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B&G Oysters
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
South End, Boston
The folks at Men's Health Mag and Boston.com like this place. Would you agree?
"An absolutely amazing lobster roll and a huge oyster selection!!"(34 Tips)
"Island Creek are the closest thing to a perfect Wellfleet oyster."(59 Tips)
"The lobster BLT is one of my last meal dishes - simply the best"(4 Tips)
"Especially the Island Creek ones."(3 Tips)
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MaddieSeptember 27, 2017Excellent dry white wine variety to choose from to pair with your lunch or dinner. Friendly staff. Mixed green salad hit the spot as a light, fresh appetizer. Lobster roll and fries are a must
EnriqueSeptember 26, 2015Really good oysters!! Snow crab claws were also delicious! We ate at the bar and the experience was great. Expensive but highly recommended
Keith ArsenaultApril 4, 2013We tried several varieties of oysters, and each were fantastic, standout being the Ninigrets from RI (of course, my home state!). Great apps and sides, my rock cod entree rocked, service was stellar.- Brent GilmoreMay 13, 2014Had wine, appetizers, and oysters. Apps were delicious and cheap $5 range. Oysters and wine were delicious. This was a tell all of your friends kind of experience. Will be back.
Samantha TaubeMarch 21, 2017Fantastic seafood!!!! The oysters and lobster risotto were amazing. I wish I could have ordered so much more!
Sofia PapastamelosApril 25, 2017Octopus app needs some work but crispy branzino was glorious. Packed on a Monday night so make sure you make a res.
Boston.comAugust 4, 2014Clams and easily 100 lobsters also arrive daily to become the restaurant’s signature mayo-dressed lobster roll, golden fried clams, and lobster BLT. Read more
Vanessa GatlinFebruary 17, 2014(Best of Boston 2013-RAW BAR) Improper Bostonian says, "Any night at a Barbara Lynch outpost is a night in good hands, and for the mollusk-obsessed, it doesn't get any better."- Boston.comAugust 4, 2014A twice-annual, two-week event featuring specially priced prix fixe menus: two-course lunches for $15.10, three-course lunches for $20.10, and three-course dinners for $33.10. Read more
Mark RoaquinJune 13, 2014Get a mix of classic and seasonal everything. The servers know their stuff - ask questions. An awesome bottle list too, perfect for seafood.
Tasting TableMay 4, 2012Try the lobster roll, filled with a healthy helping of Maine lobster meat, bright lemon aioli and finely chopped celery for added crunch. A delicious contender in our 2012 Lobster Roll Rumble: Read more- Boston.comAugust 4, 2014Each day this azure-colored ode to oysters in the South End features 12 varieties of bivalves (six from each coast), all delivered fresh that morning. Read more
Sirus OrndoffMay 27, 2018This place takes reservations. The entrance is off the side street. They have a large patio that is for walk ins.
Michael LeeJuly 16, 2016Fried Ipswich clams are my goto but generally everything I've tried here has been good
Men's Health MagSeptember 16, 2014Barbara Lynch is probably the best chef in Boston and definitely the most popular. Consider this South End joint her highbrow answer to an East Coast oyster bar.
Daniel BenettiOctober 25, 2015The hen of the woods is an amazingly balanced dish, on par with courses from the best restos in the world.
Kathy MAugust 8, 2014Awesome oysters and lobster rolls. Well chosen wine list, but could use a few more Chablis
Donna YuenAugust 9, 2014Lobster roll is small and lacks seasoning. Neptune oyster still has the best lobster rolls. Didn't enjoy how the tuna tartar was prepared. Felt like I was eating raw tuna from a bowl of soup.
Imani HillSeptember 1, 2013This place is truly terrific! try their clams! it's divine. If you know someone who have a birthday, take them to this place. thy treat you like a star.
Hillary FrenchJuly 30, 2014Great oyster selection and certainly fresh. Can't go wrong with any of their fried options either. I would not recommend coming here for their entrees, over priced small portions, and mine was cold.
Boston PhoenixJuly 20, 2010Offers a superb selection of bivalves, plus sophisticated lobster rolls and chef's fabulousities of scallops, soft-shell crabs, tuna, and more. Surprisingly informal room; dress up or down. Read more
Plenty of local Massachusetts oysters, and many others kinds change day to day - ask your server for oyster recommendations!
Brittany JobesJanuary 4, 2016Definitely not cheap, but the lobster roll and ceviche were incredible.
Chefs FeedJanuary 19, 2017"Daily, freshly caught lobster reminds me of my days spent on the Cape." Read more
Oysters, Brussel sprouts, calamari, fried oysters, salads, and No. 9 Park Pinot blanc!
GourmetLiveOctober 18, 2010This tiny subterranean South End haunt is always electric. The raw bar is chiefly dominated by an incredible oyster selection including numerous East and West coast varieties.
Amy S.May 27, 2013Amazing lobster roll (esp if you are not a mayo fan.) Its simple and spectacular!!
- CollegeFashionistaJanuary 14, 2014You and your parents will die for the lobster roll and raw oysters at B&G Oysters in the South End.
Taisiia I.June 7, 2015Oysters and ceviche. The rest is either deep fried or comes with mayo, French fries and ketchup. A waste of good seafood in my opinion.
Sit at the bar and watch the chefs cook. Good date spot.
JenniferSeptember 16, 2015Eater review:
Expensive, but great seafood. Obviously, don't skip the oysters!
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Located in Boston’s South End, B&G Oysters is Chef Barbara Lynch’s modern take on a classic oyster bar and has a decidedly neighborhood vibe, combining friendly service with fantastically fresh oysters from both coasts, inspired seasonal seafood dishes, Ne
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(617) 423-0550
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- 9.0
"Everything is good here. Fabulous wines, oysters mains and specials. A Boston treasure as valuable as anything in Davy Jones locker."
Harry Alverson - 9.3
"Cool digs, great oyster selection, and plentiful beers on draft or bottle to choose from. So relaxed! Lettuce cups have a great spicy kick! And the lobster roll is sinfully buttery!"
Cesar Calderon - 8.9
"This is one of those little places that you just have to try. Their Lobster Roll is to die for! From the warm, buttered, toasty, Lobster-filled roll to the delicious seasoned fries. It is a must!"
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- 8.8
"Jazz brunch on Sundays are amazing. This was one of, If not the best, dining experiences I've had since I moved here. The staff/service is exceptional."
Laryssa H - 8.7
"Wonderful assortment of meats and cheeses. Ask your waiter for a mix of cheeses that pairs your wine selection. Personal favorites: Heinrich Red, Petit Jesus, Sopressata and Le Drean cheese"
Brian Gaden - 8.9
"A nicely kept secret in the South End. Killer pizza, amazing ice cream and a solid beer list (8 taps and a good bottle list) makes this place a great stop for a craft beer enthusiast."
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