We heard about this place from family and friends my girlfriend and I figured lets go check out this place glad we did the portions were big we had a bowl of clam chowder before our meal that alone will fill you up I got the fish and chips I could not even finish it I took the rest home they have a bar with TV s the place is nice they have plenty of parking easy to get to and you don't have to chase the waitress's down if you had a question or something they also have a place where you can eat outside in the summer we will definitely be coming back here. read more

Great food and service, top restaurant on the south shore. The menu is a great mix of items for everyone, cool vibe in the restaurant , you can relax and get aaay from it all. Keep up the great work read more

Enjoyed the oysters and salmon sashimi. Great atmosphere and the wait staff were very good.

Big fan of the Oysterman. It's popular but the menu never changes. Occasionally there are great specials. Can get loud.

Notwithstanding my photos of the sleek marble and stainless steel taps and the liquor selection, I can't speak to their cocktails or beer options...yet! So far, I've had the clam chowder and I came back for seconds a week later. It may be the best chowder on the South Shore! It boasts mode flavor and body than what I'm accustomed to at the standard Plymouth-area waterfront locales. I agree with those who noted that the fish tacos are delicious. I adored mine, eating them so fast that I forgot to snap a picture! The staff are friendly and are clearly passionate about their product. The aesthetic is a comfortable mix of smooth jazz, veined marble, corrugated metal, distressed wood and cosy leather. I am sad that I won't have a regular reason to visit this part of Duxbury regularly now that winter sports clinics are winding down! read more

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Our first time at this location and from the discussion about local oysters to the perfect grey goose martini and burger, you couldn't ask for more. Service is outstanding and all the staff is top notch that we interacted with today. A must try in Scituate. We even bought nice wine glass set (4) with achor on glass. Ambiance is upbeat and rear bar with hightops will be our next visit. read more

The Oysterman is a go to for my wife and family. We love the sushi, smash burger. Great beer on tap. Love the cocktails.

A friend and I were looking for a decent place to get a bite in the area after an all day event, and I'm so happy I found The Oysterman. Pull into the parking lot, and it's the building in front of the shops. You might think you're lost but you're not. They have a nice outdoor seating area with 5 tables, with a large bar and ~ 6-8 tables inside. I loved the ambience, it is beautiful, higher end and casual at the same time. I started with a half dozen oysters from Duxbury, thanks to Cam's recommendation, and we ordered a side of bread. The oysters were so fresh and delicious, and the bread was pretty good. My friend ordered the Oysterman Egg Rolls which I tried and it was amazing with their Maple Dijon sauce. I tried their "The Purple Dragon" because it seemed to be the closest to my signature drink, but it did not hit the spot for me personally. I didn't even get a chance to bring it up, and Cam noticed I was not drinking and asked if I liked it, or if there was something else she could do for me. She made a great Spicy Margarita and immediately improved the meal. I chose this place because they seemed to have inclusive menu options for all tastes, but I couldn't decide because there were so many good options. We were told even though it is primarily a seafood restaurant, most of the locals love the burgers. I usually avoid meat, and burgers are not my favorite, but we both ordered the burger and it must have been one of the best I've ever had. The fries were good and with the Maple Dijon on the side per Cam's recommendation, they were great. The food came out in a timely manner. I have to shout out the amazing service provided by Cam, Lexi, Jackie, and Mynor. Lexi, the host, kept us up to date on the outdoor seating, but we ended up staying at the bar because Cam the bartender was amazing. I asked her so many questions and recommendations and she was more than happy to help throughout the meal. Jackie stepped in to assist and Mynor, the manager, was very attentive and helped the staff with seating and food which is a great quality to have, rather than watching them. The staff here is impeccable, helpful, friendly, and service can make or break the meal. Thank you to the staff -- and especially Cam for your patience and help! I highly recommend The Oysterman if you are in the area, or even if you'd need to go out of your way to check it out, and I recommend reservations. Ambience: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Service: 6/5 The Oysterman: 5/5 read more

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We had such a lovely time at the oysterman! The oysters were absolutely fantastic and we loved the crab cake sandwich and the Mac and cheese. The fish and chips were also delicious! We called on a Monday around 5 to see if they had availability around 6:30-7 and were told the earliest reservation was for 7:45. Disappointed, we figured we'd try to walk in. About 5 minutes later, we received a call back that they were able to move some things around and that they could accommodate us! We were so thankful. The only downside was that it seemed to take quite some time for our food to come out. Other than that, no complaints and we loved our meal with friends!! read more

The Oysterman - Seafood Near Me - Duxbury, Massachusetts

2 of us arrived around 5pm, and although we had reservations, there were 2 seats left at the bar, so we ate there. At this point, there were several open tables inside and 1 or 2 outside. FOOD: The oysters were fresh, sand free and excellent quality. The fish and chips was cooked perfectly. The coating was seasoned and a bit thick, which I like but its a personal preference as I know some prefer a thinner coating. It arrives as one piece and was large enough to split. SERVICE: Cam was the bartender who looked after us. She is friendly and attentive. Everyone we encountered there had a smile and seemed to cultivate a nice team feeling. BAR: comfy seats. Not a huge wine selection, however, sufficient for my needs. $12 for house chard, average pour. ATMOSPHERE: clearly some thought went into designing this place. Even when full and lots of conversations going on, the sound level was fine to have a conversation without shouting. The ceiling has sound panels which I am sure allowed this. I wish more places would install these. read more

The Oysterman - Dozen oysters, $34. Excellent. - Seafood Near Me - Duxbury, Massachusetts

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We arrived at the restaurant a little before noon to beat the Sunday brunch crowd. We went there specifically for the sushi. We ordered and received our drinks and ordered the three sushi dishes only to be told that the "guy who makes the sushi, doesn't come in until 1pm". Nowhere on the menu, nor the website, does it state that the sushi is only served after 1:00pm. Very disappointing. The buffalo cauliflower did not have a good taste. read more

Went out to Dinner on the 4th with a Co-Worker last night, went to The Oysterman in Duxbury, never been there, but he suggested it, I started with a Fresh Cedar Salad, and I got the Risotto with Scallops and Bacon, one of the best ones I've had, he had Smash Burger with Fries, everything was so good and fresh, went to The Fireworks afterwards in Duxbury, and enjoyed the Show, Happy Fourth of July everyone read more

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Hostess and waitress were very polite and accommodating and food was fabulous. My daughter ordered the fish and chips and devoured it. I ordered 6 oysters, fried Brussels sprouts with garlic aioli and honey, and the tuna bomb sushi roll. Food is spectacular. Highly recommend! read more

We came last night for dinner and brought our 5 year old son. I was unsure if I could bring him because it's an upscale establishment. To my surprise the waitress welcomed us with open arms and they actually did have options for kids. That being said I do think it's more of a date night restaurant but it was still very nice to be treated kindly and for our son to be treated kindly as well. So aside from that. We ordered a dozen oysters which were amazing. My husband had the scallop dish which was superb. I had the salmon which was very good as well but I would have preferred to have the seaweed salad separately(person preference). We all enjoyed our time there and the laid back yet upscale ambiance. Great spot. We would definitely make it a point to come back next time we're in the area. read more

I've only tried this place twice. Both times I had raw seafood. Delicious and so fresh and very friendly staff

Went recently for brunch for the first time. We love The Oysterman and find most of the menu very well executed consistently. The staff is always professional, present and friendly. This visit we had the chicken sandwich (can't resist it's so juicy and the batter is the crispy we all dream of). DH has the Benny and said it was delicious with fresh fresh crabmeat. Other dishe was the bolognese which was good but not remarkable. Looking forward to checking out Scituate spot! read more

Stopped in to grab some lunch apres a round of golf. Good call. Great quaint seafaring atmosphere. Restaurant is on the smaller side with inside and outside dining, weather permitting. We chose to sit outside. Comfortable seating. The waitstaff was awesome. Our waitress, Julie was excellent. Attentive, friendly, courteous and professional. Food was also excellent, well prepared and delicious. We order the chicken Caesar salad, tuna poke and the oysters po'boy. To my surprise, it was the best oysters po'boy I had this side of New Orleans. The oysters were fresh, plump, lightly battered, cooked to perfection and overflowing in a toasted roll. Fresh Cole slaw and crispy French fries. Highly recommend. We will definitely return to try the other items on the menu. For me, definitely getting the oysters po'boy again soon. read more

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I came here for dinner last night (on a Tuesday) at 7:30 PM. I asked for a table for 2 and there was an outside option or inside at the bar. Since it was a chilly night, we opted for indoors and were the only two people sitting at the bar for dinner. The bartender was also our server and she was incredibly friendly. She chatted with us a bit about COVID, the restaurant industry, where we were coming from and she thanked us for stopping in as it was our first time! I started with the Blackberry Basil Gimlet which came out quickly and was very prettily presented with a basil leaf and fresh blackberry skewer. It was a well balanced cocktail - both fruity and smooth. We got a dozen raw oysters as our app. I wish I remembered what type, but they were obviously from Duxbury. They had a good briny start and a fresh finish. Definitely lip-smacking good! For meals, he wanted the jerk spiced short ribs, but they were out of that as well as the tuna lettuce wraps (we were given a heads up before we ordered, so it wasn't as much of a disappointment). Instead, he got the crab cake BLT and finished off every bite (literally every fry and the coleslaw too - ha). He obviously hated it... The bartender recommended the bolognese, which is what I got. It was a hearty bowl of fresh rigatoni pasta with shredded, braised pork and beef. The only thing I would have asked for is more "sauce" to the sauce. I wanted it more tomatoey and a bit wetter. No matter, it was still delicious. All in all, this was a very good meal with great service. I would come back and try more seafood options like the chowder, tuna wraps and the lobster roll. And more oysters, please!!! read more

The Oysterman - Duxbury oysters - Seafood Near Me - Duxbury, Massachusetts

Friendly staff , beautiful bar and the OG oyster spot in DUX...highly recommend for date night or with the family. The only thing they could do better is have more seats! read more

The food is absolutely delicious and the staff are very friendly. We had a great lunch experience and left feeling stuffed. The quantity's are large. The egg rolls were fantastic And the chicken sandwich's are huge . I had a waffle fries chicken sandwich w bacon cheese and an egg. Definitely give the place a try ! read more

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Great vibe, excellent food and service. Everyone here seems to love their job and it shows!

Great welcome. Great food. Thank you! The Benedict was fantastic. The Avocado Toast with smoked salmon was also amazing. We will be back! read more

VERY disappointed! We had lunch today and we were SO disappointed! My sister had an oyster po boy which was tasteless and on a what was supposed to be a grilled hot dog roll but it was burnt. I had the smash burger. I had to send it back because I couldn't even cut it in half it was so overcooked and charred! The second burger wasn't much better. Dry and overcooked again and the bun on my burger was also burnt! The price for a burger is $18.50! Overpriced. The server was great and apologetic. Not her fault. I have been before when it first opened and it was delicious. This was awful. We won't go back. Too many other places that are better! read more

Very good food, emphasis on oysters and raw bar items, but plenty of choices to satisfy all tastes. Nicely appointed interior with booths and a long bar. Outdoor patio dining in warm weather. Very good service. Reasonable prices. Free parking. read more

Omg! we accidentally came upon The Oysterman highly recommended by another eating establishment because they were closed and did take out only. I was pleasantly surprised at this fantastic delicious restaurant. The lobster roll was phenomenal, the oysters were fantastic, and risotto was amazing! It look like they extended this restaurant and made tents which they did an excellent job and I really liked the ambiance. In fact, I think they should keep it that way if this was a temporary setup. The quality of the food and the friendly service was a huge thumbs up. We also learned that this place was about 4 years old and you know what? I will come back here again for sure! read more

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Really pleasant afternoon hang on their patio today. My drink w tequila habanero pineapple mint was excellent and friend enjoyed the strawberry mule (but mine won). I got the oyster po boy w fries and slaw ($19) and he got 6 oysters and the crab chowder. All was good tho a bit on the salty side. And I wouldn't have complained if another oyster were stuck in my well grilled roll. Service was excellent and it was a perfect day to sit outside (the interior is cute too). Don't ever go to Dux and glad today worked out so well. read more

For me it's just a classic case of lack of management. Wobbly tables, dirty silverware, goofy folds. Food is good, portions are legit. I don't think I saw a single smiling face. It felt transactional from start to finish. And honestly if your kitchen/raw bar area is going to provide necessary lighting for diners...why would they ever shut off the lights while people are sitting? It felt very rude. It's a small space and ultimately I thought they could have done a lot better treating it that way themselves. Online it says they close at 10 pm. But the lights turned off at 9... with zero communication. It felt intimidating, as of we didn't have a choice other than...just enjoy our food. Which, again, was good...but absolutely not worth the overall experience. I sat with a martini glass in front of me for half the meal. It just felt that absolutely no person in the building cared. It's 2 stars because I get that there are bad days. I do recommend this restaurant, but if you're in that area...take a shot. Especially if you have someone under 21 at your table. read more

Got food poisoning from bad sushi very sick. Management said they were sorry and offered a gift card. The said they'd call for my address! Never heard back from them!!! Beware of this restaurant. read more

First time at the Oysterman. We had reservations for a Saturday night, and our table was ready for us when we arrived. The atmosphere is sophisticated yet casual. It is a smaller restaurant so I would recommend making reservations ahead of time. I had the blackberry margarita which was made perfectly, and the others in my group also seemed to enjoy their drinks as well. For appetizers we shared the beet salad, fried Brussel sprouts, and oysters. Everything was delicious. 3/4 of my group went with the smash burger for our entree and none of us were disappointed. Easily one of the best burgers I've ever had, and I loved the thin crispy fries that accompanied it. We were slightly disappointed that they didn't offer desserts there. But overall great dinner, I would definitely return again. read more

The Oysterman - Blackberry Margarita - Seafood Near Me - Duxbury, Massachusetts

In a nutshell, fresh seafood, excellent clam chowder, but expensive for what you get. Hard to get a table, small cramped space. Staff just eh. Glad we were able to try it out, but think you can do better at other local seafood places which are on the water, with more space and better views. read more

We ate there with another couple and everything was perfect. The service was great, food was great and the ambiance was light. It was a little louder than I usually like, but everyone was having a good time--so no complaints read more

Small restaurant with limited seating, but is worth the wait. Not a lot of area to wait but you can get a drink at the bar. Burger is great and obviously would recommend the oysters! read more

I am not a raw bar person but luckily this place has a great menu. Went here for the first time and ordered the Brussels sprouts app and they were so good. For a meal I got the salmon and it was done really well. The prices here are high but you know you are going to get good quality food and service. Will definitely go back! read more

Great atmosphere and good food! The bartenders are super sweet and welcoming. I stopped in while visiting Boston. read more

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My family and I thought we would try this place while in Duxbury at 11:30 AM on a Friday. The place just opened and it was completely empty. We had 3 young children and 4 adults and from the moment we stepped in, we felt unwelcome. They asked if we had a reservation and I told them no, because I thought it was unnecessary to make a reservation at opening on a weekday. They responded with, "you ALWAYS need a reservation." I apologized and after a few minutes of them frazzled and "attempting" to accommodate us with scowls, they placed us in a back booth. I had requested another area, but they said it was reserved with a completely empty restaurant. The scowls continued and after discussing with my family, we decided the "vibe" wasn't for us. Never met such miserable restaurant workers in my life. It's a shame because I've heard great things about the food and wanted some quality seafood for my out of town relatives. Customer service goes a long way people. You aren't just in the food service, your job is also to be kind and pleasant to patrons and make them feel welcome. Won't be back. read more

We were really not a fan of this establishment. We started out with a drink and ended up trying their Caesar salad. I'm not sure what I can say about this place besides. Mostly locals are there and if you aren't one, you will know it. The guy, I would say he was the Manager who was right in front of us the whole time doing something at the bar could have cared less about if we needed a drink, to order food or whatever. We decided to have dinner somewhere else because it just didn't feel right. The older gentleman next to me who ordered a plate of oysters was nicer than the staff. The oysters looked great and a full plate cost $30. They have a nice outside eating area, maybe that's where we should sit next time we come. The younger wait staff seemed very nice but with the Manager standing in front of us the whole time they couldn't really get to us and we could not get their attention. Hey, Mr Manager. Don't just manage, be pleasant to the people who are ordering drinks and food and sitting right in front of you! read more

Are the best oysters in New England from Duxbury? Perhaps. I've never had anything better than Island Creek oysters. This place could use more seating. It gets crowded on the weekends. The dishes coming out of the kitchen looked great! We only had a half-dozen standing up. read more

The Oysterman - Seafood Near Me - Duxbury, Massachusetts

Fabulous oyster spot. Cute and small but open concept and a nice outdoor dining spot. Servers are friendly and attentive with an efficient team approach. The menu is wonderful. Our choices were super tasty. We chose local oysters, of course, fried brussel sprouts, cod fish tacos and crab cakes. Everything was flavorful. My own complaint is, the crab cakes and tacos were sauce heavy. Highly recommend. read more

This was my first time to Duxbury. Three of us had a superb lunch. I had the oyster po-boy sandwich. Excellent. Could have used a few more oysters. The Tuna sashimi was as good as it gets. The Caprese was wonderful, and the buffalo cauliflower was fantastic. Best of all was our waitress. She was friendly, funny, efficient, has a charming personality, and knew everything about the area. She gets a separate 5 star rating. Hope to go back there the next time in Duxbury! read more

The Oysterman - The bar area. - Seafood Near Me - Duxbury, Massachusetts

Went there last night with The Cave Women. (Birthday/Mother's Day thing). This is a must if you're in Duxbury. They know how to make a drink! The oysters were perfect (thank god, because if you couldn't get a good oyster at a place called the Oysterman, they would be doomed) We shared the shrimp & lobster fettuccine. Another superb dish. The service was top notch. A thought it was kind of funny, at the end of the meal, instead of asking us if we wanted dessert, like a true server of Duxberians, she asked asked us if we wanted another drink instead. For the newcomers, make sure you makes reservations. read more