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Union Oyster House, Boston, MA

Union Oyster House

4.4 (8841)
$30 and under
Seafood
41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 139 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

  • 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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What 8,841 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

NoiseModerate

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.
8,841 Reviews
  1. Joel VIP

    New York City191 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely friendly staff adds to the wonderful dining experience. Everyone here is wonderful, knowledgeable, and super-friendly. We each had a two pound lobster for dinner - Linda had hers steamed and I had mine broiled. Both were perfectly cooked, easy to remove from the shell, and delicious.

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  2. Jeff

    Bath/Somerset1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Do not go to this restaurant. The servers ignored us and we’re rude when we asked if we could have a cocktail. This is a tourist trap with overwork workers that don’t care

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  3. Tania VIP

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The Bloody Mary was awful. I think it was just a watery tomato juice. The chowder was lukewarm, at best. I sat in a booth that literally had my seat move, everyone the booth next to me moved. Sorry, but much better places for a seafood dinner in Boston.

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  4. Jim

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such an iconic place, loaded with history and serving great food

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  5. Jason

    California Central Coast5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun spot with a ton of history. Waitress was knowledgeable and very quick.

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  6. Charles Deborah

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I started with clam chowder. Delious flavor perfect balance of clams & potatoes. Then we shared calamari- excellent! And shared fried seafood platter. Food was great Our server, Jack was on top of all of our needs and had great suggestions! We will recommend.

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  7. Molly VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at the union oyster House! Our server was excellent, the food was excellent. It was very family friendly and I highly recommend the bloody Mary!

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  8. Elaine VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Clam chowder was hearty. Great service! Lively atmosphere. Limit to hang out at the table is 90 minutes. Best to have a reservation.

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  9. Bill

    Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. Nice folks. Would recommend to anyone coming to Boston.

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  10. Ross

    Atlanta11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Great food and service. Great historic location.

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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 8841 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
10:30 PM
Booked 139 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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