Where is the best oysters in Boston?

Based on diner recommendations, the best oysters in Boston is at Legal Harborside. We compared 8 restaurants serving oysters.

How much does oysters cost in Boston?

Oysters prices in Boston range from $16.00 to $26.00 across 8 restaurants.

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Best Oysters in Boston

8 restaurants compared

Price range: $16.00 – $26.00

Avg recommendation: 87%

Top 5 Oysters in Boston (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 8 restaurants:

Legal Harborside, $16.00 (Seaport)
Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar — 92% recommended, $18.00 (Fenway)
Row 34 — 92% recommended, $18.00 (Fort Point)
Eventide Fenway — 90% recommended, $18.00 (Fenway)
Little Whale — 85% recommended, $18.00 (Back Bay)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 8 Restaurants Compared

Legal Harborside

Seaport·$$$

Raw Oysters

$16.00

Fresh oyster selection from New England waters, served with cocktail sauce and mignonette.

Tip: The oyster selection changes with seasons. Ask your server what's fresh that night — peak season is fall and winter.

#292% recommend

Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar

Fenway·$$

Half Dozen Fresh Oysters

$18.00

Daily selection of fresh, locally shucked oysters with cucumber mignonette.

Tip: Monday-Saturday midnight to 1:30am, oysters are just $1 each - the best deal in Fenway.

#392% recommend

Row 34

Fort Point·$$$

Raw Oysters

$18.00

Fresh oyster selection rotating with the season, 20+ varieties available.

Tip: Ask about daily specials — the oyster selection changes with the season and suppliers. Peak seasons are fall and winter.

#490% recommend

Eventide Fenway

Fenway·$$

Raw Oysters

$18.00

20+ rotating varieties from Maine and beyond, served with creative accoutrements.

Tip: Ask for a flight of 3-4 different oysters to taste the range. Peak season is fall and winter — the oysters are briniest and most flavorful then.

#585% recommend

Little Whale

Back Bay·$$

Raw Bar Oyster Selection

$18.00

Daily rotating selection of local and regional oysters served on ice.

Tip: Island Creek oysters are discounted to $2 before 6pm with a wine or beer purchase — arrive early for this deal.

#685% recommend

Select Oyster Bar

Back Bay·$$$

Local Oyster Selection

$16.00

Rotating daily selection of pristine raw oysters served on ice with mignonette.

Tip: Ask your server about today's oyster selection and their flavor profiles — each batch tastes slightly different.

#784% recommend

Union Oyster House

Downtown·$$$

Freshly Shucked Oysters

$21.95

Selection of fresh oysters served raw on ice.

Tip: Order a half-dozen and ask which varieties are available — the sourcing changes seasonally.

#880% recommend

Neptune Oyster

North End·$$$

Oysters (Half Dozen)

$26.00

Fresh raw oysters from the raw bar, prepared to order.

Tip: The oysters are best mid-day when they've just been shucked — skip the evening rush when they've been sitting in the display.