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Select Oyster Bar, Boston, MA
Select Oyster Bar, Boston, MA
Select Oyster Bar, Boston, MA
Select Oyster Bar, Boston, MA
Select Oyster Bar, Boston, MA

Select Oyster Bar

4.8
4.8
2613 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
50 Gloucester Street, Boston, MA 02115

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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.

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    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 SquareOrange Line: Back Bay Station#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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,613 people are saying

Select Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Seafood

  • Boston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Select Oyster Bar is a standout destination in Boston, known for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Patrons rave about the "fresh and delicious seafood," including "some of the best oysters in Boston." The atmosphere is "fun and lively," and the intimate setting adds to its charm. Despite being on the pricey side, it's a must-visit for seafood enthusiasts.
2,613 Reviews
  1. Roy VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    No Desserts. No Coffee. Feels wrong at the end of an expensive meal.

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  2. Thomas VIP

    Greater Boston143 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food as always and attentive but not intrusive service. Great vibe.

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  3. Jeffrey VIP

    Philadelphia21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Oysters were spectacular. Everything else was excellent. Server was very attentive and helpful. Tables are very compact - we were in the bar room.

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  4. Lester

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I should probably be more critical. I’ve been coming here since this spot first opened, usually have a pretty good experience. I mean it’s no Krasi next door but whatever. Last night I reserved a table for date night. We arrive on time and their front staff start scrambling apparently unready for the resy… that’s fine. They then take us to the bar. I let them know quietly that I’d reserved a table and they said they couldn’t come up with one without rushing the service to get us out. That’s really nice of you to consider the next reservation, especially after making us wait 15 mins to get seated in the first place but clearly could care less about us. Bartender was cool. Mainly the reason I gave it 2 stars was the above but honestly the food this time wasn’t as great as previously. Got a bad oyster - that happens. But for the prices..? Probably won’t be coming back anytime soon, there’s plenty of good seafood options in Boston that won’t ignore your reservation details, make you wait, and then say well we can only accommodate you if you leave early. EDIT: my girlfriend is now sick as well. We shared the clam dish and she had a single oyster. Something was off with the food. We both got sick. Not a great experience for us!

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  5. Alessandro

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, the crudos and the mains were very good. Service was excellent too.

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  6. Juan VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food with great service and ambience. Has become one of our go to neighborhood restaurants.

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  7. jimbo VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They include tip automatically which I don’t agree with (I think that a tip should be increased or decreased based upon the service). Other than that it was really good food and service

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  8. Michael VIP

    Las Vegas29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best oysters in Boston. Very innovative seafood menu. The lobster salad is a must have. Very pricey but worth trying at least once. Small portions.

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  9. Thomas VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Great selection of seafood

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  10. Jerad

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    When we first got there it took a while to get acknowledged by the staff. I’m sure it was less than five minutes, but it felt like eternity standing there waiting for a table, even though we had a reservation. Once we got sat Kate was absolutely amazing. She was the perfect server gave us what we needed without being too attentive to the point of being annoying. She was able to provide several recommendations for restaurants around the area and was a good conversationalist. Our food was delivered promptly and was top-notch. We had the halibut and the swordfish, they were perfect. Drinks were good as well. Price was towards the top end, but they definitely earned it. We would we would recommend this to family and friends. I would absolutely eat here again. 

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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 4.8 stars by 2613 OpenTable diners.

Select Oyster Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Select Oyster Bar

50 Gloucester Street, Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Newbury and Boylston Streets
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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