Oyster Happy Hour

Vialé

Name: Vialé
Address: 502 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139, US
Telephone: 617-576-1900

Cambridge · New American / Italian-Inspired

GOOGLE★ 4.4964 YELP★ 4.1387 TRIPADVISOR★ 4.2112Google: higher than 35% of venues in Boston

The happy hour

Drinks

Craft cocktails — seasonal menu
Local craft beers available
Bar snacks and drinks Fri 4-5 PM

Food

Fresh oysters on the half shell — $1 each daily 5-7 PM
Handmade pasta and wood-grilled meats available at dinner

Friday bar snacks and $1 oysters begin at 4 PM. Brunch available Saturday and Sunday 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM.; Friday also 4:00–5:00 PM bar snacks, $1 oysters & drinks

Deal last verified June 2026 (QA).

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Central Square neighborhood gem with a handmade pasta focus, wood-grilled meats, and craft cocktails. The daily $1 oyster happy hour from 5-7 PM has made Vialé a Cambridge institution for after-work oyster fans. A warm, neighborhood-centric atmosphere just steps from Central Square's creative energy. Friday bar snacks and $1 oysters begin at 4 PM. Brunch available Saturday and Sunday 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Romantic
Hip
Upscale
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
Google: happy hour food
Late-night food
Vegetarian options
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Boston, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.4 964 ratings ↗

In Boston 18 rated venues At the median

4.0 THIS SPOT 4.4 4.5 4.8

Rated higher than 35% · tied with 12% · lower than 53% of the others · median ★ 4.4

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Below median

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.4 5.0

Rated higher than 17% · tied with 16% · lower than 66% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.1 387 reviews ↗

In Boston 17 rated venues Top quarter

2.8 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.1

Rated higher than 75% · tied with 6% · lower than 19% of the others · median ★ 4.0

Across the US 1,993 rated venues At the median

2.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.1 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 37% · tied with 13% · lower than 49% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.2 112 reviews ↗

In Boston 16 rated venues Above median

2.7 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.2 4.5

Rated higher than 53% · tied with 13% · lower than 33% of the others · median ★ 4.0

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Below median

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.2 5.0

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 11% · lower than 55% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 6, 2026.

Getting there

502 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 · 617-576-1900

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