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Is Neptune Oyster worth it for a romantic trip?

DependsFor couples in love

For romance, Neptune Oyster is hit or miss.

Forty-odd seats, a marble counter, and a chalkboard of the day's oysters — it runs hot and tight from the moment it opens. Magic for a couple at the bar; a test of patience if you arrive at peak with a group.

Price
Higher-end; raw bar and lobster roll add up quickly
Time
1–1.5 hours plus a wait
Last verified
2026-06-17
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Is Neptune Oyster worth it…
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How we verified
  • Opened in 2004, the no-reservations North End oyster bar serves its signature lobster roll both hot-with-butter and cold-with-mayo, with eight ounces of Maine lobster made to order on an Iggy's brioche roll. · en.wikipedia.org
  • It won Boston Magazine's 'Best of Boston' for Best Lobster Roll (Classy) in 2009, 2011, 2017, 2023, and 2025, and was a 2020 James Beard Outstanding Restaurant semifinalist. · bostonmagazine.com
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