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Salt + Stone’s dollar oysters.
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Where to Find $1 Oyster Deals Around Boston

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Salt + Stone’s dollar oysters.
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Massachusetts may not allow happy hour drink deals — yet — but kicking back with a buck-a-shuck deal on a sunny afternoon is almost (almost!) enough to forget that the glass of wine alongside is full-price. Below, find 14 restaurants around town that are a sure bet for dollar oyster deals right now.

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Salt + Stone

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Salt + Stone in Somerville’s Assembly Row offers $1 oysters at the bar from Monday through Friday, 3 to 5 p.m.

Thirsty Scholar Pub

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This laid-back bar offers $1 oysters every Tuesday. The deal starts at 4 p.m. and goes until they run out.

An ice-filled tray of oysters interspersed with lemon wedges and two cups filled with a red garnishing sauce.
Oysters at Thirsty Scholar.
Thirsty Scholar Pub

Warren Tavern

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Find $1 oysters at historic Charlestown spot Warren Tavern — which has counted George Washington and Paul Revere among its patrons — every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m.

Central Square restaurant Viale is shucking $1 oysters daily from 5 to 7 p.m.

State Street Provisions

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Located along Boston’s landmark Long Wharf, State Street Provisions shucks oysters for $1 apiece every weeknight from 3 to 5 p.m.

Carrie Nation Cocktail Club

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Swanky Beacon Hill spot Carrie Nation offers $1 oysters Tuesday through Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m.

An icy tray of oysters ready to slurp at the bar at Carrie Nation.
Oysters at Carrie Nation.
Carrie Nation

Fin Point Oyster Bar & Grille

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Bustling downtown seafood spot Fin Point offers $1 oysters every Friday and Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m.

The Merchant

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Downtown brasserie the Merchant has $1 oysters on deck every Monday and Friday from 4 until 9 p.m.

Downtown Crossing restaurant and lounge Fete has $1 oysters all day on Thursdays, starting at 11 a.m. until the kitchen closes.

Woods Hill Pier 4

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Find $1 oysters at the bar on Monday nights from 5 to 7 p.m. at this harborfront seafood spot.

Publico Street Bistro & Garden

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Publico is serving up $1 oysters in both the dining room and at the bar every Thursday from open until close (or until they sell out).

Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

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Pair tacos with $1 oysters all day and night on Monday, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. (The same deal is also available at Loco’s new Fenway location.)

Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant

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Southie mainstay Lincoln has $1 oysters available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays during the summer.

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Dollar oysters at Lincoln.
Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant

Lower Mills Tavern

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Relaxed neighborhood spot Lower Mills Tavern offers $1 oysters every Monday night.

Salt + Stone

Salt + Stone in Somerville’s Assembly Row offers $1 oysters at the bar from Monday through Friday, 3 to 5 p.m.

Thirsty Scholar Pub

This laid-back bar offers $1 oysters every Tuesday. The deal starts at 4 p.m. and goes until they run out.

An ice-filled tray of oysters interspersed with lemon wedges and two cups filled with a red garnishing sauce.
Oysters at Thirsty Scholar.
Thirsty Scholar Pub

Warren Tavern

Find $1 oysters at historic Charlestown spot Warren Tavern — which has counted George Washington and Paul Revere among its patrons — every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m.

Viale

Central Square restaurant Viale is shucking $1 oysters daily from 5 to 7 p.m.

State Street Provisions

Located along Boston’s landmark Long Wharf, State Street Provisions shucks oysters for $1 apiece every weeknight from 3 to 5 p.m.

Carrie Nation Cocktail Club

Swanky Beacon Hill spot Carrie Nation offers $1 oysters Tuesday through Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m.

An icy tray of oysters ready to slurp at the bar at Carrie Nation.
Oysters at Carrie Nation.
Carrie Nation

Fin Point Oyster Bar & Grille

Bustling downtown seafood spot Fin Point offers $1 oysters every Friday and Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m.

The Merchant

Downtown brasserie the Merchant has $1 oysters on deck every Monday and Friday from 4 until 9 p.m.

Fete

Downtown Crossing restaurant and lounge Fete has $1 oysters all day on Thursdays, starting at 11 a.m. until the kitchen closes.

Woods Hill Pier 4

Find $1 oysters at the bar on Monday nights from 5 to 7 p.m. at this harborfront seafood spot.

Publico Street Bistro & Garden

Publico is serving up $1 oysters in both the dining room and at the bar every Thursday from open until close (or until they sell out).

Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

Pair tacos with $1 oysters all day and night on Monday, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. (The same deal is also available at Loco’s new Fenway location.)

Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant

Southie mainstay Lincoln has $1 oysters available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays during the summer.

A close-up photo of an ornate handled tray filled with ice and topped with shucked oysters, lemon wedges, and sauce cups.
Dollar oysters at Lincoln.
Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant

Lower Mills Tavern

Relaxed neighborhood spot Lower Mills Tavern offers $1 oysters every Monday night.

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