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Union Oyster House in the Greater Boston area is a two star establishment. Located in the Faneuil Hall neighborhood, this restaurant has been around for the last 5 years. It's known for its seafood. It's been awarded the 10 Best Boston American award. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a raw bar, a full bar, and valet parking. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food the best seafood i've had in a long time and a little heavy.
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.
3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just ok, nothing special
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to give this historic Boston (rather, national) landmark only two stars, but based off my experience here, I've definitely experienced better. A friend and I came here for an impromptu lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm no historian but I've heard somewhere that the Union Oyster House is either the FIRST restaurant in the US or the oldest operating restaurant in the US. Whatever the story is behind it, it's...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so I went here a couple weeks ago with my family and I was excited to eat at "the oldest restaurant in America" and have some of what I had heard was the best chowder in Boston. I was...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had to stop here cause it is the oldest restaurant in america. I loved the restaurant itself as there are different rooms. They have a freedom trail room which is really unique which you have to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I had fun here. Super touristy but that was expected considering where its at, and i think its the old continuously operating eatery in north america? Oysters were decent, but I dont...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just alright. No spectacular fireworks. You don't get what you pay for due to the touristy nature of the spot, but you know that before going into the place. Worth the first visit....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We just spent a week in Boston on a family vacation. We arrived too late on our first night in town for a heavy dinner, so decided on a light meal at the Union Oyster House. We definitely made the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my in-laws and husband on Tuesday night. It was alright. Food was eh, and way overpriced for what it was. The booth was akward and had no real brething room. It could get to be noisy in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Based on the history and location of this restaurant, I really wish I could stand up and say to those who bash Union Oyster House "NO!! YOU ARE WRONG!"....and lecture them on their yelp superiority...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Union Oyster house was one of the most interesting restaurants I went to on my trip to Boston. That it's filled with history goes without saying. The raw oysters were great, very meaty. The Clam...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess if you've never been to Boston, like me, you have to come to this place. I mean, they have seafood, it's on the Freedom Trail, and it's the oldest frickin restaurant in continuous operation in...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Proudly placed along Boston's historic Freedom Trail, UOH is ambiance on a stick. It's also an over priced dine and touristy as hell. Benjamin Franklin, walking outside, told me so himself. The meal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if the experience or the food was better. All I know is going to a historic seafood restaurant in Boston with the person you love is an experience of a lifetime.We shared steamers, he...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here quite a few times, with different groups of people, and I enjoy my meal every time. The food is very fresh and the service is great. The ambiance is nice as well, the dim lights makes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Boston a few times now and have managed to hang out at the Union Oyster House every single time. Every time I've gone I get the clam chowdah. I love it. I've had lots of chowdah and this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's funny to read reviews of the Union Oyster House that say the oysters were the highlight. I was so terribly disappointed in the oysters here that I was prompted to do my first yelp review. A...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two words - Tourist Trap. But since my "other dad" Georgie told me and Scuba Steve that we had to stop by for a pint, we made the requisite visit.Picture this: we walk in, order Sam Adams summer brew...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very expensive $13.95 for 6 oysters....but sit at the bar and enjoy talking to the shuckers. Cool history. Oysters were of course delish. Just didn't like paying the price.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know about other ppl, but the oyster were great when I came. I sat at the oyster bar had a few drinkings, some oysters, clam chowder and then a few more. The friendly bartender cracked and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had to dine at the oldest restaurant in Boston and the oldest restaurant in the U.S. Appetized on a cup of clam chowder and we each had a 1/2 order of raw oysters. Both items were good but nothing to...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes places are famous for one thing. At the Union Oyster House, the oysters are definitely the stars. Those meaty, succulent Boston Natives were oh so good! Everything else paled in comparison....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The clams and oysters were great with the cocktail sauce they had. The cup of chowder was great as well. overpriced for what it is.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I can't agree more with some of the previous reviews of this place. Overpriced meals, low quality seafood, sub-par service, tourist trap! The only redeeming quality was the historic aspect. I'll go in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have never felt so sick as when I left the Union Oyster House after dining here with my family on vacation. The awful food didn't compare to the awful service we received. At first I thought our...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Booo, indeed. No. No. No. We went here for the history, which is really cool, and knew it was a tourist trap, but seriously it was such a waste of money! The food was just flat out bad. I...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to the Union Oyster House at least three times now and never was impressed. The food is overpriced and it is most certainly a tourist trap. I believe they think they can get away with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand why this place is so "famous". It's disgusting! We went on a weeknight, and paid a gazillion dollars for rotten tasting food. I don't mean gross...I mean my lobster newberg was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a disappointment!I went here with a family member from abroad who had never had lobster, so it was supposed to be a good experience - it was anything but.Athough I reserved in person more than a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Boo this place. Go to legal seafoods down the street instead. I was so disapointed by this place. The cornbread is dry, the waitstaff was lazy and unprofessional. Food not what I expected. Broiled...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
$7.50 for a mediocre bowl of clam chowder?The raw oysters were tasty, but not as good as some I've had elsewhere in Boston.I was just there for supper at the oyster bar, and was able to get a seat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I gave this restaurant a 5-star rating because everything I had was outstanding but keep in mind that everything I adored was raw! Had I, I might have changed my rating. We had oysters galore,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What I was told was the oldest restaurant in the United States and one of the great seafood spots in the Boston area was nothing more than an extreme disappointment and a waste of money. After...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great and definitely a must as a tourist attraction. We read about it as the oldest, standing restaurant in the country through various sources - tour guide, local restaurant magazine,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is a historical landmark in Boston so you can't miss it.We got the sampler which consisted the red cherrystone, grilled oysters, baked clams, and other seafood goodies. Then we got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So me and a buddy did the freedom trail recently. For the pub crawl part we hit, among a couple of other stops, Union Oyster. We tried a couple of small apps - keyword is small. The shrimp cocktail...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While walking on the Freedom Trail, we decided to stop by the Union Oyster House for some world famous clam chowder at the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the nation.We told them that we...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a tourist trap in many ways, but there are some pros for locals too!The 'old union beer' brewed by Sam Adams for them is tasty - it's got a hint of molasses, but not overpowering.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
crowded, loud, super touristy, way overpriced.Our party was too large and they claim they warned us that we wouldn't be able to sit together, but "may not be able to" and "definitely can't because...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Um.....not a very good experience here. I had the oyster stew to start and it was....well, basically it was like oysters floating in milk. Whoever thought that oysters would become the next breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't understand the hype to this place because even Red lobster would have tasted better than here. I was looking forward to taking my sweetie to a really good seafood restaurant in Boston...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I didn't have to give this 2 stars, but...A few hours after our experience there of a 30 minute wait for a table with a great cocktail waitress, oysters on the half shell, great clam chowder,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love this place for the history, the oysters, the chowder and the cornbread. The cornbread is perfect WHEN it is warm... sometimes, it isn't, and I have to give the waitress a diplomatic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The clam chowder is a MUST at this place. It was hands down the best I've ever had. Now the bad part: I must admit the rest of the food was rather pedestrian. the crab cakes were decent, but nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my. This place stinks. What a tourist trap it has become. I came here years ago when it was great and thought I could bring a friend here to experience the same. Boy was I embarrassed. I won't even...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think I ordered the wrong thing. The bouillabaisse was just ok. Pretty bland and the seafood was just OK. But other peeps I was with were raving about their meals, so I'd go back and give it another...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for drinks and appetizers but it's been great each and every time! The grilled oysters are some of the best oysters I've ever had! I've also had the mussels which were awesome!!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let me offer a contrary minority opinion. We five lunched there today and all were mightily disappointed. The food ranged from bad to lackluster. For example, the cherrystones were served warm and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
they hit you with a slice of cornbread as soon as you settle into your table. the bread is soft and warm, served with some butter on the side. We ordered the union favorites and the fish and chips....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been here about 3 years ago and had their clam chowder, and it was nothing to brag about. But I decided to give it a second chance and I'm so glad I did! THE BEST CLAM CHOWDER I HAVE EVER HAD....
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My dear friend and I always go here after work if we're looking for a place to have some delicious New England seafood and one too many Sam Adams from the tap.The oysters are divine, cornbread...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can see why the ratings are mediocre for this place, but all my friends and I ordered were cups of clam chowder and the mussels. Everything was really good, especially the side of corn bread. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
yes, this is the oldest restaurant in the US so you should stop by to take some pictures and try it out. but how many GOOD restaurants have a souvenir shop attached to them? I'm gonna guess 0. When...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fact that this is the oldest restaurant in Boston and the oldest restaurant in continuous service in the United States is reason alone to come here and eat... Reason number two is the clam...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is exactly what you should expect. Service is very grood. Ambience is the real reason to go, right? I mean like, it's in a tourist area. Still, the food is pretty good. I would give the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart this place.I come here every time I'm in Boston, whether it's the dead of winter and snow covers everything or it's raining (and freezing), or the springtime when sudden showers come out and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I did some searching online and Union Oyster House was one of quite a few places recommended for clam chowder.U.O.H is separated into 2 sections- the bar and the restaurant. I sat down in the bar,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what i heart about this place...FREE DELICIOUS cornbread, and AMAZING lobster raviolli. oh goodnness, just makes me come thinking about it.i try to go as often as possible, especially if someone's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place looks so cute and old bostony, i took my cousin (from israel who was visiting MA for the first time) to eat here, to get a taste of boston.it has fun history and the interior is SO cute, it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only good thing about this place is the building. Its very cute and small and tiny and homey and I like it.Service - a ok. They give you a menu, then some water and bring over your food. Thats...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason why this is the nation's oldest restaurant and still standing.If you are going to eat just make a reservation for the heck of it. Cuts your waiting time in half or less.First off, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only time I ever went here we waited 3 hours to be seated for a reservation. No.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know that this place has to be good when you look through the window and there are a ton of people sitting around the oyster bar, eating them almost as fast as the guy can shuck them. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere: Solid 5 stars. My in-laws from out of town enjoyed having lunch with wifey and I. My dad-in-law is a history buff, so he was soaking it all in.It was interesting to see the owner (old...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
To satisfy my craving for oysters, i decided to come to this tourist trap in Boston.45-hour wait for a table upstairs= sitting in the booths for some apps.Dozen oysters- they dont scrape the oyster...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Give that this place was opened in the 1800's and is one of the oldest restaurants in the area, it was great. I haven't tried Neptunes in North End... so I don't have THAT much to compare it to, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh shucked oysters, creamy clam chowder, fried clams, steamers, clams casino -- this is the typical fair at Union Oyster House. Yes it has the history (oldest restaurant maintaining continuous...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Picture this, O Fellow Yelpers:Imagine being on the Green Line on a busy night when there's a Red Sox game going on and there is no place for you to sit. It is very, very crowded, and you can hear...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The clam chowder was actually pretty good here, being the second best clam chowder I had in Boston. (The best at B&G Oysters.) However, my entrA�e was awful. I got a seafood pasta dish with a tomato...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a few beers with a friend. This review is only about the bar area, no food.The reason we chose this place was because of the beers that they have on tap. Union Oyster House has a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two of my aunts and I went to Boston for a long weekend, for the Marathon specifically; so the next few reviews will be boston ones. We stayed in a hotel near Faneuil Hall, and our first craving of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The history of this place is what makes it great. That and the oysters. The oysters are tremendous. Please order the oysters.That being said, the rest of the food wasn't phenomenal. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there late one night while in Boston FOR the clam chowder. It did not disappoint. Everything else food wise, however, did. Maybe it's cuz we got there late, and whatever was left was the "bar"...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Final Decision: Oldest restaurant, oldest menu, OLD NASTY FOOD...So we made several trips into Boston and many times when we leave Logan Airport, we would see the signs for the Union Oyster House, so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We took shelter from the rain at Ye Olde Union Oyster House, a place we have frequented before on visits. We shared more clam chowder which was very flavorful but not as clam-filled as James Hook. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The clam chowder was good, but not great. I got the fish and chips which were also mediocre. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't great, the restaurant itself was pretty decent though.Their specially...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We gave Union a try based on a friend's recommendation. They use to live in Boston and told us Union was the place to go for oysters and lobster. First off, I want to say I didn't hate this place,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wanted to eat at the restaurant itself, but decided to forgo the wait and foot the oyster bar instead. Supposedly this is one of the oldest restaurants in the US, so it was kinda cool to be a part of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food: not bad but not great either. i had the trio of mini cakes which included lobster cake, crab cake, and something else which i didnt like so much. they werent kidding when they said mini. it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the second you walk into the restaurant, you can tell this restaurant is a historic site opening since 1826. I called them at 4pm to make 6pm reservations and we got there 15 minutes early. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very friendly service! Great place to grab some drinks, oysters, and appetizers. The crab cakes were delicious!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Stick to the quickstyle bar area and oyster bar downstairs, the rest is too touristy. The lobster was tasty, but I have definitely tasted better. The wait was really taxing when there is so much free...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quintessential MA. If I could give it 100 stars, I would. The food is always delicious, the "chowdah" is the bomb, and the whole ambiance of the place is just phenomenal. Whenever I'm in town, I get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good chowder. First taste of "little necks." The main course was some kind of seafood blend that looked like it was scooped out of a warming tray. The place itself was cool, but the food not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ate here, it was a year ago. I had the seafood bouillabaisse and, though it was good, I didn't think it was the best I've had. I don't remember exactly why I felt that way, as I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The place had a weird soundtrack, service was meh and the drinks were on the pricier side. Skip.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What visit to Boston would be complete without patronizing (in a non-condescending manner) the oldest restaurant in the United States. Our visit to the Union Oyster House included finding a parking...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
mmm...cornbread...and spicy seafood noodley goodness.ugh...how i felt after.I think the seafood was fresh and all and cornbread homecooked, just heavy and alot of spice! Would recommend this if you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We got off the airplane, checked into the hotel, and came here next.Fresh oysters and beer, sitting downstairs at the oyster bar. Wonderful!Good experience.Put this on your list of places to go in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on valentine's Day after seeing Dirty Dancing - I had never eaten here before and was unaware of how big the place is. I had a yummy crabcake sandwich. I'm definitely interested in going...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for less price and good service, I will suggest this place. there is no decoration on oyster plate but who cares if you want to just enjoy oyster in less price. Peoples who serves...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Boston this past week for a few days, and stumbled across Union Oyster House while I was on my way to Faneuil Hall. It was my first day in the city and was looking for a hot meal to help warm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oysters and beer, who knew?
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Old fashioned seafood in "America's Oldest Restaurant."I've had better, to be honest.So much for that.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I took at trip up to Boston for the day, and one of my friends requested having dinner at America's oldest restaurant. I'm not really a fan of seafood, but I thought I'd give it a shot....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kind of touristy and overpriced. Food is good, not great. We ate from the raw bar and the oysters were served on a plate without ice. Still fun to be able to say you ate at the oldest restaurant in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food was on the pricier side.i got the salmon, my friend got the scallop pasta.it was good, but not...GREAT.we went just because of the fact that they said they were the oldest restaurant in america....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Im not sure if im glad i ate here or not. A part of me is glad to have eaten in the oldest restaurant in America however, it is in my mind that i could have simply had a drink and a few appetizers and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite things about living in New England is the ability to go to an old seafood restaurant. You know, not the fusion-Asian thing where you can get wasabi encrusted salmon in a soy glaze...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A must if you are in Bean-town. If you go, you have to sit a the Oyster Bar. Many fun people and the characters that open the Oysters are part of the meal.Every time I go back east I make it a point...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food wasn't spectacular, but it was the ambiance that really made the experience fun. Food is the same you can get anywhere else, good and very fresh, but the setting is magnificent. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good bowl of clam chowder was our mission, so we decided to give this place a whirl. We were sat at a booth in the 2nd floor dining room. This place definitely has the character you'd expect from...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Historic landmark aside, I always assumed this was a total tourist trap and have never placed a foot inside the place in my 11 years in town - well until this weekend.and it's not bad. the chowder...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like many other native Bostonians, I'd never eaten here while living in Boston. It wasn't until nearly 30 years after my birth that I got the opportunity...this time as a tourist in my own native...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say that this place will blow your mind in terms of the food, but being there is enough to leave you with a lasting impression... This place is historical, and you can feel it the minute you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Experience the restaurant for its history but don't come with high expectations of the food. The food is decent.I've tried oysters on the half shell, oysters rockefeller, the bouillabaisse & the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fine - this is an historic restaurant. So maybe you want to go and have some clam chowder or oysters or something. But I really would not recommend it. It's fairly expensive for what amounts to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This one didn't quite live up to the hype, especially after walking up and down those creaky stairs. My friends enjoyed the clam chowder, but there is definitely better outside this place. The lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We ate at the Union Oyster House for the experience and its historical significance. Aside from this point, I would NOT recommend anyone to eat here. The food is below average (way disappointing) and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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The Union Oyster House is America's longest continuously operated restaurant. Despite the age, the food remains great. The lobster ravioli is phenomenal and so is the rest of the menu. Not to die for, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first restaurant in America :) But....I expected a bit more. The oysters were good as was obviously the Samuel Adams Beer Yum!
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, to say the least, the lobster dinner was tasty, although more hype than actually great. For the price ($50) I could've gone up and had a feast in Maine.That being said, there's a nice selection...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best clam chowder you will ever find, combined with oysters that just slide down your throat....oh and a beer, now that's heaven. We lucked out and got to sit at the bar. Turns out this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must stop for any tourist. I'm not a big fan of seafood but I do love clam chowder and this is some of the best I have had.In terms of the history of this place you can't beat it. Daniel Webster...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been open since 1867, that's amazing!!!You can totally feel the history in this place!!As for the food, I had a bowl of clam chowder which was great and split an order of calamari which...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hype, hype, hype. Long..unnecessary wait (about an hour and a half with several open tables! ). The chowder and hot oyster house platter was good (or maybe we were very hungry after the wait and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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I have been here 2 times over the last year and stuck with the Clam Chowder and a Sam Adams. I've eaten at the bar every time. Based on the mixed reviews here, I haven't tried anything else. I want to keep...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You won't get the best seafood experience here, but you'll appreciate the historical significance of this place being the oldest restaurant in America. The stalls and oyster bar where Daniel Webster...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I genuinely did not enjoy my experience here, which was surprising given that the place has been around for two hundred years and should by all rights have something good going on with it... The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the seafood pie. I know.. pie? but It was kinda like shepherd's pie. Think shrimp and scallops topped with mashed potatoes and baked in buttery goodness. Clam chowder wasn't the best I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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Great food, service and history. You have to stop in
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From suggestion from a friend who went to BU, we went here to sample clam chowder. She was right....it was the best!!! Our meal came w/ a big piece of corn bread which went perfectly w/ the clam...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In town from San Diego, and tired from a long day of walking around the city, we decided to out the Union Oyster House for some good seafood, a nice lunch break, and even a bit more city history while...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place five stars because this is what Boston Seafood is all about. The place has been serving oysters before gasoline was invented. This place is perfect for showing out of towners what...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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The Union Oyster house was one of the most interesting restaurants I went to on my recent trip to Boston. That it's filled with history goes without saying. The raw oysters were great, very meaty. Very...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Located on a on a cobblestone street that smells of urine. Have they ever heard of a hose??? Waited 45 min. w/reservation. . Brought us to a table that hadn't been cleaned. Waitress came to clean it with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this is one kool place with some history! I've been to Boston twice and made it to Union Oyster House both times. This place is a staple of Boston and should not be missed. Don't forget to ask...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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I ate at the Union Bar at the Oyster House a week ago while in Boston for a medical conference. I was alone, but the bartenders made me feel welcome and safe and even flagged a cab down for me outside to get me back to Copley Square. I had the Mussell's and garlic bread and some white wine and really enjoyed myself.
openlist - user review - 10/22/2008
3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off by saying: Lifelong Boston Resident Here.Never having been to the Union, despite living in Boston most of my life, we decided we had to give it a try. As soon as you enter, you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not good for a vegan but everyone I was with loved their food - prices were out of this world but what can you expect at a famous restaurant. I give it so few stars because of the parking & prices -...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the clam chowder (chowda) and it was amazing!!!! I also had a salad and baked potato and it was tasty. My family loved all their food, the place was super busy which I take as good food - and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was difficult to rate only b/c I want to separate the bar from the restaurant.The bar: Definitely good for tourists or if your family is visiting. The bartenders are great people, always...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I find it interesting and completely expected that 90% of the reviews of this restaurant are from non-Bostonians.Sure, it's the oldest restaurant in the country. If you're not from the area it might...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best clam chowda in Boston. If you like seafood, you have to try the Union Oyster House. Located in the heart of historic Boston, just visiting the place is an experience. The Union Oyster House is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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We made our reservation for 8pm on a tuesday evening and after arriving promptly were ushered to the bar for a thirty minute wait. Not the best start but we were excited about the food ahead. Four of us were...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best cherrystone oysters I have had in a long while. Very meaty and big. Tried the clam and lobster roll. Clam was excellent, lobster roll was okay. A must see for it's history and quaint new...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oysters, clams and beer, YUM!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very historic palce. Worth getting to at least once. Can be crowded though. Clam chowder awesome, lobster roll very good, so are the oysters and clams. Pretty much everything good. Expensive but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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You pay $37 or so for a small lobster in this very touristy landmark. The side dishes are pretty awful. But, I have to admit, the place has atmosphere and is worth going to once for that.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Many of you may despite this place as a tourist trap. But to me, this place is quite genuine to locals as this place has been here for long, long time.There is always a queue to be seated. But...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had the crabcrakes, raw oysters, clam chowder, and a side of beans. they were all just good. not great. it was very crowded when i went. i had to wait in line outside and once i got inside, i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best recommendation I can give anyone is to go here, but only for lunch. This is the oldest restaurant in the U.S. and it looks like it (in a good way). It sits right on the freedom trail (a must...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If only the walls could buzz to tell the stories of this place..top notch for atmosphere, artchitecture and the general ambience of being in the oldest restaurant in the U.S. Go all the way with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite seafood restaurant in Boston!Reasons:1) The atmosphere and architecture is absolutely adorable. It's the oldest restaurant in Boston, and there are hints of that here and there.2) The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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We love this place. I got the full belly clams here. The decor is vintage and appropriate. Its a wonderful classic place to visit. Service is good and menu has a lot of variety.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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We called too late to make a reservation, but were told if we showed up in the next 15 minutes we would have a half-hour wait for our party of 9. So we went ahead and put in our name, and ended up waiting 45...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food, the character, and the atmosphere were exactly what we were looking for during our brief visit to Boston. Sure, the place is a little touristy. There was a guy dressed like Paul Revere...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
How could you pass up the oldest restaurant in America? Well, you can't quite do that, but if you knew how bad the food was with only a limited amount of time to spare in the city, you just might...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Returned to the scene of the drunken friend vs the lobsta. This time I went with a different friend and she was completely sober. We were on our way to the airport and decided to have a last bit of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
How can you pass up the oldest restaurant in America? The toothpick was invented here!The facility really shows its age, though, and the atmosphere was a bit too drowsily grandpa for me. I could...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I know that it is a touristy place to visit, but I have to go the Union Oyster House every time I visit Boston. I love it! I think I mostly love the atmosphere, the weatheredness (is that a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another historic stop on the Freedom Trail that offers more than just reading. Apparently, Union Oyster House is the oldest restaurant in continuous service in the U.S., and has had all sorts of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My dad was up visiting a few weeks ago, and we thought we'd try the UOH as it is historic. We went to the hostess stand, and she seemed so upset that we wanted a table. She said, "Well, do you want...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
stopped by here for the same known reason probably any non local (or tourist..ahem) would be coming here for - ..i hear it's famous for it complimentary corn bread.AND there's something about it being...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We snagged a seat at the bar and skipped the 45-60 min wait. They promptly gave us cornbread, which was great and the clam chowder is right at the bar, so we were served right away. We also ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So it is the oldest restaurant in the US. A historical landmark I am told. For that reason we came here. And by the end of the night, we all regretted it. Let me back up: 6 hungry girls, that have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Despite all the write ups we were not impressed--the corn bread was excellent but the rest of the food was average and the service was just ok. Still not sure if the history is worth the money.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once and I keep meaning to go again. I brought a friend from Ireland here while he was visiting. We had chowder, Mussels and Oysters! Yum yum yummyerson!!! Yes, its a wee bit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Focusing on the food and ignoring the history/kitsch/toursit value... this place is great so long as you stick with the seafood classics.We had father's day dinner here--maybe more like lunner since...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Expensive and poor service. There is almost always a wait here and by the time you do get the chance to sit down they disappoint ...
gusto.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Boston my whole life and get tired of the tourist traps just like any other resident so after reading these reviews, I was a bit skeptic that the Union Oyster House was in fact the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend told me to hit this place up so I did. I also learned along the way that it's the first restaurant in America. Whether that's true or not, I don't know but what I do know is that they serve...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Service was excellent, food wasn't.Met up with friends in Boston on Saturday and we went over to the Union Oyster House. They sat us immediately and the service was great. Then the food came. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well I'm in Boston, so I guess I have to go to the Union Oyster house. The oldest restaurant in the United States currently operating. The place is definitely a classic. I love the oyster bar and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to take my friends from outside of boston here because I feel it is very historical. It is the only time I go though; I feel it is too expensive to eat on a regular basis, and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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We had Native Oysters (1/2doz.), Cape Cod Cherrystones (1/2doz.), bowl of Clam Chowder, grilled Native Swordfish, Sauteed Seafood Medley, and of course the corn bread.FRESH FRESH FRESH yummy half shell, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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food was cold when served, steamed clams are not cooked enough this far south of maine,chowder is too thick and can-like.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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food was cold when served, steamed clams are not cooked enough this far south of maine, chowder is too thick and can-like.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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We had Native Oysters (1/2doz.), Cape Cod Cherrystones (1/2doz.), bowl of Clam Chowder, grilled Native Swordfish, Sauteed Seafood Medley, and of course the corn bread. FRESH FRESH FRESH yummy half shell, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced. Loud. Dark. Dirty feeling. Ok so you could spin the dark and dirty feeling as the old Boston, classic dark wooden pillars in a old school restaurant, but it's a stretch.Good seafood - so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When in Boston, I never pass the chance to go to Union Oyster House. I love recommending this restaurant when taking customers to dinner after a long day of conferences.American history isn't very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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The Union Oyster House is a Boston land mark where in spite of the somewhat high cost is worth a visit.Please leave the kids at home. You will save money and stress.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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There was huge hype written about the restaurant. The food was ok but nothing above ordinary, service was barely so - so and it was expensive.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to stop in for some history.we tried Boston Creme Pie and crab cakes and they were decent.It is the oldest place in Boston to eat so it's not fine dining but worth the experience to sit at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think that going to Union Oyster House in Boston is kind of like wanting to go to Ketchup/Dolce/In N Out/Pinkberry in Los Angeles, in that you're already in the city and you just want to go there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
service was lacking.i ordered the steamers for one and they were good. but then again that didn't require much effort of the part of the chef.my boyfriend's oysters were dry (his description). but he...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Always crowded, this restaurant is frequented by locals and tourists and it definitely shouldn't be missed. The raw bar serves a variety of shellfish. The lobster is my favorite and everything taste really...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Actually, I would have given this place 1 star because the food was awful, but I had to give it one more star because of the history, the ambience and the bar. The place was crowded and my friend and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. It's an historic restaurant, so you have to try it once when you're in Boston. But remember it's an oyster house, not a fancypants place. It's loud (ridiculously so at times). The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated and tourist trap. Poor service and dirty. For the money I spent on a poor meal and overall experience there I could have gone to Atlantic Fish Company for some real top-quality seafood. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I"m a little suspicious when this restaurant claims to be the "oldest restaurant in America," but this is Boston so maybe it's possible.I've been here about 5 times and enjoyed myself every time....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i read so much about this place, all the reviews, all the recommendations. even strangers we met in boston recommended this place. so after having some happy hour drinks, my friends and i walk into...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
http://www.unionoysterhouse.com/Pages/history.html The toothpick was first used in the United States at the Union Oyster House. This is the OLDEST RESTAURANT IN AMERICA! Oh sorry, didn't mean to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After living in Boston for 2 years it was high time to check this place out, and show to our out-of-town friends. We went for lunch on a Friday so seating wasnt an issue, and the waitress was very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a cool little place, and the history behind it adds to the atmosphere. Their clam chowder was the best I've had in Boston so far. Oysters weren't bad either. Unfortunately, service was sub par,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's raining.... on a Saturday night.... when the Yankees are in town. You're soaked and make the mistake of pointing out to your visiting father that, "see over there, that's the oldest restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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went there two restaurant weeks ago. it was the ONLY place that i came out satisfied.didn't have their fresh oysters & clams, although was little tempted. nice "coarse" corn bread. their seafood linguine was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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went there two restaurant weeks ago. it was the ONLY place that i came out satisfied. didn't have their fresh oysters & clams, although was little tempted. nice "coarse" corn bread. their seafood linguine was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited to come here when I visited Boston! The cornbread before the meal was delicious. My sister and I ordered a clam chowder, the fish sandwich, fried calamari, and the fish and chips. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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This is a great place to go for simple, good New England seafood. Lobsters are fresh and served hot; chowder is delicious; wait staff is great, nice bars with lots of room. As authentic an atomosphere as you...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place wasn't the best seafood place I have ever been to. Its really shabby inside and when I went to use the restroom, I didn't know how to get back to my table because of how maze-like the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey with not much for decor or taste. Honestly, the only reason why this place is even "good", is that they milk the history behind the restaurant and for historical reasons, can get people to go...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Not sure about other people's experiences as my husband and I had a great time. We dropped in for dinner and had to wait 30-40 minutes. It gave us a perfect reason to hang out at the bar. Our waitress...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In the mood for fried fish? Fried shrimp? Fried scallop? Fried ocean?? Then this is the place for you. Don't order too much, you'll go home with indigestion. That being said, the food is still good,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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This place definately has some ambience. The food was very good. We both had the lobster rolls and the clam chowder. The prices are a little high, but that is because its near Fanieul Hall. The service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
GO ONLY WITH A DATE and sit ONLY at the crescent half bar up front first floor EAT ONLY oysters ( get a mix of sweet and salty) and DRINK ONLY beer. Do not go upstairs and get crappy food and service...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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One of the best Boston has to offer. The history behind the Union Oyster Bar and the artwork that covers the walls are reason enough to go but you'll return because of the GREAT seafood and excellent service....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Boston Clam Chowder didn't impress me much - really. Perhaps, I shouldn't have settled here for Clam Chowder. On the other hand, their oysters and mussels were delicious! I'd recommend only their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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We went to the Union Oyster Bar on a Sunday afternoon in February. Place was busy with the bar humming and a wait list for tables. We were seated in less than the 20 min the hostess told us. 9The service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When we first walked in, it was like a maze to get to our seat. We saw about 3 different hostesses and walked 3 flights of stairs. When we finally sat down, we got to take in the atmosphere of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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The lobster tasted like "frozen food", its meat was chewy like bubble gum.The service was very rude !! After I complained about the lobster, she told me "chef said its fine."well I kept arguing, and finally,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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The lobster tasted like "frozen food", its meat was chewy like bubble gum. The service was very rude !! After I complained about the lobster, she told me "chef said its fine." well I kept arguing, and finally,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
alright, union oyster house gets a little bit of a penalty automatically for being a tourist trap, and pre-shelling its oysters when you eat in the dining area. also, if you want good clam chowder,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bland, unexciting seafood in the middle of the F-Hall/Haymarket area, the Union Oyster house purports to be the oldest operating restaurant in the United States. It shows, too: an old colonial...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Blechhh. Overpriced, bland, boring, and at 5'5" I shouldn't have to duck.This place makes Legals look like a gem, even if it is John Kerry's favorite restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once when I lived in New York, we drove to Boston for the Clam Chowder at the Union Oyster House. The chowder is really good but it was also an excuse for a road trip. So it was four hours to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So of course Union gets wicked extra points for being the oldest continuous running restaurant in America. And it gets double points for NOT tasting like the oldest continuous running restaurant in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While I enjoyed stopping by, the food is nothing special... The lobster was pretty bad and lacked meat, though the steamers were fairly good. A fun place because of the ambiance and decor, but there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not reviewing the Union Oyster House restaurant, just the 9 seat oyster bar in the front room. If I made this an overall review, I'd have to give the restaurant just a single star for it's ability...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to eat. It looks like every plate a person had looked awesome. LOTS of history here so yeah i guess its kind of a tourist trap (hence the 4 stars). I had Oysters! baked beans, and all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
PEOPLE! Lend me your ears.This is the oldest place in Boston (1796)And the future kind of France used to live here on the 2nd floor (1826)For those two points at least, you must go and see this place....
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SOOO GOOD! I was not even that hungry when I sat down, yet the plates being served around me made me want to test everything. The cornbread they serve in place of bread hit the spot. The clams casino...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta love the oyster house that serves nasty oysters. Ive been here three times, and the oysters have been terrible every time. Good clams though, and decent chowder. Food has been decent every...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The America's Oldest Restaurant? Pretty good title to have. I always take my out of town friends (mostly from Japan) there, and they love it. I am continuously surprised by how good it is too. Ain't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We flew into Boston, checked in to the hotel, and then headed to the Union Oyster Bar. We sat at the bar just inside, and had oysters. They were so good! We met up with Eric and Gabriella , some...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got a gift certificate here when I moved to the area, so when my parents visited I figured I'd take them there.I'd definitely recommend a reservation, as we still waited for 30 minutes (20 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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it is so exciting to eat oysters at a place where daniel webster parked himself to taste those delightful shell fish. the food is great and the oyster bar has to be one of the best on the east coast.a must for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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it is so exciting to eat oysters at a place where daniel webster parked himself to taste those delightful shell fish. the food is great and the oyster bar has to be one of the best on the east coast. a must...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The reviews that totally bash this place are somewhat annoying. I understand that this is not the most mind-blowing, fine-dining, out of this world seafood experience that you might ever have in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We sat at the oyster bar and had some of the best oysters I've ever ate. It was fun to see the tourists pour into the place, the shucker give the brush off to his girlfriend, and listen to just how...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I had heard good things about the Union Oyster House, so we decided to eat here after visiting the Holocaust Memorial across the street. I figured it would be fun to eat at "America's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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The service is extremely poor. You can actually get better service at Friendly's! Stay away from this tourist trap.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Clam chowda was YUMmy! I ordered the Salmon for dinner and it was ok. Underseasoned but cooked ok.Old school restaurant and a bit touristy. Veggies were gross. Overcooked in this yucky sauce.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the clam chowder. You can tell that the chowder is extremely fresh. Had the crab cakes, which were good. the baked beans were done perfectly in my mind. My cousin had the lobster, which looked...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
May be because we sat at the bar, but this classic old place, arguably America's first restaurant, was just like a sports bar with some antique memorabilia. May I would've felt differently if I'd got...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first restaurant I ate at in Boston when my parents first visited. It was awful. It really was. I don't particularly remember what kind of fish I got, but it was dry and overcooked....
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I could see the American flag waving in the wind from our table. How authentic is that? ;) Oldest continuous running restaurant, eh? The three levels are unique and historical charm draws the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to dinner at Union Oyster House on a Thursday night. I would definitely recommend making reservations as the place gets pretty crowded, even at the bar. The restaurant is make up of multiple...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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We had read unfavorable reviews, but we wanted to go for the history, being our first visit to Boston. We went at a slow time, mid-afternoon, and wanted to sit at the raw bar, but it looked scary, with...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I agree, the clam chowder is the best. Another great place is called Boston Chowda in Faneuil Hall. The Union Oyster House is definitely an experience though - the oldest restaurant in America. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
now I know why this place made everyone i was with ill.... god. this is bad. never again.http://www.boston.com/ae/food/articles/2007/08/26/high_end_fare_with_side_order_of_violations/
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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I'm glad I just discovered this website because I really needed to discourage tourists from dining at the "Oldest Restaurant in America". Locals already know to avoid it because of poor service and high prices...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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The wait was not so bad, but we went during a weekend, still a lot of tourists. My boyfriend and I started with clam chowder it was very good, then we had the oysters and lobster ravoli also very good. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok Since I came here back in May, I thought I should Yelp about it.. it's fun, especially for a tourist. The place has a scary eri feeling, like it's haunted. It might be do to the fact that the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, in my opinion, many of the reviews here are pretty idiotic. Why is a vegetarian reviewing the claim chowder when he/she didn't even try it? Paper placemats?! Hello. It is not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Found this restaurant in the City Pass book and thought we could not go wrong eating here. We ordered our free lobster ravioli and a cup of chowder to start. The waitress brought out the appetizers and I must...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Found this restaurant in the City Pass book and thought we could not go wrong eating here. We ordered our free lobster ravioli and a cup of chowder to start. The waitress brought out the appetizers and I must...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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This is my first time writing a review but I was so angered by my experience that I felt the only way to relieve my frustration was to warn others. Our food was okay but nothing special, chowder was good,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Steamers=okay, oysters=left over from when Daniel Webster ate here. Go for the history and the ambience but not for the shellfish.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
YOU COME HERE FOR HISTORY...and a few of the items off the menu...Don't expect a Bobby Flay throwdown any time soon here. Any grandmother worth her salt can win handsdown against this place.You come...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently Daniel Webster used to eat 3 dozen oysters and drink 6 brandy's at the bar which explains how he met the devil and gives me hope that if a drunk seafood nut can write the dictionary I may...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just spent the 4th in Boston. It was our first Independence Day in Beantown but definately not our last. This is the place to be! The fireworks and general celebration are just remarkable.Had lunch at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While on a cheapo Wah Fung bus daytrip from NYC, was looking to avoid the all too easy to fall into canned experiences and mercantile culinary bloviations of the ubiquitous Cheesecake Factory and Cold...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
for an outsider, this is a good place to visit. went with family and the food was good. the oyster was not so good. dont get me wrong. i just had better one elsewhere.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The oldest operating restaurant in the country. It is an interesting place- you feel like your stepping back in time. OK seafood, I wouldn't say its the best. I enjoy the oyster bar- highly recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Eeew. This place is like eating at your senile Grandma's. Maybe she once knew how to cook but it really isn't the case anymore. Service is mediocre, the menu is overpriced and the seafood is better...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say I am on the "yay" side of these polarized reviews...FIRST of all, its not really fair to give a bad review if you are vegetarian and didnt actually eat there or only ate french fries....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is like the oldest restaurant in Boston. Of course I had to come here for the historical value. I ordered a half dozen of the oysters and got to see the shucker work his magic.The raw bar was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's probably not worth it for anything else, but the oyster bar is amazing. Don't order them off the menu if you're sitting at a table, last time I did they were pre-shelled and refrigerated. If...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We Went here because I saw it on the Travel Channel boasting " The Oldest restaurant in America" title. We walked in and took one look at the prices ($50 for one lobster) and decided to get the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a raw bar review only.I know I know, The Union Oyster House is a tourist trap (and they let you know if you're slow at noticing). What the hell? We were tourist and this place had seats...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1 word - overrated. I actually prefer McCormicks over this place. The oyster stew didnt have much flavor - its just oysters boiled in milk and heavy cream. The appetizer sampler was okay......
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They rely too heavely on their "historical location and tourist trap mentality". Don't get me wrong it's real hard to screw up a good oyster and cold beer, but after that there are plenty of better...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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Best NE Clam Chowder in the city, ask for JFK's old booth, grab a brew and a chowder and call it a day!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have no right to even do a review of this place since I don't eat shellfish, nevermind oysters, but I'm on a reviewing rampage lately.I think the only thing I've ever eaten here was the corn bread...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ONLY for oysters/clams and then ONLY at the oyster bar. they put a live lobster in the front window and when touruists peer in at it the shuckers throw snowballs at the window, man, you should see...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Basically a more local version of a Legal Seafoods.The food is sub par but the fact that it's the "oldest restaurant in America" brings the crowds. Not really a go-to, unless you were just on a duck...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another overrated seafood place in Boston. Average food at best. The clam chowder was definitely lacking and unfortunately got raves on Foodnetwork -- which was the only reason I actually braved the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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Service & ambience great... oysters fresh but $22 a DOZEN- lobster roll sent back as it was not fresh & not good. Good baked beans... newburgh was excellent... shrimp bisque is thin and fishy.... $180 for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would recommend going here and sitting at the bar mid-late afternoon. Get a couple pints and have some oysters and/or chowder. You will get the feel of the place and experience it without spending...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Huh. Are Freedom Trail tourists this gullible? I guess yes since we suckered ourselves in here once...and only once. If you're a hardcore oyster fanatic skip this restaurant. If you're a casual oyster...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my fave seafood spots because...--It's historic (oldest continually operating restaurant in the country), makes for a great story, and the ambience is equally right for romantic dinners, nice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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This place is amazing. The historical aspect and the ambience set the tone. But the clam chowder and lobster are unbelievably delicious!!! The clam chowder was so fresh and the perfect thickness--not too...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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It's a cultural institution as the oldest continually operating restaurant in the US. And, based on the quality of its famed New Englan clam chowder, ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There are other reviews that capture my experience. Neat old building. Historic blah blah blah. The food was awful. I had the broiled seafood platter: 7 scallops (all cooked to different...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They label themselves the oldest restaurant in the US. Can't verify that as there's one of those in pretty much every American city I've been to. Can verify that the clam chowder is thick and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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Very dissappointed. Have been waiting a long time to come here and when I finally did I wish I never had. The service was awful, from the hostess to the waitress. The waitress didn't bother bringing us bread...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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The ONLY good thing about this place was the Chowder. While this restaurant is recommended by locals claiming" you won't be disappointed", we were. The wait was extremely long even though we had reservations,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
TOURIST TRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!If you must go, don't order anything fried.Only go for the oysters or lobster.I would look elsewhere if you want good food. The only thing the have is the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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Food was quite bad. A total waste of time and money. I don't imagine that they get much repeat business.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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I was visiting Boston on 10/21/06. Touring the historic sites along Freedom Trail, my boyfriend and I decided to eat at "country's oldest restaurant." The wait was long, for dinner menu, so we decided to eat...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Who are these people who give the "Union Oyster House" three stars or more??? In a town where fresh seafood is god .... this place sucks.Virtually everything I've had on the menu is profoundly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do yourself a favor and make a reservation if you can. My father came in to town and stayed around the corner at the Bostonian, so this was an easy dinner place. I called and made a reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the ambiance, service and the tiniest oysters we've ever had. My dad tells me that the small oysters are the most flavorful. Maybe I'm just used to giant fill your mouth in one shot type...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a sucker for a gimick, and being 'the oldest restaurant' worked on me. Everytime I visited Boston as a tourist I would go. I enjoy their 'lazyman's lobster' casserole and their chowda'.In...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great space, adequate service. My buddy loves their scallops, I have had the lobster ravioli (which was great) and the steak, which was just OK. There is often a long wait on weekends, so put your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Union Oyster House has the best clam chowder in New England, as far as I'm concerned! Despite it being a bit too touristy and always crowded, the food is excellent, and I take everyone that visits me...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not surprisingly overpriced because of the area, but at least the food is good, in fact, fantastic!
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a total tourist destination, and if you have never been, than by all means go. The food is good but def. not on the top of my list for fine dining. It is of course very cool to experience...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard that this was a good place to visit while walking the streets of Boston, so we popped in. We weren't really hungry as we had just had some snacks at Quincy Market, but we sat at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ive ate at the dining area and had the cooked dinner menu.. and though its fresh seafood it really lacks flavor.So my rating is for the raw bar only. When ever I'm in Fanueil I have to make a stop...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The seafood is not flavored well at all. The fish was bland, the New England Clam Chowder was edible but nothing special.The corn bread was good. Have a drink at the bar and get a appetizer but don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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Good seafood but overpriced. You can get better values elsewhere in Boston- Legal Seafoods, etc.
menupages.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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Overpriced terrible seafood, dry oysters not even served on ice, they basically add a bucket of salt to everything. Every glass of wine that was served was half spilled coming to the table and served with wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Like others have said it's cool to go and experience this place for the historical significance and the interesting old decor, but the food is not that great. They serve some yummy cornbread but every...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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My experience with the Union Oyster House got progressively worse each minute I was there and do NOT recommend it to anyone. I went here with my father and sister after my sister was inducted into the MA bar....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For their historical value, you have to try this place once, but would you go back? I enjoyed the experience, but I wasn't impressed by their food. There are so many tastier seafood alternatives in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
one of the oldest restaurants in the country (try to be seated upstairs- cozy and quaint). oysters were fresh, salmon over rice pilaf was ok. besides the historical atmosphere- the place is average.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked this place, but it was also the first place I got seafood in Boston, which may mean that I have eaten much better since and not made a very good comparison. I feel like it's a must-eat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah i know its a Boston relic, and a must show to out of towners, but if you live in Boston, do not get seafood here! Everything is fried! In my book, why would you want to take the delicious fruits...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The oysters that we got here were pretty dinky!! We also got beer and some jalopeno poppers. Very touristy. Average food.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't eat here, but rather was silly enough to venture down to the area on St. Patrick's day. Anyway, the bartenders were quick, professional, and made yummy drinks (I'm not a big beer fan). I give...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was delicious, but very expensive. The place on the whole is pretty good. I recommend this when you have friends in town who have never been here and are interested in the historic aspect...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
last night a friend and i tried out the Restaurant Week menu at the Oyster House. Reserving a table was easy, the staff was friendly, and a friend of a friend, Sean works behind the bar shucking...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Whatever. I would be angry if I got served this garbage at a fast food establishment.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't gone here during the day (or for food) but this is a fun place to hang out at night. The DJ will listen to your requests and it is easy enough to find a place to sit or a place to dance. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very interesting place. It felt like I was dining on an old ship or something. The calm chowder was thick and hearty the calamari was okay, great place to visit, but I didn't get to go to the bell in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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I know that the Union Oyster House is a very touristy restaurant, but they must be doing something right to be the longest continuously open restaurant in the US. While the restaurant food is OK, it'...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice seafood place for a special occasion. Lively bar area for oysters. Always great service here also. Worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fried Clams...I flew 3000 Miles for FRIED CLAMS!Go...you're gonna love it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a bit pricey but great food. As the name says the best thing to have here is oysters. They are really fresh and taste excellent. The service is excellent and everyone is really friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place can be a little pricey but the seafood is very good. The oysters are among the best in the city and the historical aspect of the place pushes into the realm of one of downtown's best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a tourist stopping point but the food is decent reliable seafood. The oysters are expensive but well worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food's good, but you gotta go for the history of this place. I won't repeat all that Gourmet G. said, but this is a step back in history like only Boston can provide.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oldest restaurant in America, and simply the best place to obtain the old Boston favorites, which are baked beans, and crab cakes, and chowdahs, and that warm seafood that you want to eat on a rainy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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It's one of the most famous restaurants in Boston. Union Oyster House has the longer history around the area and once you are in their you'll see a bar table serving just oyster. The other part of t...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone loves the Union Oyster House. It's a little touristy, near Quincy Market, and known to be the older restaurant in Boston, but the character that brings is worth the price. You ask for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is VERY tasty. The food is just amazing. I got the lobster ravioli and the clam chowder and it was so great. Even the dinner rolls are tasty. However, the wait at this place is ATROCIOUS....
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Union Oyster House, designated a National Historic Landmark, is not only the oldest restaurant in Boston, but the oldest restaurant in continuous service in the country, in operation since 1826. A...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Take your parents when the come to town after you've finished your Duck Tour. The raw bar is good - the other food - well, you're not coming here for the food. Show your parents the Kennedy's table...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YES!! Touch me everyone 'cause I sat in the KENNEDY booth----sure I could only afford the appetizers but it is well worth the experience! Love the stuffed clams---so many appetizer options. If I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
UOH was a tad dissapointing. Because it is the oldest continuously running restaurant in New England, I put it on a pedestal. However, the service is slow, it's pricey, the clam chowder isn't as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really yummy food but a little pricey. Cute place since its so old. The restrooms are tiny which just reminds you how old the place is. Not a place to pick up a hot waitress. Can't imagine small...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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America's oldest restaurant in continuous service, the Union Oyster House opened in 1826, and the booths and oyster bar haven't moved since. The food is tasty, traditional New England fare, popular with...
frommers.com - user review
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I suffered from a case of paralytic shellfish poisoning after having an order of steamers and the poor man's lobster here this past Sunday. If you enjoy projectile vomiting, then I highly recommend this place.
openlist.com - user review
americais oldest continuously operating restaurant, ye olde union oyster house is steeped in history. taking a cue from its name, go for the oysters. grab a seat at the small raw bar and slurp down a half...
gayot.com - user review
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a great historical place for traditional clam chowder and boston seafood. supposedly the oldest restaurant in america. see jfk's favorite table as well as where a king of france once boarded and gave french...
igougo.com - user review
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the food was the best seafood i've had in a long time...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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olde-school seafood in an 18th-century building...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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The first encounter was with the hostess who gave me attitude after we told her we were meeting people. I have no idea why. The service was average or below average. Had to ask for 2 additional water glasses...
boston.com - user review
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established in 1826, this is boston's oldest continuing restaurant. consider having what daniel webster had--oysters on the half-shell at the ground-floor raw bar, which is the oldest part of the restaurant...
nytimes.com - user review
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This past weekend I was very disappointed with my trip to the Union Oyster House. I mentioned to my boyfriend that it was there 180th birthday and since we hadn't been in a while, what a nice treat it would...
openlist.com - user review
Had lunch at the Union Oyster House on Monday, 14 Mar 05. I got food poisoning from their awful clam chowder. Felt like throwing up while heading back to the office on the Metro. I'm never going
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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this fishhouse and former dry goods shop is steeped in two hundred and fifty years of american history...
epinions.com - user review
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While on a business trip in Boston we went there 5 years ago and had a very bad experience. Two days ago I decided to give it another try. This is the biggest tourist trap i've ever been to, period!!! Clam...
openlist.com - user review
the service staff seems distracted at lunch, even when it's not busy. took 25 minutes to get the check and another 10 to pay it. the seafood was fresh and classic new england...
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this landmark eatery near faneuil hall was established in 1826 and is the oldest continually operating restaurant in the united states. usually crowded, the restaurant is frequented by locals and tourists. the...
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late lunch or early dinner, whatever, the union oyster house was ok. however, i would never fly to boston.....
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ye olde union oyster house...
epinions.com - user review
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itis been around since 1826, but its charm is genuine and a seat at the raw bar is a group experience...
bostonmagazine.com - user review
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established in 1826, this casual establishment consists of a dark, pub-like dining room, oyster bar, restaurant, and drink bar. john f. kennedy had a favorite booth here while practicing law (prior to becoming...
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The Union Oyster House, located on the Freedom Trail, near Faneuil Hall, enjoys the unique distinction of being America's oldest restaurant. The Boston fixture, housed in a building dating back to...
opentable.com - user review
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