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Union Oyster House, Boston, MA

Union Oyster House

4.3
4.3
8684 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 106 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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

  • Location
    41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108
  • Area
    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.
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Menu

APPETIZERS

  • Chilled Shrimp CocktailUS$19.95

    • Fried "Crispy" CalamariUS$22.95

      • MusselsUS$19.95

        Basque Style. Steamed with Garlic and White Wine, Garlic Bread

        • Homemade Lump Crab CakesUS$25.95

          House made Lump Crab Cakes over a bed of greens with a Lemon Garlic Aioli

          • Baked Stuffed Clams (3)US$19.95

            SOUPS & CHOWDERS

            • Oyster House Clam ChowderUS$13.95

              A Boston Classic

              • Fish ChowderUS$13.95

                • Soup of the DayUS$11.95

                  ON THE HALF SHELL

                  • Freshly Shucked Oysters*US$21.95

                    • Native Cherrystone Clams*US$19.95

                      • Cold Seafood Sampler*US$23.95

                        Shucked Oysters, Cherrystone Clams & Shrimp

                        THE SALAD PLATES

                        • Union CaesarUS$12.95

                          Served with House Baked Corn Bread

                          • Mixed Field GreensUS$11.95

                            Served with Choice of Dressing and House Baked Corn Bread

                            SANDWICHES

                            Served with French fries, coleslaw & dill pickle

                            • Chilled Lobster Roll

                              Market Price

                              • Market Price

                            • Homemade Lump Crab CakeUS$24.95

                              • Charbroiled Hamburger*US$19.95

                                • Fried Oyster RollUS$24.95

                                  • Fish SandwichUS$19.95

                                    w/ aged cheddar cheese

                                    • Fried Clam Roll

                                      Market Price

                                      • Market Price

                                    • Union Chicken ClubUS$20.95

                                      • Seared Fish TacosUS$19.95

                                        Also served Thai style

                                        OYSTER HOUSE FAVORITES

                                        All entrees served with choice of vegetable, mashed potato, French fries or rice

                                        • Broiled Boston ScrodUS$27.95

                                          A New England Tradition. Crusted with seasoned bread crumbs

                                          • Homemade Lump Crab CakesUS$29.95

                                            Ye olde recipe, with lemon aioli

                                            • Tender Sweet Clams

                                              fried to perfection

                                              • Market Price

                                            • Fried Select OystersUS$29.95

                                              a Union Oyster House Tradition

                                              • Grilled Salmon FilletUS$28.95

                                                Farm raised in the Atlantic Ocean

                                                • Sautéed Shrimp & ScallopsUS$33.95

                                                  Served with a sundried tomato cream sauce over rice

                                                  • Crispy Fried Butterfly ShrimpUS$24.95

                                                    with fries and cole slaw

                                                    • Broiled Sea ScallopsUS$33.95

                                                      Our native deep sea scallops, lightly crusted with seasoned breadcrumbs

                                                      • Grilled Marinated Chicken BreastUS$19.95

                                                        Served with fresh vegetables and rice

                                                        • Ye Olde Fish & ChipsUS$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 PlatterUS$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*US$12.95

                                                              • Hamburger, Sliders (2)*US$12.95

                                                                • Fried Chicken Tenders*US$12.95

                                                                  • Mac & Cheese*US$9.95

                                                                    • Grilled Hot Dog*US$9.95

                                                                      • Grilled Cheese Sandwich*US$9.95

                                                                        DESSERTS

                                                                        • Warm Apple CobblerUS$10.95

                                                                          • Boston Cream PieUS$11.95

                                                                            • Ice CreamUS$8.95

                                                                              ON THE SIDE

                                                                              • Boston Baked BeansUS$8.95

                                                                                Last updated: 18 November 2024

                                                                                What 8,684 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
                                                                                • 4.5Service
                                                                                • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                • 4Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                • Greater Boston

                                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                                • Boston

                                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                Union Oyster House offers a unique, historic Boston dining experience, perfect for seafood lovers. Known for its "authentic old-world Boston ambiance" and "great food," visitors rave about the clam chowder and lobster rolls. While some find it "touristy," the service is frequently praised, making it a "must visit" for history enthusiasts.

                                                                                8,685 Reviews

                                                                                1. Kristin

                                                                                  Montreal

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                  Boiled lobster arrived cold, mashed potatoes were bland. Service was not attentive. Historic spot I used to come to every visit to the city but this was the last time I’d eat here.

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                                                                                2. Sarah

                                                                                  Indiana

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Our server was terrible, so that pretty much ruined the whole experience. We ordered clam chowder which was thick and had good flavor, lobster ravioli (app) and baked clams. We came more so for the experience of history, than the food. Our server was so rude to the table next to us that it made me terribly uncomfortable and we had to get out of there FAST! Food was decent, service was awful.

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                                                                                3. Vicki

                                                                                  Atlanta Metro

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Fun all around. Food was good and server was so sweet and helpful. Enjoyed the whole experience. Have a hearing impaired child and it was not too loud which was appreciated

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                                                                                4. Chelsea

                                                                                  Atlantic City

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  If you love history and seafood, this is your spot. Reasonably priced, delicious food in a historical setting. It obviously attracts a lot of tourists, but the staff did not seem annoyed and were helpful and friendly with suggestions pertaining to the menu and to also local places to visit. Would def come back!

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                                                                                5. Rossella

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Ottimo cibo, piatti locali e location storica ben curata

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                                                                                6. Daniel

                                                                                  Raleigh

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                                  Not worth the high cost. It’s overrated, nothing special on the menu. Not planning on going back.

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                                                                                7. Greg

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  We really enjoyed eating at the Union Oyster House. The lobster Mac and cheese and fried shrimp with mashed potatoes was fantastic! Mussels in the white wine sauce was our favorite!

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                                                                                8. Paul

                                                                                  Las Vegas

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  The butterfly shrimp, shrimp scampi is amazing! Get extra tarta sauce for the butterfly shrimp great tarta sauce!

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                                                                                9. Frank

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Always love the unique old time colonial ambience of The Union Oyster House. The food was good and the service was excellent. Would like to see a wider variety of selections on the menu but apart from that it was a great experience and highly recommended.

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                                                                                10. Luciana

                                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Historical charm with great seafood. You do need reservations to get a seat. Service was perfect. I highly recommend the experience.

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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 8684 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
                                                                                19:00
                                                                                Booked 106 times today

                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                Google Map for Union Oyster House

                                                                                41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Area
                                                                                  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.
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