The Oyster Club

Seafood restaurant · Downtown

The Oyster Club

Seafood restaurant · Downtown

79 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116

Highlights

"The Oyster Club is an American seafood restaurant specializing in raw bar and classic New England cuisine. The concept was conceived as a natural extension of Chef Chris Parsons’ culinary heritage as a Massachusetts native. Chris’ genuine passion for the local ingredients and the culinary history of New England is the essence of The Oyster Club. The classics are our main source of inspiration; and the menu is focused on translating the best components of American seafood culture using the highest quality seasonal ingredients. The restaurant features a full bar with a variety of specialty craft cocktails, local brews, and a wine list focused heavily on French and American regions."

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@eater

"A restaurant with potential for creating a lively patio, known for a brunch menu that needs to be amped up." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Boston’s Top New Restaurants of 2019, According to Local Food Writers - Eater Boston

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@eater

"The Oyster Club is noted for its seafood dishes, including a calamari salad, fried clams, a lobster casserole, and grilled branzino. Critics highlighted issues in the ordering process and some redundancies on the menu. The restaurant offers an extensive raw bar menu with dishes like oyster Rockefeller and oyster pan roast, which were well-received. Overall, the restaurant has potential but needs to improve its focus." - Dana Hatic

Recent Boston Restaurant Reviews: The Oyster Club at the Heritage, More - Eater Boston

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@infatuation

"The Oyster Club is a high-end seafood restaurant in that part of the city just south of the Public Garden that no one knows whether to call Back Bay, Bay Village, Downtown, or the Theater District. It’s a place with big leather chairs that will probably be pretty popular with business travelers and people paying with corporate cards who might call them “snazzy.” The menu is pretty standard for a New England seafood place, with a little bit of a throwback bent thanks to things like oysters rockefeller and lobster casserole. It’s all perfectly fine food, but there are plenty of other seafood restaurants nearby that are better and more fun." - Dan Secatore

The Oyster Club - Review - Back Bay - Boston - The Infatuation

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@eater

"Chris Parsons of Catch and Parsons Table acclaim will open a new restaurant in Boston’s Heritage on the Garden building, taking over the space most recently occupied by Doretta Taverna and Raw Bar. The Oyster Club (79 Park Plaza) could debut between May and June 2019, in time for patio season, Parsons told Eater. Parsons describes his menu at the Oyster Club as 'regional American seafood' anchored by a raw bar, with oysters figuring prominently. 'It will be our spin on regional classics,' said Parsons. The bar program will feature crisp whites and roses, French whites, various pinot noirs, and craft beers and cocktails. Parsons also told Eater the menu will feature Sheppy’s Cider, a 200-year-old cider brand from the United Kingdom. Regarding the space itself — which will have seating for 180 indoors and an additional 70 on the patio — Parsons is aware of its rich culinary history. Along with grilled fish and raw bar staples, Parsons plans on doing a 'lobster of the day' to highlight one of New England’s most beloved ingredients." - Terrence Doyle

Chef Chris Parsons to Open the Oyster Club in Boston’s Park Plaza - Eater Boston

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Allan Wright

Google

Nice people, best cocktails we've had in Boston (Old Fashioned and the Blue Winged Olive). I had the steamed mussels and they were incredible (better than anything I've had in Brussels). Don't miss this place, you won't be disappointed.

warren mohn

Google

Very fun vibe and yacht inspired interior, with cool outdoor patio deck. Loved the inlaid wood floor, bartop, and original art. We particularly loved that instead of the usual bread and butter offered gratis, we received a tin of (amazing) smoked bluefish pâté and jumbo-sized oyster crackers. Salmon croquettes were stunning in the soft interior and crisp exterior, and my blue cheese martini (complete with Maytag blue cheese olives) was well below freezing and perfectly balanced. V.v.cool

Leah

Google

Went this past weekend and was very impressed! Portions are slightly small, but the dishes are still priced fairer than other places. We ordered about 40 oysters and they were all fresh, as well as the dishes. Staff were all pleasant and helpful. I liked that the servers didn't just stick to their individual areas/tables and were willing to help/serve other tables as well.

Stephen Schuler

Google

Good was great, wine list is very eclectic and priced well, service was tremendous. Very highly recommended

Julian Avila Pacheco

Google

I sat at the bar and ordered the mussels w. frites and a beer. Ended up having an oyster, even though I had never tried one before. The bartender was kind enough to choose one for me and explain how I was supposed to eat it. Also, I found myself having a glass of wine someone had accidentally ordered. I have to say I had a lovely evening. The bartender was truly friendly and the food was superb. The mussels were huge and the broth was so good I had to get extra bread, which they happily provided at no charge. I will be coming back for the $1 oyster special. I hope they do well.

Bryce Nantes

Google

I had a mixed experience but will award 4/5 stars based on the excellent food and how accommodative and understanding management was with our experience. I will be coming back because of how well the situation was handled... A refreshing nautically themed seafood Back Bay restaurant serving expertly prepared food - kudos to the kitchen staff. It is clear that the owners went the distance in designing the interior or the restaurant, including the very expensive and striking inlayed flooring. Additionally, the menu and wine list are excellent and extensive, and the food is primo. It is clear from my recent visits (3) that The Oyster Club is going through some early growing pains, particularly with the inexperienced wait staff, which could benefit from additional training, including understanding the timing of the delivery of courses and proper serving techniques. However, I give extensive praise to the managerial staff for recognizing and acknowledging their weaknesses on my recent visit and, like I said, I will be coming back again because of their attentive care towards my party's experience. Great oysters!

KCox & Family Pals

Google

Went for Friday couples dinner with friends. The atmosphere and decor take you right into a classic ocean liner atmosphere-attention to detail everywhere. The service was excellent, very sophisticated and well trained staff. Food was as well thought out as the interior: well designed, planned and crafted. The seafood chowder is best in Boston; scallops were perfection; and all the details from the large oyster crackers to the rolls were exceptional. Top notch cocktails and exquisite dessert. If you are looking for a way to discern this place from other seafood restaurants, the artisanal quality and presentation is the focus here - there are other places to go for more ‘mass’ produced, or larger portions. Come here for the experience and quality. Excited to go back.

Robert Barnes

Google

This restaurant's only been open for a few months, but we had an amazing experience and are eager to go back. We had amazing service with everyone we spoke to (hostess, server, and manager), and all the food was terrific. Specifically recommend the raw bar, bbq oysters, and the curry.