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.
Historic eatery serving chowder & other New England seafood standards since 1826. Based on 8 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Delivery ✔️ No takeout
Address:
41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 227-2750
Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Adianez Espada
This place is amazing. The staff is amazing they are courteous and will accommodate all your needs. First time came at night had corn bread and corn clam chowder soup and catch of the day broiled. Next day lunch time had a lobster roll with blackened catch of the day. Super tasty and just great food. My hubby doesn’t like seafood but loved our plates. Must come here to eat. And the atmosphere is amazing!!
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Myles Mannix
Stopped at this historical restaurant as it states it’s one of the longest running restaurants in North America. The inside is decorated as a pub and has historical item’s throughout the restaurant with seating areas showing plenty of neat artifacts. Service was friendly and prompt. Price is a bit high for the quality but is comparable for the area.
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Ben Lundquist
Not all places are worth the fan fare. This place is!
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Arwen L
Apparently America’s oldest restaurant. It is like a little museum with a gift shop in the restaurant. Food was kind of average. Good but not the best. Clam chowder was great and I love that they serve cornbread with it. We were there to try the dine out boston restaurant week menu. The grilled shrimp was great but sadly it only came with five tiny pieces. The apple cobbler was amazing! Very feeling, sweet and satisfying.
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jennifer banos-cabal
It’s all around amazing!! First time visiting, and the experience was to return for. The place was full we had to wait but only for 20 minutes. They called when ready to receive us. The waitress was so friendly and hospitable. Food, DELICIOUS, we ordered more. The crab cakes (not pictured) oh my goodness, YUMMO. Everything was just awesome!!
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David and Ruthie Wu
Kicking off our food adventure in Boston yesterday, I made reservations @unionoysterhouse. We missed lunch while traveling, so we asked if we could go earlier and the restaurant accommodated us.
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Liudmila Gaigaliene
Very nice authentic interior. But it was spoiled with uncleaned tables. Properly cooked food, but absolutely bland. No flavor and seasoning. Corn bread was the best part. This place seems like a trap for tourists. Overrated.
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Alex Courtright
The clam chowder was the best I have ever had. Creamy and perfectly proportionate between the clam and the potato pieces. Very highly recommend anyone who is in Boston to come here. Our server was super nice and we even got to sit in the booth John F. Kennedy dubbed was his favorite. An absolute highlight of our entire trip.
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Telan Niranga
We want to try some food in Boston’s oldest restaurant. Regular lobster rolls is around $43 which is way more expensive than other places. Waitress was good at her service.
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Kelly C.
Lobster Ravioli and some oysters to start off a wonderful evening in the city. A very historical spot in Boston with a well known reputation for New England classics like clam chowder and delicious seafood. My lobster ravioli was deliciously creamy and I have to say I was totally stuffed at the end of dinner and for once did not have room for dessert! Check this place out if you can!!!
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