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Select Oyster Bar, Boston, MA
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Select Oyster Bar

4.8 (2649)
$31 to $50
Seafood
50 Gloucester Street, Boston, MA 02115

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
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.

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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
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What 2,649 people are saying

Select Oyster Bar 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Seafood

  • Boston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Select Oyster Bar dazzles with "excellent service" and "outrageously good" seafood. Their oysters are a standout, consistently "spectacular" and "perfectly shucked." Patrons praise the "creative" menu and "charming and delightful" atmosphere. While the noise level can be high, the "friendly staff" and "wonderful" cocktails ensure an "amazing" dining experience.
2,649 Reviews
  1. Tedi VIP

    New York City198 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the most wonderful restaurants in Boston. Fresh, creative and absolutely delicious!!!! Elizabeth our server was super!! Can’t wait till our next visit!!!!! GREAT!!!

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  2. Omar VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and great service. I highly recommend it!

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  3. Gerald

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktail service, the staff was very accommodating

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  4. Kylie

    Indiana3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The raw bar was for sure the stand out of the meal! Cocktails are great as well!

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  5. Julie VIP

    Greater Boston100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, staff and evening! Thank you to the crew at Select Oyster for going above & beyond!

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  6. Monica VIP

    Virginia6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were great but we were there to celebrate a birthday and there is NO dessert?? What in the world?! Everyone should have dessert on their Birthday!

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  7. Peter

    Detroit5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is easily a 12/10. Food is damn near the same. I’ll be going every time I visit Boston.

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  8. David VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was quite good, but the totality of the service was awful. When we finished our entrees after being in the restaurant for less than an hour, the waitperson said: “We don’t serve coffee or dessert.” Then she gave us our check, with a mandated 20 % tip. Our table was in the back room, where there were empty tables. We in essence were “ushered” out of the restaurant in not much more than an hour. I would not go to Select Oyster Bar again.

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  9. Robin VIP

    Philadelphia County78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this restaurant and would definitely return. Menu was creative as well as offering standards like an array of different types of oysters. Loved the options for Caesar salad with real fresh anchovies and the sardine toast was outstanding. I sat at the bar and didn't drink but the cocktail menu was also very interesting. The bar tender gave attentive service and I also loved that he pointed out that the service charge was included on the bill. Many places would bother. When you are in the center of Boston this is a great place for lunch or dinner. Close to the shopping on Newbury Street and the Pru.

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  10. Ava

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The oysters made my boyfriend realize that he likes oysters.

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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 4.8 stars by 2649 OpenTable diners.

Select Oyster Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Select Oyster Bar

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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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