Select Oyster Bar

4.9

2521 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Good for special occasions

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
Neighborhood
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

Popular dishes

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

Starters

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

Mains

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

Plateaux

The Gloucester*
6 island creek oysters, 4 shrimp cocktail, blue crab salad, dressed maine lobster, salmon crudo
- Serves 1-3 Guests$125.00
The Select*
12 island creek oysters, 8 shrimp cocktail, blue crab salad, dressed maine lobster, salmon crudo
- Serves 3-4 Guests$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 Guests$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 Guests$355.00

Vodka

Tito's$14.00
Reyka$14.00
Chopin$16.00
Bully Boy$14.00

Gin

Plymouth$14.00
Hendrick's Orbium$14.00
Citadelle Jardin d'Eté$16.00
Monkey 47$16.00

Rum

Privateer Silver$14.00
Privateer Amber$15.00
Plantation 3 Star$14.00
Plantation Barbados 5 Year$15.00
Bully Boy Boston Rum$15.00
Aguaviva Cachaça$14.00

Agave

Lunazul Blanco$14.00
Elvelo Blanco$14.00
Lunazul Reposado$14.00
Tequila Ocho Blanco$16.00
Tequila Ocho Reposado$18.00
Tequila Ocho Añejo$20.00
Clase Azul Reposado$25.00
Wahaka Mezcal$14.00
Mezcal De Leyenda Cupreata$19.00

Bourbon + Rye

Four Roses$14.00
Four Roses Single Barrel$16.00
Elijah Craig Small Batch$15.00
Basil Hayden's$14.00
Bully Boy Whiskey$15.00
Rittenhouse$14.00
Whistle Pig 12 Year$17.00
Town Branch$14.00

Blended + Single Malt

West Cork Irish Whiskey$15.00
Monkey Shoulder$15.00
Glenfiddich 12 Year$16.00
Kilchoman Islay$17.00
Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year$18.00
Balvenie Doublewood 14 Year$28.00

Brandy

Pierre Ferrand 1840$14.00
Pierre Ferrand Ambre$15.00
Le Compte Calvados$15.00
Pierre Ferrand 1914 Vintage Millésime
- 2oz$350.00

Beer

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

Cocktails

Inverno Spritz$16.00
pomegranate, lemon, bitter orange, bubbles
Hidalgo$16.00
elvelo tequila, bully boy amaro, aperol, lemon
Salt Washed$16.00
citadelle gin, manzanilla, cucumber, black pepper
Sugarshack Daiquri$16.00
privateer rum blend, maple, lime, salt
Lion's Heart$16.00
four roses bourbon, allspice, angostura, lime
Select Negroni$16.00
citadelle gin, campari, contratto rosso
Sazerac$16.00
pierre ferrand 1840, absinthe wash, lemon oil

By the Glass

Bubbles

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

Whites

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

Rosé

Sicilian Blend [2022] Planeta$16.00
Provence Blend [2022] Peyrassol 'La Croix'$17.00
Sancerre [2021] M+E Roblin$20.00

Red

Pinot Noir [2021] au Bon Climat$18.00
Etna Rosso [2021] Terre Nere$16.00
Bordeaux [2016] Château Degas$17.00

Bottles

Bubbles

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

Chablis

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

Sancerre

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

White Burgundy

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

American Chard

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

Other Whites

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

Pinot Noir

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

Half Bottles

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

Other Reds

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

What 2,521 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
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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!

2,521 Reviews

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Marissa
VIP
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My partner and I came her two years ago when we were visiting Boston and decided to come back this year since we were back in town. We always sit at the countertop and always have fabulous service and amazing food! The Oysters, Hamachi Crudo, Mussels, Beet Salad, and Halibut are our favorites! John, Ben and Angel Daniel were amazing servers! Looking forward to coming back next time we are in town!
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Richard
VIP
Greater Boston
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very fresh amazing very fresh oysters fantastic. Fantastic service
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Sheila
VIP
Greater Boston
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fist time visitor to Select Oyster. So impressed! We loved our night! Sat by the window complete with snowy backdrop. Our server was eelcoming and had brilliant suggestions. Our meals were all fabulous. Shared the yellowtail crudo. So fresh and flavorful. Everyone was raving about the entreès. My only wish is for a less expensive white by the glass. Thank you for a great experience!!!
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Walter
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Outstanding seafood restaurant in a brownstone setting. A group of eight loud guests at a nearby table disturbed the ambiance
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Billy
Greater Boston
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down best seafood in Boston ! Please don’t go there, I hate waiting !
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Robert
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in Boston, hands down! We love the salmon crudo, lobster salad, oysters etc. - everything is really good. In addition, the service and the team are fantastic. It really couldn't be a better experience.
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Franco
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and service. Alejandro was superb. A bit too noisy in the back room where we were sitting. Overall and excellent experience. I recommend it.
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Jennifer
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service and ambience sitting at the bar. Service was a bit slow checking in. meal came out quick and was fantastic. quick and incredible cocktails.
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William
Las Vegas
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food. The restaurant is small so it’s crowded but that adds to the atmosphere. The mussels are to die for and we ordered extra bread just to soak up all the sauce. The staff was perfect. Will be back again and again.
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John
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and relaxed fun atmosphere. Service was great even though we were a party of 10. Oysters were delicious and so were the clams. Halibut was excellent. Highly recommend.
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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 2521 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

50 Gloucester Street, Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

Cross street
Between Newbury and Boylston Streets
Neighborhood
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

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Beet Salad

Spanish Octopus

Bouillabaisse Select

Fruits de Mer

Shrimp Cocktail

Maine Uni Crostini*$18.00

Blue Crab Salad$24.00

Dressed Maine Lobste$50.00

White Anchovies$16.00

Faroe Islands Salmon Crudo*$15.00

Yellowtail Hamachi Crudo*$25.00

Mixed Ceviche*

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare*$26.00

Starters

Avocado Toast$12.00

Romanesco Cauliflower$14.00

Beet Salad$16.00

Blue Prawns$17.00

Maine Mussels$21.00

Spanish Octopus$23.00

Petite Clams$22.00

Green Bean Salad$14.00

Mains

Maine Lobster Salad$55.00

Whole Roasted Sea Bream ''Taverna Style'$38.00

Icelandic Arctic Char**$40.00

Casco Bay Halibut**$46.00

Gloucester Swordfish**$42.00

Bouillabaisse Select$42.00

Savenor's Prime Ribeye**

Plateaux

The Gloucester*

The Select*

The Great Republic*

The Hemingway*

Vodka

Tito's$14.00

Reyka$14.00

Chopin$16.00

Bully Boy$14.00

Gin

Plymouth$14.00

Hendrick's Orbium$14.00

Citadelle Jardin d'Eté$16.00

Monkey 47$16.00

Rum

Privateer Silver$14.00

Privateer Amber$15.00

Plantation 3 Star$14.00

Plantation Barbados 5 Year$15.00

Bully Boy Boston Rum$15.00

Aguaviva Cachaça$14.00

Agave

Lunazul Blanco$14.00

Elvelo Blanco$14.00

Lunazul Reposado$14.00

Tequila Ocho Blanco$16.00

Tequila Ocho Reposado$18.00

Tequila Ocho Añejo$20.00

Clase Azul Reposado$25.00

Wahaka Mezcal$14.00

Mezcal De Leyenda Cupreata$19.00

Bourbon + Rye

Four Roses$14.00

Four Roses Single Barrel$16.00

Elijah Craig Small Batch$15.00

Basil Hayden's$14.00

Bully Boy Whiskey$15.00

Rittenhouse$14.00

Whistle Pig 12 Year$17.00

Town Branch$14.00

Blended + Single Malt

West Cork Irish Whiskey$15.00

Monkey Shoulder$15.00

Glenfiddich 12 Year$16.00

Kilchoman Islay$17.00