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B & G Oysters Ltd.


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4.0 of 5 stars 146 ratings
146 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#23 of 1,860 restaurants in Boston
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood, Soups
  • Price range*: $41-$100
  • Neighborhood: South End
  • Address: 550 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116-6336
  • Phone:  (617) 423-0550
  • Fax:  617 423 3533

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2 of 5 stars
NJGIRL   17 contributions
Northern New Jersey
Oct 9, 2009

Either I'm missing something or we hit a bad night but we were underwhelmed by our dinner at B&G this evening. The wine list was extensive but with the lowest-priced choices hovering at $45, that's not much of a choice. The portions were on the small side -- for $14 for a bowl of clam chowder, I expect more than... more

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5 of 5 stars
findingspencer   30 contributions
Boston, MA
Sep 5, 2009

The oysters are amazing, the fried clams are amazing, the lobster roll is amazing. Probably everything here is amazing, but it is very expensive, so save it for a big night out! more

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4 of 5 stars
bcbene   12 contributions
Hong Kong, China
Aug 15, 2009

I went here having read good reviews of their lobster roll. it had generous amounts of meat, but it was not great, and at $28 on the high priced side. it was a bit dry and I had to ask for more sauce. the place is quiet and elegant inside, and has a nice dining area in the garden. serious... more

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5 of 5 stars
jsilva72   5 contributions
Boston
Jul 29, 2009

Great selection of both in a simple, neighborhoody but chic atmosphere. more

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4 of 5 stars
chlha3   2 contributions
chlha3
Jul 21, 2009

Great service, very friendly wait staff! The oysters were shucked and prepared as ordered. Shrimp cocktail were huge and the waitress kindly brought at old bay seasoning for me! Every item on the menu is cooked as ordered and the kitchen is right in the middle of the inside restaurant. The outside dining is very cozy and romantic! Would definitely... more

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4 of 5 stars
joanas   41 contributions
Dallas
Jul 7, 2009

Small restaurant, great service, outstanding fried oysters and lobster roll....Everything here was outstanding...Waitress even left the restaurant to hail me a cab!!! more

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4 of 5 stars
roo15   134 contributions
Jun 19, 2009

Hard to understand why people rate the chain restaurant Legal Seafoods so highly when we have gems like B & G in Boston. Love the NYC neighborhood feel and fresh, local flavors. My out of town friend had Essex clams - perfectly cooked and fresh, fresh fresh. My main of braised skate was as light as a feather, delicately &... more

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2 of 5 stars
Puissance   3 contributions
St. Petersburg FL
Jun 18, 2009

It's cozy, it's earnest, but it wasn't great. The food was okay, the oysters were quite good, but this place seems to be riding a reputation that might not be so deserved nowadays. We didn't leave with a bad attitude, but not with a satisfied buzz, either. if the wine list had been more approachable and the bill a tad... more

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5 of 5 stars
Chubs13   5 contributions
Chicago
May 27, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Just got back from a Memorial Day trip from Boston and decided on B&G to experience what I read to be one of the, if not the, best lobster rolls in the city. Can honestly say I didn't leave disappointed! It is a very small place but we were seated right on time with a Friday 7p resy. We found... more

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5 of 5 stars
menadeau   39 contributions
Mar 26, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

get the lobster balls more

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B & G Oysters Ltd. Address

550 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116-6336
Tel: (617) 423-0550 Fax: 617 423 3533
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.