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Union Oyster House
Seafood Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Downtown Boston, Boston
This seafood restaurant is famous for their oysters. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Sit at the original wood oyster bar for good food and a show!"(16 Tips)
"The oldest restaurant in America and also one of the best in Boston."(8 Tips)
"Definitely have the amazing oysters and clam chowder."(52 Tips)
"Clam chowder + corn bread + Lobster + Beer = Heaven"(26 Tips)
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Connie LuAugust 23, 2011Oldest restaurant in America and great lobster ravioli, definitely a must visit even if you're not a tourist.
Andrey KuznetsovAugust 14, 2012Ask about special photo with huge lobster from pool opposite oyster bar. Great idea, thanks to staff !
Chris GauvinAugust 6, 2014The Chowder, the Cornbread. Calamari was delicious. Decent beer selection.
Vaughn BFebruary 1, 2012indeed, the clam chowder is great. So are the oyesters. The hot oyster sampler was just what I needed.
Danielle AluraOctober 16, 2012Best oyster experience in Boston. Tiny little 10 seater bar and great company
Tina Hui Tina HuiJuly 11, 2010Get the BEST oyster, clam chowder, lobster ravioli, corn bread and broiled lobster ever at America's Oldest Restaurant est. 1826. Definitely one to try.
Victoria TuckerDecember 21, 2012Southerners beware, the clams have fat bellies...but if you get over the shock they are truly delicious!
Swemeatballs .March 2, 2011Go for the bluepoint and oysters here, best served across the seafoodbar. Also try the seafood platter if struggling to choose.
Come to the Union Bar and grab some chowder and a cold, refreshing beer. Always a good time!
Danielle FosterJanuary 2, 2012The cornbread is fantastic as well as the chowder...BUT Avoid having to use the bathroom! Very tight and small and not very tidy...probably like it has been since indoor plumbing existed!
Daniel TewfikNovember 21, 2014The toothpick was said to have been popularized in America starting at the Oyster House. Read more
Skip the butter, and have the boiled lobster with veggies!
Muhammed BulutAugust 11, 2014The oldest restaurant in the USA. I had eaten oyster there but I do not like it.
Jillian PennymanDecember 9, 2011The clam chowder was amazing! Other menu items weren't too bad. I would recommend the calamari as well.
Jeremy PyneMay 19, 2013The middle-aged Oyster shucker guy at the bar is a total asshole. I guess I would be too if I had to shuck oysters all day.
Steve GalgonJune 21, 2011Crab cakes... Lobster cakes... Fish cakes. Its all good. And don't forget a bowl of CHOWD-AH.
Dale SDecember 8, 2012Like other folks said, get the clam chowder. Also, swordfish broiled is pretty baller.
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(617) 227-2750
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Celeste M. - 8.3
"Definitely a great place to get lobster in Boston.I always pick up lobster here when family and friends are in town and the prices always seem to be good."
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"Beautiful old tavern with a decent selection of drafts. Really great vibe in warmer weather when the windows are open."
Enrico Manalo - 8.5
"Cannolis (chocolate chip!) and cappuccinos! The cannolis are huge and definitely shareable, they will cut them if you ask. Old school and busy atmosphere."
Kaely G - 8.8
"Perfect ambiance in Boston! Must see place! Great seafood! Try out the Clam Chowder, delicious creamy soup with seafoid👍👍👍"
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