Select Oyster Bar

4.9

2506 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

3 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 32 times today

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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
Website
http://www.selectoyster.com/
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.

Location
50 Gloucester Street, Boston, MA 02115
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Popular dishes

Shrimp Cocktail
champagne poached
- 4pcUS$17.00
Maine Uni Crostini*US$18.00
iggy's baguette, honey butter, lemon, sea salt
Blue Crab SaladUS$24.00
celery root rémoulade, grain mustard, lemon, chives
Dressed Maine LobsteUS$50.00
fines-herbes & lemon {available warm with butter}
White AnchoviesUS$16.00
pan con tomate, toasted garlic, olive oil, sea salt
Faroe Islands Salmon Crudo*US$15.00
togarashi, pistachio oil, lime
Yellowtail Hamachi Crudo*US$25.00
passionfruit, crispy ginger, cucumber, radish
Mixed Ceviche*
sweet pepper, serrano chili, red onion, cilantro, citrus
- MKT
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare*US$26.00
avocado, white sturgeon caviar, white soy

Starters

Avocado ToastUS$12.00
pain de mie, shallot, cilantro, citrus, espelette pepper
Romanesco CauliflowerUS$14.00
hazelnut aioli, shallot, parsley, lemon
Beet SaladUS$16.00
toasted pistachio, fennel whipped goat cheese, dill, sea salt
Blue PrawnsUS$17.00
espelette pepper, olive oil, toasted garlic, lemon
Maine MusselsUS$21.00
toasted cashews, coconut milk, ginger, aji amarillo, country toast
Spanish OctopusUS$23.00
roasted tomatillo, chimichurri, blistered snap peas, cilantro
Petite ClamsUS$22.00
spanish chorizo, garlic, white wine, parsley, country toast
Green Bean SaladUS$14.00
toasted almonds, fuji apples, parsley, fresno chili-yogurt dressing

Mains

Maine Lobster SaladUS$55.00
snow peas, cashews, radishes, napa cabbage, thai style dressing
Whole Roasted Sea Bream ''Taverna Style'US$38.00
roasted fennel, fingerlings, herb dressing
Icelandic Arctic Char**US$40.00
leek ragoût, frisée salad, bacon lardons, pistachio dressing
Casco Bay Halibut**US$46.00
shaved cauliflower, macomber turnip, toasted almond & golden raisin
Gloucester Swordfish**US$42.00
roasted eggplant puree, petite carrots, pomegranate glaze, citrus
Bouillabaisse SelectUS$42.00
roasted fish, prawns, clams, mussels, saffron farro, rouille
Savenor's Prime Ribeye**
fingerlings, greens, caramelized onions great hill blue cheese
- 14ozUS$65.00

Plateaux

The Gloucester*
6 island creek oysters, 4 shrimp cocktail, blue crab salad, dressed maine lobster, salmon crudo
- Serves 1-3 GuestsUS$125.00
The Select*
12 island creek oysters, 8 shrimp cocktail, blue crab salad, dressed maine lobster, salmon crudo
- Serves 3-4 GuestsUS$155.00
The Great Republic*
12 island creek oysters, 8 shrimp cocktail, blue crab salad, dressed maine lobster, salmon crudo, hamachi crudo, 4pc avocado toast
- Serves 3-6 GuestsUS$185.00
The Hemingway*
24 island creek oysters, 12 shrimp cocktail, blue crab salad, dressed maine lobster, salmon crudo, hamachi crudo, tuna tartare, 1 oz caviar, 4pc avocado toast
- Serves 4-6 GuestsUS$355.00

Vodka

Tito'sUS$14.00
ReykaUS$14.00
ChopinUS$16.00
Bully BoyUS$14.00

Gin

PlymouthUS$14.00
Hendrick's OrbiumUS$14.00
Citadelle Jardin d'EtéUS$16.00
Monkey 47US$16.00

Rum

Privateer SilverUS$14.00
Privateer AmberUS$15.00
Plantation 3 StarUS$14.00
Plantation Barbados 5 YearUS$15.00
Bully Boy Boston RumUS$15.00
Aguaviva CachaçaUS$14.00

Agave

Lunazul BlancoUS$14.00
Elvelo BlancoUS$14.00
Lunazul ReposadoUS$14.00
Tequila Ocho BlancoUS$16.00
Tequila Ocho ReposadoUS$18.00
Tequila Ocho AñejoUS$20.00
Clase Azul ReposadoUS$25.00
Wahaka MezcalUS$14.00
Mezcal De Leyenda CupreataUS$19.00

Bourbon + Rye

Four RosesUS$14.00
Four Roses Single BarrelUS$16.00
Elijah Craig Small BatchUS$15.00
Basil Hayden'sUS$14.00
Bully Boy WhiskeyUS$15.00
RittenhouseUS$14.00
Whistle Pig 12 YearUS$17.00
Town BranchUS$14.00

Blended + Single Malt

West Cork Irish WhiskeyUS$15.00
Monkey ShoulderUS$15.00
Glenfiddich 12 YearUS$16.00
Kilchoman IslayUS$17.00
Balvenie Doublewood 12 YearUS$18.00
Balvenie Doublewood 14 YearUS$28.00

Brandy

Pierre Ferrand 1840US$14.00
Pierre Ferrand AmbreUS$15.00
Le Compte CalvadosUS$15.00
Pierre Ferrand 1914 Vintage Millésime
- 2ozUS$350.00

Beer

Pilsner, Draught, Von TrappUS$9.00
Kölsch, ReissdorfUS$8.00
Belgian Style White, AllagashUS$10.00
New England IPA FiddleheadUS$11.00
New England IPA Maine Beer Co 'Lunch'US$14.00
Sour, Collective Arts 'Jam up the Mash'US$12.00
Cider, Shacksbury 'Arlo'US$10.00
Non Alcoholic IPA Athletic Brewing 'Free Wave'US$8.00

Cocktails

Inverno SpritzUS$16.00
pomegranate, lemon, bitter orange, bubbles
HidalgoUS$16.00
elvelo tequila, bully boy amaro, aperol, lemon
Salt WashedUS$16.00
citadelle gin, manzanilla, cucumber, black pepper
Sugarshack DaiquriUS$16.00
privateer rum blend, maple, lime, salt
Lion's HeartUS$16.00
four roses bourbon, allspice, angostura, lime
Select NegroniUS$16.00
citadelle gin, campari, contratto rosso
SazeracUS$16.00
pierre ferrand 1840, absinthe wash, lemon oil

By the Glass

Bubbles

Cava [MV] Mercat 'brut'US$14.00
Brut Rosé [MV] Roederer EstateUS$18.00
Champagne [MV] Deutz 'brut Classic'US$25.00

Whites

Riesling [2020] Trimbach 'Classic'US$16.00
Chablis 1er Cru [2021] Paul Nicole 'Mont de Milieu'US$25.00
Grüner Veltliner [2021] Lagler 'Burgberg Federspiel'US$14.00
Sancerre [2021] Domaine ThomasUS$21.00
Alvarinho [2022] Foral 'Old Vines'US$15.00
Chardonnay [2021] SandhiUS$19.00

Rosé

Sicilian Blend [2022] PlanetaUS$16.00
Provence Blend [2022] Peyrassol 'La Croix'US$17.00
Sancerre [2021] M+E RoblinUS$20.00

Red

Pinot Noir [2021] au Bon ClimatUS$18.00
Etna Rosso [2021] Terre NereUS$16.00
Bordeaux [2016] Château DegasUS$17.00

Bottles

Bubbles

Catalan Blanc de Blanc [2020] Raventós 'Conca del Riu Anoia'US$68.00
Catalan Brut Rosé [2019] Raventós 'De Nit'US$75.00
Champagne [MV] Pol Roger 'White Foil'US$145.00
Champagne Blanc de Noirs [2014] Huré Frères "Instantanée'US$160.00
Champagne [2015] Pol Roger 'Sir Winston Churchill'US$495.00
Chardonnay [2017] Under the Wire 'Alder Springs'US$125.00
Champagne, Grand Cru [2007] Le Mesnil 'Prestige'US$205.00

Chablis

Petit Chablis [2019] Isabelle + Denis PommierUS$80.00
Chablis [2020] Christian MoreauUS$98.00
Chablis [2020] Moreau-NaudetUS$120.00
Chablis 1er Cru [2018] Jean + Sebastian Dauvissat 'Sechet'US$140.00
Chablis 1er Cru [2018] Droin 'Vaillons'US$120.00
Chablis, Grand Cru [2019] Christian Moreau 'Les Clos'US$250.00

Sancerre

Sancerre [2021] Alphonse Mellot 'La Moussiere'US$120.00
Sancerre [2020] Lucien Crochet 'Croix du Roy'US$98.00
Sancerre [2020] Claude Riffault 'Les Denisottes'US$125.00
Sancerre [2021] Domaine VacheronUS$140.00

White Burgundy

Aligoté [2019] Camille GiroudUS$75.00
Bourgogne Chardonnay [2020] Justin GiradinUS$80.00
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru [2020] Pascal Clement 'Boudriotte'US$295.00
Corton-Charlamagne, Grand Cru [2019] Bonneau du MartrayUS$525.00

American Chard

Santa Barbara [2021] au Bon ClimatUS$85.00
Santa Maria Valley [2017] Tyler 'Dierberg Vineyard'US$98.00
Sta Rita Hills [2018] Liquid Farms 'Golden Slope'US$125.00
Sta Rita Hills [2020] SandhiUS$120.00
Sonoma Coast [2019] Peay 'Estate'US$115.00

Other Whites

Muscadet [2020] Claude BrangerUS$48.00
Ribolla Gialla [2020] Arnot-Roberts 'Vare Vineyard'US$78.00
Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc [2020] Domaine du Vieux LazaretUS$80.00
Albariño [2020] LeiranaUS$75.00
Riesling [2014] Trimbach 'Fréderic Emile'US$145.00
Riesling, Grand Cru [2016] Trimbach 'Geisberg'US$205.00
Riesling, Grand Cru [2014] Trimbach 'Clos Ste Hune'US$495.00
Chenin Blanc [2020] Ken Forrester 'The Fmc'US$120.00

Pinot Noir

Sonoma Coast [2020] Anthill FarmsUS$78.00
Sonoma Coast [2019] Marine Layer 'Lyra'US$125.00
Umpqua Valley [2019] Brandborg 'Benchlands'US$75.00
Sta Rita Hills [2019] Sandhi 'Sanford & Benedict'US$120.00
Eola-Amity Hills [2021] Evening Land 'Seven Springs'US$98.00
Savigny-Les-Beaune [2019] Simon BizeUS$140.00
Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er Cru [2018] Bruno Clair 'la Dominode'US$250.00
Gevrey-Chambertin [2018] Armand RousseauUS$595.00
Chambertin, Grand Cru [2018] Armand Rousseau 'Clos de la Roche'US$2,900.00
Chambertin, Grand Cru [2018] Armand RousseauUS$4,500.00

Half Bottles

Champagne [MV] Camile Saves 'Carte Blanche'
- 375mlUS$60.00
Albariño [2020] Granbazan 'Verde'
- 375mlUS$40.00
Pouilly-Fume [2021] Jean Pabiot
- 375mlUS$55.00
Riesling [2019] Hugel
- 375mlUS$45.00
Riesling [2013] Trimbach 'Frédéric Emile'
- 375mlUS$75.00
Pinot Noir [2015] Bethel Heights 'Eola Amity Hills'
- 375mlUS$50.00
Barolo [2016] Damiliano
- 375mlUS$55.00
Cabernet Blend [2009] Cain 'Five'
- 375mlUS$125.00

Other Reds

Gamay Blend [2019] Clos de l'Elu 'Maupiti'US$65.00
Moulin-â-vent [2018] Domaine Anne GrosUS$120.00
Jura Blend [2020] Tissot 'DD'US$85.00
Beaujolais [2020] Raphaël Chopin 'La Savoye'US$70.00
Chianti Riserva [2018] Tenuta di ArcenoUS$72.00
Nebbiolo [2019] la Kiuva Rouge de ValléeUS$60.00
Carignan Blend [2019] Coupe Roses 'Bastide'US$65.00
Saumur [2020] Antoine Sanzay 'La Paterne'US$85.00
Rioja [2020] Olivier Rivière 'Rayos Uva'US$78.00
Chinon [2017] Domaine Groisbois 'Clos du Noyer'US$80.00
Ribera del Duero [2011] Vega Sicilia 'Unico'US$495.00
Cabernet Sauvignon [2019] Jax 'Y3'US$85.00
Cinsault+Cabernet Blend [2020] Château Musar 'Musar Jeune'US$75.00
Pauillac [2017] Chateau LatourUS$255.00
Rioja [2014] La Rioja Alta 'Ardanza'US$98.00
Cabernet Sauvignon [2017] Long Meadow RanchUS$120.00
Cabernet Sauvignon [2017] Cain 'Five'US$250.00
Cabernet Sauvignon [2014] DominusUS$395.00
Cabernet Sauvignon [2015] Corison 'Napa Valley'
- MagnumUS$380.00

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

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Diners' Choice Awards

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

3 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.selectoyster.com/
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.

Select Oyster Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Beet Salad

Spanish Octopus

Bouillabaisse Select

Fruits de Mer

Shrimp Cocktail

Maine Uni Crostini*US$18.00

Blue Crab SaladUS$24.00

Dressed Maine LobsteUS$50.00

White AnchoviesUS$16.00

Faroe Islands Salmon Crudo*US$15.00

Yellowtail Hamachi Crudo*US$25.00

Mixed Ceviche*

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare*US$26.00

Starters

Avocado ToastUS$12.00

Romanesco CauliflowerUS$14.00

Beet SaladUS$16.00

Blue PrawnsUS$17.00

Maine MusselsUS$21.00

Spanish OctopusUS$23.00

Petite ClamsUS$22.00

Green Bean SaladUS$14.00

Mains

Maine Lobster SaladUS$55.00

Whole Roasted Sea Bream ''Taverna Style'US$38.00

Icelandic Arctic Char**US$40.00

Casco Bay Halibut**US$46.00

Gloucester Swordfish**US$42.00

Bouillabaisse SelectUS$42.00

Savenor's Prime Ribeye**

Plateaux

The Gloucester*

The Select*

The Great Republic*

The Hemingway*

Vodka

Tito'sUS$14.00

ReykaUS$14.00

ChopinUS$16.00

Bully BoyUS$14.00

Gin

PlymouthUS$14.00

Hendrick's OrbiumUS$14.00

Citadelle Jardin d'EtéUS$16.00

Monkey 47US$16.00

Rum

Privateer SilverUS$14.00

Privateer AmberUS$15.00

Plantation 3 StarUS$14.00

Plantation Barbados 5 YearUS$15.00

Bully Boy Boston RumUS$15.00

Aguaviva CachaçaUS$14.00

Agave

Lunazul BlancoUS$14.00

Elvelo BlancoUS$14.00

Lunazul ReposadoUS$14.00

Tequila Ocho BlancoUS$16.00

Tequila Ocho ReposadoUS$18.00

Tequila Ocho AñejoUS$20.00

Clase Azul ReposadoUS$25.00

Wahaka MezcalUS$14.00

Mezcal De Leyenda CupreataUS$19.00

Bourbon + Rye

Four RosesUS$14.00

Four Roses Single BarrelUS$16.00

Elijah Craig Small BatchUS$15.00

Basil Hayden'sUS$14.00

Bully Boy WhiskeyUS$15.00

RittenhouseUS$14.00

Whistle Pig 12 YearUS$17.00

Town BranchUS$14.00

Blended + Single Malt

West Cork Irish WhiskeyUS$15.00

Monkey ShoulderUS$15.00

Glenfiddich 12 YearUS$16.00

Kilchoman IslayUS$17.00