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Union Oyster House, Boston, MA

Union Oyster House

4.5
4.5
8730 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parcel #7 Garage: Not clearly labeled (sorry). If the Union Oyster House is on your right, the brick building STRAIGHT AHEAD OF YOU is the garage. Drive towards it, make a quick left (Hanover St.) right (Congress St.) and right again (Sudbury St.) The fee after validation is 3.$ for 3 hours
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

What 8,730 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Union Oyster House offers a historic dining experience in Boston, renowned for its "rich history and charm." Diners appreciate the "excellent service" and New England cuisine, particularly the clam chowder and oysters. While some find it "pricey," many visitors highlight the unique atmosphere and recommend it as a "must-visit" spot.

8,730 Reviews
  1. Sonya

    Kansas City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun and delicious! Made a reservation and seated right away. Ordered the special, Lobster Mac and Cheese. Atmosphere was perfect…historical and entertaining. Not too loud. Very enjoyable.

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  2. ChristinaD

    Orlando7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Busy weekend but Justice was so attentive and made our visit to UOH worth the stop! The UOH Sam Adam’s Colonial Ale is excellent too.

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  3. Stephanie

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was super busy due to St. Patrick’s Day weekend, but delicious as usual!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and food was amazing. Very unique and historical experience.

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  5. Megan

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived early and seated earlier than our reservation. Service was excellent, food was tasty and atmosphere was perfect for a long day of siteseeing.

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  6. Matthew

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and great history! Great selection of food !

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  7. Carol VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    For us great ambience and history overcame overpriced and uneven food. Very good crab cakes and corn bread. Clam chowder was good but served lukewarm. Caesar salad must have been under a heat lamp. Baked beans were good but I can buy a can at the grocery store. The small bathrooms need more frequent attendance. We enjoyed our visit but will try somewhere else next time.

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  8. TysonG

    Phoenix11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Felt a little too touristy. Clam chowder was runny and not to par. Great history and had a fantastic ambiance

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  9. Cristina

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our friend Nabil S., who frequently tours here, recommended Union Oyster House. It was the best recommendation we could've asked for! There is so much history, a great location, amazing food, and wonderful staff! Our waitress, Esme, was an absolute delight.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stephanie was our server, we had the Kennedy Booth. She was great, the food was great and we had a wonderful meal.

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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 4.5 stars by 8730 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Union Oyster House

41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parcel #7 Garage: Not clearly labeled (sorry). If the Union Oyster House is on your right, the brick building STRAIGHT AHEAD OF YOU is the garage. Drive towards it, make a quick left (Hanover St.) right (Congress St.) and right again (Sudbury St.) The fee after validation is 3.$ for 3 hours
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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