Union Oyster House

Name: Union Oyster House
Address: 41 Union St, Boston, MA, United States, 02108
Telephone: (617) 227-2750
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (8814)

$30 and under

Seafood

41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 161 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

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 227-2750
Website
http://www.unionoysterhouse.com?y_source=1_MjY4Nzk0MjktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

Popular dishes

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 and cole slaw
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 & Cole Slaw
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.

What 8,814 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
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Most Booked
Boston
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Union Oyster House offers a "wonderful historical" dining experience with "fantastic food" and "excellent service" in America's oldest continuously-operating restaurant. The clam chowder and oysters are "the best," and the lobster dishes are "delicious." Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and the unique ambiance, making it a "must-visit" in Boston.

8,814 Reviews

M
Melissa
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Debbie was more than awesome! She really made us feel spoiled! She’s a gem! The food was great! Love the decor of the history of Boston!
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elma
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was close to awful. If it wasn’t for the ambiance, my tourists would have been super disappointment. We had to go get food elsewhere after.
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Rhonda
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and ambiance were great! We had the fried shrimp and clam chowder of course!
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Michael
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience good quality excellent wait stall was excellent
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Laura
Indiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Debbie made our experience amazing. Each entree was delicious and the atmosphere added to the experience.
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Allyn
West Palm Beach5 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The clam chowder was yummy but barely warm. We ate it anyway but told the waitress upon her return. She offered to give us each a new cup of”on the house,” but any more would have been too filling. I had the fried shrimp … only average. It tasted like the frozen fried shrimp I purchased from my local market in my home town. My husband had the baked scrod, which was much better. Go for the ambience … the food was just average and somewhat pricey.
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Luca
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ottimo locale storico e caratteristico. Servizio impeccabile. Bella atmosfera. Prezzi medio-alti in linea con il centro di Boston
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john
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint11 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Mostly a good experience, except my $57 baked 1 1/4# lobster was dry and overcooked. It's a shame with an institution so well known to produce such a poor signature dish.
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Jessica VIP
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best clam I’ve ever had, worst oysters. Excellent service!
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Stephen VIP
Chicago / Illinois24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group of two enjoyed a nice dinner at the Union Oyster House. Our server, Janet, was quick to please and helpful. We had a collection of oysters, clam chowder, and whole lobster. All were excellent. Thx.
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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 8814 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 161 times today

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
Order direct

Website
http://www.unionoysterhouse.com?y_source=1_MjY4Nzk0MjktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D/
Phone number
(617) 227-2750

Union Oyster House

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Oyster House Clam Chowder

The Lobster Pot

Chilled Lobster Roll

APPETIZERS

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail$19.95

Fried "Crispy" Calamari$22.95

Mussels$19.95

Homemade Lump Crab Cakes$25.95

Baked Stuffed Clams (3)$19.95

SOUPS & CHOWDERS

Oyster House Clam Chowder$13.95

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

THE SALAD PLATES

Union Caesar$12.95

Mixed Field Greens$11.95

SANDWICHES

Chilled Lobster Roll

Homemade Lump Crab Cake$24.95

Charbroiled Hamburger*$19.95

Fried Oyster Roll$24.95

Fish Sandwich$19.95

Fried Clam Roll

Union Chicken Club$20.95

Seared Fish Tacos$19.95

OYSTER HOUSE FAVORITES

Broiled Boston Scrod$27.95

Homemade Lump Crab Cakes$29.95

Tender Sweet Clams

Fried Select Oysters$29.95

Grilled Salmon Fillet$28.95

Sautéed Shrimp & Scallops$33.95

Crispy Fried Butterfly Shrimp$24.95

Broiled Sea Scallops$33.95

Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast$19.95

Ye Olde Fish & Chips$23.95

Catch of the Day "Off the Boat"

Ye Olde Seafood Platter$36.95

The Lobster Pot

FOR CHILDREN

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.

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Union Oyster House currently accepting reservations?

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