HAPPY HOUR ATLAS
Ilona
Photo: Google Maps

Buck a Shuck

Ilona

South End · Mediterranean

GOOGLE★ 4.5711YELP★ 4.2318TRIPADVISOR★ 4.530Google: higher than 53% of venues in Boston

The happy hour

Drinks

  • Full bar available

Food

  • Fresh oysters on the half shell — $1 each all night Thursday
  • Seasonal Mediterranean small plates

Also offers $1 oysters Fridays and Saturdays 4-7 PM. Bar open late Thursday, Friday, Saturday.; Fri–Sat 4–7 PM: dozen oysters, ceviche sampler & bottle of wine $50

Deal last verified June 2026 (QA).

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Vibrant South End Mediterranean restaurant known for its lively bar scene and excellent oyster deals. The Thursday all-night buck-a-shuck deal is extremely popular, drawing a loyal after-work crowd. Also offers $1 oysters on Fridays and Saturdays from 4–7 PM.

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Hip
  • Upscale
  • Good for groups
  • Known for cocktails
  • Known for wine
  • Google: happy hour drinks
  • 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 ★ 4.5 711 ratings ↗
In Boston 18 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 53% · tied with 6% · lower than 41% of the others · median ★ 4.4

Across the US 2,042 rated venues At the median

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 23% · lower than 44% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.2 318 reviews ↗
In Boston 17 rated venues Top 10%

Rated higher than 88% · tied with 13% · lower than 0% of the others · median ★ 4.0

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 51% · tied with 14% · lower than 36% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.5 30 reviews ↗
In Boston 16 rated venues Top 10%

Rated higher than 100% · lower than 0% of the others · median ★ 4.0

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Top quarter

Rated higher than 71% · tied with 11% · lower than 18% 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

783 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118 · 617-207-7742

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