B&G Oysters
Oyster bar restaurant · South End
550 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
Highlights
Fresh oysters, lobster rolls, clam chowder, and patio seating.
Fresh oysters, lobster rolls, clam chowder, and patio seating.
"B&G is an upscale modern oyster bar with a casual neighborhood vibe by local restauranteur Chef Barbara Lynch. The space is cozy (that's Boston Real Estate talk for "tiny") with a focus on the exposed kitchen at the center of the room. The bar is perfect for smaller parties, while booth and patio seating can accommodate more guests. Friendly service, fresh oysters (from both East and West coasts), seasonal seafood dishes, new takes on New England classics (that lobster roll!!!!) and a perfectly selected wine list makes B&G a neighborhood favorite. They also host annual street parties in May and October which are a blast if you are in town for them." - Adam&Co.
"The menu at B&G on Tremont isn’t big, but that just means that everything from the whole branzino to the Little Neck clams is fresh out of the water. This is a great spot for relaxed midweek seafood dinner, and during the summer, you really should be sitting on B&G’s back patio with a glass of wine and the fried oysters every single night. We’ll give you a pass if you missed a few evenings because of things like “family commitments” or “your wedding” but try and do better next time." - dan secatore
"The city of Boston's lawsuit alleges this location owes $156,188.07 in unpaid personal property taxes and that final notice letters were sent on January 11, 2024; the suit claims some taxes across the group were unpaid for more than a decade except for "one payment to each property in August 2021," amounting to a total claim of $1,676,708.69. The city has also asked for a temporary restraining order to prevent the tax amounts from going unpaid if any property is sold. In response, COO Lorraine Tomlinson-Hall said the group "was not aware of any taxes owed until the news was covered in the press this week" and pointed out that when the liquor license for the South End property was sold the group received a "Certificate of Good Standing." She stated, "This obviously could not have happened if taxes were owed," and added, "None of the distinct LLCs have ever owned the properties in which the restaurants have operated from, so this cannot be a real estate tax," concluding, "This leads us to believe this is an error and we are greatly disappointed that we were not contacted directly or via the company CPA or legal counsel. This has caused unnecessary embarrassment to Barbara Lynch and her family but we look forward to reconciling this matter with the City." The chef is also facing an earlier lawsuit alleging withheld tips during the pandemic and has been the subject of employee allegations of toxic workplaces, which she denies." - Erika Adams
"One of Barbara Lynch’s two remaining restaurants, B&G Oysters is also slated to shut down soon amid the broader wind-down of her restaurant operations." - Erika Adams
"In the South End, B&G Oysters is also slated to close as part of the shutdown of Lynch’s remaining restaurants, though its exact closing date has not yet been finalized." - Erika Adams
