We had reservations at 7pm on a Thursday night. Traffic was horrible so I called from the Uber to say we would be 10 minutes late. That was not a problem for them and she even changed my reservation time on Open Table for us to 15 minutes later. We sat at the bar (our choice) and Alejandro took excellent care of us. The whole staff behind the bar were fantastic, as were the staff we met at the front door. The place is long and narrow and full of energy, which made for a higher noise volume. We loved the vibe. We started with a lovely bottle of Alvarhino (on the glass list, but we bought the bottle). We then ordered three different kinds of oysters; the Island Creek being our favorite. We loved the little bottles of sauce that came with them. Great way to reduce sauce waste! We followed with the Red Snapper crudo special, the Tuna Tartare, and the Hamachi Crudo. We thought the tuna was way too salty. The Crudo special had excellent flavors, but a couple of the pieces of snapper were a little fishy. The Hamachi was plump and fresh but the lovely sauce was a bit overpowering for the fish. A little dip of sauce per bite was all you needed. A big flavor surprise was actually the Romanesco cauliflower dish. It was absolutely delicious! The mussels were also fabulous. We did not try a main as we were fully satiated from all of the fish dishes we had. If we lived in Boston, we would frequent this place. We recommend trying this place!

Small cute warm place with delicious foods near prudential and Newbury st. We try all seafoods each dish are yummy will come back again

Select Oyster Bar came at a high recommendation from our bartendar at the Fairmont. It is a casual bistro with high quality seafood and amazing hospitality. We stopped by and ate at the bar during Happy Hour (3-6PM) on a Wednesday. Here is what we ordered (at half price): - Blue Prawns in Toasted Garlic Olive Oil: SO MUCH FOOD. DELICIOUS - Island Creek Oysters: briny and cleanly shucked - Salmon Crudo with Togarashi in Pistachio Oil: Different take on the regular crudo. Salmon was very fresh. They also had a nice wine list and the Sancerre I ordered was delicious. Servers were amazing and we will definitely be back when we are in town!

Pouring rain, stumbled in here. There were two seats at the bar, and even though it was crowded and people had reservations (which they took care of), the host Nick very graciously gave us the two seats. Our bartender Vic was a delight, and the food was excellent. No one rushed us out, and we had a wonderful time. Highly recommend.

Needed a good dinner after a long conference day and this place did not disappoint. Our service was professional and prompt upon our arrival. We enjoyed oysters, shrimp cocktail and lobster for the appetizer. All delicious! The entrees included sea bream and halibut. The halibut was the strong front runner in presentation and taste. The sea bream was full of bones which make for an unpleasant experience.

Overall the food is excellent. However, for the price, my experiences dining here more than once have not been to a standard you'd expect for what they're meant to be offering. Served wrong items to wrong table and a lack of accountability when errors occur. To be clear it did not diminish the food quality but it did the dining experience overall.

Fabulous spot that we came across. Excellent seafood and fabulous service. Sat outside and enjoyed a platter. This was a wonderful way to sample a handful of their plates.

Select Oyster is one of my favorite places to eat when I'm in Boston. While there are a few dishes that know are amazing I had to try something new this time. The Beet Salad and Bouillabaisse Select seemed like a good direction. The Beet Salad is insanely delicious and probably deserves a far more creative name to match the incredible mix of flavors. Just wow! The Bouillabaisse Select was good but not something I'll order again. That's almost entirely due to personal taste rather than a critique on quality. For me the halibut, char, and swordfish are far superior dishes. The service was excellent as always and the restaurant continues to be an enjoyable venue. I always sit at the bar which often allows you to meet new people. Love this place!

I was piggish on the oysters Yah! The Northeast and any water temperature 40 and below produce outstanding oysters and other seafood. This trip was no exception. Little Whale, Eddie V's, Earl's Kitchen and Select Oyster in the Back Bay were close to my hotel and damn if I was not craving to be there everyday. The PEI and Wellfleet oysters were my favorite this trip. The oyster liquor from these 2 locations was lucid and crisp in flavor, the brine neutral (my preference) and the meat, melty. Oysters this time of year are so addicting, I easily had had over 7 dozen oysters this trip-- not including the sample oysters I tried prior to getting my order. Service at Select was attentive (typical of bar seats where drinks and food come quite quickly). I love the honesty of the bartenders and waitstaff in Boston; they're not encouraged to sell their most expensive inventory but what truly tastes good and fresh. Ambience is a neighborhood joint and the clientele local, Instagrammers scant. Looking forward to more visits at Select Oyster. EOY!