Select Oyster Bar

Name: Select Oyster Bar
Address: 50 Gloucester Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02115
Telephone: (857) 239-8064
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1656 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic
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 Square<br />Orange Line: Back Bay Station<br />#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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Popular dishes

Shrimp Cocktail$15.00
champagne poached {4pc}
Peekytoe Crab Salad$24.00
whipped avocado
Dressed Maine Lobster$38.00
fines-herbes + lemon {available warm with butter}
Dayboat Scallop Ceviche*$18.00
lime, shallot, cilantro {available w/ fresnos}
Faroe Islands Salmon Crudo*$14.00
togarashi, pistachio oil, lime
White Anchovies*$16.00
pan con tomate, jacobsen sea salt, espelette
Hamachi Crudo*$19.00
sweet corn salad, almond vinaigrette, calabrese
Tuna Tartare*$24.00
giaveri siberian sturgeon caviar, white soy
1oz Giaveri Caviar*$85.00
buttermilk blinis, creme fraiche, chives

Starters

Avocado Toast$12.00
iggy's pain de mie, lime, cilantro, shallots
P.E.I. Mussels$17.00
roasted carrot + almond romesco, green onion, cava
Sautéed Petite Clams$18.00
spanish chorizo, parsley, lemon, toasted garlic
Spanish Octopus$21.00
roasted tomatillo, chimichurri, blistered snap peas, cilantro
Blue Prawns 'a la Plancha'$16.00
espelette pepper, olive oil + lemon
Romanesco Cauliflower$12.00
hazelnut aioli, shallot, parsley, lemon
Beet Salad$14.00
toasted pistachio, fennel whipped goat cheese, dill, sea salt

Mains

Gloucester Swordfish*$35.00
swiss chard, roasted sweet potatoes, pearl onions, crispy shallots
Whole Roasted Sea Bream 'Taverna Style'$28.00
herb dressing, roasted fennel, fingerling potatoes
Maine Lobster Salad$40.00
snow peas, cashews, radishes, napa cabbage, kale, thai style dressing
Casco Bay Halibut$38.00
wild mushroom ragoût, brussels sprouts, celeriac, crispy wild rice
Icelandic Arctic Char**$32.00
roasted leeks, frisée aux lardons, pistachio dressing
Bouillabaisse Select$36.00
mixed fish, shellfish, prawns, tomato, saffron aioli, crostini
Savenor's Ribeye Steak**$52.00
balsamic onion jam, skillet roasted potatoes, bistro salad

Plateaux

The Gloucester*
6 oysters, 4 shrimp cocktail, scallop ceviche, peekytoe crab salad, dressed maine lobster
- 1 to 2 Guests$105.00
The Select*
12 oysters, 8 shrimp cocktail, scallop ceviche, peekytoe crab salad, dressed maine lobster
- 2 to 4 Guests$145.00
The Great Republic*
12 oysters, 8 shrimp cocktail, scallop ceviche, peekytoe crab salad, dressed maine lobster, salmon crudo, 1oz giaveri sturgeon caviar, tuna tartare
- 2 to 6 Guests$245.00
The Hemingway*
24 oysters, 12 shrimp cocktail, dayboat scallop ceviche, peekytoe crab salad, dressed maine lobster, salmon crudo, yellowfin tuna tartare + 6 piece avocado toast, spanish octopus, sautéed petite clams, pei mussels, blue prawns
- 4 to 8 Guests$325.00

By the Glass

Bubbles

Cremant De Bourgogne, Bailly Lapierre Nv$14.00
Cava Extra Brust, Mercat 'Brut Nature' Nv$12.00
Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley Brut Rose 2013$18.00

Whites

Gruner Veltiner, Landhaus Mayer 2013$11.00
Montagny, Cave Des Vignerons De Buxy 2011$13.00
Chablis, Grilled Picq 2013$18.00
Muscadet, Claude Branger 2013$9.00
Sancerre, M+e Roblin 'L' Origine' 2012$17.00
Albarino, Granbazan 2013$12.00
Pinot Blanc, Schlumberger 2012$12.00
Bordeaux Blanc, Cheateau Haut Rian 2013$11.00
Rebula, Movia 375ml Carafe Pour 2011$32.00

Rose

Sancerre, M+e Robiln 2014$18.00
Piont Grigo, Pullus 2013$13.00
Nerello Mascalese, Valenti Enta Roasdo 2014$14.00
Cotes De Provence, Hecht Bannier 2014$16.00
Chenin Noir, Jean - Francois Merieau 2014$17.00
Gamay Blend, Chateau Soucherie 2014$18.00

Reds

Pinot Noir, Pullus 2013$13.00
Grenache Blend, Domaine Clavel 'Le Mas' 2013$12.00
Gamay, Jean - Francois Merieau 2013$14.00
Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Alex Gambal '2 Papis' 2012$18.00

Cocktails

$13.50

Select Negroni, Letherbee Gin, Campari, Contratto Rosso
Death in the Afternoon, Bubbles + Absinthe
Hemingway Daiquiri, Privateer Run, Maraschino, Fresh Citrus
Green Isaac's Special, Cap Rock Gin, Coconut Water, Bitters, Lime
Sazerac, Ferrand Cognac, Absinthe Wash, Lemon
Vermouth Panache, Contratto Bianco + Rossa, Bitter

Beers

Pilsner, Rotating Selection, Draught$8.00
Lager, Brooklyn Brewery$8.00
Session Black, Full Sail Brewing$8.00
Summer Ale, Brooklyn Brewery$8.00
Kolsch, Reissdorf$8.00
Ipa, Ballast Point 'Sculpin'$8.00
Belgian Style White, Allagash$8.00
Session Ipa, Blue Point 'Mosaic'$8.00
Farmhouse Ale, Goose Island 'Sofie'$8.00
Basque Cider, Shacksbury$10.00
Rotating, Maine Brewing Company$11.00
Porter, Ballast Point 'Black Marline' 22oz$18.00

Bottles

Bubbles

Champagne, Jm Gobillard Brut Tradition 375ml Nv$55.00
1er Cru Champagne, Duval-Leroy 'Brut Rose' 375 Ml Nv$75.00
Grand Cru Champagne, Barnaut Grande Reserve Nv$125.00
Champagne, Pol Roger 'Brust Rose' 2006$205.00
Prosecco, Bisol 'Crede' Nv$55.00
Blanc De Noirs, Chat Lavernette 'Cuvee Granit' Nv$80.00
Gran Reserva Cava, Gramona 'Imperial' 2007$65.00
Champagne, Jacquesson 'Cuvee 736' Nv$98.00
1er Cru Champagne, Larmandier-Bernier 'Terre De Vertus' 2009$160.00
Blanc De Blance, Contratto 2008$120.00
Champagne, Pol Roger 'Sir Wiston Churchill' 2002$475.00
Roero Arneis Spumante, Negro Lorenzo 2010$70.00

White Burgundy

Pouilly-Fuisse, Chateau Vitallis 375ml 2013$33.00
Mercurey, Domaine Faiveley 'Clos Rochette' 375ml 2013$50.00
Saint-Bris, Herve Azo 2013$58.00
Puligny-Montrachet, Olivier Leflaive 2012$160.00
Macon, Sylvaine + Alain Normand 'La Roche Vineuse' 2013$65.00
1er Cru Chassagne Montrachet, O. Leflaive 'Cl. St. Marc' 2011$225.00
1er Cru Chablis, J+s Dauvissat 'Vaillons' 2009$98.00
1er Cru Meursault, Francois Mikulski 'Charmes' 2012$195.00
1er Cru Saint-Aubin, Hurbert Lamy 'Clos De Meix, 2013$120.00
Grand Cru Batard Montrachet, Alex Gambal 2012$375.00

French Whites

Cassis Blanc, Domaine Du Bagnol 2012$66.00
Sancerre, Fournier 2014$68.00
Sancerre, Merlin Cherrier 'Le Chene Marchand' 2012$98.00
Gascone Blanc, San De Guilhem 2013$44.00
Muscadet, Hersandiere 2012$42.00
Resling, Domaine Gerard Metz 2013$65.00
Muscadet, Michel Delhommeau 'Clos Armand V. V. ' 2011$72.00
Chateauneuf De Pape Blanc, Dom Du Vieux Lazaret 2012$75.00
Savennieres, Nicolas Joy 'Les Vieux Clos' 2011$98.00
Savennieres, Nicolas Joly 'Coulee De Serrant' 2011$155.00
Riesling, Trimbach 'Cuvee Fredric Emile' Magnum 2009$250.00
Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, Gaspard 2013$60.00

Other Whites

Troussaeu Gris, Wind Gap 2014$55.00
Chardonnay, Stony Hill Napa Valley 2009$135.00
Pinot Grigio, Hofstatter 2013$58.00
Bolgheri Vermentino, Grattamacco 2012$88.00
Dona Blanca + Gadello, Armsas De Guerra 2014$36.00
Chardonnay, Chanin 'Los Alamos' 2012$85.00
Viognier/Chard/Vermentino, Chateau Musar 'Jeaune' 2012$48.00
Chardonnay, Liquid Farm 'Golden Slope' 2013$120.00

Rose | Orange | Funky

Pinot Grigio Rose, Le Vigne Di Zamo 2013$70.00
Piont Noir Rose, Ferae Nature 'Russian River' 2014$80.00
Bandol Rose, Chateau Pradeaux 2014$88.00
Sancerre Rose, Claude Riffault 2014$72.00
Ribolla, Movia 'Lunar' 2008$70.00
Vin Jaune, Pufferney 620ml 2006$130.00
En Rama Fino, Navazos 'Bota De Fino' 375ml 2014$36.00
Chardonnay, Domaine De Montborgeau 'L'etoile' 2013$70.00
Sauvignon, Stefan Vaja Glasserie 2011$60.00

Pinot Noir

Sonoma Coast, Banshee 'Marine Layer' 2012$99.00
Volnay, Joseph Voillet 'Vielles Vignes' 2011$130.00
Sancerre Rough, M+e Roblin 'L'origine' 2011$84.00
Russian River, George 'Ceremonial' 2012$135.00
Bourgogne Rough, Albert Bichot 2012$52.00
Willametta Valley, Owen Roe 'Sojourner Vineyard' 2011$78.00
Sonoma Coast, Hanzell Vineyards 'Sebella' 2013$92.00
Mercurey, Domaine Faiveley 2012$66.00
Bourgogne Rouge, Domaine Michel Sarrazin 2013$58.00
Sonoma Coast, Merry Edwards 2012$110.00
Santa Rita Hills, Chanin 'Duvarita Vineyard' 2013$120.00
Pommard, Comte Armand 'Clos Des Epeneaux' 2011$220.00
1er Cru Maranges, Bachelet-Monnot 'La Fussiere 2013$98.00

Other Reds

Syrah + Tempranillo, Qupe 'Maxtap Cuvee' 2011$44.00
Bolgheri Rossa, Grattamacco 2012$88.00
Chateauneaf De Pape, Dom. Du Vieux Lazaret 375ml 2011$44.00
Nerello Mascalese, Valenti Enta Rossa 'Norma' 2011$78.00
Rioja Gran Riserva, Bodegas Faustino '1' 2001$98.00
Syrah, Fausse Piste 'Garde Manger' 2013$70.00
Paulliac, Chateau Lynch Bages 2010$395.00
1er Grand Cru Pessac-Leognan, Chateau Haut Brion 1996$1,100.00
Dolcetto, Pecchenino 2013$50.00
Toscano Rosso, Tignanello Estate 2011$175.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Lokoya 'Mt Veeder' 2005-2007$375.00
Napa Bleand, Cain Five 'Spring Mountain' 375ml 2010$88.00

What 1,656 people are saying

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
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Seafood
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service4ambience4
Bartender needs to focus on all customers equally.
JW
JenniferW
Atlanta
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food at this place is amazing and they have the hardest working staff in the restaurant business.
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fruithillmom
New England
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Six of us dined on Saturday night for my daughter's Master's degree celebration. It was our first time there. We were seated immediately at the time of our reservation and waited on immediately. It felt a bit cramped and the noise level was louder than I would have liked. Everyone thought their dishes were excellent. Oysters were fresh and delish. Octopus was fantastic . Service was very good but not fantastic. Didn't realize no dessert or coffee served, which was not preferable.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fabulous and service was top notch. It’s not cheap but is what would expect from this caliber in the city.
FC
FCB3
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place! My new go to for summer!
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farmer2tabler
New England
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience3
food is excellent. too bad the place is so noisy.
MG
MarkG
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Superb oysters & shrimp cocktail. Lobster roll was mediocre.
MT
MikeTrap
New England
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
This place is special... great food, fantastic service, intimate vibe. The real deal.
H
Herr
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Delicious food and excellent cocktails. The seat behind brick wall at corner of bar was very confining should not be offered as a seat for dining. I suppose it would have been okay had I been a walk in but I had a reservation. I asked about the specials and the bartender pointed to a chalkboard on the other side of the wall that I could not see.
k
kimr
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The seafood tower was OUT OF THIS WORLD! If I go back to Boston I will go here again. Please open one in NYC!
MK
MKVW
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience3
Food is out of this world delicious. 5 stars on food, creativity and flavours. While grateful to get a table on a hot evening, the ‘terrace’ in the parking spaces in front for the sidewalk is loud and dirty it’s trucks and deliveries banging their goods are not a pleasant dining experience. The restaurant could do so much more to make their outdoor dining experience much more charming and mirecatmooheric Service and food gratefully made up for it. But they should really ccc
MG
MariaG
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best oyster section and fresh seafood. Fantastic lobster roll.
AS
AmyS
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service at the bar, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Sat at the bar and the food and cocktails were incredible. Nice and attentive staff. Fish and raw bar was all well-prepared with beautiful accompaniments. Not a carb heavy menu. “Salt washed” cocktail was fantastic.
J
Jaykay
Munich
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
Best seafood in town - from Oysters to Ceviche and fresh fish, this place always serves incredible food! Cocktails and the selection of wines are remarkable, too, but comes at its price. Select Oyster Bar is a fantastic restaurant and if they had a little more space and wouldn’t have to squeeze everyone together it would be even more enjoyable..but we will always come back because it’s worth it and just a special treat for any occasion that deserves excellent food and drinks.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely one of THE BEST seafood meals I've ever had with a fantastic selection of wine to pair with as well. Will be back for sure when I'm in town again.
DS
DanaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great place, outstanding service! The waiter was very professional. There is a long line to go in (even if you reserved a place… I don't know why the seating process was not very organized) but once you are seated it becomes a very nice experience. We will very happily come back.
R
Robert
New England
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite resturant in Boston. Hands down.
T
Teach
New England
85 reviews
vip
3.0
85 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
The noise level in the back space is overwhelming. The food was very good. I think I'll stick to the patio if I go back.
KA
KAT7
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience. Food is fabulous and the service is outstanding. Great time.
WB
WillB
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been here many times and each time it has been excellent!
DC
DavidC
New England
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food - service - we went for a date night was way too loud but some would like that vibe .
EM
EmilieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food great service! Highly recommend :)…. Will definitely return!
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mealdoc
New England
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food although was disappointed that they sold out of the whole fish sea bream which my wife and I have loved and looked forward to having
V
Vicente
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Exceptional raw bar, great service. Very well designed wine list - short, but with excellent options at reasonable prices.
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OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing wait staff
BT
BruceT
New York Area
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Select Oyster is amazing. Sat at bar with new friends I made waiting for table and it was a great vibe. Bar tender a true cocktail professional. Get the oysters, tuna, tartare and clams with chorizo 👏👏👏👏💪🥂
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Delicious
CZ
ClarisseZ
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice food
FF
FredF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had oysters, crudo, octopus and striped bass, all outstanding. Gina behind the bar was great
MS
MeganS
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and full of so many flavors. Wait staff was attentive and very helpful. Wonderful spot!
k
kennethllaw
New England
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Select has always been great at what they do. Great service, good food and the staff makes you want to come back
DP
DeborahP
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Finished college semester
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OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Brought some colleagues from out of town to experience New England seafood... indeed, next level!
SN
ScottN
Denver
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and our waiter, Vikram, was phenomenal with recommendations and a superb service. We started with a dozen oysters, then mussels, and finished with the lobster salad. Everything was very fresh and perfectly prepared. Will define back the next time in Boston.
BH
BrianH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Overall a good restaurant, strictly speaking with respect to the food: the oysters were extremely fresh, the tuna tartare was excellent, and the swordfish entree was amazing (although maybe avoid ordering the bouillabaisse though as I found it to be a little underwhelming). The service however, was less than desirable: we were seated at the bar and there would be times when my partner or I would make eye contact with the waiter or try to get their attention and they would just straight-up ignore us when we wanted to order more food or ask for the check. Granted, the bar is the busiest place of the restaurant, especially around dinner time, but I still think that the service could have been better, especially considering the price of the restaurant. Now normally this would be fine and I would reflect this lack of care by giving a lower tip but the restaurant places a 20% tip on the check by default (we were a party of two), which can only be voided/reduced by speaking to the manager on duty which is frankly a hassle that I would rather not undertake. If the service was better I would have had less of a problem with the pre-added tip but considering how abysmal our service was I am rather peeved about this. Tl,dr: excellent food, oysters are amazing, but be aware of a pre-added 20% tip on the bill and (possible) sub-par service depending on where you are seated and when you decide to go.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal! Everything exceeded expectations. Octopus was cooked perfectly! Definitely worth the trip and money
s
sbdf
New England
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and service was awesome! The one thing I didn't love is that I made a reservation for 2 people and ended up being seated at the bar with chairs that have no backs. I would have preferred a table and when I asked the hostess who seated us she snapped back at me "not for a reservation for two people!". That should be clear when making reservations - it's a pricy menu so being comfortable while dining is important to me.
RF
RunningFoodie
New England
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience2
The food was very good. And the waiter was very good - casual and not stuffy, loved that. The negroni was also excellent. However, we sat outside and did not know there were no heat lamps. Who doesn't have heat lamps this time of year? Had we known, we would have sat inside. That was the one thing that overshadowed the greatness of everything else. It was a little on the pricey side but the food was very very good. Get the Cauliflaur! Amazing!
NF
NatalieF
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time eating at Select and it did not disappoint. We were seated at the bar which we really liked. It was a bit tight but we didn't mind the hustle bustle and felt happy to be out to dinner again. The food was beyond. Everything was extremely fresh and arrived on time. Service was knowledgeable and helped guide our selections without pushing. Will definitely be back!!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Select Oyster Bar using the Order Online button. Select Oyster Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 239-8064.

Select Oyster Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 1656 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

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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
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
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic
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.

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Beet Salad

Hamachi Crudo

Spanish Octopus

Fruits de Mer

Shrimp Cocktail$15.00

Peekytoe Crab Salad$24.00

Dressed Maine Lobster$38.00

Dayboat Scallop Ceviche*$18.00

Faroe Islands Salmon Crudo*$14.00

White Anchovies*$16.00

Hamachi Crudo*$19.00

Tuna Tartare*$24.00

1oz Giaveri Caviar*$85.00

Starters

Avocado Toast$12.00

P.E.I. Mussels$17.00

Sautéed Petite Clams$18.00

Spanish Octopus$21.00

Blue Prawns 'a la Plancha'$16.00

Romanesco Cauliflower$12.00

Beet Salad$14.00

Mains

Gloucester Swordfish*$35.00

Whole Roasted Sea Bream 'Taverna Style'$28.00

Maine Lobster Salad$40.00

Casco Bay Halibut$38.00

Icelandic Arctic Char**$32.00

Bouillabaisse Select$36.00

Savenor's Ribeye Steak**$52.00

Plateaux

The Gloucester*

The Select*

The Great Republic*

The Hemingway*

By the Glass

Bubbles

Cremant De Bourgogne, Bailly Lapierre Nv$14.00

Cava Extra Brust, Mercat 'Brut Nature' Nv$12.00

Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley Brut Rose 2013$18.00

Whites

Gruner Veltiner, Landhaus Mayer 2013$11.00

Montagny, Cave Des Vignerons De Buxy 2011$13.00

Chablis, Grilled Picq 2013$18.00

Muscadet, Claude Branger 2013$9.00

Sancerre, M+e Roblin 'L' Origine' 2012$17.00

Albarino, Granbazan 2013$12.00

Pinot Blanc, Schlumberger 2012$12.00

Bordeaux Blanc, Cheateau Haut Rian 2013$11.00

Rebula, Movia 375ml Carafe Pour 2011$32.00

Rose

Sancerre, M+e Robiln 2014$18.00

Piont Grigo, Pullus 2013$13.00

Nerello Mascalese, Valenti Enta Roasdo 2014$14.00

Cotes De Provence, Hecht Bannier 2014$16.00

Chenin Noir, Jean - Francois Merieau 2014$17.00

Gamay Blend, Chateau Soucherie 2014$18.00

Reds

Pinot Noir, Pullus 2013$13.00

Grenache Blend, Domaine Clavel 'Le Mas' 2013$12.00

Gamay, Jean - Francois Merieau 2013$14.00

Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Alex Gambal '2 Papis' 2012$18.00

Cocktails

Select Negroni, Letherbee Gin, Campari, Contratto Rosso

Death in the Afternoon, Bubbles + Absinthe

Hemingway Daiquiri, Privateer Run, Maraschino, Fresh Citrus

Green Isaac's Special, Cap Rock Gin, Coconut Water, Bitters, Lime

Sazerac, Ferrand Cognac, Absinthe Wash, Lemon

Vermouth Panache, Contratto Bianco + Rossa, Bitter

Beers

Pilsner, Rotating Selection, Draught$8.00

Lager, Brooklyn Brewery$8.00

Session Black, Full Sail Brewing$8.00

Summer Ale, Brooklyn Brewery$8.00