665175 Fri Nov 06 08:19:06 -0800 2009 14 12 Boston Area 0 5160788 I lost a bet on the world series. Well worth it to not side with the Yankees. Bet was for 2 doz (raw) oysters + 1 doz (raw) cherrystones. I lost a previous NCAA bball bet for a martini to the same fellow. Pay off time. What is exactly the right intersection of oysters, cherrystones, and martinis? Each is critical. Eat at the bar, lively atmosphere, Boston. Grill 23? Pre-approved martinis but I do not see clams on the menu. Abe and Louies? I've never been. Where? Talk to me. Fri Nov 06 08:19:06 -0800 2009 34130 Carty 1 5160801 First came to mind is Neptune's. Don't know about the Martinis though. But the whole restaurant is so small that you feel like you're eating at the bar wherever you sit. Fri Nov 06 08:23:38 -0800 2009 5160788 117079 cutipie721 2 5160807 no 'tinis Fri Nov 06 08:25:10 -0800 2009 5160801 34130 Carty 2 5161012 No martini's but Bellini's. Fri Nov 06 09:29:16 -0800 2009 5160801 16672 phatchris 1 5160820 East Coast Grill. Fri Nov 06 08:27:56 -0800 2009 5160788 10169 StriperGuy 2 5160863 How lame is the place link thing now? For the OP, it's East Coast grill in Inman Square. They are great for oysters and clams but I don't think their martinis are that good. Call Grill 23 and inquire about clams. I can stand behind those martinis. And I feel your pain, I lost a bet on the Series too. Fri Nov 06 08:37:31 -0800 2009 5160820 10232 yumyum 3 5160883 A couple of their martinis and I can't stand at all :) . RE OP, Eastern standard is still fine for drinks and they do have oysters and clams. I can't recommend the food generally as they have dropped a notch in my opinion since Suarez left. Fri Nov 06 08:42:25 -0800 2009 5160863 13803 gourmaniac 1 5160837 Maybe you should find a place where the oysters and clams are not so fresh...... Fri Nov 06 08:32:26 -0800 2009 5160788 19863 drb 2 5160853 there is a true Sox fan ... Fri Nov 06 08:35:08 -0800 2009 5160837 34130 Carty 1 5160995 My first pick would be Eastern Standard. Lively place, lovely bar, excellent oysters and cherrystones. As noted, some of the other food has seemed to slip a bit, but for what you're after it's perfect. and cold and empty Fenway Park is just a ball-toss away...... Fri Nov 06 09:23:02 -0800 2009 5160788 25417 Zatan 1 5161114 Abe & Louis' does have what you're looking for, and certainly is lively. Another choice might be the Palm. They do have good martinis. Enjoy, CocoDan Fri Nov 06 10:04:10 -0800 2009 5160788 12643 CocoDan 2 5162733 Legal Seafood '646' special if you come before 6pm. 2doz oysters + 1doz cherrystone clams for $33.95 total. I haven't seen any place as fresh yet as cheap. Fri Nov 06 22:06:03 -0800 2009 5161114 106250 joebloe 3 5162869 Where is that Legal? Sat Nov 07 04:07:01 -0800 2009 5162733 110058 southie 4 5163247 Legal Seafood has a couple locations. Just google it. Sat Nov 07 08:58:38 -0800 2009 5162869 106250 joebloe 1 5163432 I had a platter of oysters and cherrystones last weekend at Smith and Wollensky's and they were superb. Served on a big platter of crushed ice and sprinkled with big fat caperberries, Good Mignonette and cocktail sauce with wedges of lemon, a bottle of Tabasco and lots of warm lemony cloth napkins. Sat Nov 07 11:08:54 -0800 2009 5160788 175523 macadamianut