Boxcar Diner

Oysters (all local) were excellent, and expertly shucked. Banzai shrimp bowl and crab roll were very good. Bar staff were very friendly. Our only complaint is that 24 raw oysters took about one hour to come out. We did get two massive and tasty shrimp as compensation for the wait. Would definitely return.

Some of the best oysters I have ever had. We also enjoyed the Azorean mussels, which were spectacular and the Korean short ribs, which were an unexpected delicious surprise on the menu. Service was thoughtful and prompt. The outdoor patio was very pleasant aside from the occasional blast of motorcycle noise from the street. I will look forward to going there again next time I am on Cape cod.

This is my review of 2 visits from Epic Oyster. My experience was so great the first time that I had to return within the week! The food here is fantastic. There is an interesting twist of Cape Cod, Asian and Portuguese influence in the dining options. The oysters are mostly local and come with a listing of your selections so that you can refer to the list while tasting them. Wine selection is great and cocktails are fun and unique. Poké bowls are generous and delicious. Filet mignon and lobster Oscar was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT and was served with what I can describe as something between a thick potato chip and a French fry. If you are not a super fan of truffles, the truffled crab roll might be on the strong side.Lobster Gyros and fried oysters were so light and delicious. Lastly, while Epic does not offer desserts, they have a fun free ice cream cart in summer with small ice creams or popsicles. This place is a true Cape Cod gem. Note• I am not sure why there were negative comments about the food portions at Epic Oyster. I thought every dish was perfectly portioned and the price reflected the quality ingredients they use. They do serve everything in thick cardboard containers that can be carried out. I think it is important for people to recognize that the actual restaurant is a train car so the kitchen is most likely extremely small. Only eating utensils are metal, which seems reasonable with the amount of dishwashing they need to do to serve their customers. Don’t let any of this keep you from going. There’s a ton of outside seating and reservations are obtainable online if you plan in advance.

Good seafood fare. I gave it four stars because the preparation was very traditional (see below about the lobster bisque). The service was AWESOME! The oysters were very good and like all good oyster places they arranged them in order and gave us a printed list so we wouldn't forget immediately after they told us. The tuna poke was also good and I loved how you could customize the ingredients. The lobster bisque was good but very creamy which I think is how it's traditionally made. It had a good amount of lobster chunks in it. Nothing wrong with the preparation but it's neither my favorite nor does it compare well with how some others have reimagined lobster bisque. The cauliflower fried rice was a little bland too but maybe that's how it was meant since rice is usually bland.