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Union Oyster House Seafood Restaurant ·$$

Established in 1826, Union Oyster House boasts of being one of the oldest continually-operating restaurants in the United States. Located near Faneuil Hall, the restaurant is almost always buzzing with neighborhood diners and curious tourists alike. Here visitors can marvel at President John F. Kennedy's favorite booth, which is identified by a plaque. As for the meals served here, preparations of chicken, steak and pork are quite popular; however, the seafood delicacies on offer are simply unmatched. Additionally, the restaurant is also home to a full-service bar, allowing for heady pairings with the meals.

Website: unionoysterhouse.com

Phone: (617) 227-2750

Cross Streets: Between Marshall St and Marsh Ln

Closed now

  • Thu 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

41 Union St Boston, MA 02108 ·536.66 mi

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Amenities

  • Family friendly
  • Accessible

Reviews

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Holly S. 09/20/26

I've lived in Massachusetts my whole life yet this was my first time at the Union Oyster House. It's a historic restaurant that is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the country....

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Fraulein C. 09/16/26

What better way to end our Boston trip than dinner at a restaurant that's been serving people since 1826?! We saved Union Oyster House for our last night in Boston and made a late 9 PM Friday...

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Steve G. 09/14/26

Every time I travel to Boston, I've wanted to stop here. Finally got the chance, and have to say I was underwhelmed. Nothing bad about the place, just not fantastic. I sat at the old bar with...

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Dani O. 08/09/26

Great historical place with great food. It was packed but the servers were busting their butts getting everyone taken care of. The bartender was good too! We had shrimp cocktail and a dozen...

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Rachel W. 08/22/26

We sat at the bar. We joked they've been open for 200 yrs bc it takes them that long to take your order lol. It was quite a wait after seated, but they were busy. No one was sitting idol. Once we...

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