Neptune Oyster is a bustling little gem in Boston's North End, renowned for its fresh oysters and legendary lobster rolls, drawing locals and tourists alike to savor seafood in a cozy, vibrant atmosphere.
"Start with a dozen (or more) oysters, drink some very good wine and finish your meal with a near perfect lobster roll. Get there early or late, and be prepared to wait even in off hours. Don’t complain. This is the way to do Neptune." - Tanya Edwards
"What can be written about Neptune Oyster that hasn’t already been said? The oysters are great; the lobster roll is great; the Wellfleet clam chowder with salt pork and thyme is also great. Expect a line; wait in that line." - Erika Adams
"This super small, no-reservations spot is every out-of-towner's first stop for a lobster roll, but the fish and chips are worth standing in line for as well. Made with Acadian redfish, the side of malt vinegar aioli for dipping really makes this dish special." - Tanya Edwards
"It may be a couple of decades old, but North End seafood stalwart Neptune Oyster is still topping national best restaurant lists. Yes, it’s walk-ins only. Yes, there will be a line. If you’re lucky, you’ll nab a bar seat and settle into a plate of ice-cold oysters, a crisp glass of wine, and an unbeatable people-watching scene. You’ll be glad you waited." - Eater Staff
"Lest you think the North End is only for Italian, lines form at this tiny high-end favorite for a chance to nosh on lobster rolls. Enjoy the iconic Boston bite hot with butter or cold with mayo (spring for caviar, too) with both served on an Iggy’s brioche roll. Other plates, from a salad with whole Azorean sardines, to whole Rockport mackerel with garlic fingerling potatoes, celebrate the bounty of the sea. And with “oyster” right there in the name, don’t forget to slurp down a bounty of bivalves." - Erika Adams, Nathan Tavares, Tommy Ranucci
