Elm Square Oyster Co.

2 Elm Square, Andover
(978) 470-2228

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John Marcinkevich

A great place to dine and enjoy excellent food and cocktails. Best and freshest Oysters right from our local areas as well as other regions when available. The service is great, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is perfect! When the weather is good outdoor seating is available!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anthony McCullough

Best halibut ever!!! Cooked perfectly with butter and salt, succulent scallops, and a mouth watering steak. The beets and goat cheese melted in my mouth. The blue fin tuna crudo started the meal perfectly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tiffany Hubschman

Elm Square is our favorite place to eat in Andover, so much so that we have date night here every Tuesday! The food is phenomenal and clean. The oysters are amazing and fresh. My guilty pleasure is the charcuterie options, nothing beats quality food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Champoux

This was our first time visiting Elm Square oyster. I made reservation online and emailed with Rosanne the owner. My wife and I were celebrating two big events and Rosanne and the staff were tremendously accommodating. We had great service and were made to feel very special. Our waiter, JESSE Was tremendous. The quality of food was top-notch and the ambience is cool for a Andover town center establishment. We will be back, soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak, Charcuterie

Paul H Kuehnel

Great food ! Scallop dinner was perfect as was Halibut , Crudo and mussels small plate starters tasty .
Service was attentive and well timed .
Smoked old fashion spot on !
Very nice staff and owner very personable .
Next time around an oyster fest for sure … variety looked delightful . Three rooms three different vibes well done …. Enough said just go and enjoy

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Daily Crudo

J DiBo

Outstanding food and drink!
Chic atmosphere!
Prompt, courteous service!

Maple Manhattan was best drink I have ever had!!! Kudos to bartender Kathy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Linda McLaughlin

Fantastic food and service. We could not get enough of the cold briny oysters. And the kitchen has a deft hand with everything else as well: deviled eggs, chicken liver pate, butter lettuce salad, brussels sprouts, herbed fries...all were delicious. Truly talented kitchen staff, many thanks to all of you we had a wonderful evening.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Deviled Eggs, Chicken Liver Mousse

rabih bou chaaya

Absolutely Outstanding!

We had an incredible experience at Elm Square Oysterr in Andover, MA. Rosalina and her brother John provided top-notch service, making us feel truly welcomed. The food was exceptional—clean, high-quality ingredients, and every dish was perfectly executed. The Duxbury oysters were the best I’ve ever had—so fresh and flavorful! The drinks? Unbelievable! To top it all off, their warm hospitality shined through when they surprised our table with complimentary champagne & dessert for our friend’s anniversary. A class act all around! Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soup, Burger, Shrimp Cocktail

Sharanya Sarkar

I liked my time here. You can start by having a mix-and-match of different oysters, and each comes with their descriptions (brine/sweetness/size, etc.), which is useful for deciding. My husband and I then took the crispy halibut sandwich, which was yummy. Although the main entrees were pricier, the food tasted really good. However, I would have loved to see more options on the menu (a salmon dish, for example). The service here was fantastic though. Everyone was warm and friendly, and the food was served really fast! Also, just a suggestion: the decor could be improved with some ambient lighting.

Chris McNeill

If you're after a place with good food and a relaxed vibe, Elm Square Oyster Co. hits the mark. The menu has something for everyone – from fresh seafood to juicy steaks and tasty sides. The drinks are great, too, and the staff is super friendly. Whether you’re in for a casual bite or a special night out, this place has you covered. Definitely worth checking out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ang Chor

Delish drinks that pairs well with raw oysters

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Lanye Huang

Oyster ok, fresh but kind of dirty of some of them, steak, cocktail, and mussels were good, service good too

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak

Claudia da Silva

Great experience! Great food! Great service! Jese was amazing! Felt at home :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Newlin Melisa

Everything about this restaurant is 5 stars! We tried 3 types of oysters and all were fresh. Our server described each region the oysters came from and it was fun to compare the different types side by side. I had the blue fin Crudo special, and the mushroom soup. To die for!!! My husband enjoyed the seafood stew- It was unlike any we've had before! Not like a boullabaise, it was a thick sauce that complimented the seafood. Our friends enjoyed the halibut entree and the fish was beautifully done. Slight crisp on the outside and soft and flakey through the middle. The mixed drinks were excellent. We highly recommend the maple Manhattan and the violet lemon drop. Don't miss out on the sticky toffee pudding dessert! Our server Jese was top notch. He was very personable and so attentive. Roseanne the owner stopped by our table as well to check in. She is a gracious host and invited us to experience the private event space to plan for an upcoming 60th birthday! This is a great spot to meet friends or have a romantic dinner for two. We will be back often!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sticky Toffee Pudding, Soup

Bobby Conlon

I recently had the pleasure of DJing an event at Elm Square Oyster, specifically in their newly opened function room, The Pearl Room. The experience was exceptional from start to finish.

First, the location is prime—right in the heart of a vibrant area, making it easy for guests to get to. The load-in and load-out process was a breeze, all on the same floor, which made setup incredibly efficient.

The Pearl Room itself is beautifully designed, offering the perfect ambiance for any event. I met the owner, Rosanne, who was warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about her establishment. It’s easy to see the level of care and attention to detail that goes into everything here.

Although I didn’t get to taste the food firsthand, it looked absolutely amazing. The guests were raving about it all night, and the presentation was top-notch. The staff was equally impressive—attentive, friendly, and on point throughout the entire event.

Whether you’re planning an event or just looking for a great dining experience, Elm Square Oyster and The Pearl Room are top-tier. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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