The Barking Crab
Located on the edge of Boston’s historic Fort Point Channel, The Barking Crab has become one of the city’s best-loved meeting and eating spots. 2021 marks our 27th year of operation. Opened in May of 1994 as an outdoor summer restaurant, we were known for our first three years as Venus — Seafood in the Rough.
Basic Information
- Category: Seafood Restaurants
- Founded: 1994
- Headquarters: Boston, MA
- Website: barkingcrab.com
Documented Facts
- Email: operations@barkingcrab.com (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
Evidence and Sources
- The Barking Crab — Official Site (official)
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- Recorded profile date: 2025-10-31T00:39:08.486Z
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Located on the edge of Boston’s historic Fort Point Channel, The Barking Crab has become one of the city’s best-loved meeting and eating spots. 2021 marks our 27th year of operation. Opened in May of 1994 as an outdoor summer restaurant, we were known for our first three years as Venus — Seafood in the Rough.
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