The Hourly Oyster House The Hourly Oyster House, 15 Dunster Street, Cambridge

The Hourly Oyster House

The Hourly Oyster House, 15 Dunster Street, Cambridge

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4.7

RESTAURANT RATING:

WONDERFUL

4.7 out of 5 (187 Ratings)

Average Price

$30 and under

Cuisine

Seafood

Dress Code

Casual Dress

Opening Hours

Bar
Daily 11:00 am-11:00 pm
Lunch
Daily 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Dinner
Daily 4:00 pm-10:00 pm

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The Hourly Oyster House Customer Reviews

Overall Average Score:

Exceptional (5 out of 5)

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Liked: Everything - service, food, drinks, ambience.
Disliked: Zero was bad.

We spent a leisurely lunch before the UMASS/Harvard basketball game, and our wait staff was wonderful, letting us just keep ordering more over the hour and a half we were there. I have to say, the bartender is an artist. I had the Lady Almathea, and a cosmo. As good or better than any drinks I've ever experienced (only other comparable was in NY city). I'm going to try to create one at home, as I didn't see a recipe on-line for the Lady Almathea.

Liked: The oysters. The grilled octopus. The shrimp cocktail. The cocktails.

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251 Reviews

The Hourly Oyster House is #4 of 551 things to do in Cambridge

4 out of 5

By: david l

Wed 2 Apr, 2025

l	It ain't cheap, but what is, nowadays? The food was very good. The drinks were generous. The service excellent, especially the hostess, who bent over backwards to ensure that we were comfortable... Read Full Review

4 out of 5

By: MILOUW, New York City, New York

Fri 4 Oct, 2024

l	This busy bar/restaurant is seafood oriented. My selection of oysters good followed by an excellent grilled octopus. An other main of salmon equally good. Friendly and professional staff. The weak... Read Full Review

4 out of 5

By: thethymesav0r, Raleigh, North Carolina

Sun 21 Jul, 2024

l	A great spot for a bite while visiting Harvard Square. We were disappointed that the only oysters offerings were raw or fried, although the fried were very good. They don’t steam or do Rockefeller... Read Full Review