BOX SEATS,

Prices are rock-bottom at this terrific meld of family restaurant, clam shack and sports bar; choices are plentiful; and chowders, chili and soups are homemade. The grilled salmon special ($8.99) didn't quite score, but a bowl of chowder ($2.99), dense with clams and cubed potatoes, was a nice intro to the clam 'n' scallop combo ($10.99). The restaurant's menu also includes an entire section of Caesar salads, as well as a variety of burgers, sandwiches, and barbeque. Though the desserts at Box Seats are not housemade, they do fit into the family theme: puddings, mud pies, and cheesecake. Note: If you head up to Box Seats, be sure to call for directions first, and read them very carefully!