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Ostra, Boston, MA

Ostra

4.9
4.9
4550 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
23:30
Booked 46 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
Situated in Boston's vibrant Back Bay neighborhood, One Charles Street South is home to a modern Mediterranean eatery known as Ostra. Led by Chef/Owner Jamie Mammano and Executive Chef Mitchell Randall, our restaurant draws inspiration from the abundant seafood offerings of both local New England waters and the coastal regions of Europe. With a strong emphasis on specialty seafood sourced from the Mediterranean and various parts of the United States, our culinary creations showcase the natural essence and delightful flavors of each dish through their light preparation.

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  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 17:30–21:00 Tue 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:00 Sun 17:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    (617) 421-1200
  • Website
    https://ostraboston.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jamie Mammano
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room at Ostra comfortably seats up to 42 guests and 75 for a reception. We also offer private buyouts of the restaurant for up to 150 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Lisa Flores: (617) 421-1200
  • Location
    1 Charles St. South, Boston, MA 02116
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Cross Street
    Stuart Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Arlington on the Green Line & Tufts Medical Center on Orange Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Today's Shellfish

Pricing includes 6 of each. All Accompanied with House-Made Horseradish Cocktail, Lemon, Sparkling Mignonette, Tabasco

  • South Bay Blondes Oysters*US$27.00

    6 Oysters, Wareham, Massachusetts

    • Prince Caspian Oysters US$27.00

      6 Oysters, Duxbury, Massachusetts

      • Unicorn Oysters*US$27.00

        6 Oysters, Damariscotta River, Maine

        Raw

        • Hamachi Crudo*US$30.00

          Citrus Vinaigrette, Cilantro Aji Aioli, Jalapeño Oil Mexican Chiltepin Pepper

          • Faroe Island Salmon Tartare* US$32.00

            Smoked to Order, Lemon Scallion, Shallot, Caviar House Brioche

            • Yellowfin Tuna Tartare*US$26.00

              Yuzu, Ginger, Soy, Cilantro Pickled Beech Mushrooms Nori-Sesame Wonton

              • Sea Bass Tartare*US$27.00

                Black Winter Truffle Carpaccio Fennel Pollen Crostini

                Cooked & Chilled

                • U-10 Shrimp*US$34.00

                  6 pieces, House-Made Horseradish Cocktail

                  • Alaskan King Crab*US$54.00

                    Dijonnaise, Lemon & Crème Fraîche

                    Caviar Selection

                    Served with House Brioche, Blinis, Classic Accompaniments

                    • Siberian Reserve*US$95.00

                      Medium Pearl, Subtle & Slightly Sweet

                      • Beluga Hybrid*US$180.00

                        Large Pearl, Firm, Nutty, Creamy

                        • Golden Ossetra* US$190.00

                          Large Pearl, Light Golden Complex, Nutty, Buttery

                          First Courses

                          • Small Leaf Heirloom KaleUS$19.00

                            Caesar Dressed, Pumpernickel Croutons, Parmesan

                            • Crisp Snow PeaUS$21.00

                              Carrots, Delicata Squash, Radish, Parmesan, Apple Cider Vinaigrette

                              • Crisp Calamari "Rhode Island Style"US$22.00

                                Spicy Shellfish Brodo, Roasted Garlic & Lemon Aioli

                                • Crispy Native OystersUS$32.00

                                  Cornichon Remoulade, Spicy Aji Aioli

                                  • Grilled Spanish OctopusUS$32.00

                                    Lemon, Olive Oil, Crispy Salt Capers, Raw Sweet Vidalias

                                    • Sirloin CarpaccioUS$32.00

                                      Pickled Heirloom Mushrooms, Black Truffle Aioli, Parmesan*

                                      • Ricotta GnocchettiUS$34.00

                                        Maine Lobster, Beech Mushrooms, Black Truffle

                                        • Saffron TagliatelleUS$38.00

                                          Alaskan King Crab, Lemon, Jonah Crab Nage

                                          Chef's Composition

                                          • Grilled Faroe Island SalmonUS$46.00

                                            Pink & Black Peppercorn Crust, Okinawa Sweet Potato Autumn Market Vegetables, Squash Brodo*

                                            • Grilled Sea Bream in Trevisano LeafUS$55.00

                                              Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon, Snipped Herbs, Seasonal Accompaniments

                                              • Pan Roasted BranzinoUS$48.00

                                                Garlic & Lemon Baste, Heirloom Potatoes, Vidalia, Radish

                                                • Roasted Local Monkfish “Saddle”US$62.00

                                                  Truffled Pommes Purée, Shallots Foraged Exotic Mushroom Ragoût, Fine Herbs*

                                                  • Salt Crusted BranzinoUS$130.00

                                                    Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon, Snipped Herbs, Seasonal Accompaniments (For Two… Please Allow 50 minutes)

                                                    • Roasted Cornish Game HenUS$36.00

                                                      Seasonal Market Vegetables, Pommes Puree, Natural Pan Jus

                                                      • Paella “Valenciana Style”US$58.00

                                                        Spain’s Bomba Rice, Saffron, Maine Lobster, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Octopus, Squid, Chicken Confit, Chorizo

                                                        • Broiled Twin Maine LobsterUS$135.00

                                                          3 lbs, Roasted Hen Of The Woods Mushrooms Squash Espuma, Brussel Sprouts, Yukon Potatoes, Drawn Butter & Lemon

                                                          Steaks

                                                          All accompanied with Pommes Purée, King Trumpet Mushrooms, Roasted Heirloom Carrots Summer Corn, Broccolini, Vin Cotto, Maître D’Hôtel Butter

                                                          • Filet Mignon*US$58.00

                                                            Nebraska, All Natural 8oz

                                                            • Prime Sirloin*US$58.00

                                                              Kansas, All Natural 12oz

                                                              • 65-Day Dry-Aged Prime Ribeye*US$98.00

                                                                Creekstone Farms, All Natural 18oz

                                                                Side Dishes

                                                                • Seasonal Market VegetablesUS$16.00

                                                                  • Pommes PuréeUS$9.00

                                                                    • Shishito PeppersUS$17.00

                                                                      Sea Salt

                                                                      • Truffle-Parmesan FriesUS$16.00

                                                                        • Sea Salt Fries US$12.00

                                                                          • Joyberry Farms MushroomsUS$22.00

                                                                            Garlic & Thyme

                                                                            • BroccoliniUS$17.00

                                                                              Pine Nuts, Chilies**

                                                                              Last updated: 27 October 2024

                                                                              What 4,550 people are saying

                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                              4.9
                                                                              4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                                              • 4.9Food
                                                                              • 4.8Service
                                                                              • 4.8Ambience
                                                                              • 4.4Value

                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                              Loved For

                                                                              • Greater Boston

                                                                                Seafood

                                                                              • Boston

                                                                                Seafood

                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              Ostra is a culinary gem in Boston, celebrated for its exquisite seafood and impeccable service. Guests rave about the "salt crusted branzino" and "monkfish," with many praising the "romantic ambiance" and "exceptional staff." Despite occasional noise levels and tight seating, its atmosphere and gourmet offerings consistently impress, making it perfect for special occasions.

                                                                              4,550 Reviews

                                                                              1. gina

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                13 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                13 reviews

                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Food was fabulous! Liam, our server was fantastic!
                                                                                OstraResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                Thank you for dining with us at Ostra, Gina! I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed the fabulous food and fantastic service from Liam. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, and it's wonderful to know we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards, Julia.

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                                                                              2. Ebru

                                                                                Fort Lauderdale

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                It was unforgettable experience for us . Happy Christmas!
                                                                                OstraResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                Thank you for your kind words, Ebru. We are delighted to hear that you had an unforgettable experience with us during the holiday season. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards, Julia.

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                                                                              3. Hathaway

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Absolutely the best dining experience in 2024. This restaurant should be at the top of everyone’s list.
                                                                                OstraResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                Hathaway, thank you for your kind words about our restaurant. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, and we're thrilled that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Regards, Julia.

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                                                                              4. Dana

                                                                                St. Louis

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Excellent food, outstanding service, nice ambience. Would like to go back.

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                                                                              5. Paul

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Fantastic dinner at Ostra last night. Staff was friendly and welcoming, and our server Rado was terrific. And as always the food was truly delicious.
                                                                                OstraResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Paul. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Ostra, and that our staff provided friendly and welcoming service. It's wonderful to know that you found the food truly delicious as well. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards, Julia.

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                                                                              6. EVAN

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Attention to detail, the manager greeted my wife with happy birthday and remembered we always go to Ostra on special occasions. Food was top notch as well as the service. We are in the hospitality business and you can tell management/ ownership pay attention to every little detail. They care about everything. The manager was even clearing our dirty plates and always present. Ostra is by far our favorite restaurant for special occasions anywhere!!
                                                                                OstraResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                Thank you for the wonderful review, Evan! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife had an exceptional dining experience at Ostra. Our team takes great pride in ensuring every detail is attended to, from creating a warm and memorable atmosphere to delivering outstanding cuisine and service. It's a pleasure to have such supportive patrons who appreciate our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you both back for your next special occasion. Regards, Julia.

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                                                                              7. Weiyang

                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Very decent dining experience! Highly recommend for special occasions!
                                                                                OstraResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                Thank you for your kind review, Weiyang! We're delighted that you enjoyed your dining experience with us and appreciated the special occasion ambiance. It's our pleasure to provide excellent service and create memorable moments for our valued guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards, Julia.

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                                                                              8. william

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Los Angeles

                                                                                382 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                382 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 20 December 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Had the fish stew, lobster gnocchiette, and monkfish. Loved the fish stew Christopher is very helpful with selection of the food
                                                                                OstraResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                William, thank you for dining with us at Ostra. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the fish stew and found Christopher's recommendations helpful. Your positive feedback means a lot to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards, Julia.

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                                                                              9. Christine

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                24 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                24 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 20 December 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We absolutely love this restaurant. We love to celebrate special occasions there. The service is impeccable. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is perfect. Would highly recommend.
                                                                                OstraResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                Christine, thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing to celebrate special occasions with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the impeccable service, amazing food, and perfect atmosphere during your visit. Your kind words are truly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards, Julia.

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                                                                              10. Tom

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                161 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                161 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 20 December 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                As other reviewers have posted, Ostra is very good food, very good service, and very very expensive. Not convinced it was worth all that, but it is certainly fine dining and a place to go to celebrate any event.

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                                                                              FAQs

                                                                              Ostra offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 421-1200.

                                                                              Ostra is rated 4.9 stars by 4550 OpenTable diners.

                                                                              Ostra does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                              2 people
                                                                              23:30
                                                                              Booked 46 times today

                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                              Google Map for Ostra

                                                                              1 Charles St. South, Boston, MA 02116

                                                                              Additional information

                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                Stuart Street
                                                                              • Area
                                                                                Back Bay
                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                Mon, Wed, Thu 17:30–21:00 Tue 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:00 Sun 17:30–20:30
                                                                              • Price
                                                                                $30 and under
                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                Seafood
                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                Fine Dining
                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                Business Casual
                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                Valet
                                                                              • Public transit
                                                                                Arlington on the Green Line & Tufts Medical Center on Orange Line
                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                                Jamie Mammano
                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                              • Website
                                                                                https://ostraboston.com/
                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                (617) 421-1200
                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                Our private dining room at Ostra comfortably seats up to 42 guests and 75 for a reception. We also offer private buyouts of the restaurant for up to 150 guests.
                                                                              • Private party contact
                                                                                Lisa Flores: (617) 421-1200

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