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Union Oyster House

4.5

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Union Oyster House near Faneuil Hall was established in 1826 and is the oldest continually operating restaurant in the United States. Usually crowded, the restaurant is frequented by locals and tourists. The late President John F. Kennedy's favorite booth is identified by a plaque, and Daniel Webster was a fan of the oysters. While the menu includes chicken, steak and pork, seafood is its forte. The raw bar serves a variety of shellfish. Try the lobster, which is served boiled or broiled. The restaurant has a full service ba... read more

Location details

41 Union St, Boston, MA, 02108, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Bick Yanapa 
7 years ago

Best Restaurant in Boston!!! Fresh oyster is a must and calm chowder soup! 

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Wayne Wolczak 
7 years ago

Outstanding everything. Friendly staff. Excellent oysters. History everywhere. Smells wonderful. Atmosphere adds to the meal. Honestly, best oysters I have had. Cooked perfect, no grit and no seawater inside. Busy place. Can’t wait to go back. Made our trip complete. Great location! Thanks staff! 

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Michael Mikko Tuohey 
7 years ago

Fast service and incredibly delicious food! If you like seafood, don't miss this place. 

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Bennett Fass 
7 years ago

I travel this country far and wide, and I have been a professional chef for over 30 years. When the word “oyster” is in your name, you would think someone knows how to open one! $17.50 is a good price for 6 oysters, if you can get it. Guess you can… I had a half dozen of your Well fleets last night. I was thinking of a 3lb lobster, for my main course, but after the presentation of your oysters, decided not to. The oysters were butchered, on top of that, the oyster was not properly cut away from the bottom shell, not to menti... read more

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Donna Westbrook Peters 
7 years ago

Food was wonderful as was our waitress who gave us cornbread (delicious, by the way) to take Home with us. The hostess could use a lesson in friendliness, but other than that a wonderful experience 

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Jaeka Beckel 
7 years ago

The wait staff were funny, friendly and helpful. The food was amazing. The experience was exceptional. Fun place! Can't go wrong here! 

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Garrick A. Mundy 
7 years ago

I’m a NY/NJ resident. The 2 guys at the lunch time bar treat you like your a regular! Amazing food, atmosphere and place! 

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Kim Gallant-Coyne 
7 years ago

It’s very fresh, a great place to experience, but it doesn’t take long to get your tab for 4 people to be over $200. Doesn’t get any fresher that’s for sure... be prepared to pay that’s all I’m saying.. 

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Patrice Induisi Fronstin 
7 years ago

Amazing!! Hands down the best lobster roll in town 

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How is Union Oyster House rated?

Union Oyster House has a 4.5 star rating with 743 reviews. 

When is Union Oyster House open?

Union Oyster House is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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