Fred M.
11/12/2025
I've been coming to Union Oyster House since back when I could slip out of the office at lunch, walk over in five minutes, grab a bowl of chowder and a cold one and be back at my desk before...
Union Oyster House
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41 Union St
Boston, MA 02108
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.
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3.54,031 reviews
Eric S.
11/11/2025
I generally do not eat at the same restaurant when out of town. But this place was different and here is how it happened. First. The history put it on the list. So first night, we had clam...
Leslie D.
11/10/2025
Union Oyster House is a famous Boston institution. Does it have the best raw oysters I've ever had? No. Do you still absolutely need to go and experience it for yourself? Yes! Make friends with...
Gail U.
10/27/2025
Very popular eatery we visited after our Duck Tour in Boston for lunch. I had read about Yelp Elite's review by Peter N. and added it to my Boston Collection. Signs posted in and out of the...
Mel Z.
10/22/2025
This was on my places to try since it is one of America's oldest restaurants! We sat on a top floor which looks and feels like you went back in time for a bit. We stopped for lunch and ordered...
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