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Neptune Oyster vs Toro Boston

Neptune Oyster and Toro are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Neptune Oyster scores slightly higher than Toro. Neptune Oyster ranks #1 in Boston with accolades from 14 sources like Where, Condé Nast Traveler and Rough Guide.

Neptune Oyster
Neptune Oyster
9 / 10
63 Salem St, Ste 1, Boston, MA 02113
From $21 /night
Concierge Concierge
"You know a seafood restaurant means business when the menu includes a tower of as many oysters, clams, and shrimp as you and at least five friends can handle."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Dishes change seasonally, but a couple of year-round favorites include the North End Cioppino (fish stew) and the lobster roll that, hot or cold, overflows with meat." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"You have to hand it to Jeff and Kelli Nace, owners of this minuscule, retro-themed gem in the North End-they don't shy away from florid descriptions." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.6
"This "fabulous" North End "seafood place you always dreamed of" earns its No. 1 ranking for Food because "every single thing on the menu" is "unbelievable"." Full review
Gayot Gayot
14.0
"From shrimp cocktail to crudo staples of sockeye salmon, hamachi ceviche and day boat scallops, the menu is synonymous with an eye-poppingly bold, lip-smackingly rich repertoire." Full review
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Toro Boston
Toro Boston
9 / 10
1704 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118-3307
From $21 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Small plates such as grilled corn with aioli and cotija cheese are hefty enough to make a meal out of a few, or you can share the regular or vegetarian paella with a group." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located in the heart of the South End, Ken Oringer’s Toro specializes in Spanish pinxtos (snacks) and tapas." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"You might have to "fight for a seat" at this no-reservations, "packed-to-the-gills" South End "mob scene" from Ken Oringer (of Clio), but "go, go, go"." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Superstar chef Ken Oringer delivers dozens of tantalizing tapas for gregarious urban hippies and festive parties."
Gayot Gayot
15.0
"Displaying all the brick-and-wood rusticity of its progenitors, it contains an open kitchen turning out Spanish tidbits, authentic in spirit as well as in their ingredients." Full review
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