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Union Oyster House
Seafood Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Downtown Boston, Boston
The oysters at Union Oyster House is a can't miss
"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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JamJam BOctober 11, 2009order the steamed mussels appetizer bc not only is it delicious but the garlic bread it comes with is incredible!
Shane MartinSeptember 25, 2016Place screams tourist trap but the food is anything but. Nothing is cheap though
Matteo PastoreApril 28, 2017The atmosphere is nice, but the fish seemed to be frozen and not fresh. Not a good value for money choice
Ashraf FaramawiOctober 11, 2011Oysters are phenomenal- just eat the shucking bar. Don't waste your time getting a table and do not eat the raw clams.
Cagney ShattuckApril 8, 2011Ummm yeah. The broiled seafood platter is not good. At. All. But do eat the chowder.
- Eric Hong Kang WeiDecember 12, 2012The clam chowder was so so. There are many other better chowders in Boston.
NinaAugust 3, 2012Stick your nose in to say you've been there, but do not eat there or else you may never see the light again.... Avoid at all costs
- Harlan ErskineApril 25, 2010Don't eat here. Such a tourist trap I loved the history of the building but the food was boring, bad & overpriced. It might as well have been a red lobster. Skip their food & just get a drink or two.
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- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(617) 227-2750
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- 8.2
"Loved the chowder and lobster Mac and cheese. I also loved that this place was on the water and low key"
Morgan Amber - 8.4
"if you're at the convention center make the walk over here, clam chowder was the best I've had and the lobster club sandwich was good too."
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- 8.3
"The grilled lobster is the best!"
Phillip D.
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