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Select Oyster Bar, Boston, MA

Select Oyster Bar

4.9
4.9
2506 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 31 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Select Oyster Bar, the first solo venture from chef Michael Serpa, is a neighborhood oyster bar & seafood restaurant in the heart of Back Bay. Select offers fresh, local seafood with Mediterranean influences in a cozy brownstone space. A carefully curated raw bar, creative crudo, and thoughtful fish entrees round out the menu. A seafood centric wine program feature classic pairings as well as off the beaten path selections is the center of the beverage program, alongside artisan cocktails and craft beer.

Food & Wine America's Best New Wine Bars, Boston Mag Best New Restaurant & Best Wine Program, Improper Bostonian Best Seafood.


After 15 minutes past reservation time, we may seat your table. Please call us if you are running a bit late.

If you do not find the time slot you are looking for, give us a ring 857-239-8064.

Visit our website for more information on our reservations.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Wine Bar, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (857) 239-8064
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Serpa
  • Private party facilities
    Private functions for groups of up to 30 in our back dining room and groups of 60 for full buyout. Visit SelectOyster.com for private events information and pricing.
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Cross Street
    Between Newbury and Boylston Streets
  • Parking details
    Metered Street Parking as well as many lots nearby.
  • Public transit
    Green Line: Hynes Convention or Copley Square<br />Orange Line: Back Bay Station<br />#1 Bus, Mass Ave + Newbury; Airport Shuttle to Hynes Convention
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,506 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Best Food

  • Greater Boston

    Seafood

  • Boston

    Best Food

  • Boston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Select Oyster Bar offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "the freshest seafood" and a "great atmosphere." Known for its "amazing oyster selection," patrons consistently praise the "friendly and attentive service." While prices are on the high side, the "quality cannot be beat." A must-visit for seafood lovers!

2,506 Reviews
  1. Peg

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner last night at Select Oyster Bar. It was a special occasion for us so we had oysters, arctic char, and a nice bottle of wine. It was expensive, but worth it. Nicholas was our server and did a fine job. He recommended a great wine we very much enjoyed. We will definitely be returning for our next special occasion.

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  2. Diana

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointed with the service fee of 23% upon which the tax was applied - sitting in a draft as well. Food was fantastic though

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  3. Sophia

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Oysters, mussels, and other raw bar items were excellent. First server was subpar, including seating us as a table with a reservation at a shared table right next to the front door. The server when we moved to a four top in back was much better. Restaurant did not disclose the kitchen fee or the included 20% tip on the menu. 20% does not make sense for smaller parties, especially when our first server rarely checked in and didn’t explain anything about the oysters, their flavor profiles, etc.

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  4. robert

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good pours and friendly service make for a great Black Friday evening.

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  5. Micaela

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best seafood in Boston - tried The oysters, the octopus, the anchovies , swordfish- all excellent - staff was particularly helpful and charming. Loved - Loved this place!

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  6. Jocelyn

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Service was awesome. Food (oysters and caviar) was perfection. Solid drink selection. It was our first visit - cannot wait to go back!

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  7. Kir

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding! We are a family of 6 and very picky! These guys hit it out of the park. Perfect! Delicious food, we ordered almost everything. Fantastic drinks. And Nick, our server was a damn genius. An absolutely perfect meal!

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  8. Amy

    Seattle

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food quality and service were top notch - seating us at the bar simply because we were a party of 2, was not a great experience. I would not recommend for a special occasion dinner. The seating concept can be improved.

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  9. Anna

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. Wish they had dessert and coffee

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  10. Bill

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. My guests had lobster roll I had sea bass.

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FAQs

Select Oyster Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 239-8064.

Select Oyster Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 2506 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Select Oyster Bar

50 Gloucester Street, Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Newbury and Boylston Streets
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Wine Bar, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered Street Parking as well as many lots nearby.
  • Public transit
    Green Line: Hynes Convention or Copley SquareOrange Line: Back Bay Station#1 Bus, Mass Ave + Newbury; Airport Shuttle to Hynes Convention
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Serpa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (857) 239-8064
  • Private party facilities
    Private functions for groups of up to 30 in our back dining room and groups of 60 for full buyout. Visit SelectOyster.com for private events information and pricing.
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