Must-try restaurants are easier to get a table at, certain fish are more readily available, and famed lobster rolls and fried clams enjoy a welcome rest.
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The Back Bay may already be swimming with seafood options, but in July, the neighborhood will gain a newcomer with the addition of Grand Banks Fish House, opening at 406 Stuart St.
Behind the project is Chris Himmel, owner of Bistro du Midi, Grill 23 & Bar, and Harvest, and Robert Sisca, chef at Bistro du Midi. The address of Grand Banks might seem familiar: It’s taking over Himmel’s old restaurant, Post 390, which announced its closure in September after more than a decade in business.
Grand Banks is decidedly focused on seafood. Sisca, an avid fisherman, has partnered with local seafood purveyors, including Snappy Lobster, Wulf’s Fish, and Island Creek Oysters, to curate his menu. The opening dinner lineup features both live and seared scallops, baked and stuffed lobster, crispy fish tacos, fish and chips, and a fried fisherman’s platter. At the raw bar, caviar options are accompanied by crème fraîche, blini, and hash browns, while diners can choose from