Jennifer M.
11/23/2025
While in Boston you must eat at one of the Oldest Restaurants. We were not that hungry we split an order of Fried Clams.. Ok the Best in the city!!! Very old and nostalgic building!! Love...
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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Laur A.
12/12/2025
Visited Union Oyster House based on recommendations from local coworkers and the usual "must-try" hype on TikTok. We came in around 8pm and they close at 9, so it was nice that they still seated...
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...
Krystyn P.
11/22/2025
Okay, so let's discuss why you're really here. It's the oldest restaurant in the country (200 years old in 2026) and it's home to JFK's favorite cup of chowder. And on those two accounts, it...
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...
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