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Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co., Cambridge, MA

Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co.

4.8
4.8
105 Reviews
$31 to $50
Oyster Bar
1164 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
Chef Will Gilson and the team behind Puritan & Company are thrilled to introduce you to Puritan Oyster Bar! We offer limited reservations, but always hold space for walk-ins! The space is a bit more casual than our sister restaurant, with a focus on fresh seafood and an incredible cocktail program.

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Experiences

  • An Evening with Bill Easton

    $79.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 12, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Puritan Oyster Bar is proud to present An Evening with Bill Easton. One of the original Rhône Rangers, Bill started making wine seriously in 1986. Bottling wines under the Terre Rouge and Easton labels, his influence on the world of winemaking can not be ignored. We are pleased to host Bill for a talk and tasting through six of his wines, supplemented by light bites from the Puritan & Co team.
    An Evening with Bill Easton Photo
  • May 25th Oyster Shucking Class

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 25, 2025 only
    3:45 PM
    Join us for an oyster shucking class with Executive Chef, Alexis Babineau! We'll welcome folks in at 3:45, enjoy a beverage and some snacks, then do a little learning while we shuck oysters! No prior experience necessary, Alexis will lead the way. All guests will receive their own Puritan Oyster Bar shucking knife to show off their new skills at dinner parties. The class will wrap at 5pm, just in time for dinner. This class will be limited to 14 guests, with bar and counter seating available.
    May 25th Oyster Shucking Class Photo

What 105 people are saying

Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co. 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co. offers a "heavenly, happy, celebration of seafood" with "phenomenal" crudos and "fresh" oysters. The "swordfish pastrami" and "caviar cones" are standout dishes. Guests praise the "amazing" service and "incredible" cocktails in a cozy, casual ambiance. Allergy awareness is a significant plus.

105 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was incredible! Great selection of fresh local oysters, innovative cocktails, and fabulous service. Puritan never disappoints.

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  2. Ashley

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tucked away in Inman Square Cambridge is this heavenly, happy, celebration of seafood. We get oysters and a smattering of small plates, mostly because so many dishes look awesome that we can't narrow out selection. The flavor combinations in the crudos especially are phenomenal. The ambiance is casual, and you'll see a mix of dates, friends, and families, with the staff welcoming to all. Bonus is they are incredibly allergy aware, with separate printed menus to assist with dietary needs.

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  3. David

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was ok but I wouldn’t pick the Oyster Bar side again. Maybe better ambience on a weekend evening.

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  4. Jackson

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun plays on NE classics with an exciting raw bar and strong drinks. The swordfish pastrami was a highlight.

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  5. Jeremy

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here, and we’ll definitely be back! The service was amazing, the oysters were fresh, and the food was outstanding. Oh, and compliments to the bar staff - cocktails were incredible!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the Oyster Bar at Puritan & Co! Everything was delicious, but oysters and caviar cones were a definite highlight. Service was warm and attentive, and whole meal is a pleasure to recall.

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  7. Holger VIP

    Hamburg5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience. Great food, lovely drinks and a super friendly staff. 10/10

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  8. Dave

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time at the OB and we had a wonderful experience. The food and drinks were amazing the service was top notch. We will be going back!

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  9. Pamela VIP

    San Antonio55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited during restaurant week, and a pop-up was going on, which added a fun vibe to the experience. Kyle, our server, was exceptional.

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  10. Kris

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and a great server! Gotta try the caviar cones.

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Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co. is rated 4.8 stars by 105 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co.

1164 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Tremont Street
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access
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