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Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co., Cambridge, MA

Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co.

4.9 (111)
$31 to $50
Oyster Bar
1164 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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

  • July 20th Oyster Shucking Class

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 20, 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.
    July 20th Oyster Shucking Class Photo
  • August 17th Oyster Shucking Class

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Aug 17, 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.
    August 17th Oyster Shucking Class Photo
  • Patio Clambake #3

    $85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Aug 31, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    SUMMER IS HERE! Join us on the PCo patio for 3 Sunday nights this year (June 15, July 13, August 31) to sit at a communal table with friends and make some new ones while diving into our favorite summer meal. Appetizers: stuffies, caesar with white anchovy, watermelon with chili-lime salt, clam chowder. Mains: A full table of lobsters, shrimp, mussels, clams, corn, potatoes, linguica , and drawn butter to dip it all in. Dessert: peach cobbler 2 drinks are included in the ticket price!
    Patio Clambake #3 Photo

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What 111 people are saying

Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co. offers "the best oysters around" with a diverse raw bar and innovative dishes like swordfish pastrami. Guests rave about the "exceptional" food and "fabulous service," praising the attentive staff and "incredible" cocktails. The ambiance is welcoming, making it ideal for any occasion.
111 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Puritan Oyster Bar always has a good selection of Oysters, drinks and food from snacks to meals. Always good.

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  2. Benita VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have dined here twice recently and were very happy both times with the food, service and whole experience. Kyle, our server as well as the bartender made the experience exceptional. He clearly enjoys being there and wants to make sure all his dinner guests have a good time. When I was lukewarm about my cocktail choice, he obviously wanted me to have something I would love and asked me a few questions about my preferences and then created a fantastic drink for me. We loved the tuna crudo appetizer as well as a special appetizer with green crab. The cod in a sinful lobster sauce was great. We shared 2 great desserts - Hummingbird Cake and Chocolate bread pudding and the homemade banana toffee ice cream made them even better.

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  3. john VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great night at P&C Oyster Bar, the food was outstanding starting with the wellfleet Oyster to the lobster roll my wife loved I had the Tuna tacos and shrimp cocktail that was also very good. We also had the stuffie croquettes.Cocktails we also enjoyed. The dessert was very good we had the hummingbird cake. Our server and waiter staffed was outstanding. Thank you for a great night.

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  4. Amy VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best oysters around! Great dishes. Great with gluten-free.

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  5. Victoria

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. The food was exceptional — every dish full of flavour and beautifully presented. The staff were warm, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Highly recommended!

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  6. Ingrid VIP

    Greater Boston30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went at this place for an oyster event at the beginning and finally we decided to stay for dinner. Food was great, the staff were welcoming and we spent a great time. Plus I am sensitive about atmosphere and decoration and Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co is definitely a beautiful place. Thank you very much for this time.

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  7. Rachel

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Jackson

    Philadelphia County1 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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Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co. is rated 4.9 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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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