Best of Boston

The long lines don’t lie: Arnold’s serves fried clams at their messy best alongside the fluffiest, tastiest onion rings we’ve ever eaten. The location doesn’t hurt either: It’s right on the Cape Cod Rail Trail, with picnic tables in the shade of tall pines where you can pitch your kickstand and enjoy surprisingly reasonably priced seafood on a cafeteria-style tray. As a gesture to gourmets, there’s even a raw bar. But stick to the specialties: fried clams, steamers, lobster, and corn on the cob.