Ostra’s Open in the Back Bay

The latest restaurant from the Columbus Hospitality Group, Ostra, opened over the weekend. The folks that brought you Mistral, Sorellina, Mooo…., L’Andana and Teatro now turn their attention to seafood. Executive Chef Mitchell Randall has constructed a dinner menu of Mediterranean-influenced dishes that highlights the bounty of New England’s waters. Check out the menu below and then call 617.421.1200 to make a reservation any night of the week.

LOCAL SHELLFISH
East Beach Blondes
Oysters
Charlestown
Rhode Island
6 for /$18

Cotuit Bay
Oysters
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
6 for /$21

Mayflower
Oysters
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
6 for /$21

Woodbury
Little Neck Clams
Ipswich
Massachusetts
6 for /$18
All Accompanied with House Made Horseradish Cocktail, Lemon, Sparkling Mignonette, Tabasco

RAW
Yellowfin Tuna 16
Black Olive, Cured Tomato, Oregano, Roasted Garlic Aioli

Nantucket Bay Scallop* 18
Sweet Pepper, Green Onion, Chardonnay Vinegar

Himachi 21
Citrus, Aji, Cilantro, Jalapeno Oil

Salmon Tartare 26
Cold Smoked, Caviar, Creme Fraiche

Israeli Osetra Caviar 175
House Brioche, Classic Accompaniments

Market Vegetable Crudite 16
Cabrales Blue, Herbed Aioli

SLIGHTLY COOKED
U-12 Shrimp 5 pieces 18
House-Made Horseradish Cocktail

Jonah Crab Salad 21
Dijonnaise, Cucumber-Jalapeno Sorbet

FIRST COURSES
Simple Salad, Aged Jerez Vinegar, Olive Oil, Pickled Onion Leaves 15
Small Leaf Heirloom Kale, Caesar Dressed, Pumpernickel Croutons, Parmesan 17
Crisp Snow Pea & Sunflower Sprouts, Champagne Vinaigrette, Bianco Sardo 17
Painted Hills Beef Carpaccio, Crisp Oysters, Aji Aioli, Shaved Radish, Pickled Shallot 22
New England Oyster Stew, Smoked Paprika, Parsley Oil 22
Grilled Spanish Octopus, Lemon, Olive Oil, Crispy Salt Capers, Raw Sweet Vidalias 24
Crisp Native Oysters, Cornichon Remoulade, Spicy Aji Aioli 22
Serrano Ham, Mahon Cheese, Quince Jam, Marcona Almonds, Mission Fig Toast 22

ENTREES
Native Monkfish, Serrano Ham, Heirloom Beans, Pesto, Sage 35
Native Skate Wing Milanese, Broccolini, Brown Butter Grenobloise 36
Grilled Salmon, Heirloom Squash Velouté, Autumn Vegetable Rôtí 34
Grilled “Whole” Sea Bream in Trevisano Leaf, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon, Snipped Herbs 42
Grilled Atlantic Swordfish, Mediterranean Vegetable Confit, Chimichurri 37
Broiled Maine Lobster, 3 lbs, Roasted Cauliflower, Broccolini, Delicata, Herbed Butter Sauce 65
Salt Crusted Branzino, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon, Snipped Herbs 96 (for two) (Limited Availability)
Paella, Bomba Rice, Lobster, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Octopus, Squid, Langoustine, Drumette, Chorizo, Saffron 47
Giannone Farms Chicken, Pommes Purèe, Autumn Vegetable Rôtí 28
Hand Rolled Ricotta Gnocchetti, Beech, Maitake Mushroom 28

GRILLED PRIME MEATS
Filet Mignon 10 oz 54 6 oz 42
Rib Eye, House Dry Aged 14 oz. 56?
Delmonico, Bone In 16oz 55
Rib Eye, 12oz 44

All steaks above served with pommes puree, roasted shallot, mushroom, vin cotto, Maitre’d Hotel, Bone Marrow-Roasted Garlic Crostini

GRILLED PRIME MEATS
Filet Mignon 10 oz 52 6 oz 40
Rib Eye, House Dry Aged 14 oz. N/A
Delmonico, Bone In 16oz 48
Rib Eye 12oz 44

SIDE DISHES
Pommes Puree 9
Sea Salt Fries 9
Broccolini 9
Roasted Broccolini, Olive Oil 10

OLD ITEMS:
Turbot, Brown Butter, Crispy Capers, Broccolini 42
Lamb, Van Wells Farm Grilled Chops, Suet Roasted Tubers, Natural Jus 42
Confit Leg, Skillet Roasted Breast, Pommes Puree,
Honey Roast Carrots, Pearl Onion 25
Roasted Cauliflower, Lobster Knuckle Butter 12
Green Beans, Shallots, Serrano Ham, Croutons 9

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