The Hourly Oyster House

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   CoCr

   New England

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   We had a great time with Alex S yesterday! He was very professional and helpful with the menu as we had some questions for allergy purposes. The food was hands down delicious! The food came out rather quickly and we enjoyed every bit of it! We were sat right away even though we were about 15 min early for our reservation. The tables were a bit close but the couples to our left and right were awesome. They had great energy and made brief conversation which made the closeness more comfortable for us. Service was great, food was great, ambiance was great and we can’t wait to come back. We don’t live in the Cambridge area but the reviews is what made us come the Hourly! Now that we’ve been, we’ll definitely be back.

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2. SB

   SBRich

   New England

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Great oyster selection, cocktails, soft serve; some kinks to work out (servers attempted to deliver three different plates to us that we didn’t order) and it should be made clear on reservation option that one must request a booth if one wants a booth.

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   SarahC

   New England

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   OUR MEALS WERE DELICIOUS. THE SERVICE WAS GOOD ALSO.

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   BillR

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Was catching up with a good friend visiting Boston and needed a spot in Cambridge. The Hourly met the criteria - seafood-centric, Havrard Square-adjacent and positively reviewed. It was an inspired choice - we were quickly seated outside by the friendly hostesses, who explained the QR-code for menu access, as well as the daily special. Our waiter was outstanding - friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. We started with a split of 16 oysters, all from Massachusetts Bay, helpfully cross-referenced with accompanying info sheet. Meals were both delicious - cod and steak. I had a watermelon salad. Had no room for the included cheesecake, but it was boxed in advance and came with the check. The bar inside was busy, but well staffed. Open windows provided ample ventilation. All in all, highly recommended.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   It was my second year anniversary with my wife, and we had a great time at Hourly oyster house. The server was nice, but somehow it was hard to find him a few times when we needed, but still he was attentive and very cheerful! The food was very nice, we tried oysters which were super fresh. The price was a little high, but good enough to celebrate a wonderful night. All in all, will definitely go again!

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   PamelaHelen

   New England

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   The look and feel here is great -- beautifully put together. feels sorta old boston - dark wood, great art/decor, interesting bar setup, nice to have high tops and low tables. They seemed to have plenty of staff adn it wasn;t too crowded, which made it surprising that it took so long to get our cocktails. But the most unfortunate aspect was the food. The menu looked great, but the food was not as great as we had hoped. The brussels appetizer was quite undercooked, and lacking in flavor. We asked for salt and some salad dresing (all I coudl think of) to help, but they were far too undercooked. Likewise the broccolini that came with the seared scallops - barely steamed - suitable for crudite, but not as a side. The risotto was also, sadly lacking in flavor, under-seasoned at the very least.

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   jtfrankel

   New York Area

   15 reviews

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   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   So GOOD!! Great food, great vibe, great service. Highly recommend.

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   Leon

   New England

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Great place to have a nice and relaxed dinner with the person you love. Oysters were fresh, grilled octopus cooked perfectly, and the paste di mare was generous and very tasty. This place is worth your money. Service was good considering the fact that --as everyone-- they are short staffed. Definitely coming back ;)

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   We originally went to try out the Dine Out Boston experience. Unfortunately when we arrived we were informed that the menu was not available until 4om which the qebsite did not state. We still stayed and ordered and the food was good. We lived the tale of 2 oysters. The service was not good though. The server that we had seemed annoyed to be there. He moved very slowly and we didn't feel very welcomed. He left halfway through our meal and the second server was much better. The only time we really saw the 1st server smile was when he was walking by leaving work.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2022

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    Wait staff very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Great recommendations. Ordered octopus, calamari and mussels. Food was excellent.

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    ScottS

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

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    Always excellent. A bit loud but still an excellent place for dinner.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2022

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    The food was amazing! Our service was not. The server had a very bland attitude and never came back to check on us after delivering our dessert. We had to get our check from another server who had a much better attitude.

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    Thomas

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

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    Favorite oyster bar in Boston! Seafood is always great and is a hidden gem of Harvard Square.

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    ElizabethP

    New England

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

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    Sat outside. Great for people watching.

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    HeatherF

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

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    We booked a reservation at 9 and went early because we were there :) they were so kind to get us a table at 815! the atmosphere is fantastic & the beer was cold! Overall the food was good (chowder was yummy) & service timely!

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

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    Great, we’ll actually be back tomorrow.

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    Mfood

    New England

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

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    Oysters and meals were delicious!!! Dessert were amazing !

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

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    This was a hidden gem for us! The oyster selection is fantastic and everything we ordered was delicious! We shared a dozen oysters, jumbo shrimp cocktail, calamari, Caesar salad (seriously the best I’ve ever had - save some calamari for the salad, you’re welcome) & clam chowder. We also ordered oyster shooters (flavor was surprisingly good!) and I had a Rose Sangria that was yummy! We will definitely be back!!

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

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    Great waiter!

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    GailG

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

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    Fabulous food and terrific service in outdoor setting!

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

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    Service not as good as expected

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    KarenC

    New England

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

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    The oysters are always good. We enjoyed our lunch.

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    Straightshooter

    New England

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

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    We really enjoyed the Hourly Oyster House. There were at least 7 varieties of oysters, and when we ordered a number of types, and one was teeny, the lovely waitress brought two more of a different type. Menu is limited, but enough to choose for those who didn't want primarily oysters. Very hot day, and the restaurant was quite comfortable.

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    Lauren

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

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    Food was great and our server PJ was great!

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25. SF

    SFDiner

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

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    They had a good selection of oysters and raw bar, we got the shrimp cocktail and half a dozen oysters which were great. It's a casual spot with a nice feel and good options, I would go back for lunch if we were in the area again.

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26. DG

    DGCamberville

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2022

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    Our servers were very nice and knowledgeable but it seemed only one person was responsible for outdoor tables, and that slowed things down. Would have preferred having order in more quickly and even if we had to wait for things to be brought out. In the event, it was OK because we weren't in a rush.

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    Mellll

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2022

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    Absolutely loved this place! Service was top notch and so was the food. We had the lobster roll and bucatini and both were delicious. Will definitely be coming back!

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    Douglas

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

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    The seafood tower was the star of the show, but IMHO could use a little more up on the top deck given the price.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

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    Great all around experience. Wonderful service and tasty variety of oysters.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2022

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    Great for gluten free guests—very attentive and respectful about allergies.

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    jbkoll

    New England

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2022

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    Met friends here to have a long visit over drinks and dinner. Sat outside. Attentive but not overbearing service. Great wine choices and great food. Fit for gluten free and vegetarian. Pleasant urban location.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2022

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    Greta service, great food!

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    HilaryS

    New England

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

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    When seated, I prefer a menu, scanning too difficult on phone. Like to see all at once. The mussels were good, but after that, no so great. Nothing like a room temperature glass of Pinot Grigio to start off with. The funny thing is glass was cold. May or may not go back just for the mussels.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

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    This will be my forever go-to spot for great seafood and drinks. Always the best choice when I want to impress friends and family when they come over to visit us.

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    JeffF

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2022

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    Get the muscles! Seafod place and dang good. Servers on spot and friendly.

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    AnnaS

    New England

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2022

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    We had a wonderful birthday dinner for my husband with our two teenage sons. The food was excellent - everyone cleaned their plates - and the oysters very fresh and delicious. The drinks were also excellent. The waitstaff was attentive and kind and we enjoyed ourselves. My only comment would be that we were all bunched together (tables were very close) on the other side of the bar yet there were empty tables near the oyster bar. I don't know if these were reserved but they remained empty during our entire stay and would've provided a bit more ambiance and airflow.

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    Dewiv

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2022

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    Ambience was great. Service is as great. Food, amount of food and price did not meet our expectations.

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    Chendo

    Raleigh

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2022

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    Very good seafood, fresh and well cooked

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    DJNAVAL2002

    New England

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2022

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    It was great!

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    SharonM

    New England

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2022

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    Fantastic time! Everything was exceptional. We had fun sampling all of the available oysters. We will be back again and again!

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