Where To Eat In Boston - Neptune Oyster

Where to Eat In Boston - Neptune Oyster

It’s not out of the ordinary to see people lined up on Salem street for Neptune Oyster. This small, high-end oyster bar is arguably the most well-known restaurant in Boston, made famous for their delicious lobster rolls and their raw bar. Tiny yet charming, this North End staple is just a ten-minute walk from the home of both the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics, and a ten-minute drive from Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox. The dining room is modern yet classic with a marble-topped bar, white subway tiles and a red banquette.

Where to Eat In Boston - Neptune Oyster

We recommend getting to Neptune Oyster early to address that whole line situation. If the wait is long you can put down your number and you’ll get a call when you’re next in the queue. Once you’re inside, however, the wait is more than worth it. You can either request to sit at a table in the dining room or at the raw bar. We definitely recommend sitting at the raw bar - this is where all of the action happens. The raw bar offers some of the freshest shellfish from along the Eastern Seaboard, including their blue mussels and littleneck clams that are sourced locally from Chatham from Duxbury. The entrees here are huge, so if you’re with friends and are having trouble deciding what to eat we highly recommend just sticking to some small plates from the raw bar and sharing. As mentioned earlier, their lobster roll is an absolute must-try with many local critics considering it to be the best in town. Their clam chowder and their fried clams are also perfectly done. Some of our favourite dishes were also their most creative. We loved their Neptune Johnnycake. We believe that this Boston smoked bluefish and sturgeon caviar dish served smeared in honey butter may be the best thing on the menu.

Where to Eat In Boston - Neptune Oyster
Where to Eat In Boston - Neptune Oyster
Where to Eat In Boston - Neptune Oyster

To complement their amazing seafood towers and delectable entrees, Neptune Oyster offers a thoughtful list of wines and local beers. The ambience of Neptune Oyster is top-notch and once you take your first bite you’ll know why everyone is so willing to line up in the middle of the Boston winter to get into this place. Neptune Oyster is an absolute must-try for any seafood lover and it is a true landmark in Boston’s culinary scene.

When considering where to eat in Boston, be sure to think of Neptune Oyster! Neptune Oyster is always a popular destination for sports fans travelling to Boston to see a Boston Red Sox game, a Boston Celtics game, a Boston Bruins game, or even a New England Patriots game! 

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