A vegetarian and pescatarian restaurant in Cambridge with a 16-seat communal table at its center, taper candles, Tarot cards on the table, and a natural wine list from low-intervention producers that is among the strongest in the city. The Sea Dog — a fish cake shaped like a ballpark hot dog — has become a cult item. An Infatuation top 25 pick with one of the most distinctive atmospheres in the Boston area; ideal for guests who want something different from the seafood shack and Italian North End circuit.
Why It Belongs on the List
Dear Annie is a vegetarian and pescatarian restaurant in Cambridge built around a 16-seat communal table with taper candles, Tarot cards, and a natural wine list from low-intervention producers that ranks among the strongest in the city. The Sea Dog — a fish cake shaped like a ballpark hot dog — has become a cult item. Chef Anna Visible's menu is creative and seasonal, reflecting a personal vision that sets Dear Annie apart from the conventional Boston dining landscape. An Infatuation top 25 pick with one of the most distinctive atmospheres in the greater Boston area.
What Stands Out
- 16-seat communal table with taper candles and Tarot cards — unlike any other Boston restaurant
- The Sea Dog: cult-status fish cake shaped like a ballpark hot dog
- Natural wine list from low-intervention producers — among the strongest in the city
- Vegetarian and pescatarian menu with creative, seasonal dishes
- Infatuation top 25 pick with one of the most distinctive atmospheres in the area