Courthouse Seafood

Courthouse Seafood’s restaurant turns an East Cambridge fish-market tradition into lunch and an early dinner. At 498 Cambridge Street, the menu covers haddock and chips, whole fried clams, scallops, seafood rolls and New England clam chowder. Fried dinners come with fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce; some fish and scallop dishes can also be broiled or baked.

The restaurant is part of a family business whose market roots go back to 1912, with the dining side opening in 1987. You can call in an order if you’re taking it home. Pay attention to the restaurant’s short week: it serves Wednesday through Saturday, closing earlier than a typical dinner restaurant. The seafood market has its own operation and schedule.