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B&G Oysters, Boston, MA

B&G Oysters

4.5
4.5
3097 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    April Perry - Private Events Coordinator: (617) 423-0550
  • Neighbourhood
    South End
  • Cross Street
    Waltham street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Back Bay Station, Orange Line & MBTA
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 3,097 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
B&G Oysters offers a delightful seafood experience in Boston's South End. Known for "excellent oysters" and a "great wine list," this cozy spot excels in service and ambiance. While some find the lobster roll pricey, the "fresh seafood" and charming outdoor seating keep diners coming back.

3,097 Reviews
  1. Christine

    Greater Boston

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 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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  2. Kirk

    Richmond

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 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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  3. Robert

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 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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  4. Jennifer

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 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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  5. Michael

    New York City

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 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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  6. Michelle

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 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!!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Joan

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always great ! Favorite place. Please don’t close !!!!!!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Jennifer

    Greater Boston

    95 reviews

    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Leonard

    Greater Boston

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful experience! You guys always make me look good. Food and service were impeccable; my date at all of her food and most of mine.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Too bad they’re closing. Four of us dined. The food was delicious! We had three apps and all got a different entree. Tyler was great. I called because we had a gift card for The Rudder we couldn’t use because it closed abruptly. Tyler assured me we could use it at B&G. He remembered me by name and where we drove from. I hope we see Chef Tyler somewhere new.

    1 person found this helpful

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B&G Oysters is rated 4.5 stars by 3097 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today

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Google Map for B&G Oysters

550 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Waltham street
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    April Perry - Private Events Coordinator: (617) 423-0550
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