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Old Nov 1st, 2005, 09:42 AM
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Boston - Union Oyster House

I'll be in Boston next week and I'd like to try the historic Union Oyster House for dinner. I've been to Boston a million times but never to the U.O.H.

Is it any good or is is a 'tourist trap'? Price is not an issue, but value for money is.

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I don't care for it at all, but there are those, on this board, who do.
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Old Nov 1st, 2005, 10:41 AM
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Was disappointed as a "returnee" to Boston who wanted to visit a place everyone always raved about. Thought the food just so-so and the hype a tad in your face. Other places do it better, but on the other hand, if you don't expect too much (stick to chowder and appetizers?), you can say you've been there.
 
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My husband and I love biking there to sit at the oyster bar where we chat with the tourists. We love oysters!
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Have a drink at the bar. Take the long walk through going to the restrooms.

The oyster stew, clam chowder and raw bar are excellent.

Do not recommend "dining". Food is not the best and entire place could use a good scrubbing and dusting.
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I lived in that area for 7 years and have never had anything but the oysters there which are delicious.
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