Since opening in the Seaport in 2018, Chickadee, with its Mediterranean-leaning menu, cavernous space, and a playlist straight off a 1999 Walkman, has been a regular hang for locals and cooler tourists who don’t get sucked into the cheesy ghost tours. This big, noisy spot sits in the Innovation and Design Center, so it’s got major cool kid energy—besides the great music, the staff looks like they’re heading to a secret loft party when their shift is done. Order chickpea panisse fries, fresh baked pita and spreads (consider this caption a love note to the pimento feta), and ultra-crackly fried chicken with golden brown skin dressed with labneh ranch.

What is it: A two-time James Beard Award semifinalist in the far reaches of the Seaport that puts a creative Mediterranean spin on large and small plates, and pastas made with ingredients sourced from New England. Why we love it: For its dynamic and seasonally inspired menu, which expertly blends fresh, local ingredients with exciting Mediterranean flavors evident in their rotating mezze, diverse small plates and pastas, and satisfying large plates. The culinary creativity extends to Chickadee's equally inventive cocktail program, featuring fresh and unique ingredients.

At the far eastern end of the city, Chickadee is a restaurant you'd wish to stumble over. Make the trek on the Silver Line or simply walk to sample the curated seasonal menus that have been James Beard award nominated multiple times. Order a selection of smaller, Mediterranean-inspired plates and share amongst the table.

It's New England-meets-Mediterranean over at Chickadee, which is known for approachable, yet inventive dishes like horseradish-y smoked sea trout spread that's a dip for rye chips or some not-your-nonna's spaghetti and clams, complete with razor clams and green garlic. It's perched right on the fringes of the ever-expanding Seaport district, but it's worth the hype (and the relative hike) since there are alums from the lauded No. 9 Park and Spoke Wine bar at the helm. Fly over there ASAP.

Mediterranean influenced Chickadee is a great Seaport hotspot to try out if trying food prepared with local products is very important to you. Start off with the smoked sea trout dip with salt and vinegar, followed by the slow roasted porchetta wrap with broccoli rabe and giardiniera for lunch. The dinner menu is slightly different, with options such as the lobster campanelle fra diavolo, which is scrumptious.

This Seaport restaurant has a seasonal menu that uses fresh ingredients from local farms and vendors. The menu is Mediterranean influenced and highlights pitas for lunch and interesting pasta dishes for dinner, such as gnocchi with smoked chestnut. Their cocktail menu is innovative and incorporates many of their fresh ingredients.

The heated, covered patio at this Seaport spot is available by reservation or for walk-in diners. It provides the perfect venue to enjoy Chickadee’s standout cocktails, assorted meze, and house-made pastas like Lobster Campanelle fra diavolo. The team is also behind the pop-up tropical cocktail bar, Mayday!

Head over to Seaport to find this chic restaurant serving creative Mediterranean-inspired cuisines. Enjoy a plate of mixed mezze with a specialty cocktail, or try house-made pasta, like the Ricotta Cavatelli. Chickadee also provides great covered outdoor seating where you’ll find comfort, rain or shine.

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