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Union Oyster House
(Restaurants - Raw Bar)
41 Union St, Boston  02108 • 617-227-2750
Distance: ~1.26 mi from The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston
Description: FINANCIAL DISTRICT. Established in 1826, this casual establishment is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the US and 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 in his early days, and you can now reserve it for parties of five or six. The place is said to serve the best clam chowder in New England, along with fresh seafood and excellent Bloody Marys. Oysters are delicious, and diners may choose to sit in cozy booths and order from the menu or find a perch at the popular raw bar.
Hours:
Restaurant  Sun-Thu 11am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm 
Bar  Daily 11am-Midnight 
Admission: No cover charge
Pricing: Average Main Course Price: $22.00
Payment Methods: Visa,  Master Card,  Discover,  American Express,  Diner's Club
Reader Reviews
Rating Summary:
(out of 1 active rating) 
Experience:10 / 10
Value:10 / 10
#1   Posted on 6/10/2001
by AJ
of Pennsylvania
Atmosphere:8 / 10
Experience:10 / 10
Satisfaction:10 / 10
Value:10 / 10
I love Boston, and every time I want a bowl of N.E. clam chowder, this is the place I go. They also have excellent raw oysters (though a bit pricey). So far I haven't found a better place for the chowda!
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Alcohol Served
Beer
Liquor
Wine
Ambiance
Casual
Cozy
Fun / Festive
Loud
People Watching
Cuisine
American
Local Specialty
Dress
Business Casual
Casual
Features
Bar / Lounge
Bar Dining
Disabled Accessible
Family Friendly
Group Friendly
Non-Smoking
Parties / Private Rooms
Take Out
Meals
Dinner
Lunch
Parking
Valet
Validated
Reservations
Recommended / Suggested
Type
Raw Bar
Seafood