Editors’ Choice
Tonno Cucina e Cantina, Gloucester
Grab yourself a split of Veuve Cliquot and tuck into a platter of some of the freshest, highest quality oysters from around New England, just steps from the sea. Served with the usual accoutrements—cocktail sauce, mignonette, and lemon wedges—the menu rotates continually. Dollar oysters every day in the late afternoon are among the best deals on the North Shore. 2 Main St., Gloucester, 978-879-4795, tonnorestaurant.com
Readers’ Choice
Brine, Newburyport
With a long comfortable bar, elegant ocean vibes, and a carefully curated wine, beer, and cocktail list, slurping bivalves doesn’t get much better than this. Except when Brine offers its $2 oyster happy hour. It moves around (at press time it was Thursdays from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.), so check their socials for the details. 17 State St., Newburyport, 978-358-8479, brineoyster.com