The most recent addition to the Grafton Group’s ever-growing empire, The Hourly Oyster House, opens this evening at 5:00pm. The shellfish-focused restaurant, located on Dunster Street in Harvard Square, features a menu designed by Executive Chef Taryn Bonnefoi, who’s been overseeing the culinary goings-on at sister restaurant and neighbor, Russell House Tavern. Diners can expect heaps of oysters, small plate versions of classics like clams casino, crab louis, shrimp cocktail and lots of lobster – Bennefoi will be working her magic with four different preparations of the iconic crustacean. Bar Manager Ashish Mitra’s bar program was designed to complement the seafood-heavy menu with specialty cocktails, wine and beer from all over the world and even a rotating sour on draught. Peep the menu below, then head for Cambridge anytime after five to welcome The Hourly to the neighborhood.
starters
Clam Chowder 7
house-made saltines
Mackerel 9
horseradish cream, dill-pickled vegetables
Clams Casino 10
smoked bacon, herb butter
House-Smoked Salmon 12
traditional garnish, warm buckwheat blinis
Crab Cakes 12
braised red cabbage, green apple, bacon vinaigrette
Tuna Poke 12
seaweed salad, ginger, sesame, crispy wontons
Oysters Rockefeller 14
baked-stuffed oysters
Crab Louis 13
avocado, crostini
Charred Octopus 12
preserved lemons, squid ink rice chips
Shrimp Cocktail 15
bloody mary style, vodka granité
sandwiches/salads
Crispy Goat Cheese Sandwich 13
grilled vegetables, basil mayonnaise
Pepper-Crusted Tuna BLT 17
fried green tomatoes, avocado, horseradish aioli, sourdough
The Hourly Burger 14
aged cheddar, smoked bacon, crispy onions, brioche
Classic Caesar Salad 9
romaine, parmesan, croutons
Vegetable Salad 14
fried ricotta salata, green goddess dressing
Poached Salmon Salad 16
warm buckwheat, frisee, poached egg, sherry vinaigrette
entrées
Seared Salmon 23
chorizo, rice beans, garlic chips
Curried Mussels 18
frites, mayo
Fried Clams 25
whole belly clams, slaw, fries
Beer-Battered Fish & Chips 18
remoulade, slaw, fries
Whole-Roasted Bronzini 27
paella style saffron rice
Three Cheese Tortellini 18
cured tomatoes, pistou, shaved parmesan
Half-Roasted Chicken 21
warm bread salad, pine nuts, olives, golden raisins
House Steak 24
roasted fingerling potatoes, roquefort, red wine sauce
lobster
Lobster Spaghetti 26
butter poached lobster, parmesan reggiano
Lobster Pie 22
potatoes, mushrooms, vegetables, flaky pastry
Baked Stuffed Lobster 30
corn bread stuffing, drawn butter
Lobster Roll 22
touch of mayo, griddled roll, fries
sides
Fries | Sauteed Baby Spinach | Warm Buckwheat
Seasonal Vegetable Medley | Saffron Rice | Onion Strings
5 each
