The Hourly Oyster House

The goal of this upbeat, loud Harvard Square restaurant is to serve all of your favorite seafood meals that have been flawlessly cooked. Clam chowder, lobster bisque, and fried oysters make way for traditional dishes like fish 'n' chips, scallops grilled al dente, and whole roasted branzino. A distinct lobster menu is also available, with items like lobster roll and lobster and shrimp scampi. Request a patio table in the delightful, nearby secret alley throughout the summer.

Located in the heart of Harvard Square, The Hourly Oyster House, one of the Best Oyster Bars in Boston, is a lively and welcoming neighborhood outpost where patrons can savor thoughtfully sourced and playful prepared seafood and oysters from New England and beyond, as well as a carefully curated selection of signature cocktails, beer, and wine.

Due to its proximity to the historic Charles River banks, Dunster Street, also known as Water Street in Colonial times, used to be the meeting place in Cambridge for the horse-drawn "Hourlies" that left every hour for Boston. One of the first high-frequency transit routes in America, this line was created in 1826. This was not only a huge transportation achievement, but it also laid the groundwork for future connections, teamwork, and invention between Harvard Square, Boston, and ultimately the rest of the world.

Google Rating: 4.5/5.0
Address:15 Dunster StCambridge02138
Phone: 617-765-2342
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am-12am; Sat-Sun 10am-12am
Website:www.thehourlycambridge.com