The Raw Bar at Island Creek Oyster Farm

What a unique and gorgeous experience. Beautiful location and atmosphere. Delicious oysters. Had several other menu items that were fantastic as well. Cocktails were perfect and made with crushed ice. Really 10/10 experience and not to be missed. Service was also very friendly and quick. A note that they add a 10% kitchen gratuity to every check. You do not get a preview of your receipt to see how the charges are laid out, you are just presented a handheld screen that shows your total - with the 10% already included - so if you are an automatic 20% tipper, just realize you’re tipping an additional 20% on an amount that already includes a 10% gratuity. It’s a little cumbersome and confusing and honestly they could probably find a way to do it better, but there’s probably a large majority of people basically tipping 30% here unwittingly, so not sure they’re incentivized to make it more customer friendly and transparent. Leaving that much at a place where you have to stand in line to order, stand in line for drinks, stand in line to order additional food or drinks, and where there are only food runners seems excessive. Still doesn’t detract from the experience, just something to be aware of.

They have an indoor and outdoor option, both of them are nice. Amazing view and fast service! Great ingredients and fresh oysters. Please don’t miss the cocktails I love this place!!!

We thought the food was good. Like the oyster selection. Want something different, try the caviar hot dog. Good local beer selection. Servers are friendly. Parking may be a little of a challenge depending on when you go.

Everyone here is so nice and helpful. The ordering style outside was new to us, sort of like counter service— grab a table and the number, open your tab in the main line then everything you order after that can be done at any POS. We were able to eat here after our morning farm tour and it took everything in me not to order the whole menu. If I hadn’t eaten so many oysters on the tour I would’ve ordered another roll and the crab dip! That just means we will definitely be coming back.

This is a gem for many reasons but the view is the most special thing about it. Layer in the fact that the food is delicious as are the drinks, and it makes for a very special place. It’s a great option for gluten free and dairy free restrictions, but you definitely need to like seafood or you won’t be able to eat much. (It is a raw bar after all…) It does have sushi bowls and kids options. The cocktails are incredible, some served over crushed ice which I love and feels like a treat. Great spot for a date or family outing (including the dog) with lots of options for seating. It can get crowded st the height of summer. We usually try to get there right when it opens or an hour or two before close to get a good table. There’s also a really nice indoor seating area with rec room vibes.

Great tour and experience. Gained new information on my faves delight . Guides and boat crew were top notch.

Nice post beach vibes! Great music and drinks, perfect for people watching and a light bite after a day exploring the area.

We spent the afternoon here and loved it! The fresh air and natural setting make it a great spot to unwind and grab a snack. The oysters were incredibly fresh, and the lemonade was delicious. The place itself is stunning, and they offer tours for interested visitors. Come check it out, it's beautiful! 🤩

This is a one of a kind experience. Being able to eat oysters fresh on the farm with unique dishes to compliment is something you can't get everywhere. If you can make it here late summer where it's not too hot and eat outside- do it! Great cocktails too.

The Island Creek Oyster Farm is in a beautiful area, and when the weather's good, it feels great to sit outside at the raw bar and enjoy the delicious oysters they have to offer. The ordering system here may be a bit confusing for first timers, as they have multiple different seating areas with different ways to order. What we did was go to the "downstairs" outdoor area which is really the main seating area, and order at the raw bar. The line can be long but moves quickly. You take a number to your table and then your food is brought out to you. I got an assortment of pickles (which turned out to be carrot and jicama sticks) and a tray of different varieties of oysters. The oysters were fresh delicious, and I liked the variety that they had. Great mignonette, too. The pickles were a nice side snack. I would definitely come back if I were in the area again, and spend some more time here, as it is really pleasant.

I brought family out of town to the patio yesterday. It was perfect weather. We ordered oysters, chips, pickled vegetables, and pretzels. Along with some drinks. All of the food was very tasty, the drinks were delicious. The pickled vegetables were not what I expected (really thought there also would be pickles) but very tasty. The chips and crab Rangoon dip was delicious, but the chips were too small to really dip. Oysters, as always, were great. The only place that the location falls flat is their table/service system. You put your name on a waitlist, when you're up you get a wristband and are told to "find an open table". We walked around as a group of 8 for a good while before we could find a table. Meanwhile people without the wristbands were just grabbing tables as they saw. Our 20 minute estimated wait for a table ended up being closer to an hour before we were called, then another 10 mins walking around aimlessly for a table. Great location, great view, good food, just need to sort out the table system.

A few friends and I decided to visit this place on a Saturday. Parking is limited so come early if you can. There are outdoor and indoor seating. The seafood was fresh and the drinks were good. I would skip the sushi rolls. Oysters and everything else were worth splurging. The view to the water is calm and relaxing. There is no server, you pay first for the food and drinks and let the cashier know which table you are sitting at. Someone will bring out the food to you. You can start a table at the food stand then go to the bar to order additional drinks (if you don't want to stand back in line at the food stand). Caviar on top of oysters was so yummy. $76 for six but it's definitely worth to try, just make sure they remember to give you Nori Chip and Chives (they forgot ours).

If you're not looking for anything fancy, and you love oysters, you can't go wrong with The Raw Bar @ Island Creek Oysters. Set right on the edge of Duxbury Bay, the setting couldn't be more beautiful. They have bountiful outdoor seating (you could end up sharing your table with others) but it's tough to get on a summer Saturday during prime time. We arrived after spending a couple of hours on nearby Duxbury Beach. There was a significant wait for outdoor seating, and things were a bit chaotic, but that's to be expected at 6 o'clock on a Saturday afternoon on a beautiful summer day. After leaving our name, we decided to check out the air conditioned indoor seating. Things were not nearly as chaotic indoors on this beautiful summer day. we opted for seats and drinks at the two available seats (after asking a group of three to slide down one, which they gladly did) on the bar. Funny aside, my fiancée reconnected with someone she hadn't seen for many years. She was part of the group of three. Oysters were the centerpiece of our dining experience this night, of course. But we also enjoyed the clam dip and a salmon bowl. This is only our second trip to Island Creek, but anytime we are anywhere near Duxbury, we will be back. You should check it out if you're in the area as well!

The wait was long (July Saturday afternoon), the place was packed, and it was expensive but I'm not complaining in the least. It was a perfect day. The wait staff (the young lady calling out names when it was time to be seated, in particular) and food were incredible. I hadn't been in a few years but I love the updates. An indoor bathroom and more seating were nice additions, as were several new options on the menu (salads and grilled cheeses, to name a few). Karma was probably the most popular guest in attendance and I LOVE the fact that there were doggos everywhere we turned. It's a quintessential New England summer spot and it's absolutely a must-do for anyone who hasn't been.

Oysters are very good? They grow them here on their own farm. Table assignments leaves a lot to be desired. Just make it sit down restaurant and stop whatever they are trying to do.

I did the island creek oyster tour and learned about how they grow some of the best oysters here in Duxbury. Being a fan of the Row 34s, it was a treat to be able to see the namesake growing area, and shuck a bunch of them to eat. We learned how to shuck on the skiff and I ended up falling in love with the Aunt Dotty's oyster, so sweet and briny! All staff were very informative and nice. The outdoor space offers spectacular views and feels really nice to just chill and put down some great raw bar food with friends. The tour was pricey but I thought it was worth it. We also had drinks and apps before the tour and were impressed with the quality of the food - hot dog, pretzel, salmon poke, kimchi were all tasty and brought to our table under the a-frame roof overlooking the ocean. You have to order food from the main window and know your table # which was a bit confusing at first but easy once we understood the process. Would definitely return with some friends who appreciate oysters!

Excellent spot in the summer time for some beers and oysters. We went memorial day weekend and it was packed. Island Creek oysters are always my favorite when we get a variety. Oysters came out fairly quick. The sushi roll took a lot longer to prepare. My only complaint would be that they could use more shade in the form of umbrellas at the picnic tables.

This restaurant is unique in every way. They have a great set up inside and if you're lucky with the weather, the outdoor patio is fantastic. Oysters and food is extremely fresh and their vibe is spectacular.

I want to start off my review by saying the place was understaffed but the people running the dining room did an outstanding job. Gracie, the manager/ front of house and Brad, our server, really went above and beyond for us. The wait was long, but they made everything worth it. Brad was able to expedite a SECOND hot dog for our son and it came so fast. I hate to complain when it comes to long waits, but I understand they are understaffed at this time. I really appreciated the way they both handled the situation. Thank you both and we will absolutely be back.

Almost everything is good here except the civiche which is the worst I've ever had and for $18, you don't get much. The clam chip and dip was actually good for $10.

Super picturesque, fresh food, friendly and a good vibe overall. Be prepared to wait a bit in line since you cannot make reservations

Amazing experience for anyone who loves science and oysters (or at least one of the two). We signed up for their tour, we went a couple weeks ago now, our tour was a reschedule due to weather and wow did we look out with the weather that day! The first half is a tour through the oyster nursery showing the process of spawning little baby oysters before they can be brought outside and then eventually out into the ocean to grow on the oyster farm. Then we got to go out on a boat and get tour of the oyster farms and hear some more history about how Island Creek started and has grown. The captain and first mate were extremely knowledgable friendly and made the boat ride super fun. The best part, unlimited fresh oysters for the entire boat ride! If you love oysters this tour is a must!

Not worth the $ we spent .. 12 oysters reg I small beer 1 coke diet 1 hot dog Oysters very small.. not tasty Our opinion! Ate outside!

Operationallly / "systems" wise it's so bad it makes my skin crawl. But the location and food are great. If you've never been, check in with the host/hostess stand and wait for a table, or don't, because they don't care. We checked in and waited for a table , were eventually told that there were a couple tables available and to find one, but they were taken by people who hadn't checked in by the time we got there. So don't check in, just find a table. After we settled for a hi-top it took 3hrs for the best oysters you can get this side of the pacific-northwest. System is quotes because they have none.

Really overpriced but delicious, fresh oysters. $2.75 each even though online the menu says $1.75. 3 different types were available and I got 4 of each for a dozen oysters. You order at a window and someone brings the food out to you but that's as far as it goes for service. Not sure why I tipped 20% of my bill for that but so be it! Got a can of scallops to take home as a souvenir of our trip. Hopefully I remember to update this review once I try them! If they would lower the prices a little bit I'd eat here again and again for fresh oysters.

Food was delicious and reasonably priced very nice spot to drink and hang by the water for the night.

BEST OYSTERS EVER! Can't get any fresher. Forget what else is on the menu and stick with their oysters!!! Ok maybe a drink with them. Beautiful view too. Service was fast.

Swung by here for lunch on my back to Boston from Cape Cod after a brief visit at Plymouth and was not disappointed. It was virtually empty as they had just opened, and had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available - we sat outside near the water as the weather was perfect. We ordered a bunch of oysters which were fresh and amazing. We also had the pretzel, capris salad, and several beers (they had a great variety on draft) which were good. Servers were nice and friendly. I'll definitely swing by this place in the future if I'm near by and would strongly recommend you do too!

Finally got a chance to spend an afternoon at the raw bar for my birthday. The guy working the outdoor bar was fantastic. Nothing but the best customer service from start to finish. We got to enjoy the beautiful view and drinks while we waited for our food. The food came out so quickly, everything was fresh and delicious. Such a great spot!

Such a great spot for anyone! Nice and causal for families with small children, couples, young friends, and retired. Does not matter, it's perfect for all! They have a bar to grab a beer or cocktail and a second area to order food including hot dogs and oysters.

This is not a fancy restaurant at all. Set right on Duxbury Bay with tons of picnic tables for seating. When you arrive you get a wristband in order to get alcoholic drinks. Then it's up to you to find your own table. There is a QR code on the napkin holder so you can get the menu on your phone. The menu has a good selection of snacks, appetizers and a kids menu. The selection of 'entrees' is limited. It really is a raw bar with a few other items to pick from. There is also a decent list of drinks to choose from. The ordering is awkward. Instead of simply using the app to order; you're forced to wait in a giant line and remember your table number and you're order for the entire table. But there's no paper or anything to write it down. It would be far more convenient if the app had a way to order directly from the table. I've been to other restaurants that operate in a similar manner and it's much more convenient and nicer. The second issue was the limited communication between the bar and the kitchen. We received all of our food in record time, but still hadn't received any of our drinks. We got entrees before appetizers, an adult meal before the kids meals, and so on. It was poorly coordinated. The food itself was amazing. The crab rangoon dip was delicious, the caviar and seaweed hot dog was delicious, island creek oysters divine!

Such a great local spot for the whole family! Delicious fresh seafood, great service and fun, outdoorsy vibes. Food & Drink - Island Creek oysters are of course delicious, crab salad sandwich was top notch, and the tinned fish is so fresh and delicious. Beers on draft to choose from as well! Service - not the best... they do need to work on making their ordering system a bit more clear. You need to get your table first and then come to the order counter ready with your table number. Ordering happens downstairs at the counter. Food does come out very quickly but ordering was a little too complicated to those there for the first time. Ambiance - outdoor picnic tables, music, dog and kid friendly. Great for the whole family! Beautiful views of the harbor. Overall, would absolutely be back to enjoy the atmosphere and more fresh fish and oysters but I do think they could work to make the ordering/table procedures more clear!!

Great place to visit and have some drinks and oysters. They built a great indoor venue but have places right on the beach. For some reason, it always stays hot right by the beach. You rarely get that cooling ocean breeze. Now that depending on the temp! A great selection of beers and they have fantastic cocktails. You will like this place a lot!

Delicious and fun! The outdoor seating offers a great view of the water and the food is great! Our visit made for a perfect summer day!

Great spot in way to the Cape. Oysters were shucked fresh out of the water. Service was great, very friendly staff. Nice view and enjoyed our time here.

Delightful..a glorious selection of sweet, briney, fresh, Oysters..3 types...eaten outdoors facing the sea at Island Creek in Duxbury on a beautiful late summer day. Heaven..

Great outdoor dining (mostly picnic table style and one long communal table) and super fast service. If you like oysters then you'll love this raw bar. We had three different oysters and honestly they kinda tasted the same to me. Luckily they have a nice menu with other food choices. But, go for the oysters. Waiter came by for final round orders and in less than a minute, our drinks were in front of us. Love the ease of ordering, the layout of the outdoor dining area, and the fast paced food retrieval.

Few step away from the beach. Atmosphere is so nice, kids and dog friendly. Service and staff are so friendly.

Get it while it's summer! This dope waterfront, uh, hangout(?) is part outdoor bar, part food truck kinda, part table service, part merch tent, part oyster farm tour, part weatherproof lean-to picnic haven? I think I covered everything. Oh yeah, and it's a raw bar. You'll find what's fresh from ICO's beds, along with specialty fish dishes from crab cakes to bluefish pates, along with a selection that'll really doll up the $5 hot dog. Landlubbers, pack an (illegal) snack if franks aren't your thing - it's the only non seafood item on their perfectly manicured menu. Dozens of seating options, from barstools and high tops to Adirondacks by the water and the aforementioned covered picnic tables pepper the grounds, each with their own number for you to recall when placing an order at the catch-all food and drink kiosk. Prepay and await your bites and an adult Bev from their rad selection of local beers, wines and seasonal cocktails. Dog friendly, lots of uh facilities including those fancy trailer bathrooms that feel like the real deal, and beautiful views of the craft-moored Plymouth harbor. We spent a day date here abs I didn't want to leave.

Had the best time here - highly recommend if you're an oyster fan. Well worth it! Will be back.

Excellent oysters but get here early on weekends! Like right when they open at noon. We didn't get here until about 1:30. By then, the parking lot was already packed and we had to do several loops around the seating area for empty spots. First come, first serve. No reservations. Here's how it works: You get a wristband and pick a spot (every table has an assigned number and a QR code for the menu, just keep in mind some of the best tables by the water are reserved for people who are doing the oyster farm tour). They have WiFi so you can pull up the menu on your phone. You then go wait in line to put an order for food and they bring everything out to your table. It's very much self-serve. Forget about flagging someone down if you need something, employees march over with your food and drinks and march right back. The oysters are the stand-outs here. We got an order of 24 but we saw enormous trays of oysters carried out for large groups. Lots of juice remaining in the shell. They're a little stingy with the cocktail sauce. I might try some of the tinned fish next time - didn't really like the other food we got. The seafood cocktail was a minuscule portion for $18 and was extremely liquid-y and came in a paper hot dog holder. Clam dip/potato chips were all right. Personally not a fan of super creamy clam dip, especially sitting out in the sun. For people not a fan of seafood, the menu's extremely limited - we wanted to try the heirloom tomato salad but that was sold out. It's a nice place to slurp some oysters and enjoy the breeze, but know that a ton of people will be there also. You will wait a long time for the food to come out during peak hours. Just a warning that they don't allow you to bring outside food but didn't seem to be enforced.

Great spot with chill vibes! Good music, good food, good views, very friendly staff. We got the ceviche and the bluefish pate, as well as 6 oysters and 2 clams. Food was quite good - nice flavors on the bluefish pate, and the ceviche was delicious - really nice fish quality and texture as well as the garnish. Oysters were good too, we liked all of them and the clams! Very fun vibe with lots of people with dogs, kids, and a nice view of the harbor. What would have been nice to have is if there was a bundle option if getting multiple oysters, or some kind of tasting platter for the oysters - you end up ordering a la carte for each oyster at $2.50 Per each at the time of this review (7/2022).

This place is awesome! It's right on the ocean and there is plenty of outdoor seating. The bar is small so the seating is very limited. My nephew and I were lucky to grab a seat at the bar. The oysters, tinned fish, and caviar dog were all great. The Gruner Velliner paired well with the fish. I have to admit the Bloody Mary here is awful. They put a Caper Berry in it which just ruins the drink. I had a few sips and swapped it for a Sangria. The Sangria was ok. My advice is stick with beer or wine here. The afternoon cost me $350, but it was a cool experience. The shrimp cocktail with old bay was really good as well.

Oysters were amazing!! We had two types, both of which were amazing and we also tried a muscles in a can dish. It was very interesting but enjoyable! Will definitely come back for more! The raw bar is the perfect spot for a lazy summer afternoon.

The wait was horribly long in an area with no seating and a limited "satellite bar". Still, 5 stars for the service, allowing dogs, and THOSE OYSTERS. Hands down the best I've ever had.

I loved the oysters at Island Creek! The service and ambiance we also excellent. If I could do this meal over, I would have skipped the chowder and tinned fish.

Oyster perfection. This is an open-air pavilion on the edge of the legendary island creek oyster farm in Duxbury bay. The oysters are some of the best in the world, and you can enjoy them by a giant fire pit with a glass of Riesling, shucked to perfection and served by friendly staff. What more could you want honestly. Shout out to the "plain ole hot dog." We sampled the classic island creeks, row 34s and Aunt Dotties. The island creeks were delightful as expected with typical strong Atlantic brine, but overshadowed by the petite row 34s. The Aunt Dotties were a bit "spawny" (white bellies full of gametes). Typical of summer oysters apparently. Still tasted delicious...mind over matter. The raw bar is an experience and very much worth the trip.

Coolest oyster bar I've ever been to. Great service and the atmosphere is great. If you want some on the water fun, do the farm tours!

I am so happy with my delivery of my island creek oysters. I ordered 100 to SC which they were delivered overnight in a large cooler with ice packs. They came in 2 packs of 50. They were a little muddy and had some algae on them. It I would be surprised if they didn't. I rinsed them in the sink before digging in. I wish this could have been done before they were shipped but maybe it was and that was the leftovers. Either way it was no big deal. We started shucking right away and served with lemon, horseradish, cocktail sauce (homemade) and saltines. I am a purest and rarely add anything to mine so you'll maybe see me squeeze a lemon but I love the salty brine that comes through on its own. The oysters were great in size and mighty tasty. I'm not pro at shucking so this does take some practice. I would recommend buying the tools they offer on the site as that would have been helpful for us. I have zero recommendations other than order more than what you think you need because you will eat them and they are wonderful. I can't wait to order again and I love my T-shirt that I ordered to rep this farm!

Ultimate in casual, unrivaled in fresh oysters and the greatest vibe east of the Pacific. Can't go wrong with their choice of beer options as well. If you don't like to see kids running around and dogs wagging their tails as boats head out of the harbor a few yards away to gather more oysters then this place may not be for you. Did I mention they have indoor space in case the weather turns?

The oysters themselves were near-perfect, plucked straight out the ocean a few hundred meters away. Everything else was a complete disaster. -I had the displeasure of paying two different prices for oysters during the Tuesday promo. We were told the oysters were $1 per for the promo, and they were the first time we ordered. The second time the price got jacked up out of nowhere. To clarify, the orders were about 15 minutes apart, not a day apart. -$12 for a "glass" of wine, and notice the glass in quotations. In reality it was about 3/4 a cup of chardonnay in a clear solo cup. The bottle from which it came probably cost $3, it was garbage. -General information is misleading and confusing. Yelp shows two different establishments, one looks like a restaurant and one looks like whatever Raw Bar is supposed to be. Nothing matched up when we actually got there. The most appetizing thing you can get for dinner is probably a bag of chips with dip. Patrons were clad with polos, flip flops, and croakies as if they were issued at the front door, though for this reason one cannot speak ill regarding the people watching. Earns a rare 1-Star I reserve for places I would never even consider giving a second chance.

Always excellent! From food to service to the awesome outdoor harbor front ambiance! An awesome amenity feature of living on the South Shore. Thank you!

Raw oysters and clam were great! Staff was really good. Drinks and food came out really fast. Location is right on the water with a great scenic view.

Ugghhhh do I even need to put down in words how amazing this place is? Ok - it's crowded on a sunny Summer day where people are out with their families and friends enjoying excellent food and drinks. Sure, there's a too relaxed vibe where you enjoy gorgeous ocean views and bask in the ambiance that causes people to linger over their tables. Sure, I wish there were more shaded spots, but my family enjoyed our cute little covered table that we were lucky enough to snag. There was a little confusion over how to order food and drinks but I wasn't paying attention to the greeter bc I was so taken in by the atmosphere. Once I stood in line and ordered our first round of oysters and drinks, I was able to open a tab and we just kept the party going. I can't wait to go back!!

What a gem! We were in town for a short time and wanted a place to get oysters. This place was recommended to us with no explanation. Really cool place. Great oysters, view and service

The greatest place for drinks AND it's on the water. The staff is so friendly and the music is great. I always love coming here for oysters and drinks. Highly recommend.

It's fun casual outdoor setting makes for a great time. The oysters are fresh the beer is cold and the prices are high.