Union Oyster House

Tips

• It has been open to diners since 1826 & is known as the oldest restaurant in the United States of America. In 1796 Louis Philippe, King of France in 1830, lived in exile on the second floor.
  HISTORY | 2010-08-26 17:21:55
• King Louis-Philippe of France once lived on the 2nd floor. JFK was a regular. John Kerry is a regular. The oldest continuously operating restaurant in America is quintessential, historic New England.
  Epicurious | 2010-08-24 16:29:41
• Try the New England Clam Chowder - The oldest restaurant with the best chowder on the planet. If its good enough for JFK n Daniel Webster it's good snuff for me. Since 1826.
  Kelly | 2012-09-26 12:45:49
• "Whomever said oysters are an aphrodisiac has clearly never left their Oyster doggie bag in their car on a hot Summer day." - Conan O'Brien
  Team Coco | 2011-11-08 15:02:57
• Check out the artwork display on the walls that depict the landmarks along The Freedom Trail.
  Ching | 2012-11-10 18:21:38
• Try the oysters
  Frank | 2010-05-15 14:20:17
• People (tourist) watch over oysters and beer
  Leslie | 2009-06-06 17:47:28
• Try the clam chowder (with oyster crackers, of course) after a long, cold, rainy day touring the city. It will be the best you'll ever taste!
  Mario | 2010-11-08 00:22:11
• Come in and enjoy an ice cold colonial ale brewed only for the union oyster house by Sam Adams and some chowdah in America's oldest restaurant!
  Mike | 2012-08-29 20:51:13
• Building dates to 1714-17. UOH opened here 1826. Almost 1/2 of items on current menu were on 1st menu. 1st toothpick used here. Booth 18 upstairs is JFKs (who was a regular). More info in blog. <LINK>
  IWalked Audio Tours | 2011-09-27 20:09:53
• The best clam chowder ever!!!
  Leigh | 2010-06-12 12:17:53
• Check out the cool little artwork recreations of each stop on the Freedom Trail in the room off to the left when you enter.
  DJ | 2012-11-10 18:22:35
• Oldest restaurant in america! So excited.
  | 2010-03-28 13:06:57
• Tourist trap - Bostonians don't go here. Walk to the nearby North End and try the Daily Catch instead
  Luciano | 2010-03-22 22:13:45
• Go 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.
  Amanda | 2012-11-16 20:27:10
• Best oyster experience in Boston. Tiny little 10 seater bar and great company
  Danielle | 2012-10-16 16:03:54
• Untouched colonial architecture... which is a rarity even in the heart of Boston. Worth a visit for that atmosphere alone.
  Stephanie | 2012-09-19 11:55:02
• Must get chowder and Sam Adams Brick Red Ale (only available at a handful of Boston bars). ONLY get oysters if sitting at the oyster bar ( they preshuck them for the dining rooms)
  Vianna | 2012-07-27 17:30:31
• Come to the Union Bar and grab some chowder and a cold, refreshing beer. Always a good time!
  Jon | 2012-04-22 11:03:23
• Who cares about the tourists? Sit at the raw bar for a half dozen oysters, bowl of chowder and a Sam Adams. Best lunch in the world.
  Colin | 2011-03-17 13:23:08