What to order at Neptune Oyster

Must order
Hot-buttered lobster roll on a butter-toasted split-top bun.
Signature dishes
Hot-buttered lobster roll, Oysters
Editor tip
Put your name on the iPad at 16:30. The wait at 18:30 runs 90 minutes; weekday lunch is the easy seat.
CuisineSeafood
Price$$$
NeighborhoodNorth End
HoursMon-Fri 11:30-21:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-22:30
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Address: 63 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113

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