Union Oyster House
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 227-2750
Fax: (617) 227-2306
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- North Street
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Message from Union Oyster House
America's oldest restaurant
- Nearby historic attractions
- Meetings and functions
- Celebrity sightings
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Editorial Review for Union Oyster House – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Dating back to 1826, the Union Oyster House maintains a suitably old-fashioned tavern decor, with lots of weathered wood and a casual atmosphere. Tourists and locals rub shoulders to slurp down oysters and tuck into thick chowders and substantial pieces of grilled or baked fish. Bivalve lovers gather around the old-school raw bar to sample fresh cherrystones, littlenecks and steamers. Desserts include hot Indian pudding, homemade gingerbread and warm apple cobbler.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoTables fill up on the oddest nights, and patrons aren't rushed once they're seated, so claim your seats in advance.
When to GoYou can get a bite at the bar (including raw bar treats) until midnight on weekends.
User Reviews for Union Oyster House
06/10/2008 Posted by josh608
food was cold when served, steamed clams are not cooked enough this far south of maine, chowder is too thick and can-like.
Pros: nice historic atmosphere
Cons: not new england home cookin
06/10/2008 Posted by hlwong
We had Native Oysters (1/2doz.), Cape Cod Cherrystones (1/2doz.), bowl of Clam Chowder, grilled Native Swordfish, Sauteed Seafood Medley, and of course the corn bread. FRESH FRESH FRESH yummy half shell, the clam chowder is creamy and chuck of clam, the sauteed seafood medley was full of tasty seafood big portion (tasty leftover for lunch tmw), and I want the recipe for the corn bread. The swordfish was over cook and dry, since the piece of swordfish that we have didn't have much of fat in it so it was tough to eat. Overall it was delightful and I would go back again and again. Side notes on the service: I called to make a reservation 1 1/2 hour before (tuesday evening), and the reception said "it's ok just come in anytime!" so when we arrived we were told that we have to wait 20mins due to other reservation, so I'm guessing if you plan to eat here please make reservation a day in advance to avoid hungry tummy.
Pros: too much, please read my review
Cons: NO parking, street parking is very limited
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