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Select Oyster Bar, Boston, MA
Select Oyster Bar, Boston, MA
Select Oyster Bar, Boston, MA
Select Oyster Bar, Boston, MA
Select Oyster Bar, Boston, MA

Select Oyster Bar

4.8
4.8
2228 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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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2 people

7:30 p.m.


Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 2,228 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Seafood

  • Boston

    Seafood

2,228 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Food is excellent. Server tonight was simply "filling out the form". When there is a 20% tip already included on the bill, perhaps she didn't feel that she needed to have a personality.

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  2. Leon

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal! One of our favorite spots. Great seafood and vibes

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding fresh seafood restaurant. Swordfish was delicious. Oysters unparalleled. Fun setting.

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  4. DavidP

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great, fresh seafood preparations in a lively, casual setting. Good selection of wines by the glass. Very genial and knowledgeable staff.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Boise

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service-super attentive without being intrusive. Raw bar choices were plentiful and super fresh. Entree Portion sizes were generous. Loved this restaurant!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love these guys! They consistently do an amazing job.

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  7. robertz

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a delight to dine at the wonderful place our new favorite place

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  8. GLL1

    Denver

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reunion dinner, utterly delicious food and wonderful wine, incredibly nice visit with you again in a heartbeat 

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  9. KellyM

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous evening, food and service. Lovely evening! Thank you!

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  10. Nina

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat in the back of the restaurant which feels a little more private and is quieter than the front. Everything about our dining experience was outstanding!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Hampshire

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a fantastic time at the Select Oyster bar, we sat at the bar - the service and food were amazing! Server was excellent, really nice guy who helped us out with some recommendations for cocktail bars afterwards.

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  12. TheHugLife

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Arctic Char was easily the greatest seafood dish I've ever had.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade

    80 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Atmosphere nothing to speak of I had the artic char fished was undercooked Salad and vegetables way over seasoned inedible

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  14. ejs5

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service as always. Can’t get enough of the salmon crudo and lobster salad.

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  15. JOSELYNC

    E. Tennessee

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely place, people, service, and the food was wicked yummy!

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  16. EllenP

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gracious and warm service, pristine selection of oysters, and exceptionally prepared food. If we weren't scheduled to leave Boston the next day, we'd have had dinner here again.

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  17. Carlone

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best crudo and seafood in Boston. Amazing freshness, high quality and perfectly prepared oysters and shrimps. Clams and mussels ate perfect with chorizo the first and coconut milk the second. Best service and very well selected wine list!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice time sitting at the bar, bar tenders were friendly and had good recommendations.

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  19. ChristopherH

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing lobster rolls and the tuna crudo was excellent.

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  20. KatN

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    oysters, oysters, oysters! all amazing- perfectly chilled and incredibly fresh! the beet salad delicious- martini made to perfection! Elizabeth was a great server and all of the staff were personable, professional and worked great as a team! The steak was great- but there was too much sauce and onions - it overpowered the steak! but we loved it so much and definitely going back!!!

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  21. YSL1947

    Portland

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good quality food skillfully prepared. Average value. Very tight spacing. Too loud to have a normal conversation.

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  22. LisaS

    Los Angeles

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always visit Select Oyster Bar when we are in Boston. The food is great, service wonderful, and just a really enjoyable experience.

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  23. Carlone

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Oyster and Seafood bar in Boston! Great service, very fresh food and amazing combination with Spanish style too!

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  24. Leon

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We were sitting in the outside tables, so traffic noise was an issue. Other than that, the experience was superb due to the great quality of the food!

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  25. RyanH

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellently and creatively prepared fish and great complementary wines, with top-notch friendly service by a very well-informed and helpful staff.

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  26. Scott

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Oysters and octopus were fantastic. Halibut was also great. didn’t love the topping but it was very well prepared.

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  27. JoeyF

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent seafood and service. Delicious oysters perfectly shucked, incredible cauliflower app, tuna carpachio and perfect service - attentive, knowledgeable, professional.

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  28. TinaC

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The oysters are fresh & the whole roasted sea bream is amazing!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    First time and not the last. Great oysters!!!! Further the dishes were fantastic. Swordfish perfectly prepared! Service utterly outstanding and welcoming. Great experience.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant have been 3 times. From MD always a must when we travel north

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  31. TomTexas

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    A bit noisy overall and the tables are packed in. The food is great and the service is top shelf.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In town with the family and wanted to get some good seafood in a fun setting, Select did not disappoint. While it’s not geared toward kids, our 7 and 9 year olds had a great time and found they enjoyed lobster, oysters and crab. Drinks were great for the adults and the service team kept the night rolling. A great night out and a great location.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe, wonderful food and very friendly service.

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  34. PLCATR

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place, food and service is excellent. Great selection of wine and interesting specials.

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  35. SusanL

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable about the food and the wine. Everything was absolutely delicious. We are happy regulars, will always go back to Select!

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  36. StudentDiner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was all so good. A bit on the pricier side, but the white anchovy and prawns were delicious. Fresh oysters were all good. Icelandic char, sea bream, and swordfish were all good entree choices

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oysters were fresh and just as we requested brine Crudo was the best we have had and we have eaten at some of the better seafood restaurants in Boston Select is the best waitress was pleasant knowledgeable and the place was clean

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  38. AshtonG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, friendly staff, local gem. Will definitely return.

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  39. TomS

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time here and still exceeds my expectations. Will be back!!

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  40. Millyville

    Nashville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When you’re looking for the best in a great atmosphere, you arrive here.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised 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 2228 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 p.m.


Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Select Oyster Bar

50 Gloucester Street, Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Newbury and Boylston Streets
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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