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America's oldest restaurant in continuous service, the Union Oyster House opened in 1826. 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 -- simple, classic preparations account for the restaurant's staying power. At the crescent-shaped oyster bar on the lower level of the cramped, low-ceilinged building (a National Historic Landmark "where Daniel Webster drank many a toddy in his day"), try oyster stew or the cold seafood sampler of oysters, clams, and shrimp to start. Follow with a broiled or grilled dish such as scrod or salmon, or perhaps fried seafood or grilled pork loin. A "shore dinner" of chowder, steamers or mussels, lobster, corn, potatoes, and dessert is an excellent introduction to local favorites. For dessert, try gingerbread with whipped cream. Tip: A plaque marks John F. Kennedy's favorite booth (no. 18), where he often sat to read the Sunday papers.
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great food with super service
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it was all booked so we went early and was seated right away. The oysters are wonderful and the food is great. been to this restaurant twice in 4 months and both times was very pleased....
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- posted on 05.23.12
- by rtybc
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Paying for the history
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I've wanted to try this place for years but have been turned off by the wait. So - in town on a Monday around 3pm I was happy to find out we could be seated right away. The building...
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- posted on 05.23.12
- by bweikie
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Best oyster bar ever
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I went for the oysters. They were so good I had seconds. A seat at the oyster bar is like stepping back in time. Except, these days you can get a decent pint of beer, which would have...
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- posted on 05.22.12
- by srca
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Union Oyster House
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THE BEST CLAM CHOWDER EVER!!!!
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- posted on 12.11.11
- by by corpi at Citysearch
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Not impressed
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I found the restaurant extremely dirty. The servers do not clean the tables well. The food was not prepared well, and came to us cold. I did not eat the oysters because they were warm....
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- posted on 08.15.11
- by by lucky 13 at Citysearch
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Union Oyster - overpriced tourist trap - don't waste your $$
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We brought my sister and her family here on Sat 7/30/11, as they were visiting from out of town. The food was TERRIBLE and OVERPRICED. We were HIGHLY disappointed in the restaurant...
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- posted on 08.01.11
- by by AndreaBB at Citysearch
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Message from Ye Olde Union Oyster House
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 tourists still come in to enjoy the food. We are the third family in nearly two centuries to own the Union Oyster House.
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Contact:
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- tel: 617/227-2750
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Address:
- 41 Union St
- Between North and Hanover Sts
- Boston, MA 02108
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Hours:
- Sun-Thurs 11am-9:30pm (lunch menu until 5pm); Fri-Sat 11am-10pm (lunch until 6pm). Union Bar daily 11am-midnight (lunch until 3pm, late supper until 11pm)
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