Street & Co

Street & Co has been pulling locals and visitors to a narrow alley off Middle Street since the mid-1990s. They work with day boat catches and local oyster producers, keeping the menu short and the preparations straightforward. The room is tight and convivial, and the kitchen isn't hidden. You go for seafood done right, which means you don't expect fuss.

• Day boat fish and local oysters kept simple and grilled well.
• Lobster fra diavolo and scallops named repeatedly in reviews.
• Open kitchen where you watch the cooks work.
• Long-standing neighborhood spot with a loyal following since the 1990s.

Start with John's River or Scarborough oysters if they're on the list, then consider the grilled bluefin tuna with preserved lemon, capers, and blistered cherry tomatoes. The lobster fra diavolo pasta is a signature and worth the order. Maine mussels in white wine sauce are plump and need little embellishment. The garlic lobster pasta is a quieter alternative. If day boat scallops are listed, they're worth the price.

Tight, rustic room with brick walls and an open kitchen. You'll hear the cooks and other diners. It fills up and moves at its own pace.

Regulars come back for the grilled bluefin tuna with preserved lemon and blistered cherry tomatoes, the lobster fra diavolo pasta, and the day boat scallops. The oysters rotate with what's in season. Service can be uneven. Some nights the staff is warm and attentive. On others, you might wait longer than you'd like or feel like an afterthought. It's the trade-off of a place that's been doing its thing for three decades without trying too hard to please.

Guests consistently praise the freshness and technique. One recent visitor called the grilled bluefin tuna 'one of the best tuna dishes we've had anywhere.' Regulars who've been coming since the mid-1990s say recent meals have been their best yet. The service splits opinions. When the staff is on, they're warm and attentive. When they're not, diners feel the difference.