Union Oyster House

4.3

8633 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

The Union Oyster House, located on the Freedom Trail, near Faneuil Hall, enjoys the unique distinction of being America's oldest restaurant. This Boston fixture, housed in a building dating back to Pre-Revolutionary days, started serving food in 1826 and has continued ever since with the stalls and oyster bar, where Daniel Webster was a constant customer, in their original positions.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 227-2750
Website
http://www.unionoysterhouse.com?y_source=1_MjY4Nzk0MjktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108
Neighborhood
Faneuil Hall
Parking details
Parcel #7 Garage: Not clearly labeled (sorry). If the Union Oyster House is on your right, the brick building STRAIGHT AHEAD OF YOU is the garage. Drive towards it, make a quick left (Hanover St.) right (Congress St.) and right again (Sudbury St.) The fee after validation is 3.$ for 3 hours
Public transit
Two options: Take the Blue or Green Line to Government Center. Walk down the stairs along the side of City Hall and cross Congress Street. We are across the street. Note we are across from the New England Holocaust Memorial. Or, take the Orange or Green Line to Haymarket,left on Congress,left on Hanover,right on Union.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Broiled Boston Scrod$27.95
A New England Tradition. Crusted with seasoned bread crumbs
Homemade Lump Crab Cakes$29.95
Ye olde recipe, with lemon aioli
Tender Sweet Clams
fried to perfection
- Market Price
Fried Select Oysters$29.95
a Union Oyster House Tradition
Grilled Salmon Fillet$28.95
Farm raised in the Atlantic Ocean
Sautéed Shrimp & Scallops$33.95
Served with a sundried tomato cream sauce over rice
Crispy Fried Butterfly Shrimp$24.95
with fries and cole slaw
Broiled Sea Scallops$33.95
Our native deep sea scallops, lightly crusted with seasoned breadcrumbs
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast$19.95
Served with fresh vegetables and rice
Ye Olde Fish & Chips$23.95
served with cole slaw
Catch of the Day "Off the Boat"
A changing variety of fresh seafood, ask your server for today's catch
- Market Price
Ye Olde Seafood Platter$36.95
Fried Fish, Clams, Oysters, Shrimp and Calamari Served with French Fries & Cole Slaw
The Lobster Pot
New England Hard-Shell Lobsters. Boiled Or Broiled: Medium (11⁄4 - 11⁄2 lbs.) or Large (2lbs.)
- Market Price

FOR CHILDREN

12 and under, served with French fries

Fried Fish Fillet Sandwich*$12.95
Hamburger, Sliders (2)*$12.95
Fried Chicken Tenders*$12.95
Mac & Cheese*$9.95
Grilled Hot Dog*$9.95
Grilled Cheese Sandwich*$9.95

DESSERTS

Warm Apple Cobbler$10.95
Boston Cream Pie$11.95
Ice Cream$8.95

ON THE SIDE

Boston Baked Beans$8.95

What 8,633 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Most Booked
Boston
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Union Oyster House, America's oldest restaurant, offers a "rich historical ambiance" and delightful New England cuisine. Visitors rave about the "amazing clam chowder" and "fresh oysters." While some find it "touristy," many appreciate its "authentic old-world Boston vibe." A "must-visit" for history enthusiasts in Boston.

8,633 Reviews

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TINA
Greater Boston
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very historic venue. Seems to be all original booths etc. and you get a real feel for the old days. Chowder was excellent and food was good. Food and beverages were delivered quickly. None of the wait staff ever smiled. Our waitress never introduced herself. Employees all seemed to be doing their job - but not really caring that they were working with the public. Not a welcoming atmosphere. Probably won’t return.
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DianeP
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It's iconic and worth a visit once. Food is good, but overpriced. Our waitress even admitted the prices were "tourist prices".
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Lauren
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you love history, you’ll love this place! Food was great too. Best cornbread appetizer!
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Emily
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous time! Best chowder ever! Kid friendly! Highly recommend
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Kailyn
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Extremely small portions for price. Unkind waitstaff.
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Jackie
Chicago
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for oysters and were not disappointed. Will was our server and he was very personable and checked up on us frequently. The French onion soup was okay.
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Lisa
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and outstanding service. Only complaint was the cleanliness of the restaurant and bathroom was not very good. The prices seemed high for the food received.
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Kenneth
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was incredible. Our food was served quickly and the server was very nice.
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Kimberly
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The lobster is always delicious here. The entire meal from start to finish was delicious. The service was good and the menu is wide ranging.
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John
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Union Oyster House is flat-out excellent. The atmosphere is great and the food is even better. It always is.
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FAQs

Union Oyster House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-2750.

Union Oyster House is rated 4.3 stars by 8633 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108

Additional information

Neighborhood
Faneuil Hall
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parcel #7 Garage: Not clearly labeled (sorry). If the Union Oyster House is on your right, the brick building STRAIGHT AHEAD OF YOU is the garage. Drive towards it, make a quick left (Hanover St.) right (Congress St.) and right again (Sudbury St.) The fee after validation is 3.$ for 3 hours
Public transit
Two options: Take the Blue or Green Line to Government Center. Walk down the stairs along the side of City Hall and cross Congress Street. We are across the street. Note we are across from the New England Holocaust Memorial. Or, take the Orange or Green Line to Haymarket,left on Congress,left on Hanover,right on Union.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.unionoysterhouse.com?y_source=1_MjY4Nzk0MjktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Phone number
(617) 227-2750

Union Oyster House

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Oyster House Clam Chowder

The Lobster Pot

Chilled Lobster Roll

APPETIZERS

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail$19.95

Fried "Crispy" Calamari$22.95

Mussels$19.95

Homemade Lump Crab Cakes$25.95

Baked Stuffed Clams (3)$19.95

SOUPS & CHOWDERS

Oyster House Clam Chowder$13.95

Fish Chowder$13.95

Soup of the Day$11.95

ON THE HALF SHELL

Freshly Shucked Oysters*$21.95

Native Cherrystone Clams*$19.95

Cold Seafood Sampler*$23.95

THE SALAD PLATES

Union Caesar$12.95

Mixed Field Greens$11.95

SANDWICHES

Chilled Lobster Roll

Homemade Lump Crab Cake$24.95

Charbroiled Hamburger*$19.95

Fried Oyster Roll$24.95

Fish Sandwich$19.95

Fried Clam Roll

Union Chicken Club$20.95

Seared Fish Tacos$19.95

OYSTER HOUSE FAVORITES

Broiled Boston Scrod$27.95

Homemade Lump Crab Cakes$29.95

Tender Sweet Clams

Fried Select Oysters$29.95

Grilled Salmon Fillet$28.95

Sautéed Shrimp & Scallops$33.95

Crispy Fried Butterfly Shrimp$24.95

Broiled Sea Scallops$33.95

Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast$19.95

Ye Olde Fish & Chips$23.95

Catch of the Day "Off the Boat"

Ye Olde Seafood Platter$36.95

The Lobster Pot

FOR CHILDREN

Fried Fish Fillet Sandwich*$12.95

Hamburger, Sliders (2)*$12.95

Fried Chicken Tenders*$12.95

Mac & Cheese*$9.95

Grilled Hot Dog*$9.95

Grilled Cheese Sandwich*$9.95

DESSERTS

Warm Apple Cobbler$10.95

Boston Cream Pie$11.95

Ice Cream$8.95

ON THE SIDE

Boston Baked Beans$8.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Union Oyster House currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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