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Union Oyster House
Seafood Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Downtown Boston, Boston
Go here. Experience the oysters. It's worth it.
"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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Aysu OzgurJanuary 24, 2020Food is awful but ambiance is nice. Worth coming to sit at the oyster bar and order nothing but oysters and a Sam Adams. Then go elsewhere for food.
Ryosuke FNovember 27, 2011The food is excellent, but the service is horrible. Try the oysters, clam chowder, and lobsters, but don't expect any comfortable dinner time.
PinkMohawk ChanceJuly 28, 2014Food was pretty good. Chowder was good, scallops were tasty but only 4 half dollar size for the meal is a bit light for the price.
Margaretha GunawanAugust 12, 2011Clam Chowder in tje bowl, make it two, and the natural oyster cracker!
Martin HanniganNovember 6, 2010Ask for Jimmy at the raw bar. And don't be a tourist: get the oysters. You only live once!
Caitlin BreulerSeptember 4, 2010Raw bar overrated, but cornbread awesome, all food really good, highly recommend lobster newburg.
Carlos CultureAugust 24, 2010When you get there wait to sit at the semi-circle bar. Its a classic for 100s of years! Seriously.
Don't miss this bar- it is the best bar in America!
Appropriately CriticalFebruary 16, 2024Sat at the Stone oyster bar. The hostess was miserable, the bartender, miserable everything overpriced how sad to see these people destroying a landmark.
Amanda BoutinNovember 17, 2012Go early and just get the chowder. Chowder is great, mussels were bland and our app with clams and oysters were over cooked not worth 90 dollars.
Todd ChandlerApril 22, 2010Get a bowl of the Claw Chowder. Not a cup. It's so good you should indulge in an entire bowl.
CarrollMay 8, 2010Fries are actually incredible, despite being the last reason people come here. Clam chowder was fantastic.
Rosanna WangMay 13, 2011Interesting historical setting, but if you're here for oysters, save your money and head over to Island Creek Oyster Bar instead.
Elvie PastorJanuary 22, 2011Loved the building, skip the food. Head into the North End for much better seafood.
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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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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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