Boston Sights
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Activities
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
- Guidebooks
Guidebooks
Union Oyster House
Union Oyster House Review
Billed as the oldest restaurant in continuous service in the United States, the Union Oyster House first opened its doors as the Atwood & Bacon Oyster House in 1826. Charles Forster of Maine was the first American to use the curious invention of the toothpick on these premises. And John F. Kennedy was also among its patrons; his favorite booth has been dedicated to his memory. The charming facade is constructed of Flemish bond brick and adorned with Victorian-style signage. With its scallop, clam, and lobster dishes—as well as the de rigueur oyster—the menu hasn't changed much since the restaurant's early days (though the prices have).
- Address: 41 Union St., Government Center, Boston, MA 02108 | Map It
- Phone: 617/227-2750
- Hours: Sun.--Thurs. 11--9:30, Fri. and Sat. 11--10; bar open until midnight
- Website: www.unionoysterhouse.com
- Metro Haymarket.
- Location: Government Center and the North End
Contact Information
Free Fodor's Newsletter
Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.
Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Go List: Fodor's Top 25 Places to Go in 2013
- Hotel Awards 2012: Fodor's 100 Top Hotels
- Best of Europe: Fodor's Picks the Best Places to Visit in Europe
Travel Deals in Boston
- $429* & up -- Premium Economy to Boston from California, O/W Virgin America
- $149-$199 -- Cambridge, Mass. Hotel near University, 20% Off Boston Marriott Cambridge
- $245-$281 -- Downtown Boston Hotel Through Summer Holiday Inn Express Boston Garden
- $269 -- Boston: 4-Star Back Bay Hotel thru Summer, 30% Off — $269 The Westin Copley Place
- $197 & up -- Boston: AAA 4-Diamond Waterfront Hotel, 40% Off — $197 The Westin Boston Waterfront
· Forums Trip Reports
-
So what are the odds that my only friend who lives in Boston would decide to have her wedding festivities the same week that a supposed terrorist was on the lose in Boston?!
My husband and I flew to Bosto Read more -
8 of us went to the Patriot's Day game on Monday. Read more
·Massachusetts Forum
-
Have tickets for tomorrow nights game at Fenway Park but they recently added another day game (rain makeup) to make it a double header. Read more
· News & Features
-
New at Fodor's
This week has been a strange and tragic one and we've followed the events in Boston with heavy hearts ... Read more
-
News
If you want to help in the aftermath of Monday afternoon's bombings near the finish line of the Bosto... Read more
-
Arts & Culture
We've thought of 5 reasons for East Coasters to brave chilly temps—an afternoon of culture.... Read more
