Union Oyster House

4.3(9,895)

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Location & Hours

Address

41 Union St
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:00 AM

Monday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(617) 227-2750

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About Union Oyster House

Historic eatery serving chowder & other New England seafood standards since 1826.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 9,895 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Larry Mannolini

a week ago

This is a must go to place to eat while in Boston. Oldest continuously open restaurant in the country. Rustic charm for sure. Food was amazing. Only reason I gave 4 stars for the food is the food w...

Joy Lee

a month ago

This is one of the oldest restaurants in boston so we visited while we were in boston. We went for Thursday dinner without reservation but we were able to sit in and eat. They have plenty of sitting...

Natalia Med

2 months ago

We had a fantastic dinner at Union Oyster House, and it was truly a memorable experience. From the moment we walked in, we could feel the rich history of the place, which added so much charm to the ev...

Melanie Nicsinger

a month ago

We didn’t have reservations and had to wait a little over a hour. But the bar was fun with strong drinks. Of course the oysters and clam chowder were amazing. The mussels and the scallops were above ...

Rachel

2 weeks ago

Union Oyster House in Boston is definitely a cool spot if you're into history—it’s the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the U.S., and you can feel the charm and old-school vibe as soon as y...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The Union Oyster House offers a unique dining experience steeped in history, though food quality receives mixed reviews. The restaurant is generally considered a worthwhile visit for the atmosphere and historical significance.

Customer Favorites

Clam chowder and oysters are frequently praised. The Lazy Man's Lobster and lobster roll also receive positive mentions.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant boasts a charming and historic atmosphere. Attentive and kind service is frequently noted by reviewers.

Value & Quality

Some reviewers feel the food is overpriced for the quality, with some dishes described as bland or underwhelming. Others find the food to be tremendous and full of flavor.

Areas for Improvement

Food temperature is an issue for at least one reviewer. Some find the side dishes or certain items like the lobster roll to be unremarkable compared to other establishments.