B&G Oysters

Wide selection of delicious and locally sourced oysters + friendly personnel
Apr 5th, 2024

Went here for lunch on a Thursday and loved it! Oysters were awesome and the French fry flight matched perfectly with that and the wine. A little pricey for lunch is my only complaint but we did get two of each oyster. I imagine for dinner time the place is even better. Cute place!
Apr 3rd, 2024

Mar 29th, 2024

Mar 29th, 2024

If youre looking for a cozy and quaint oyster bar in the South End, you have to give B&G Oysters a try! It is the perfect spot for a date-night or special occasion. It is very cozy and intimate. I wouldnt recommend it for large groups, given the limited space. We decided to stop in to celebrate my mothers birthday with some raw oysters. I would strongly recommend a reservation, especially given the limited seating and space. I am glad we made a reservation, as the place quickly filled up on a rainy/slushy Thursday evening. B&G is located in Bostons South End. The entrance is around the side of the business, right off their outdoor patio. I look forward to returning when we have better weather to truly enjoy the patio! It looked like the perfect place to enjoy oysters on a gorgeous day! B&G is mainly known for their oysters and raw bar offerings. The raw bar is expansive and offers raw oysters, raw little-neck, and raw cherrystone clams. They offer multiple raw oyster options to suit every taste and preference. We prefer a larger, creamier oyster. Our server was well-educated on the days offerings and explained the flavor profile of each variety offered, as well as the location where the oyster is procured. The menu also offers fresh shrimp cocktail, crab cocktail, Jonah crab claws, and ceviche. If you are a fan of caviar, they offer three different types. For the larger appetite, they offer a caviar flight, as well as seafood towers with a solid variety. If youre not a raw-bar fan, no worries! They have a solid selection of appetizers. Youll find fried calamari, fried oysters, tuna tataki, and more. They also have a small selection of fresh salads and of course, clam chowder. The entree menu may be on the smaller side. However, everything here is incredible. They offer classics like Fish and Chips, Lobster Rolls, and Fried Clams. Youll also see unique offerings, like Branzino. We decided to start off with some raw bar offerings. We are huge fans of raw oysters, so we took the recommendations of our server. We went with a dozen oysters, half Wellfleet and half Marthas Vineyard. The oysters were exactly as described by our server. The oysters were medium to large size and they were some of the best I have had in the city. They were clean, no sand or bits to break a tooth on. Everything is shucked and prepared in an open kitchen. Next, we decided to order a few of the shrimp cocktail and the crab cocktail. The shrimp were medium in size, cleaned properly, and incredibly fresh. No odd aftertaste. The crab cocktail was a generous portion, highly recommend it with a side of their toasted bread. It is plenty to share and is very rich. For the main course, we decided to order the Whole Branzino. It is served with an incredible caramello sauce, charred lemon, and a crisp tomato/cucumber salad. The fish was cooked perfectly and our server was kind enough to assist in de-boning the Branzino. The Branzino was super light and flavorful. The caramello sauce is truly incredible and is wonderful on the fish. The tomato/cucumber salad was juicy and crisp and complemented the fish perfectly. My only complaint is that we didnt EACH order a fish. It is THAT good. The best I have had. We will certainly be back. The Lobster Roll and Spicy Clam Linguine is on our list for the next visit! The service is top-notch and the servers are actually educated on the raw offerings of the day. That is a rare thing these days! Pours are also very generous. We cannot wait to come back for more oysters and to enjoy a meal on their outdoor patio. It looks like the perfect spot to kick back with some fresh oysters on a beautiful day! My only suggestion would be is to offer a larger dessert menu. That was the only thing that left a bit to be desired. Aside from that, one of our new favorites in Boston! Parking: Parking is very difficult, if not impossible. You can wait and get lucky and snag a street spot a block or two down and walk it. Otherwise, Id suggest garage parking or take an Uber. Any other parking in the area is mainly resident-only, permit parking. In other words, youll be towed out. Kid-friendliness: Restaurant is upscale, cozy, and intimate. I do not feel it is the appropriate environment for children. Wheelchair accessibility: Restaurant is very small and intimate. A wheelchair would be tough to navigate. The bathroom is also on the lower level.
Apr 3rd, 2024