Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co.

Name: Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co.
Address: 1164 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02139
Telephone: (617) 615-6195
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (106)

$31 to $50

Oyster Bar

1164 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 615-6195
Website
https://www.puritancambridge.com/oysterbar
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1164 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
Tremont Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Patio Clambake
$85.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 15, 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!
June 22nd Oyster Shucking Class
$75.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 22, 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
$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.

Popular dishes

shrimp ceviche$15.00
aji amarillo, daikon, corn chips
shrimp cocktail$15.00
midwest cocktail sauce, lemon
crab salad$16.00
maple dijonaise, corn chips
scallop crudo$18.00
gooseberry, jalapeño, brown butter, lemon
tuna crudo$18.00
piquillo, cucumber, radish
kampachi crudo$17.00
coconut, asian pear, chili, thai basil
salmon crudo$16.00
avocado, jalapeño, nuoc cham, chili oil, radish
black river tradition oscietra caviar service$65.00
black river royale oscietra caviar service$75.00
miso scallion pancakes, whipped crème fraîche

SOMETHING SMALL

caviar cone$10.00
almond-sesame cone, egg salad, sour cream, chives
yellowtail tacos$16.00
spicy hamachi salad, cucumber, radish
greek salad$18.00
cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, whipped feta, urfa
butter lobster toast$23.00
lobster & scallop mousse, clarified butter
white anchovy platter$20.00
rouille, kalamata tapenade, pickles, brioche
swordfish pastrami$17.00
mustard cream, pickles, rye
“stuffie” croquettes$16.00
clams, chorizo, paprika, tartar
cod cheeks$20.00
green curry dip, kimchi slaw
butternut bisque$18.00
shrimp, crispy kale, tarragon oil

A LITTLE MORE

crab rangoon dip$18.00
sweet chili, scallions, wonton chips
smoked bluefish melt$17.00
cheddar, tomato, rye
half pound lobster roll$38.00
cold with mayo or hot with butter, fries
bar burger$17.00
cheddar, pickles, special sauce, brioche bun
pan-seared swordfish$36.00
braised lima beans, chorizo ravigote
crab cavatelli$36.00
calabrian crumb, preserved lemon
surf & turf$48.00
pan-seared ribeye, lobster tail, miso cream, carrots

What 106 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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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co. offers an "incredible" experience with "fresh local oysters," "innovative cocktails," and "fabulous service." The "phenomenal" flavor combinations, especially in the crudos, are a highlight. The "casual ambiance" welcomes all, and the staff is "incredibly allergy aware." Standout dishes include swordfish pastrami and caviar cones.

106 Reviews

V
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co. is rated 4.8 stars by 106 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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

Website
https://www.puritancambridge.com/oysterbar
Phone number
(617) 615-6195

Oyster Bar by Puritan & Co.

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Patio Clambake

June 22nd Oyster Shucking Class

August 17th Oyster Shucking Class

Crab Rangoon Dip

Scallop Crudo

scallop crudo

CHILLED SEAFOOD

shrimp ceviche$15.00

shrimp cocktail$15.00

crab salad$16.00

scallop crudo$18.00

tuna crudo$18.00

kampachi crudo$17.00

salmon crudo$16.00

black river tradition oscietra caviar service$65.00

black river royale oscietra caviar service$75.00

SOMETHING SMALL

caviar cone$10.00

yellowtail tacos$16.00

greek salad$18.00

butter lobster toast$23.00

white anchovy platter$20.00

swordfish pastrami$17.00

“stuffie” croquettes$16.00

cod cheeks$20.00

butternut bisque$18.00

A LITTLE MORE

crab rangoon dip$18.00

smoked bluefish melt$17.00

half pound lobster roll$38.00

bar burger$17.00

pan-seared swordfish$36.00

crab cavatelli$36.00

surf & turf$48.00

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