Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Legal Crossing, Little Donkey and Neptune Oyster, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Boston's Upscale Oysters Destinations
Boston’s coastal heritage shines through in this curated selection of the city's most refined seafood destinations. From the historic halls of Union Oyster House to the sleek, modern atmosphere of Row 34, these establishments offer a sophisticated take on the classic New England raw bar. Whether you are craving the intimate charm of Neptune Oyster or the chic, neighborhood feel of Select Oyster Bar, you will find the finest local catches and expertly shucked oysters throughout the city.
11 restaurants in Best Upscale Oysters in Boston | Top Upscale Spots
- Legal Crossing · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Little Donkey: Mexican.
- Neptune Oyster: Seafood.
- Union Oyster House: Seafood.
- Row 34: Seafood.
- Select Oyster Bar: Seafood.
- Bootleg Special: Seafood.
- Shaking Crab: Seafood.
- The Daily Catch: Seafood.
- McGonagles: American.
- Madre Osteria Bar & Resturant: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
