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Select Oyster Bar is a neighborhood seafood spot in Boston’s Historic Back Bay from Chef Michael Serpa. This Michelin recommended restaurant is focused on serving the highest quality seafood with a casual bistro vibe. The raw bar features local oysters and the rest of the menu offers crudo, ceviche, local shellfish, spanish octopus & more. The kitchen showcases the top quality seafood with simple seasonal preparations.
Michael Serpa’s snug spot serves bivalves, Mediterranean fare & drink made with small-batch spirits.
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 50 Gloucester St, Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (857) 239-8064
Website: http://selectoyster.com/
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Reservations: selectboston.com
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Select Oyster Bar: A Back Bay Gem
Select Oyster Bar is an upscale seafood experience. The heavy Mediterranean-style influences shine through in their dishes and they focus on serving high-quality seafood with an excellent range of wines and spirits to complement the dishes. Their team is down-to-Earth, attentive, and experts on the menu.
The meal started with a dozen small-medium sized Wellfleet, MA oysters that had a great taste of the sea on the finish.
The yellowtail hamachi crudo while fresh, was a bit salty for my taste, and was accompanied by crispy ginger, cucumber, and radish for a great variety of textures.
The standout of the evening was dressed Maine Lobster with fines-herbes, lemon, warm butter. A great dish from start to finish, it had two slices of delicious bread to help soak up the last bits of buttery sauce
We enjoyed glasses of their Sancerre, Pinot noir, Bordeaux, and Brut rose, which were all quite tasty and went well with the dishes.
Special thanks to our main bartender, John. His in-depth knowledge, attentiveness, and dry wit made for an entertaining dinner at the bar.
Overall, a memorable 5-star experience for a special occasion and/or date night splurge.
… moreSelect Oyster Bar is an upscale seafood experience. The heavy Mediterranean-style influences shine through in their dishes and they focus on serving high-quality seafood with an excellent range of wines and spirits to complement the dishes. Their team is down-to-Earth, attentive, and experts on the menu.
The meal started with a dozen small-medium sized Wellfleet, MA oysters that had a great taste of the sea on the finish.
The yellowtail hamachi crudo while fresh, was a bit salty for my taste, and was accompanied by crispy ginger, cucumber, and radish for a great variety of textures.
The standout of the evening was dressed Maine Lobster with fines-herbes, lemon, warm butter. A great dish from start to finish, it had two slices of delicious bread to help soak up the last bits of buttery sauce
We enjoyed glasses of their Sancerre, Pinot noir, Bordeaux, and Brut rose, which were all quite tasty and went well with the dishes.
Special thanks to our main bartender, John. His in-depth knowledge, attentiveness, and dry wit made for an entertaining dinner at the bar.
Overall, a memorable 5-star experience for a special occasion and/or date night splurge.
Jimmy Shen
At Select Oyster Bar, seafood is treated not as spectacle but as material, handled with restraint, confidence, and an evident respect for provenance. Tucked along Gloucester Street in the Back Bay, the restaurant offers a narrow, stainless-steel-lined room that feels more Parisian brasserie than New England fish house. It is intimate, energetic, and quietly serious about what arrives on the plate.
The Faroe Islands salmon crudo sets the tone. The fish is sliced cleanly, its color vivid, its texture supple, dressed just enough to sharpen its natural richness without obscuring it. Oil pools lightly at the base of the bowl, carrying subtle seasoning that enhances rather than competes. It is a dish that trusts the ingredient and asks the diner to do the same.
Massachusetts oysters follow, impeccably fresh, briny, and cold, arranged simply over ice with lemon and sauce on the side. There is no need for elaboration here. The oysters speak clearly of place, their salinity balanced and precise, offering a reminder of why New England shellfish needs little reinterpretation.
The Casco Bay halibut anchors the meal with quiet authority. Gently cooked and carefully composed, it arrives moist and firm, supported by accompaniments that add texture and contrast without drawing focus away from the fish itself. The balance feels deliberate, the flavors clean and assured.
Select Oyster Bar succeeds because it resists excess. Its cooking favors clarity over drama, letting sourcing, technique, and proportion do the work. In a city that takes its seafood seriously, it stands out not by being louder, but by being exact.
… moreThe Faroe Islands salmon crudo sets the tone. The fish is sliced cleanly, its color vivid, its texture supple, dressed just enough to sharpen its natural richness without obscuring it. Oil pools lightly at the base of the bowl, carrying subtle seasoning that enhances rather than competes. It is a dish that trusts the ingredient and asks the diner to do the same.
Massachusetts oysters follow, impeccably fresh, briny, and cold, arranged simply over ice with lemon and sauce on the side. There is no need for elaboration here. The oysters speak clearly of place, their salinity balanced and precise, offering a reminder of why New England shellfish needs little reinterpretation.
The Casco Bay halibut anchors the meal with quiet authority. Gently cooked and carefully composed, it arrives moist and firm, supported by accompaniments that add texture and contrast without drawing focus away from the fish itself. The balance feels deliberate, the flavors clean and assured.
Select Oyster Bar succeeds because it resists excess. Its cooking favors clarity over drama, letting sourcing, technique, and proportion do the work. In a city that takes its seafood seriously, it stands out not by being louder, but by being exact.
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The food ist amazing, fresh Seafood like Octopus or Ceviche.
Fine wines, beers and a great selection of Oysters.
The Oysters are fresh, and cover a variety of flavours.
The Staff ist great and attentive and the interior clear and clean.
A must visit location for Seafood Lovers and Oyster Addicts.
… moreFine wines, beers and a great selection of Oysters.
The Oysters are fresh, and cover a variety of flavours.
The Staff ist great and attentive and the interior clear and clean.
A must visit location for Seafood Lovers and Oyster Addicts.
Patricia Powers (P)
We had a quick lunch at this place and you must order their lobster roll! It’s $60 lobster sauté in butter and nicely put in this amazing soft and warm brioche roll which was made fresh every morning from the local bakery up in Cambridge along with fried homemade potato chips.
We also had the hamachi crudo, which was good but the lemony passion fruit sauce was kinda throw me off. We also had kakamora daiquiri which was pretty good cocktail with the coconut rum and pineapple juice & the glengiddich on the rock.
This restaurant also included their service tip on their receipt (20%) and they told you that when they handed you the receipt.
Overall, this is a nice place for drinks and quick bite for us before the ball game.
… moreWe also had the hamachi crudo, which was good but the lemony passion fruit sauce was kinda throw me off. We also had kakamora daiquiri which was pretty good cocktail with the coconut rum and pineapple juice & the glengiddich on the rock.
This restaurant also included their service tip on their receipt (20%) and they told you that when they handed you the receipt.
Overall, this is a nice place for drinks and quick bite for us before the ball game.
Robert Sawyer
Stopped in after reading all the great reviews and maybe expected too much. The setting might be meant to feel rustic but the metal chairs were uneven and the table felt cramped even for two and there were four of us. The food itself was fine but with everything else it just did not add up to a place I would return to.
I can see why some people enjoy it but it was not for us.
… moreI can see why some people enjoy it but it was not for us.
Xin G
It’s a more a bar styled restaurant which has limited indoor spaces. However, the waiters were very friendly and helpful. To time to time, they asked if we needed refills, and they cleaned the table right after each round of dishes. Very clean and tidy. As for the food, the oysters were great and fresh; the warm lobster roll (which by the way, is off the menu) was delicious and full of meat. It was market priced at $60 for a lobster roll and $60 for a lobster salad on that day. The bill automatically counts the 20% service tips. Overall, delicious food, great selection of wines, but slightly over-priced. Will come back for other dishes on the menu next time.
… moreAndrew Regan
I so wanted to love this restaurant given its reputation, but I left disappointed. The ceviche was tasty enough but too cold suggesting it had just been pulled from the refrigerator (which it probably had been given that it appeared 3 minutes after our telling our server that we had been waiting over 30 minutes). However, the real disappointment was the Bouillabaisse. It looked nice enough – a good serving of shrimps, crab, mussels, salmon, and clams – but it was so bland. It desperately needed more salt and the saffron was non-existent.
It’s a shame because the restaurant is visually appealing and the staff were charming (not to mention loyal – several have worked there since its inception). The oysters looked great, albeit at $4.25 a pop very expensive, and the other mains people were having looked good. We might just have ordered poorly.
… moreIt’s a shame because the restaurant is visually appealing and the staff were charming (not to mention loyal – several have worked there since its inception). The oysters looked great, albeit at $4.25 a pop very expensive, and the other mains people were having looked good. We might just have ordered poorly.
Sean Scannevin
My wife and I went for a pre-show dinner on a Saturday night and had an excellent experience. The oysters were fantastic (we got a dozen from two different Maine farmers) as were the bouillabaisse and swordfish. The staff were super friendly and gave the right amount of attention. You could also tell that they work extremely well together which is important in such a tight setting. We didn’t have any cocktails (though they looked amazing) but the beer and wine choices are carefully curated and work great with the food menu. Definitely a little on the pricier side but you get what you pay for and we will be back again for sure!
… moreDumitru Dediu
Select Oyster Bar is one of Boston’s best spots for seafood. The freshly shucked oysters were perfect – cold, briny, and clean. The avocado toast was surprisingly refined, with fresh seafood and citrus cutting through the richness. Both the hamachi and tuna crudo were bright and beautifully balanced.
The Arctic char was cooked just right—crispy skin, buttery inside and the Spanish octopus was tender with great char flavor. Service was sharp, the wine list thoughtful, and while the space gets a bit loud, it adds to the buzz. Overall, a fantastic dinner—great food, great energy, and well worth it!
… moreThe Arctic char was cooked just right—crispy skin, buttery inside and the Spanish octopus was tender with great char flavor. Service was sharp, the wine list thoughtful, and while the space gets a bit loud, it adds to the buzz. Overall, a fantastic dinner—great food, great energy, and well worth it!
Sylvana Lee
I was really surprised by my experience at Select Oyster Bar, especially given that it’s Michelin-recommended.
The oysters were small and did not taste fresh, which is disappointing at a restaurant known for its raw bar. The salmon crudo was overly acidic — to the point that it actually “cooked” the fish and altered the texture. It was also so spicy that you couldn’t taste the salmon itself. The balance felt completely off, and the dish lost the delicacy you expect from crudo.
Given the reputation and price point, I expected much better execution. Unfortunately, it didn’t live up to the hype.
… moreThe oysters were small and did not taste fresh, which is disappointing at a restaurant known for its raw bar. The salmon crudo was overly acidic — to the point that it actually “cooked” the fish and altered the texture. It was also so spicy that you couldn’t taste the salmon itself. The balance felt completely off, and the dish lost the delicacy you expect from crudo.
Given the reputation and price point, I expected much better execution. Unfortunately, it didn’t live up to the hype.