B & G Oysters
18 expert reviews
“'Bivalves', reads a hand-shaped sign on the gate, pointing you towards Barbara Lynch's diminutive, understated oyster bar.”
– Time Out
Concierge
"Chef/owner Barbara Lynch's South End hot spot attracts le tout Boston for excellent lobster rolls and, of course, bivalves, shucked to order and washed down with Prosecco."
Travel + Leisure
"B&G Oysters has become the go-to destination for seafood in Boston’s South End." Full review
Zagat
""Barbara Lynch delivers fabulous bivalves" at this "hip" South End "classic", but her "lobsta rolls" and other "classy" seafood picks are "fantastic" too." Full review
Gayot
13.0
"Think tuna bruschetta, lobster beignets and steamed mussels with calamari and blue cod." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A side venture of the famed chef of No. 9 Park, this subterranean spot for mollusk lovers consists of a marble bar surrounded by stools."
Michelin Guide
"At this sleek, subterranean restaurant, servers describe briny bivalves with the same reverence sommeliers have for wine."
Rough Guide
"If you can manage to get a table at this tiny pearlescent restaurant, you’re in luck. The oysters (from $2.50 each) are simply the best Boston has to offer."
Fodor's
"Designed to imitate the inside of an oyster shell, the iridescent bar glows with silvery, candlelighted tiles and a sophisticated crowd." Full review
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If you're sans reservation, be prepared to wait: the line for a seat can be epic.
Not For Tourists
"Stylish oyster shop. Good wine list. Best lobster rolls in town!"
On the Grid
"B&G is an upscale modern oyster bar with a casual neighborhood vibe by local restauranteur Chef Barbara Lynch." Full review