Massachusetts still restricts certain short-window discounts on alcoholic drinks.
Food specials work differently, which is why Boston restaurants can still run deals like $1 oysters.
Several spots around the city currently offer them, although the days, hours and conditions vary.
MONDAY + TUESDAY
The Berkeley Bistro + Bar
📍 350 Stuart St., Back Bay
Local oysters are $1 each on Mondays and Tuesdays starting at 5 p.m. on the Bar Side.
The deal runs while supplies last, so there is no guaranteed end time.
MONDAY TO THURSDAY
State Street Provisions
📍 255 State St., Long Wharf / Waterfront
Wellfleet oysters are $1 each from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
A solid early-afternoon option if you are already around the Waterfront or downtown.
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
The Vermilion Club
📍 115 Federal St., Financial District
Chef-selected oysters are $1 each from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The deal is available at the bar only.
At three hours, Vermilion currently has the longest fixed weekday $1 oyster window on this list.
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Alcove
📍 50 Lovejoy Wharf, West End
Alcove’s current offer lists $1 oysters from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., with the purchase of a beverage.
Check the current offer before heading over because promotional conditions can change.
EVERY DAY
Row 34 — Kenmore Square
📍 498 Commonwealth Ave., Kenmore
Chef-selected oysters are $1 each during happy hour, with a limit of 12 per person.
Monday–Friday: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The deal is available in the bar and lounge.
For BU students, this is the most campus-adjacent option on the list.
The Bzz take
If you are around BU, Row 34 in Kenmore is the obvious place to start.
For downtown plans, State Street Provisions and The Vermilion Club both run weekday specials, with Vermilion offering the longest fixed window on this list.
And because these deals depend on time, inventory and restaurant policy, check the restaurant’s current menu before making a trip specifically for oysters.
Deal details were checked on September 3, 2026 and can change, including prices, hours, availability and purchase conditions.
