The wonderful, sweet crabs vary by season, with Alaskan red king legs, Florida stone crab claws, Maryland blue crab, whole Dungeness and soft shells, plus shrimp, Maine lobster and cold-water tails. Like all our seasonally fresh fish, they’re chosen with consideration for the environment, often coming from fishing families Shaw’s knows personally.

That’s not to say meat lovers get short shrift: Hand-selected USDA Prime steaks are on the menu, too. Shaw’s also takes pride in the depth and breadth of its wine list, organized for easy selection by taste characteristics.