Best $1 Oyster Specials In The Boston Suburbs
Though Boston has tons of places to get $1 oysters or other appetizer specials, those who live outside of the city also have some great options. From water views to award-winning cuisine, these eateries outside of Boston offer dollar oysters along with plenty of other tasty dishes worthy of a trip. Whether it's a glass of wine with oysters after work with friends or a way to kick start a three-course meal with your other half, the following spots will not disappoint.
51 Lincoln
51 Lincoln St.
Newton Highlands, MA 02461
(617) 965-3100
www.51lincolnnewton.com
Award-winning restaurant 51 Lincoln, located about 20 minutes west of Boston, features a menu filled with organic and local recipes using only the freshest ingredients. There are $1 oysters on Tuesdays at the bar. For a memorable meal, there's a four-course tasting menu for $55 where Chef Fournier features seasonal selections to showcase. For a more casual dining experience, sip cocktails and indulge on appetizers including 51's cheeses or charcuterie.
Ten Center Street
10 Center St.
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 462-6652
www.tencenterstreet.com
Also north of the city on the shore is Ten Center Street which is a local landmark in the heart of the seaport area of Newburyport. Established as a restaurant in 1972, Ten Center Street is a lively place for everything from casual cuisine with cocktails to a more formal dining experience, and it even has a patio for when the weather cooperates or function rooms for special events. Ten Center features specials all week long including its five-for-$5 menu where you get 10-ounce Angus burgers Mondays, flatbread pizzas Tuesdays, five Connecticut oysters Wednesdays, tacos on Thursdays or macaroni and cheese Fridays, all for $5.
Related: Boston's Best $1 Oyster Specials
Restaurant Oro
162 Front St.
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 378-2465
www.restaurantoro.com
A 45-minute drive from Boston, on the South Shore, Restaurant Oro features only the freshest seafood from local fishing boats each day. It also prides itself on sourcing and supporting local farms for fresh, in-season produce. Restaurant Oro has plenty of specials to draw crowds in throughout the week. Come in for Sunday brunch, a three-course prix fixe menu Sunday and Monday, wine specials for $25 bottles on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, as well as dollar oyster nights weekly on Wednesdays.
Haddad's Ocean Cafe
291 Ocean St.
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 837-2722
www.haddads-ocean-cafe.com
Also south of Boston is Haddad's Ocean Cafe, located in the Brant Rock section of Marshfield since 1937. As the name suggests, relish in the ocean and harbor views at this newly updated, family-owned restaurant. More then just a dining destination, there are also comedy nights, trivia, special wine dinners, family night and more, including $1 oysters on Monday and Wednesday nights.
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