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Union Oyster House, Boston, MA

Union Oyster House

4.4 (8852)
$30 and under
Seafood
41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 127 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.

Additional information

  • Location
    41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108
  • 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

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Menu

Union Oyster House's menu was last updated on 6/23/2025.

APPETIZERS

  • Chilled Shrimp Cocktail$19.95

    • Fried "Crispy" Calamari$22.95

      • Mussels$19.95

        Basque Style. Steamed with Garlic and White Wine, Garlic Bread

        • Homemade Lump Crab Cakes$25.95

          House made Lump Crab Cakes over a bed of greens with a Lemon Garlic Aioli

          • Baked Stuffed Clams (3)$19.95

            SOUPS & CHOWDERS

            • Oyster House Clam Chowder$13.95

              A Boston Classic

              • Fish Chowder$13.95

                • Soup of the Day$11.95

                  ON THE HALF SHELL

                  • Freshly Shucked Oysters 1/2 Doz.*$21.95

                    • Native Cherrystone Clams 1/2 Doz.*$19.95

                      • Cold Seafood Sampler*$23.95

                        Shucked Oysters, Cherrystone Clams & Shrimp

                        THE SALAD PLATES

                        • Union Caesar$12.95

                          Served with House Baked Corn Bread

                          • Mixed Field Greens$11.95

                            Served with Choice of Dressing and House Baked Corn Bread

                            SANDWICHES

                            Served with French fries, coleslaw & dill pickle

                            • Chilled Lobster Roll

                              Market Price

                              • Market Price

                            • Homemade Lump Crab Cake$24.95

                              • Charbroiled Hamburger*$19.95

                                • Fried Oyster Roll$24.95

                                  • Fish Sandwich$19.95

                                    w/ aged cheddar cheese

                                    • Fried Clam Roll

                                      Market Price

                                      • Market Price

                                    • Union Chicken Club$20.95

                                      • Seared Fish Tacos$19.95

                                        Also served Thai style

                                        OYSTER HOUSE FAVORITES

                                        All entrees served with choice of vegetable, mashed potato, French fries or rice

                                        • Broiled Boston Scrod$27.95

                                          A New England Tradition. Crusted with seasoned bread crumbs

                                          • Homemade Lump Crab Cakes$29.95

                                            Ye olde recipe, with lemon aioli

                                            • Tender Sweet Clams

                                              fried to perfection

                                              • Market Price

                                            • Fried Select Oysters$29.95

                                              a Union Oyster House Tradition

                                              • Grilled Salmon Fillet$28.95

                                                Farm raised in the Atlantic Ocean

                                                • Sautéed Shrimp & Scallops$33.95

                                                  Served with a sundried tomato cream sauce over rice

                                                  • Crispy Fried Butterfly Shrimp$24.95

                                                    with fries

                                                    • Broiled Sea Scallops$33.95

                                                      Our native deep sea scallops, lightly crusted with seasoned breadcrumbs

                                                      • Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast$19.95

                                                        Served with choice of side

                                                        • Ye Olde Fish & Chips$23.95

                                                          served with cole slaw

                                                          • Catch of the Day "Off the Boat"

                                                            A changing variety of fresh seafood, ask your server for today's catch

                                                            • Market Price

                                                          • Ye Olde Seafood Platter$36.95

                                                            Fried Fish, Clams, Oysters, Shrimp and Calamari Served with French Fries

                                                            • The Lobster Pot

                                                              New England Hard-Shell Lobsters. Boiled Or Broiled: Medium (11⁄4 - 11⁄2 lbs.) or Large (2lbs.)

                                                              • Market Price

                                                            FOR CHILDREN

                                                            12 and under, served with French fries

                                                            • Fried Fish Fillet Sandwich*$12.95

                                                              • Hamburger, Sliders (2)*$12.95

                                                                • Fried Chicken Tenders*$12.95

                                                                  • Mac & Cheese*$9.95

                                                                    • Grilled Hot Dog*$9.95

                                                                      • Grilled Cheese Sandwich*$9.95

                                                                        DESSERTS

                                                                        • Warm Apple Cobbler$10.95

                                                                          • Boston Cream Pie$11.95

                                                                            • Ice Cream$8.95

                                                                              ON THE SIDE

                                                                              • Boston Baked Beans$8.95

                                                                                Notice

                                                                                • Please note, prices and menu selections are subject to change.

                                                                                  Last updated: June 23, 2025

                                                                                  What 8,852 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

                                                                                  4.4
                                                                                  4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                  • 4.3Food
                                                                                  • 4.5Service
                                                                                  • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                  • 4.0Value

                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                  Loved For

                                                                                  • Greater Boston

                                                                                    Most Booked

                                                                                  • Boston

                                                                                    Most Booked

                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                  Union Oyster House is a historic Boston gem, renowned for its "great food and service" and a rich historical atmosphere. Guests rave about the "excellent seafood" and classic New England dishes like clam chowder. The charming setting is complemented by "friendly, attentive staff," making it a must-visit for history and food lovers alike.
                                                                                  8,852 Reviews

                                                                                  1. Anita

                                                                                    Greater Boston2 reviews

                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Someone drew the short stick and had to work in the Fourth of July. Then, they went into the kitchen and cooked my meal. I was surprised by the overcooked seafood but loved our server and the kindness of the hostess. Probably just a bad day but I think I’ll try somewhere else for seafood next time unless I just want oysters because those were excellent!!

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                                                                                  2. hattie

                                                                                    London3 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    I came here ten years ago and had a great time. But this time, even though I had a reservation, I still had to wait at the bar for a while, which feels a bit like encouraging people to have a predrinks. Anything else is absolutely wonderful !

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                                                                                  3. Jane

                                                                                    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Favorite seafood restaurant in Boston! Historic atmosphere! Must do when visiting Boston.

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                                                                                  4. Karen

                                                                                    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    The history was so interesting . Loved the pictures

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                                                                                  5. Jessica

                                                                                    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Best meal out at a restaurant I have ever had in my 47 years!!

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                                                                                  6. Vanessa VIP

                                                                                    New York City3 reviews

                                                                                    1.0

                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                                    3. Service 1
                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                    ⭐️ 1 out of 5 stars The chowder? Great. Everything else? A complete disaster. Yes, it’s the oldest restaurant in America. Yes, it has charm. But none of that matters when the service is cold, the food is bland, and the staff acts like you're bothering them by showing up. The oysters were mediocre at best. Our server looked like they were counting the minutes until their shift ended. No warmth, no welcome, and absolutely no urgency. They need Gordon Ramsay to storm in, rip the kitchen apart, and remind them that history doesn’t excuse laziness. You can’t run a place on nostalgia and assume people won’t notice how far the quality has slipped. The chowder was the only redeeming thing we tasted — and it still wasn’t enough to make the experience worth it. Hard pass. There are better places in Boston that actually give a damn

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                                                                                  7. Janice

                                                                                    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                    Overpriced for the quality of the food, limited menu selection. Nice interior and history.

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                                                                                  8. Mike

                                                                                    Columbus2 reviews

                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                    Very interesting historical restaurant. Food was good. Service was a bid sketchy. May have been an inexperienced waiter.

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                                                                                  9. ADRIANA

                                                                                    New York City1 review

                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                    We killed a couple of bugs on the table 🫩 food was ok. Love the history behind it.

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                                                                                  10. Sarah

                                                                                    East Texas1 review

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    We stopped in on our short time in Boston. Cade, our server, was so kind and attentive.

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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 4.4 stars by 8852 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                  1. Home
                                                                                  2. United States
                                                                                  3. Greater Boston
                                                                                  4. Boston
                                                                                  5. Faneuil Hall

                                                                                  Make a reservation

                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                  8:30 PM
                                                                                  Booked 127 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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