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Union Oyster House
Seafood Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Downtown Boston, Boston
This seafood restaurant is famous for their oysters. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Sit at the original wood oyster bar for good food and a show!"(16 Tips)
"The oldest restaurant in America and also one of the best in Boston."(8 Tips)
"They make the best clam chowder in the entire country right here."(52 Tips)
"Clam chowder + corn bread + Lobster + Beer = Heaven"(26 Tips)
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PinkMohawk ChanceJuly 28, 2014Food was pretty good. Chowder was good, scallops were tasty but only 4 half dollar size for the meal is a bit light for the price.
Margaretha GunawanAugust 12, 2011Clam Chowder in tje bowl, make it two, and the natural oyster cracker!
Aysu OzgurJanuary 24, 2020Food is awful but ambiance is nice. Worth coming to sit at the oyster bar and order nothing but oysters and a Sam Adams. Then go elsewhere for food.
Caitlin BreulerSeptember 4, 2010Raw bar overrated, but cornbread awesome, all food really good, highly recommend lobster newburg.
Martin HanniganNovember 6, 2010Ask for Jimmy at the raw bar. And don't be a tourist: get the oysters. You only live once!
Carlos CultureAugust 24, 2010When you get there wait to sit at the semi-circle bar. Its a classic for 100s of years! Seriously.
Don't miss this bar- it is the best bar in America!
Amanda BoutinNovember 17, 2012Go early and just get the chowder. Chowder is great, mussels were bland and our app with clams and oysters were over cooked not worth 90 dollars.
Appropriately CriticalFebruary 16Sat at the Stone oyster bar. The hostess was miserable, the bartender, miserable everything overpriced how sad to see these people destroying a landmark.
Rosanna WangMay 13, 2011Interesting historical setting, but if you're here for oysters, save your money and head over to Island Creek Oyster Bar instead.
Todd ChandlerApril 22, 2010Get a bowl of the Claw Chowder. Not a cup. It's so good you should indulge in an entire bowl.
CarrollMay 8, 2010Fries are actually incredible, despite being the last reason people come here. Clam chowder was fantastic.
Elvie PastorJanuary 22, 2011Loved the building, skip the food. Head into the North End for much better seafood.
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- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(617) 227-2750
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- 8.9
"This is one of those little places that you just have to try. Their Lobster Roll is to die for! From the warm, buttered, toasty, Lobster-filled roll to the delicious seasoned fries. It is a must!"
Amy Lopez - 6.0
"Clam chowder, shrimp kisses, lobster roll and scallops.. Mmm.. Can't go wrong~! ^_^"
*mun* - 8.3
"Great place after a day tearing through the city. End at the wharf for some cold beers & great clams, oysters, cocktail shrimp. Don't be turned off by the touristy look. This place is solid."
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