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Island Creek Oyster Bar
(Now Closed)Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Kenmore, Boston
The experts at CNN and Eater recommend this place
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The oysters are of course amazing, but try the shrimp cocktail too and both the lobster roe noodles and the biscuit will blow your mind.
Manuel Ernesto AlmaguerJuly 22, 2015Very good restaurant, oysters are pretty good. I got the seafood casserol, it is a small plate with very good flavor.- Amazing. Try the lobster roe noodles and the crabcakes. It's the closest to NYC you get in Boston.
Sean ReganJune 12, 2014Homemade Ginger beer is awesome. Try the other home made mixers too. Warning: spicy
Francisca TanJuly 19, 2013The oyster sliders and of course the oysters are top notch freshhh! The only 2 things worth getting!
EaterJanuary 12, 2012Island Creek Oyster bar looks more slick than the restaurant you would expect an oyster farm to operate, but it's no less legit. [Eater 38 Member]
Sara SigelJuly 28, 2013Splitting the haddock and getting two sides was the perfect portion. Gotta try the old bay fries and ratatouille! Great service at the bar, too.
Error404 Hack2learnJanuary 19, 2015Island Creek Oysters, Shrimps and 1/2 Lobster from the Raw Bar are amazing!
Amazing place! Highly recommend. I keep going there over and over again.
Clara Muñoz PalmaNovember 26, 2016Oyster sliders, lobster roll and lobster noodels, everything amazing!
Ricky EngelbergJanuary 1, 2017Lots good here but the lobster roe pasta is special. Can't recommend enough.
Jacob GyllenstiernaJuly 16, 2013Probably the best oysters and lobster dish (omelette) I have ever had. They also serve great Chemex coffee.
William ZachmannJuly 20, 2012Superb spot! One of the best in Boston. Be sure to try a "Death in the Afternoon" cocktail with your dozen Island Creek Oysters! It's to die for! *;-)
Guillermo MendozaOctober 28, 2015Fresh oyster are delicious the Moon Shoal from Barnstable MA and the Fin de la Baie from New Brunswick Canada!!!- Kim OwensAugust 30, 2012Place is popular so you'll have to wait, even for a spot at the bar. Paloma drink is refreshing and tasty. Scallop ceviche was excellent but the lobster was bland. Classy place. Classy staff.
Rose CherusseryMarch 25, 2013Everything here is out of this world. Try as much as you can. You can't go wrong!
Ecem KayaNovember 25, 2018Everything was delicious, oysters were amazing! Great cocktail selection: try Whisky Disco!!!
Emilia AllonsoMay 27, 2015Wasn't so impressed by the oyster selection (4 types that night) but the ceviche was awesome. Nice trendy ambiance also.
Kimberly GlasgowOctober 5, 2013Water of life cocktail is delightful, as was everything else our bartender Brendan recommended. And you just can't beat island creek oysters..
Roberto GarcesAugust 19, 2012Really good lobster roll and brunch but the fried clams are boss and the fresh oysters so good.
CITY GRITAugust 16, 2014Get down on the Clam Chowder. And the Lobster Roe Noodles. And all of the Oysters. Wash it down with a cold Rose.
KaitlinJanuary 15, 2016Get the clam chowder. Just do it. So fresh, and the little baby biscuits on top are perfect!
Heather HarrisJuly 13, 2013Went after a game. There had switched to the late night menu but I was more than pleased with my choice of fish and chips. Server was very nice and accommodating.
Chris LDecember 19, 2016Get: oyster sliders, raw bar (oysters, clams). Pass on lobster roll, fluke crudo.
Kristin DambrauskasJuly 29, 2012Ask for Nate as a server! He's super knowledgable and gives awesome recommendations! By far the best server ever. Try the oyster sliders too- so delish!!
Sure, the oysters are great, but don't miss out on other raw bar choices. Fluke crudo with orange and sesame is particularly tasty.
Joel YeatonMay 10, 2015Don't miss the G+T. Simple cocktail but with surprising depth from the addition of a grilled lime foam
Andy ChapmanAugust 14, 2015Cohasset oysters are great. So are the scallops. And try one of the IPAs on draught.
the water here is amazing. it's so fresh and served chilled at the perfect temperature. best part, it's free.
A&B American StyleJanuary 27, 2014Get your oysters two ways. Raw on the half shell. Crispy on a slider. Use Pepper Sauce to kick both up a level.
Amazing new Mezcal-based cocktail — The Defendant! Wonderful lemon flavor…
Michelle ChangOctober 11, 2014great beer selections and nice lobster roll :) omelet was not great though.. But I love their fresh prawn shrimp !!
GrandTen DistillingJune 8, 2012Feel free to try your cocktails with our very own, Boston-distilled gin, Wire Works. They carry it there and we guarantee that you'll love it!
- The Sriracha fries often find themselves on the Late Nite Menu…don't pass them up!
- Wonderful oyster selection; try the Hama Hamas. If you need further guidance, ask Vik behind the bar. He'll never steer you wrong.
ChrisJuly 13, 2012Best scallops I've ever had. No joke. Tough not to want to veer to the panoply of other seafood choices, but the scallops are unmissable.- The Cape Spear oysters from New Brunswick, Canada often sell out…get them when available!
PatriciaMay 20, 2015I could've eaten TWO large fried clam portions by myself. Such a simple dish made so exceptionally tasty.
AppleJanuary 16, 2013Try the sliders! Has the best oyster selection in town by far. Service is fantastic. Open late :).
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Island Creek Oyster Bar
500 Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore St)
Boston, MA 02215
United States
Boston, MA 02215
United States
We opened the Island Creek Oyster Bar to bring the restaurant to the farmer. It's a collaboration joining farmer, chef, and diner in one space. We welcome guests to get to know their oyster grower, harvester, winemaker, distiller, brewer, and fisherman. One meal at a time.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 4:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:30 AM–1:00 AM
(617) 532-5300
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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