B&G Oysters

4.8

3092 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Charming

B&G Oysters is a modern yet classic take on the oyster bar, open Wednesday through Sunday with lunch starting at 12 Noon, dinner at 4 pm and a BOGO oyster happy hour from 3-5 every day. Located in Boston's South End, B&G Oysters has a decidedly neighborhood feel, combining polished but friendly service with fantastically fresh seafood dishes and food-friendly wines. B&G Oysters offers fresh local oysters, new takes on classic dishes and our famous lobster roll with house made pickles, coleslaw and fries. The cuisine and wine program have received many accolades over the years, including Best Seafood by Boston Magazine.

Please note that during the warmer months much of our seating is outdoors and weather dependent; in the event of inclement weather, we may not be able to honor outdoor reservations and will reach out to all guests if we are not able to seat the patio. PLEASE NOTE: tables listed as Standard are located inside the restaurant.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 423-0550
Website
http://www.bandgoysters.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Barbara Lynch
Catering
Please contact events@barbaralynch.com for more information on catering.
Private party facilities
For your next private or corporate event, B&G Oysters offers a stylish setting for a casual cocktail reception or seated lunch or dinner.

Location
550 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
Area
South End
Cross Street
Waltham street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Back Bay Station, Orange Line & MBTA
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Popular dishes

Highrise TowerUSD 75.00
6 oysters, 2 littleneck clams, 2 cherrystone clams, 3 shrimp cocktail, crab cocktail, ceviche
Penthouse TowerUSD 145.00
12oysters, 4 littleneck clams, 4 cherrystone clams, 4 jonah crab claws, 6 shrimp cocktail, crab cocktail, ceviche
B&G Deluxe TowerUSD 145.00
16 oysters, 30 grams white sturgeon caviar, gaufrette chips, creme fraiche, chive

Caviar

Served with Gaufrette Cut Chips, Chives and Creme Fraiche

White Sturgeon, 10 GramsUSD 45.00
Sterling Farms, California
Siberian, 10 GramsUSD 45.00
Adamas Farms, Lombardy
Osetra, 10 GramsUSD 45.00
Marshalberg Farms, North Carolina
Caviar Flight, 30 GramsUSD 120.00
10 Grams of Each Type Of Caviar

Appetizers

B&G Clam ChowderUSD 18.00
lardon, chive, spicy cruton
Maine Crab AranciniUSD 18.00
herbed risotto, parmesan, spicy aioli
Fried CalamariUSD 22.00
spicy aioli, lemon
Fried OystersUSD 19.00
shredded lettuce, tartar sauce
TBS Steak TartareUSD 20.00
tenderloin, ciabatta crostini
Salmon CrudoUSD 15.00
capers, shallot, dill oil, aioli

Entrees

Snap Pea SaladUSD 19.00
almond vinaigrette, house made cheese
Arugula SaladUSD 19.00
orange red onion, goat cheese
Seared OctopusUSD 32.00
cherry tomato, fava & cannellini beans, salsa verde
Whole BranzinoUSD 34.00
caramello sauce, mixed greens, delicata squash
Moules FritesUSD 31.00
white wine, shallot, garlic, dijonaise
SwordfishUSD 39.00
sweet potato puree, house pesto gnocchi

B&G Classics

Served with House Pickles, Coleslaw, and French Fries

Lobster Roll
warm buttered bun, choice of cold house aioli or hot butter
Lobster B.L.T.
toasted ciabatta, lemon aioli
Fish & ChipsUSD 29.00
Narraganset battered, tartar sauce, fresh lemon
Fried Ipswich ClamsUSD 36.00
Whole-bellied, tartar sauce, fresh lemon

Dessert

Chocolate MousseUSD 14.00
butter toffee, fleur de sel, EVOO
Lemon TartUSD 16.00
meyer lemon. 10x sugar, raspberry

What 3,092 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
Neighbourhood gem
Boston
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

B&G Oysters promises an exceptional dining experience with "the best oysters," "excellent service," and a "charming" atmosphere. The menu features standout items like "clam chowder" and the "warm lobster roll." Despite some mixed reviews, its fresh seafood and attentive staff make it a beloved Boston gem.

3,092 Reviews

J
Josh
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easy dining with quality seafood. Elegant service and good cocktails. Don’t miss out on the shrimp.
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John
VIP
Washington DC
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was in Boston for a business meeting and found B&G Oysters. The food and service were excellent. I would highly recommend.
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Christine
VIP
Greater Boston
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A real gem. Always delicious and charming with very attentive staff.
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Kirk
VIP
Richmond
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Tuna was best ever according to wife. Oysters great too. A unique experience in Boston. We enjoyed it.
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Robert
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Best oysters and lobster sandwiches Very good wine list Have been going since they opened and hope they will continue
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Jennifer
VIP
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Lobster roll ever! We were in from the West Coast and always like to go to B&G.
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Michael
New York City
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A solid neighborhood spot with an intimate space. We lucked out with a table in the front window which was perfect for a relaxing dinner. Oysters and the salad special were a great start. The Swordfish entre was a good selection. Unfortunately, the menu doesn't describe and I didn't ask for the preparation of the Branzino which is fried. While I love Branzino, it was a disappointing pause in the dinner. Desert was fine but the lack of cappuccino and/or black tea left us going to a competitor a few blocks away.
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Michelle
Nashville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Outside dining ...While waiting for our meal, my husband saw what he said was a rat running across the wall. I dismissed it, with "no way". After eating our entire meal and getting ready to leave we saw four mice running around in the corner where dishes were scraped off by staff. Needless to say this was not a good first impression in Boston nor the restaurant and if we had not already eaten we would have left!!
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Joan
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
always great ! Favorite place. Please don’t close !!!!!!!!
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Jennifer
Greater Boston
99 reviews
5.0
99 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants! We've been coming over a decade, and in fact, this is usually our spot for a late lunch after we get massages nearby on our anniversary every year. The staff are always welcoming and very on the ball - no awkward pacing or waiting for things. Food is always excellent, some of the best fish dishes out there. I'm slightly bummed that their lobster BLT isn't on the menu anymore but as usual everything else was fantastic (warm lobster roll in particular and chowder). Truly a little gem. We love sitting at the counter too, its fun to watch the kitchen and its still a nice dining experience with added bonus of some entertainment. I really hope they stay open.
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550 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

Cross Street
Waltham street
Area
South End
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Back Bay Station, Orange Line & MBTA
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Barbara Lynch
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.bandgoysters.com/
Phone number
(617) 423-0550
Catering
Please contact events@barbaralynch.com for more information on catering.
Private party facilities
For your next private or corporate event, B&G Oysters offers a stylish setting for a casual cocktail reception or seated lunch or dinner.

B&G Oysters

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

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Additional information

Fried Oysters

Oysters Of The Day

Lobster BLT

Raw Bar

Oysters Of The DayUSD 3.95

Littleneck ClamsUSD 3.25

Cherrystone ClamsUSD 4.25

Shrimp CocktailUSD 3.75

Jonah Crab ClawsUSD 5.50

CevicheUSD 14.00

Crab CocktailUSD 15.00

Seafood Towers

Highrise TowerUSD 75.00

Penthouse TowerUSD 145.00

B&G Deluxe TowerUSD 145.00

Caviar

White Sturgeon, 10 GramsUSD 45.00

Siberian, 10 GramsUSD 45.00

Osetra, 10 GramsUSD 45.00

Caviar Flight, 30 GramsUSD 120.00

Appetizers

B&G Clam ChowderUSD 18.00

Maine Crab AranciniUSD 18.00

Fried CalamariUSD 22.00

Fried OystersUSD 19.00

TBS Steak TartareUSD 20.00

Salmon CrudoUSD 15.00

Entrees

Snap Pea SaladUSD 19.00

Arugula SaladUSD 19.00

Seared OctopusUSD 32.00

Whole BranzinoUSD 34.00

Moules FritesUSD 31.00

SwordfishUSD 39.00

B&G Classics

Lobster Roll

Lobster B.L.T.

Fish & ChipsUSD 29.00

Fried Ipswich ClamsUSD 36.00

Dessert

Chocolate MousseUSD 14.00

Lemon TartUSD 16.00

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