Latitude 43 Restaurant & Bar

A harborfront location is sometimes a red flag -- a popular myth says water views make up for other deficiencies -- but here the view just adds to the funky, laid-back atmosphere. Popular year-round (which means the picky locals eat here, too), "Lat 43" offers something for everyone. Clam and fish chowder, greaseless fried seafood, and tasty burgers and lobster rolls are terrific renditions of perennial favorites. More sophisticated dishes include salads overflowing with local produce, bistro favorites such as braised lamb shank, or excellent paella. You can even get sushi, an option inexplicably absent in many New England seaports. There's seating on the pleasant deck in good weather, and the staff can point out notable features of the certified-green building.

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