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Where to go during Seafood Expo North America 2027.

A major seafood trade show with about 1,000 exhibitors and some 20,000 attendees who come to buy and sell seafood.

Mar 7–9, 2027Boston Convention and Exhibition CenterDates source ↗

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Our advice: book private rooms by December 27, 2026.

What's around Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

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Group dinner

Row 34

383 Congress St, Fort Point · about 10 min walk from the convention centre

A busy oyster bar and seafood restaurant in Fort Point, with lobster rolls and a long beer list. Groups can take the Cooler Room, the covered patio or the whole place.

Team dinnerBig groupsEasy walkSharing plates
Fits
Cooler Room and enclosed patio for private events; full buyout up to 220
Walk
About 10 min from the convention centre
Tip
After 5 PM, validated parking at the Stillings Street Garage costs $12 for up to 4 hours.
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Client dinner$$$

Woods Hill Pier 4

300 Pier 4 Blvd, Seaport waterfront · about 15 min walk from the convention centre

A Michelin-listed harbourside restaurant on the old Anthony's Pier 4 site, cooking with produce from its own New Hampshire farm. Good for a relaxed client dinner with a view.

Client dinnerViews
Fits
Private dining room for up to 18; larger events up to 200 (own site)
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 15 min from the convention centre
Tip
The 60-seat harbour patio only opens in warm weather, so ask for a window table from late autumn.
Group dinner

Committee

50 Northern Ave, Seaport · about 15 min walk from the convention centre

A Greek meze restaurant with creative cocktails, a busy after-work crowd and a large patio. Shared plates work well for a relaxed group.

Team dinnerSharing platesPrivate room
Fits
Board Room 25, Chef's Table Lounge 30, Committee of 50 Lounge 50, patio 100, full buyout 200 (own site)
Walk
About 15 min from the convention centre
Tip
Ask for the Board Room, an enclosed private room for up to 25, for a seated group dinner.
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Group dinner

Davio's Seaport

Fan Pier, Seaport · about 20 min walk from the convention centre

A Northern Italian steakhouse on Fan Pier with harbour views and around 300 seats. A run of private rooms can be joined for bigger groups.

Team dinnerBig groupsPrivate roomViews
Fits
Private rooms from 10 to 128 seated (Harbor Room 10 to 32, Logan Room 15 to 48, Athanas 48 to 80, Newbury/Logan/Marina 90 to 128); receptions up to 145
Walk
About 20 min from the convention centre
Tip
Use the private dining request form on the Seaport page; Table 120 seats 12 for a smaller client dinner.

Common questions about Seafood Expo North America 2027

Where can we take clients to dinner near Boston Convention and Exhibition Center during Seafood Expo North America 2027?

Row 34 (383 Congress St, Fort Point): Cooler Room and enclosed patio for private events; full buyout up to 220. Legal Harborside (270 Northern Ave, Seaport waterfront): Private Dining Room 50 seated (60 standing); second floor 150 seated (250 standing); whole venue 400 standing. Woods Hill Pier 4 (300 Pier 4 Blvd, Seaport waterfront): Private dining room for up to 18; larger events up to 200 (own site). Committee (50 Northern Ave, Seaport): Board Room 25, Chef's Table Lounge 30, Committee of 50 Lounge 50, patio 100, full buyout 200 (own site). Davio's Seaport (Fan Pier, Seaport): Private rooms from 10 to 128 seated (Harbor Room 10 to 32, Logan Room 15 to 48, Athanas 48 to 80, Newbury/Logan/Marina 90 to 128); receptions up to 145.

When should we book group dinners for Seafood Expo North America 2027?

Seafood Expo North America 2027 runs Mar 7–9, 2027 at Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Book private rooms by December 27, 2026, about 10 weeks before the show, because rooms near the venue fill up during show week.

Can I plan my whole Seafood Expo North America 2027 trip in one place?

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