Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar, located at 1310 Boylston St, Boston, MA. This vibrant eatery is renowned for its exceptional raw bar, offering fresh local seafood that includes 1/2 Dozen Littleneck Clams and 1/2 Dozen Shucked Oysters. Each dish comes artfully presented, accompanied by classic condiments like lemon and mignonette.
The menu doesn’t stop at seafood; patrons rave about the fried pickles and duck pot pie, showcasing a commitment to flavor and creativity. Their steak frites and toffee bread pudding add to the diverse selection, making it perfect for everyone. Guests often highlight the engaging service, making each visit memorable.
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or enjoying a casual night out, Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar promises an unforgettable dining experience!
STARTERS & SNACKS
House Marinated Olives
Extra virgin olive oil, assorted olives, orange zest
Focaccia & Caramelized Onion Butter
Tuna Tartare*
Chive oil, candied ginger aioli, soy, red endive, sesame oil.
Citizen Charcuterie Board*
Cured meats, assorted cheeses, pickles, olives, nuts, fruit, spreads & sundries
Spicy Fried Pickles
Deep fried dill pickles chips served with a side of buttermilk ranch.
Burrata
Pickled rhubarb, brown butter, toasted almonds, wild wood sorel
Roasted Meatball Parm Slider
Roasted pork & beef meatball on a brioche slider bun with tomato sauce, house mozzarella & grated pecorino.
Stracciatella
Pickled rhubarb, brown butter, toasted almonds, wild wood sorel
1/2 Dozen Shucked Oysters
Half dozen local oysters served with lemon, mignonette and cocktail sauce.
1/2 Dozen Littleneck Clams
Half dozen local clams served with lemon, mignonette and cocktail sauce.
1/2 Dozen Shrimp Cocktail
Half dozen chilled shrimp served with lemon, mignonette and cocktail sauce.
Seafood Tower*
12 oysters, 6 clams, 6 shrimp, whole lobster, sauces & lemon
Half Lobster Cocktail
Chilled half lobster served with lemon and sauces.
Whole Lobster Cocktail
RAW BAR
SOUP & SALAD
Smoked New England Fish Chowder
Local fish, potato, herbs, grilled bread.
Wedge Salad
Romaine heart, coconut ranch, furikake, pickled beets, torn garlic croutons.
Harvest Farm Salad
Endive, mizuna, frisee, rhubarb, radish, pecorino, citronette
Citizen Carpetbagger*
Beef filet, curry fried oysters, creamed baby kale, demi glace.
Slow Braised Shortrib Mole
Golden raisin & hazelnut mole, charred carrot salad, puffed wild rice.
Atlantic Cod Loin
Ritz cracker crumb, sugar snap peas, citron blanc.
Pork Ribeye* With Green Peppercorn Sauce
Spring plum, roasted purple sweet potato
Fish & Chips
Maine ‘dayboat’ fish, malt vinegar salt, remoulade, hand-cut fries.
Lamb Ragu Over Potato Gnocchi
Minted creme fraiche, grated pecorino, parsley.
Sirloin Burger* (10oz.)
10oz ground sirloin burger with choice of vermont cheddar or roquefort blue; applewood smoked bacon, LTOP on a brioche bun with hand cut fries.
Craic Burger*
10oz ground sirloin bacon cheeseburger topped with truffle oil, red wine demi glace, blue cheese butter, scallions; served with hand cut fries.
"What's The Craic?" Burger*
10oz ground sirloin bacon cheeseburger topped with truffle oil, red wine demi glace, blue cheese butter, scallions; served with hand cut fries.
MAINS
SIDES
Side Of Hand Cut Fries
Hand cut fries tossed with kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
Side Of Mixed Greens
Mixed lettuces, lemon citronette.
Toffee Bread Pudding
Baked Toffee Bread Pudding with Chocolate. Served with Whipped cream & caramel sauce
Frozen Coffee-Bourbon Meringata
Coffee ice cream, meringue, dark chocolate sauce, macerated black cherries
DESSERT
BRUNCH
CORNED BEEF HASH & EGGS
Corned beef & russet potato, two poached eggs, ciabatta
BOURBON BANANAS FOSTER WAFFLES
Liege-style waffle with pecans, clove ice cream, chantilly cream and berries
Citizen Carpetbagger*
Beef filet, curry fried oysters, creamed baby kale, demi glace.
Fish & Chips
Maine ‘dayboat’ fish, malt vinegar salt, remoulade, hand-cut fries.
Atlantic Cod Loin
Ritz cracker crumb, sugar snap peas, citron blanc.
Sirloin Burger* (10oz.)
10oz ground sirloin burger with choice of vermont cheddar or roquefort blue; applewood smoked bacon, LTOP on a brioche bun with hand cut fries.
Craic Burger*
10oz ground sirloin bacon cheeseburger topped with truffle oil, red wine demi glace, blue cheese butter, scallions; served with hand cut fries.