Ostra

Ostra is a seafood restaurant near Boston’s Theatre District, with a Mediterranean menu that gives you plenty to consider beyond oysters. Grilled octopus comes with lemon, olive oil and capers; ricotta gnocchetti gets Maine lobster and black truffle. For two people willing to share, there is salt-crusted branzino, though the kitchen asks you to allow fifty minutes for it. That is worth knowing before booking dinner ahead of a show. Paella brings together seafood, chicken confit and chorizo, while steaks provide an alternative for anyone passing on fish. The wine list includes half-bottles as well as wines by the glass, useful when you want a little variety with dinner.