Ready to have a shucking good time? The buck-a-shuck deals are too tantalizing to miss at these spots serving dollar oysters in Boston. Slurp ’em straight or float some cocktail sauce and mignonette for added flavor. We’ve rounded up all the dollar oyster deals and happy hours in Boston—and behold there’s quite a lot of them—so you can get your shellfish fix any day of the week.
Daily dollar oysters in Boston
Find dollar oysters daily, Monday through Sunday, during select timeframes, at the restaurants below:
- Rebel’s Guild: Back Bay; 5 PM until sold out (bar only)
- Rochambeau: Back Bay; 3-6 PM
- Viale: Central Square, Cambridge; 5-7 PM daily except 4-5 PM (Fridays)
- Waypoint: Central Square, Cambridge; 5-7 PM (Monday to Thursday) at the bar only (Friday and Saturday) 5-10 PM (Sundays 1/2 price oysters)
- Russell House Tavern: Harvard Square, Cambridge; Daily 1 hour before close
- Prezza: North End; 4-5 PM
- The Broadway: South Boston; 2-6 PM (Daily) 11:30 AM-1 AM (Wednesdays)
- La Brasa: East Somerville; 5-6 PM
- Bambara: East Cambridge; 5-7 PM
- Batifol: Kendall Square, Cambridge; 4-6 PM
Recurring dollar oysters in Boston
Here, you’ll find dollar oyster deals occurring several times a week, but not daily, at these restaurants. Find the exact recurring days and times listed below:
- Savin Bar and Kitchen: Dorchester; 4-6 PM (Monday-Friday)
- Joe’s Waterfront: North End; 2-5 PM (Monday-Friday)
- Trillium Brewing: Fort Point; 2-4 PM (Monday-Friday)
- Warren Tavern: Charlestown; 3-6 PM (Monday-Friday)
- State Street Provisions: Fidi; 3-5 PM (Monday-Friday)
- Grafton Street Pub: Harvard Square, Cambridge; 5-7 PM (Monday-Friday)
- Limani: Seaport; 4-6 PM (Monday-Friday)
- Alcove: North End; 3-5 PM (Monday-Friday)
- Althea: Central Square, Cambridge; 2-5 PM (Monday-Friday)
- Bostonia Public House: FiDi; 3-6 PM (Monday-Friday)
- Rail Stop: Brighton; 3-6 PM (Monday-Friday)
- Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar: Fenway; 4 PM-2 AM (Monday-Saturday)
- Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant: South Boston; 10 AM to 10 PM (Tuesdays) 2-6 PM (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
- Woods Hill Pier 4: Seaport; 5-6 PM (Monday-Wednesday bar only)
- 224 Boston: Dorchester; 5-10 PM (Mondays and Tuesdays)
- Mooo….: Burlington location only; 5-8:30 PM (Mondays and Tuesdays)
- Sonsie: Back Bay; 3-4 PM (Wednesday-Sunday)
- Carrie Nation Cocktail Club: Beacon Hill; 4-7 PM (Tuesday-Thursday)
- Fin Point Oyster Bar & Grille: FiDi; 2-5 PM (Fridays and Saturdays)
- Ilona: South End; 5-10:30 PM (Thursdays) 4-7 PM (Fridays and Saturdays)
- The Merchant: Downtown; 4-7 PM (Mondays and Fridays)
On Mondays only
- Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar: South Boston and Fenway; 11 AM to close
- Lower Mills Tavern: Dorchester; 4:30 PM until sold out
- The Independent: Union Square, Somerville; 5 PM-1 AM
- Monument Restaurant & Tavern: Charlestown; 11:30 AM-11 PM
On Tuesdays only
- Gray’s Hall: South Boston; 4-10 PM
On Wednesdays only
- Rozafa Bistro: Quincy; 5-10 PM
- Seamark Seafood & Cocktails: Everett; 5-10 PM
On Thursdays only
- Bootleg Special: Back Bay; 5-10 PM
- Publico Street Bistro & Garden: South Boston; 11 AM- 12 AM
On Sundays only
- Yellow Door Taqueria: South End and Dorchester; 4 PM to close
As oysters are freshly harvested and shucked, dollar oysters deals are subject to availability and oysters may sell out quickly. To ensure you don’t miss out, be sure to check in with your local restaurant for the latest updates on availability.