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Fresh oysters & New England seafood in downtown Amherst

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A silver platter filled with fresh oysters on ice garnished with lemon wedges and seaweed. A person is holding an oyster shell with one hand and using the other to reach for more oysters. There are glasses of champagne and a bottle of wine in an ice bucket on the table. Also, there are slices of bread, a small bowl of chopped onions, and lemon slices on a white plate.
A glass of iced tea with ice cubes and an orange slice garnish against a plain, light background.

Today’s Oysters

  • 2-BUCK-SHUCK

    Weeknight happy hour - $2 oysters Sunday thru Thursday from 4-6pm or until we run out!

    $2 oysters are also available for brunch Saturday & Sunday 11-3pm.

    *Singular oyster variety at the discretion of the restaurant.

    Fresh oysters on crushed ice at a seafood market or restaurant display.

  • Gluten Free Galore

    Many of our dishes can be made gluten free by design. We run a dedicated gluten-free fryer, flag every GF ticket at the pass, and a manager brings GF dishes to your table, marked with a “GF” skewer.

    Crispy fried calamari with banana peppers and aioli in a basket lined with Amherst Oyster Bar paper

  • COMING SOON: AFTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

    The weekend edition of Amherst Oyster Bar: shucked oysters, craft cocktails, and an intimate, elevated bar scene.

    Fridays & Saturdays 9pm till late.

    four cocktails on a bartop

  • LUNCH & BRUNCH

    Now serving lunch Wednesday thru Friday 12-4pm and brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm.

    guests dining at amherst oyster bar

Our Socials

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View fullsize Popping on here to remind you that we’re open for lunch Wednesday-Friday (and brunch Saturday & Sunday)! $20 lunch combo available for dine in & takeout when you order through Toast! This combo can include this delicious blackened had
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View fullsize Skillet cornbread made to order. Filled with local corn and topped with a heap of whipped melty cajun crab butter to soak into every corner… It’s worth the wait. #datenight #amherstma #outtoeat #seafood #dinnerdate
View fullsize Happy national oyster day to our favorite bivalve! $2 buck shuck allllll day today, August 5th!

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