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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.
Great food, service and history. You have to stop in
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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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.
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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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:
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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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.
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.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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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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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.
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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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 r
kudzu.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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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.
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.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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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 I have to just shake my head and laugh, when I read some of these reviews on Yelp, come on Yelpers, this is the OLDEST restaurant in America!! Of…
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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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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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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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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2.0 of 5 stars.
Booo! I can't count the number of things that were lame about this place but I do know that the biggest crime here is the pricing; the food is totally sub-par, at best, but you'll pay hotel restaurant…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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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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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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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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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.
Everyone who has reviewed this place is from California - what does that tell you?
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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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)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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1.0 of 5 stars.
TOURIST TRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you must go, don't order anything fried.
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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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.
This, the oldest restaurant in the USA should be on everyone's to do list the first time they visit Boston. Stop by The Union to sit at the historic oyster bar, to hear the bartender's banter (he'll…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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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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