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Things worth sharing — observations, local finds, and a bit of community advocacy

Buck a shuck in Boston

I have to say I’m hooked on these little guys. A little lemon, a dab of horseradish, some cocktail sauce, and we’re good to go. I’m not paying $4.75 per oyster—and I’m guessing most of you aren’t either—so here’s my cheat sheet of where you can find dollar (or close to it) oysters any night of the week.

Know a spot I’m missing in Boston or Cambridge? Drop it in the comments. List updated: May 20, 2026

MONDAY
224 Boston (5–10PM ⚠️ confirm — some listings vary)
Black Lamb ($2 11AM–5PM)
Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar (11AM til close)
Savin Bar + Kitchen (4–6PM)
Select Oyster Bar ($2 Oysters 3–6PM)
State Street Provisions (3–5PM)
The Merchant (4–7PM)
Trillium Fort Point (2-4PM)
Warren Tavern Charlestown; 3-6 PM

TUESDAY:
224 Boston (5–10PM ⚠️ confirm — some listings vary)
Black Lamb ($2 11AM–5PM)
Gray’s Hall (4–8PM)
Lincoln South Boston (10AM–10PM)
Publico South Boston (11AM til supplies last)
Savin Bar + Kitchen ($1.50 4–6PM)
Trillium Fort Point (2-4PM)
Savin Bar + Kitchen (4–6PM)
Select Oyster Bar ($2 Oysters 3–6PM)
State Street Provisions (3–5PM)
Warren Tavern Charlestown; 3-6 PM
Woods Hill Pier 4 (5–6:30PM)

WEDNESDAY:
Black Lamb ($2 11AM–5PM)
Savin Bar + Kitchen (4–6PM)
Select Oyster Bar ($2 Oysters 3–6PM)
State Street Provisions (3–5PM)
The Broadway South Boston (4pm until they’re gone)
Trillium Fort Point (2-4PM)
Warren Tavern Charlestown; 3-6 PM
Woods Hill Pier 4 (5–6:30PM)

THURSDAY:
Black Lamb ($2 11AM–5PM)
Savin Bar + Kitchen (4–6PM)
Select Oyster Bar ($2 Oysters 3–6PM)
State Street Provisions (3–5PM)
Trillium Fort Point (2-4PM)
Warren Tavern Charlestown; 3-6 PM

FRIDAY:
Black Lamb ($2 11AM–5PM)
Petula’s South Boston (11:30–3PM)
Savin Bar + Kitchen (4–6PM)
Select Oyster Bar ($2 Oysters 3–6PM)
State Street Provisions (3–5PM)
The Broadway South Boston (4–6PM)
The Merchant (4–7PM)
Trillium Fort Point (2-4PM)
Warren Tavern Charlestown; 3-6 PM

SATURDAY:
Black Lamb ($2 11AM–5PM)

SUNDAY
Black Lamb ($2 11AM–5PM)
Yellow Door Taqueria (South End and Dorchester; 4 PM to close)

If I missed a spot or one of these places discontinues offering dollar oysters, leave a comment below to let me know!

Dollar Oyster Monday at LOCO Taqueria & Oyster Bar in South Boston

Dollar Oyster Monday at LOCO Taqueria & Oyster Bar in South Boston