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Union Oyster House, Boston, MA

Union Oyster House

4.5
4.5
8746 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 114 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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

  • Neighborhood
    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.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 8,746 people are saying

Union Oyster House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Union Oyster House offers a "wonderful historical experience" with "amazing food and service." Known for its "iconic charm," the restaurant delights with "fresh oysters" and "exceptional seafood." While ambiance and history captivate, the "attentive staff" ensures a memorable visit. It's a "must-eat attraction for anyone visiting Boston." However, some find it "overpriced" with "inconsistent food quality."
8,746 Reviews
  1. Kate VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a must see while in Boston. The front door staff is rude, but the rest of the experience was lovely. The bartender, the server, the food and atmosphere were fantastic.

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  2. Michael

    E. Tennessee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The oysters, chowder, crabcakes, and scallops were fantastic!! The service was excellent!! Server even gave us suggestions for live music tonight.

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  3. Peggy

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Boiled lobster was tasteless. Service poor despite not being busy. Disappointing visit.

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  4. Theresa

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic Boston experience! Great food, amazing service, staff is the BEST! Guided us around for a tour of the historic building at closing time. So glad we made it in during our trip!

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  5. Darby

    Grand Rapids20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the historic building. The service from Justice was great. Thanks

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  6. Kathy

    Seattle2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The waitress was very short with us. My husband got the platter and it was disgusting. The clam chowder was okay but the “bowl” was a joke. Save your money, this is a horrible tourist trap.

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  7. Brian

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic, all around. Food and service was better than expected! I assumed it would be a tourist trap, but it absolutely was not! Best Boston crème pie we ever had as well!

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  8. Iri

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, especially the seafood. Wonderful service and incredible history. Will be visiting again soon.

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  9. PJ

    New Orleans1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Table was very tight but the service was great. Great food.

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  10. Erin

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another wonderful visit to the Union Oyster House. The food was delicious and promptly prepared. The staff were all friendly and helpful. We parked in the Haymarket Parking Garage and the restaurant validated our parking ($3 for 3 hours, amazing!). If you have tall members in your party, would recommend to not sit in the booths (in the lobster viewing area). It's nice and private, but a tight fit for those with long legs!

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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 4.5 stars by 8746 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 114 times today
Google Map for Union Oyster House

41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
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