges, but once you get to know her a little she's helpful and pleasant and I make a friend. The menu is complete with burgers and chicken and even pasta.
But I came for fish.
The fish menu is simple but shows the focus on clean fish.
I opt for the swordfish tip platter. The food arrives with a simple presentation.
I opted for mashed potatoes versus rice, the swordfish tips, and broccoli.
The broccoli is simple and I put a little bit of salt and pepper and butter on it.
It's fresh and delicious.
Next bite is the swordfish tips, absolutely lovely.
I took another bite, wow! This is goodness.
I start pounding.
Such.
Good.
Fish. I learned later.
This is a cafe that fronts for the North Coast Fish Company which means the fish is fresh and literally right from the dock behind the walls.
What a great experience and a great find.
This will be my go-to whenever I come back to Logan international. Thanks for the tasty food, perfect Bostonian rough edge, and a little bit of laughter about it all. You done good!!