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    The Hourly Oyster House

    15 Dunster Street

    Cambridge, MA 02138


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    -LUNCH-
    -DESSERT-
    -KIDS MENU-
    BEVERAGES
    Pickup Only
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    Featured Items

    • Lobster Roll

      Aioli, Griddled Roll, Chives
      $39.00
    • Clam Chowder

      Bacon*, Seasoned Oyster Crackers *bacon NOT omissible
      $12.00

    -LUNCH-

    Oysters/Raw Bar

    • Dozen Oysters

      Rosé Mignonette, House Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Oyster selection is subject to change.
      $37.00
    • Little Neck Clams

      By The Each, House Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
      $3.00
    • The Hourly Seafood Tower

      12 Oysters, 6 Littleneck Clams, 6 Jumbo Shrimp, Striped Bass Ceviche, Tuna Crudo, Lobster Tail
      $126.00
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      Four Jumbo Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce
      $17.00

    Chilled Appetizers

    • Tuna Crudo*

      castelvetrano olive, pickled chili, citrus segment, blood orange vinaigrette
      $19.00
    • Tuna Tartare*

      Yuzu, Avocado, Chili Crisp, Taro Chip (df)
      $19.00

    Starters

    • Clam Chowder

      Bacon*, Seasoned Oyster Crackers *bacon NOT omissible
      $12.00
    • Lobster Bisque

      Brandy, Tarragon
      $13.00
    • Caesar Salad

      pangrattato, cured egg yolk, parmesan reggiano
      $15.00
    • Point Judith Calamari

      Crispy-Fried, Cherry Peppers, Arugula, Harissa Aioli 
      $17.00
    • Roasted Island Creek Oysters

      Shucked oysters topped with roasted garlic, parmigiano reggiano, and parsley butter, lightly roasted
      $19.00
    • Spanish Octopus

      'nduja vinaigrette*, hash brown, lemon aioli *contains Pork
      $17.00
    • Steak Tartare*

      Diced steak, smoked oyster aioli, leek gremolata, house potato chips, leek ash oil
      $18.00
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      whipped ricotta, miso bagna cauda, toasted hazelnut
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00
    • Grilled Cornbread Taiyaki

      whipped honey-molasses butter
      $15.00
    • Lobster Mac & Cheese Appetizer

      three cheese blend, ritz cracker crust
      $21.00
    • Roasted Beet Salad

      goat cheese, blackberries, pepitas, endive, citrus
      $16.00
    • Baby Gem Salad

      Raspberry, Ricotta Salata, Radish, Spiced Sunflower Seeds (gf)
      $15.00
    • Moules Frites

      White Wine, Tomato, Fennel, Garlic, Hand-Cut Fries
      $18.00

    Lunch Entrees

    • Lobster Roll

      Aioli, Griddled Roll, Chives
      $39.00
    • Beer Battered Fish & Chips

      Frites, Slaw, Tartar Sauce
      $25.00
    • Haddock Sandwich

      Coleslaw, Bread & Butter Pickles, Spicy Tartar Sauce
      $19.00
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Lettuce, Pickles, Special Sauce, Brioche Bun
      $18.00
    • Double Smash Burger

      American Cheese, Special Sauce, Caramelized Onions, Potato Roll
      $19.00
    • Fisherman's Stew

      Cioppino Sauce, Mussels, clams, Shrimp, Cod, Salmon, Fingerling Potatoes
      $25.00
    • BBQ Cauliflower

      Spring Farro Salad, Fava Beans, Asparagus, Baby Kale, Roasted Carrot (df/vg)
      $25.00
    • Crab Cake Sandwich

      lettuce, heirloom tomato, old bay mayo
      $19.00
    • Salmon Poke*

      seaweed salad, sushi rice, edamame, togarashi aioli, nori vinaigrette
      $23.00

    Sides

    • Fries

      $7.00
    • Slaw

      $6.00
    • Side Greens

      $7.00

    -DESSERT-

    Dessert

    • Basque Cheesecake

      Blueberry Compote
      $14.00
    • Chocolate Mousse

      Strawberry, Chantilly cream, white chocolate
      $14.00
    • Olive Oil Cake

      pomegranante seed, sweet cream gelato ***Contains Almond Flour***
      $14.00

    -KIDS MENU-

    KIDS

    • Kid's Mac & Cheese

      $12.00
    • Kid's Burger

      $13.00
    • Kid's Fingers

      $12.00
    • Kid's Veggies

      $7.00

    BEVERAGES

    Soda

    • Olipop Lemon Lime

      $6.00
    • Olipop Root Beer

      $6.00
    • Olipop Orange Cream

      $6.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 3:45 pm, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 3:45 pm, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 3:45 pm, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 3:45 pm, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 3:45 pm, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 3:45 pm, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 3:45 pm, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    The Hourly Oyster House is a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood outpost in the heart of Harvard Square, where guests can enjoy thoughtfully sourced and playfully prepared seafood and oysters from New England and beyond, as well as a carefully crafted selection of signature cocktails, beer and wine.

    Location

    15 Dunster Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

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