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Island Creek Oyster Bar

500 Commonwealth Avenue, , MA 02215

(617) 532-5300

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A man stands on a bar in front of a mirror with a menu written on it, facing a celebratory crowd.

The Eastern Standard Team’s Comeback Is Officially Underway

By Erika Adams October 27, 2022

An interior shot of Eastern Standard, with dim lighting and red chairs, booths, and lamps

New York-Based Restaurant Group to Take Over Trio of Iconic Kenmore Square Spaces

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal May 21, 2021

an interior of Island Creek Oyster Bar in Boston

Island Creek Oyster Bar Is Closing in Burlington, and Will Become an Outpost of Row 34

By Terrence Doyle February 26, 2021

A hot dog covered in chili and chopped white onions sits on a white plate on a dark table, with a can of Tecate beer partially visible in the background

The Saddest Boston Restaurant Closures of 2020: Too Many to Count

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 29, 2020

A man stands on a bar in front of a mirror with a menu written on it, facing a celebratory crowd.

Eastern Standard and Its Kenmore Siblings Are in Trouble

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal June 30, 2020

Patrons sit at a small sushi bar with two chefs behind the bar

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The Year in Eater: A Look Back at the 2019 Boston Food World

The Best Meals of 2019: No Relation, Orfano, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 30, 2019

Three large white plates in a tower are covered with tea service treats. The tower stands on a table with a white tablecloth, and there are teapots and flowers on it.

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Celebrate the Holiday Season With Weekday Lunches and Afternoon Teas

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal November 27, 2019

A white plate is presented with several octopus tentacles arranged almost standing up, in a pool of dark sauce made from smoked eggplant

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The Ultimate Restaurant Guide for Dating in Boston

Where to Eat Dinner and Then Admire the Night Sky

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal August 14, 2019

A wooden steamer holds half a dozen plump soup dumplings. The steamer sits on a round white plate on a wooden table.

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The Year in Eater: A Look Back at the 2018 Boston Food World

Boston’s Top Restaurant Standbys of 2018: Dumpling Cafe, Bar Mezzana, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 26, 2018

Samuel Adams

Somerville Mayor Vows to Never Drink Sam Adams Following Founder’s Trump Praise

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal August 14, 2018

Eastern Standard

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Food and Drink Crawls Through Boston and Beyond

Where to Drink in Kenmore Square

By Terrence Doyle July 31, 2018

A silver pan is full of steamed mussels

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Where to Eat Mussels in Boston

By Terrence Doyle February 14, 2018

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Mussels, shrimp, and clams sit atop a skillet of rice and vegetables

Boston’s Top Restaurant Standbys of 2017: Waypoint, Chilacates, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 27, 2017

The Shop in Portland

Island Creek Oysters Debuts The Shop in Portland Today

By Dana Hatic August 31, 2017

A yellow mesh bag full of raw oysters sits on a white background

Island Creek Oysters Expands North to Portland

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal January 10, 2017

Row 34

Boston’s Top Restaurant Standbys of 2016: Row 34, Drink, Lone Star, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 27, 2016

Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

Recommended Reading: Restaurant Clusters, South Street Diner, and Somerville’s Liquor Licenses

By Dana Hatic November 30, 2016

Pressed Café

Pressed Café Will Join Island Creek Oyster Bar at The District in Burlington

By Dana Hatic November 10, 2016

The interior of Island Creek Oyster Bar in Burlington

Island Creek Oyster Bar Debuts in Burlington Today

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal November 3, 2016

A soft-shell crab dish at Moonshine 152

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Tracking Soft-Shell Crab Sightings Around Boston

By Dana Hatic May 13, 2016

Island Creek Oyster Bar in Boston

Island Creek Oyster Bar Team Will Swim Into Harvard Square Next

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal March 21, 2016

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Smoked and cured trout rillettes at The Kirkland Tap & Trotter

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Where to Eat Smoked Seafood for Breakfast in Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal February 15, 2016

142 Newbury St.

Island Creek Pop-Up Debuts Friday

By Dana Hatic November 24, 2015

Vikram Hegde Wants to Create an Experience for You

By Dana Hatic October 16, 2015

Boston Bartenders Reveal Their Favorite Cocktails to Make

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal October 16, 2015

Boston Bartenders Reveal Their Go-To Cocktail Orders

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal October 15, 2015

Boston Bartenders Discuss the Weirdest Current Cocktail Trends

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal October 14, 2015

Boston Bartenders Discuss the Most Underrated Cocktail Ingredients

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal October 13, 2015

Boston Bartenders Discuss the Most Overrated Cocktail Ingredients

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal October 12, 2015

Island Creek Oyster Bar

Vikram Hegde IN (Again) at Island Creek Oyster Bar

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal August 14, 2015

Shucking Island Creek Oysters

The First Island Creek Oyster Festival in Boston Takes Place This Fall

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal June 1, 2015

Island Creek Oyster Bar, Kenmore Square

Island Creek Oyster Bar Will Expand to Burlington

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal May 19, 2015

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