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    Ostra

    4.4 (698 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSeafood
    Special Hours 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Paella Valencia
    Masmin P.

    Impeccable service, great attention to detail, and delicious food. Since it was just two of us we shared just a few items: the snap pea salad which was lightly dressed, naturally sweet, and very refreshing; paella Valencia (ex chorizo), which came with a generous portion of seafood and succulent chicken pieces; and finished with the affogato (softest biscotti I've ever had- or was it a monocotti?) Dining space is understated and elegant, with elevated fish-themed decor.

    Busy kitchen
    Suzy S.

    Our first visit to Boston and we found this gem upon settling in at the W down the street. We shared the scallops and monkfish. I really love it when the kitchen splits the entree so we are not trying to do so ourselves, eating off the bread plate. The monkfish was really good, and the risotto was perfect. I will definitely go back next time I am in Boston!

    Cocktail
    Darci W.

    This restaurant was a favorite of mine from my last visit to Boston, and it was even better this time. I don't even know what to say other than that this was best lobster I've ever had in my life, and I have had A LOT of lobster. And that pasta stuff with Montepulciano-braised beef cheeks -- OMG, so delicious. I will never not come here when I'm visiting Boston.

    Jimmy H.

    As a sister restaurant of Mooo! I'd say my hopes were high. Ostra delivered a meal that was delicious if a little bit uninspired. I appreciate restaurants focusing on the quality and natural taste of the ingredients but I'd like some dishes with a bit more flair. I did love the strawberry fluke special though!

    Panna cotta
    Joy G.

    One of my favorite restaurants in Boston for special occasions or anniversaries. I loved most of the dishes we ordered, though one running theme was the heavy use of truffle - I like truffle as much as the next person but there were times when it veered to the overpowering side. We sat at the bar and the service was very friendly and knowledgeable. If you let them know you're seeing a show or movie in the area, they'll work hard to accommodate. My favorites were the sea bass tartare (recommended by the guy sitting next to us); the lobster gnocchi; and the ricotta panna cotta with figs. The tartare was fresh and simple, topped with a single shaving of truffle. The pasta was filled with generous chunks of lobster and cooked to the perfect level of chewiness - almost broke a tooth on some of the pasta from a trip in Sicily. By the time our main came out, the sea bream, I was already almost stuffed, having unwisely filled up on the loaf of bread they bring out at the beginning. But you absolutely have to order the panna cotta dessert and you ought to order one just for yourself. I believe it's a new fall item - topped with crunchy little meringue bites, pomegranate foam, and fresh figs. Basically like eating a heavier whipped cream. I appreciated how they split all our dishes. Portions, as can be expected, were on the small side but with the amount of dishes we got (see below), we left comfortably full to mildly stuffed. For two people, two drinks, two apps, 1 pasta, 1 fish, and 1 dessert came out to around $250 including tip, which isn't bad for this caliber of food. We also noticed how many of the people sitting at the bar were regulars, greeting the waitstaff by name and asking about their families.

    Potato bread and oysters
    Heather H.

    Ambiance is traditional American fine dining vibes with white table cloths Service is good, attentive but not overbearing Food- potato bread was yummy Oysters were solid Twin lobsters is easily shared, huge portions. Makes sense given the price point. The lemon butter was a scrumppptious was to enjoy the lobster. Sides were perfect for fall. The corn Panna cotta! Soooo good! Perfectly balanced, not too sweet. Chocolates at the end were a nice touch.

    Salmon
    Olivia S.

    Impeccable food and service! Great spot for special occasion Staff were incredibly friendly and attentive It was crowded but you could still hear folks at your table which was good. Sleek restaurant decor Highlights for food included fried oysters, salt encrusted branzino

    Steven W.

    Truly known for a seafood restaurant located near Chinatown/Boston Common/Copley. Decent size with high ceilings and full bar. They do tell you that dishes take time to come out like 45-60mins. Our dinner was almost three hours for 4 people. Started off with the garlic chip bread with butter and oil. Great crisp and cut into 4s. The clam risotto was a favorite, great flavor and executed so well. The grilled octopus is not what the plate I used to it was finely chopped in olive oil but the char parts were delicious. The seafood paella was very large and did not skimp on seafood. Ribeye was cooked well with tasty au jus.

    Oysters
    Marisa C.

    Everything was phenomenal: the food, ambiance, our server. We couldn't be happier with our experience.

    Truffle fries
    Vinod G.

    Quick trip to Boston and we were able to get in at the last minute to this gem! The menu is amazing with a great mixture of raw items and well put together dishes. The cocktails and wine list are top notch. We drank a beautiful Red Burgundy. The Ricotta Gnochetti was a delicious starter with huge pieces of lobster and delicate truffle The centerpiece was the saltcrusted Branzino beautifully presented and expertly served at the table side. Great experience, wonderful ambiance and service!

    Drinks
    Desiree B.

    The food was absolutely delightful. The drinks were very good. The service was quite decent but definitely slow on a busy Friday night. Expected. We tried to curb our pasta craving at another high end restaurant that was a major let down but their pasta here with truffle goodness hit all the spots.

    Dessert
    Lily G.

    Went here because moon bar down the street was closed. We wanted light, fresh, excellent quality seafood and were very happy here. We weren't super hungry, we got a beer each and split the sea bass tartare. We couldn't decide between the yellowfin and the bass, so the bartender recommended the bass. We were blown away by the tartare! It's unusual to find a truffle shaving/slice as opposed to oils, dust, or anything else but we were very happy. The kitchen split the dish for us which was kind of them. I poked the truffle with my fork before taking a photo, it did look better before. Everything was pricey, but the service, the complimentary bread and chocolates made up for it, especially considering we were not making a full dinner out of splitting one appetizer. Their commitment to their diners is excellent. Ambience is also excellent. Pay attention to the mosaic in the entryway! Will be back!

    Caviar
    Dave L.

    Lovely dining experience. Great room, great service and very delicious. Loved every minute. Highly recommended.

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    Very yummy seafood! We waited about 45 min at 5 pm on a Sunday evening (holiday weekend). It was…read morevery cozy in there and we shared a table with other people but we didn't mind. We ordered a bunch of raw oysters, a lobster roll, a cioppino with lobster on top, and a burger (my husband wanted to try it). The oysters were delicious and the lobster on the roll and in the cioppino was excellent. My favorite dish was the cioppino - what a delicious variety of seafood and so filling too!!

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    Cozy little Italian restaurant in Boston. We came to Boston early on our road trip with the sole…read morepurpose of eating dinner here and was very glad we got there early, as there was already a line forming by restaurant open. The combination of it being limited seating (it holds less than 20 people) and being a popular spot makes it quite hard to get in without a long wait, so I would recommend right when it opens. Food wise, we got the Squid Ink Pasta and Calamari. The calamari was the perfect combination of crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside, which I find a lot of restaurants don't do a great job of doing. The squid ink pasta was also delicious and on par with any quality Italian restaurants in NYC. I would come back again if I'm ever in the Boston area and want a nice Italian restaurant. Also this place is CASH ONLY so be prepared before coming.

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    Stopped by for lunch. I recommend getting reservations. Great food, service and atmosphere. I…read moreordered the lobster and scallops ravioli, and of course for dessert i order creme brûlée MY FAVE!! The food has great flavor, well cooked and good portions too enjoy!!

    Visiting from Seattle, we wanted to have some lobster while on the east coast. We ordered the…read morelobster roll and the lobster scallop ravioli. Both were delicious. The lobster was well cooked. Ravioli was in a delicious sauce and had chunks of lobster on top which was a pleasant surprise. More food than I expected, but my home city is famous for the price of eating out so maybe my perception is skewed. Burrata and asparagus appetizer was simple and good as well. The asparagus was firm but not stringy and wasn't the star of the show, but paired well with the burrata, tangy cured tomato, and spread. For drinks we had the mango margarita and a first light. The margarita was a bit strong for my taste but better as the ice melted. First light was yummy. Nothing memorable for the price range. Bread was nothing to write home about, but warm and a good vehicle for tasty butter. Service was attentive without being overbearing. We had a very polite, thoughtful waiter. Being seated behind the host stand/entrance there was quite a bit of back and forth from staff and customers but we didn't mind much. Great soft pop rock music playing, like listening to my own playlist!

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    It was recommended we check this place out considering it was walking distance from our hotel. We…read moretried a warm butter lobster roll at another restaurant and it wasn't bad. I've never been into cold mayo ones. This time we tried the cold mayo one and it was delicious. Changed my perspective about lobster rolls. This place has limited seating inside and some seating outside. I was bummed they didn't have french fries but it was fine. I took it togo so service wasn't something I could rate. Highly recommend these folks!

    First time in Boston, so of course--lobster rolls were a must…read more We stopped in at this spot, which sits right on a busy street, giving it that classic touristy energy. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by live crabs on display, which definitely adds to the experience. That said, it was surprisingly warm inside, so we opted to sit outside where there were plenty of tables and a much more comfortable breeze. Taking a look at the menu, the lobster rolls were... pretty steep. We decided to share one and round it out with a few sides--clam chowder, potato salad, a jumbo crab cake, and 2 cans of soda. For everything we ordered, the total came out to around $90, which definitely made us pause for a moment. Overall, I'm glad we went this route of sharing a The lobster roll, while decent, didn't quite justify the ~$40 price tag for its size. It felt more like we were paying for the location and "Boston experience" than the flavor itself. The standouts for me were actually the sides--the crab cake was flavorful with a nice texture, and the clam chowder was rich, creamy, and comforting. All in all, it checked the "first lobster roll in Boston" box, but I was very happy we only ordered one to share. Sometimes the touristy spots are more about the experience than the wow factor--and this felt like one of those moments.

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