Union Oyster House

Union Oyster House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Stephanie

   Greater Boston11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was super busy due to St. Patrick’s Day weekend, but delicious as usual!
   

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   Megan

   Washington DC10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We arrived early and seated earlier than our reservation. Service was excellent, food was tasty and atmosphere was perfect for a long day of siteseeing.
   

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   Matthew

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful service and great history! Great selection of food !
   

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   Carol VIP

   Chicago15 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   For us great ambience and history overcame overpriced and uneven food. Very good crab cakes and corn bread. Clam chowder was good but served lukewarm. Caesar salad must have been under a heat lamp. Baked beans were good but I can buy a can at the grocery store. The small bathrooms need more frequent attendance. We enjoyed our visit but will try somewhere else next time.
   

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   Cristina

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our friend Nabil S., who frequently tours here, recommended Union Oyster House. It was the best recommendation we could've asked for! There is so much history, a great location, amazing food, and wonderful staff! Our waitress, Esme, was an absolute delight.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Stephanie was our server, we had the Kennedy Booth. She was great, the food was great and we had a wonderful meal.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I expected it to be touristy and was still disappointed. Service was really bad and food was bland. Wife and I had clam chowder and oysters appetizers. The chowder was lukewarm and the oysters were really thin. We decided to leave and get dinner somewhere else.
   

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   kara

   New York City5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The staff was lovely. Super friendly and attentive. That’s the only reason to go. I’d suggest the bar for drinks and a snack. Not worth it for dinner. It’s wildly expensive for what you’re getting. No frills dishes. $20 for 6 oysters that weren’t great and gritty. Plastic containers thrown on top with horseradish and cocktail sauce. For the price, you could go to much better places where the food is much better, and fresher. Bathrooms are pretty gross. It made me a bit concerned for overall cleanliness.
   

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   Mathew Anthony

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and our server was such a delight! Navigating the area is a pain but parking is plentiful. The ambiance was cozy with a lot of historical knick knacks to look at. The clam chowder is a must and the seafood is so fresh! Will absolutely come again!
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Amazing food and service, as an Italian with a passion for seafood I had very high standards and being able to try New England staples such as clam chowder and other dishes such as fried oyster was an amazing experience. Also I want to thank my server as he was amazing and exactly what I consider to an example of great serving.
    

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