Guest Reviews
What our guests are saying
From first-timers who wandered in off North Pleasant Street to Saturday regulars, here's what keeps guests coming back.
The oysters
Our raw bar is the reason most guests find us, and the reason they come back. Fresh New England oysters, shucked to order.
The bar team
Guests name their favorite bartenders by name. Pull up a seat at the bar for a proper martini and a recommendation or two.
Weekend brunch
A bright dining room, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm, with $2 oysters to start.
The service
Attentive, friendly and unfussy. Our servers get a lot of shout-outs, and we're proud of every one.
In their words
Recent reviews from our guests on Google.
The bar team
“Some reviews mentioned the bartender, Anda, being amazing. Nothing short of amazing. Right from the start we felt welcomed and the service was perfect. If I could give 6 stars I would.”
The oysters
“Oysters were delicious, many gluten free options available. Plum cobbler is sooooo good.”
The service
“Avery deserves all the stars. She’s a phenomenal server! The crab cakes were some of the best I’ve had outside Maryland.”
The food
“We started with a dozen oysters, and our favorite turned out to be the Fried Calamari with Hot Honey. It was THE BEST calamari we’ve ever had.”
Happy hour
“The 2 Buck Shuck happy hour was incredible. Our bartender, Dominique, was so cool. It was a lot of fun to watch her craft every drink with impeccable attention to detail.”
The service
“Unparalleled in the area for the food, atmosphere and stellar service (thank you Sheyla)! It is competitive with big city fine dining.”
The oysters
“Our server Scottie was a joy with the best recommendations. We have not had such good oysters in quite a while. They were absolutely fresh and delicious.”
Special occasions
“We have been to the Amherst Oyster Bar at least four times and have spent two of our anniversaries here. Everything we get every time is delicious. It’s a jewel here in Western Massachusetts, right in the heart of Amherst.”
The raw bar
“The seafood tower flavors were incredible, especially the crab, and of course the oysters were full of flavor. Service was spot on with Luz taking care of everything. Definitely going to become our “go to” spot.”
The bar team
“What stands out most is how consistent they are with food quality, attention to customer needs, and making you feel seen and celebrated. Anda is my favorite bartender.”
Weekend brunch
“Fantastic natural sunlight that warms you up as soon as you enter. The Crab Cake Benedict was the star of the show. The brown butter hollandaise ties everything together perfectly.”
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