"In case you missed it, this waterfront institution was purchased by the team behind The Walrus And The Carpenter back in 2018. The result? A coastal-inspired place to slurp briny oysters with a patio view that reminds you where oysters come from. Their small plates are marginally better than the entrees, so consider Westward an A+ spot for sipping sparkling wine while snacking on potato chips with spicy clam dip, scallop tostadas, and baked oysters with 'nduja butter and melty beef lardo (courtesy of Bateau). Bonus points if you do all your seafood snacking while sitting in a water-facing Adirondack chair." - aimee rizzo