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This Gloucester seafood palace is the perfect place to have some crudo or swordfish bouillabaisse when you’re fully over dealing with the slow-moving crowds on Newbury Street. Walk down the steps of the historic Back Bay townhouse to the ground floor and you’ll find this cozy, casual, bistro-style restaurant that’s great for lunch and dinner, with dishes like blue crab salad, white anchovies, and mixed ceviche. Go ahead and get a little day drunk on cocktails like the Hidalgo with tequila, amaro, Aperol, and lemon.