"On the go? Use our mobile site by going to http://m.yellowbot.com/"
Map

Union Oyster House

41 Union St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 227-2750
unionoysterhouse.com
3 star rating based on 49 reviews
Reserve a Table Union Oyster House Menu Union Oyster House Gift Certificate

Recommend this place?

Love It Hate It

Rate this place!

↓
A class act

Good To KnowGood To Know

Payment Methods
American Express Diners Club Discover MasterCard Travelers Check Visa  
Hours
Sun-Thu 11am-9:30pm Fri-Sat 11am-10pm  
Status: Closed  
Phone Number

tel: (617) 227-2750

Fax Number

tel: (617) 227-6401

Got something to say?

Be the first YellowBot user to review Union Oyster House

Information from the business

The country's oldest restaurant in continuous service lures touristy crowds with its fresh seafood and award-winning

brought to you by

Citysearch

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 is housed in a building dating back to pre-revolutionary days and started serving food in 1826. The stalls and oyster bar where Daniel Webster was a regular customer are in their original positions. Today's politicians, celebrities and... more
Posted by Citysearch on April 13, 2009

brought to you by

clubzone

The Union Oyster House is the oldest restaurant in Boston and the oldest restaurant in continuous service in the U.S. — the doors have always been open to diners since 1826.
Posted by clubzone on July 04, 2008

brought to you by

citysquares

America's Oldest Restaurant

The Union Oyster House, located on the Freedom Trail near, 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,... more
Posted by citysquares on August 19, 2007
» view all 5 Business Messages

Business Description from the Web

brought to you by

starved

Bar,Private rooms,Romantic Parking: Available Reservations: Recommended
Posted by starved on June 07, 2009

brought to you by

dinesite

This fishhouse and former dry goods shop is steeped in two hundred and fifty years of American history. Like Daniel Webster, who chased his oysters with brandy here, tourists still gather at the semi-circular raw bar. Cherrystones and littlenecks, along with steaks and lobster, are also served.

This upscale restaurant offers guests a New England cuisine an emphasis on seafood. Expect the... more
Posted by dinesite on February 11, 2009

brought to you by

gocitykids

If walking the red line of the Freedom Trail leaves you hungry, head to the Union Oyster House for honest to goodness New England food. The Oyster House , established in 1826, is the oldest restaurant in Boston - and in the United States! The building has been designated as a National Historic Lanmark. It is also the place where the first toothpick was used. Imagine that!!! Adults will enjoy a... more
Posted by gocitykids on July 21, 2007
» view all 6 Business Descriptions from the Web

Tips About This Business

When to Go

brought to you by

Citysearch

You can get a bite at the bar (including raw bar treats) until midnight on weekends.
Posted by Citysearch on April 28, 2009

Know Before You Go

brought to you by

Citysearch

Tables fill up on the oddest nights, and patrons aren't rushed once they're seated, so claim your seats in advance.
Posted by Citysearch on April 28, 2009

Editorial Reviews from the web

The country's oldest restaurant in continuous service lures touristy crowds with its fresh seafood and award-winning chowder.

Review Rating
brought to you by

Citysearch

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... more
Posted by Eric Grossman on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 31, 2008)

brought to you by

frommers

America's oldest restaurant in continuous service, the Union Oyster House opened in 1826, and the booths and oyster bar haven't moved since. The food is tasty, traditional New England fare, popular with visitors walking on the adjacent Freedom Trail and savvy locals. They're not looking for anything fancy, and you shouldn't, either -- the best bets are simple, classic preparations. At the... more
Posted by frommers on March 23, 2007

Other Reviews from the web

Gone Down Hill .... Expensive , Poor Service, Lousy Food

Review Rating
brought to you by

Citysearch

The group that owns the Union Oyster House does not compare to the Father and Son who owned it up until the mid 1970's... back then the food was great... the wait staff had been there forever and it was a career and not just an annoying "job". The management is uncaring--- after the buck-- and move on .... They do not know good old fashioned New England Cooking.... the owners are not... more
Posted by Monica Jean Fox on November 23, 2009

Worst restaurant ever

Review Rating
brought to you by

Citysearch

Why this place was praised so much as a must come to see for Boston ? Besides, its history, I don't think the place and the food are worth the trip. The foods were awful and expensive. The drinks were bad, but still better than the food and you have to wait longer than 30 minutes to get to their tiny dining room upstair when they stacked people into isolated corner and you waited forever for... more
Posted by Kim BC on September 29, 2009

Dirty

Review Rating
brought to you by

Citysearch

Not sure what all the hype is. Not traditional New England seafood . It's for out of towners.. that do not know where to get good New England Seafood. Anyone can get Chowder from a can, and through some clams in it!!!! Not worth the $$$$.

Pros

+ None

Cons

- Dirty, terrible service, long wait, rude employees
Posted by CarolD on April 14, 2009
» view all 60 Reviews
Data by Localeze
© 2007-2009 Solfo, Inc. – All rights reserved (v22.8.7-0-g7a2d1b07-M)