Laid back, unprentetious food, great service, and awesome drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell
BonnyF
Great wait staff but ... noisy, pricy for the quality of food, and did I mention noisy. We went pre-Covid and it was outstanding. At that time the price was definitely fair. Now .... and I'm sorry for that.
tiger4
I can't say enough good things about Select. The staff was warm and welcoming and our server John especially was attentive, skilled, and friendly. There were 11 people in our party and everyone had a wonderful time. Food was fabulous. Thank you!
Irene Potsakis
Holy Moly this place is delicious!! Our server Stephanie was phenomenal in making recommendations and answering questions. It was Mom’s night off and it did NOT disappoint. It exceeded our expectations with the fresh and unique flavors. The blue fin toro crisp (a special for the night) was my favorite. And that bottle of Pol Roger, of course. ??I also HAVE to note the exceptionally clean restrooms; but it’s noticeably clean and the cleanest restaurant restroom I’ve ever seen. This speaks volumes to the care of the entire team to make this an impeccable experience all around. I can’t wait to head back to Boston.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mel. G.
The wallet-biopsy destroyed the memory of the delicious oysters at the end of the meal. Regardless of party size, the restaurant automatically charges 20% as a tip for the waiter and an extra 3% for operational fees. I thought the cost of the food pays for the restaurant's operations?! When I asked the waiter, he said that the operational tax helps defray the cost of healthcare and other incidentals for running a restaurant. When you go to this restaurant, expect your bill to increase by a minimum of 23%. That is outrageous and unheard of. Aalthough the food was delicious, the portions were extremely small. After ordering numerous appetizers, and entrées, we had to go to a supermarket because we were starving and didn’t want our bill to be $500. truly, you can spend your money more wisely elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
I recently took my wife to Select Oyster Bar for her birthday based on a coworker's recommendation. He had mentioned the restaurant's fresh seafood and how it was a perfect spot for special occasions. After dining there, I can confirm that it lived up to all the expectations. The appetizer and starter selections were well-curated, but the highlight was definitely the delicious and fresh oysters. My wife, who loves seafood, was impressed as well. However, I would have appreciated more options for main courses. Overall, the food and atmosphere were excellent.
CurtisR
So so awesome!! The lobster roll is the BEST BITE IN TOWN!!!! Great service with a very liberate emphasis on HAPPINESS. Thanks Select Oyster for being awesome on ALL facets of what you do.
DonaldB
Menu had many selections. Our experience once again was second to none no more can be expected. We will return on a scale of one to 10 for recommendations. My wife and I will give it 10.
Laura Hill
Excellent fresh seafood! Went here on a first date and sat at the bar. The bartender was very personable and struck the perfect balance of being attentive and leaving my date and me alone. It's a small and cozy space - great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CurtisR
Such a great spot. The decor & finishes in the space were really really unique and looked great! The service was super friendly and very efficient. The food.... AMAZING!! Oysters and crudo is amazing!! But the warm lobster roll?? OFF—-THE—-HOOK!!!! Best bite in town!!
The food at Select is always excellent. They also have a nice selection of wine for everything on the menu. I like that they mix things up with daily specials for both food and drink.
BostonFoodie
Select Oyster remains our family's favorite spot in Boston. The food is fresh, seasoned and well prepared to enhance natural flavor and not mask it or overwhelm it. The team is excellent- always welcoming and anticipating-your-needs service. We love Select and it is such a pleasure to see the familiar faces of the team and a testament that they have stayed together there for so many years.
Bushra Mollick
What a great spot! Though I couldn't try the oysters, my sister loved them! John, our server, was very detailed about the way each one tastes and gave plenty of recommendations for the Boston area.The shrimp cocktail was delicious and I loved the fresh horseradish that came with it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Talal Al Raisi
Amazing lobster rolls, lobster salad and the anchovies are a must have ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Select Lobster Roll
Laid back, unprentetious food, great service, and awesome drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell
Great wait staff but ... noisy, pricy for the quality of food, and did I mention noisy. We went pre-Covid and it was outstanding. At that time the price was definitely fair. Now .... and I'm sorry for that.
I can't say enough good things about Select. The staff was warm and welcoming and our server John especially was attentive, skilled, and friendly. There were 11 people in our party and everyone had a wonderful time. Food was fabulous. Thank you!
Holy Moly this place is delicious!! Our server Stephanie was phenomenal in making recommendations and answering questions. It was Mom’s night off and it did NOT disappoint. It exceeded our expectations with the fresh and unique flavors. The blue fin toro crisp (a special for the night) was my favorite. And that bottle of Pol Roger, of course. ??I also HAVE to note the exceptionally clean restrooms; but it’s noticeably clean and the cleanest restaurant restroom I’ve ever seen. This speaks volumes to the care of the entire team to make this an impeccable experience all around. I can’t wait to head back to Boston.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The wallet-biopsy destroyed the memory of the delicious oysters at the end of the meal. Regardless of party size, the restaurant automatically charges 20% as a tip for the waiter and an extra 3% for operational fees. I thought the cost of the food pays for the restaurant's operations?! When I asked the waiter, he said that the operational tax helps defray the cost of healthcare and other incidentals for running a restaurant. When you go to this restaurant, expect your bill to increase by a minimum of 23%. That is outrageous and unheard of. Aalthough the food was delicious, the portions were extremely small. After ordering numerous appetizers, and entrées, we had to go to a supermarket because we were starving and didn’t want our bill to be $500. truly, you can spend your money more wisely elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
I recently took my wife to Select Oyster Bar for her birthday based on a coworker's recommendation. He had mentioned the restaurant's fresh seafood and how it was a perfect spot for special occasions. After dining there, I can confirm that it lived up to all the expectations. The appetizer and starter selections were well-curated, but the highlight was definitely the delicious and fresh oysters. My wife, who loves seafood, was impressed as well. However, I would have appreciated more options for main courses. Overall, the food and atmosphere were excellent.
So so awesome!! The lobster roll is the BEST BITE IN TOWN!!!! Great service with a very liberate emphasis on HAPPINESS. Thanks Select Oyster for being awesome on ALL facets of what you do.
Menu had many selections. Our experience once again was second to none no more can be expected. We will return on a scale of one to 10 for recommendations. My wife and I will give it 10.
Excellent fresh seafood! Went here on a first date and sat at the bar. The bartender was very personable and struck the perfect balance of being attentive and leaving my date and me alone. It's a small and cozy space - great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a great spot. The decor & finishes in the space were really really unique and looked great! The service was super friendly and very efficient. The food.... AMAZING!! Oysters and crudo is amazing!! But the warm lobster roll?? OFF—-THE—-HOOK!!!! Best bite in town!!
Restaurantji Recommends
The food at Select is always excellent. They also have a nice selection of wine for everything on the menu. I like that they mix things up with daily specials for both food and drink.
Select Oyster remains our family's favorite spot in Boston. The food is fresh, seasoned and well prepared to enhance natural flavor and not mask it or overwhelm it. The team is excellent- always welcoming and anticipating-your-needs service. We love Select and it is such a pleasure to see the familiar faces of the team and a testament that they have stayed together there for so many years.
What a great spot! Though I couldn't try the oysters, my sister loved them! John, our server, was very detailed about the way each one tastes and gave plenty of recommendations for the Boston area.The shrimp cocktail was delicious and I loved the fresh horseradish that came with it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing lobster rolls, lobster salad and the anchovies are a must have ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Select Lobster Roll
Exceptional seafood, the best in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5