Union Oyster House
About
The Union Oyster House holds the distinction of being America’s oldest restaurant, having started serving food in 1826 and continued ever since. Housed in a building dating to pre-Revolutionary days, it specializes in hearty portions of Yankee-style seafood, lobster and shore dinners along with other New England specialties, served in a setting it describes as lively, quaint and historic. It sits on the Freedom Trail one block from Faneuil Hall, where it has long been a Boston fixture.
Inside, the original stalls and oyster bar remain in their first positions, and Daniel Webster was a constant customer at that bar. Private function rooms host receptions, banquets and parties, and the staff helps guests plan each event using a dedicated function menu. A children’s menu and full bar make the restaurant workable for families as well as adult groups, and Meet Boston lists it as a special-occasion and special event venue.
What to Know
- Reservations are recommended.
- Private function rooms accommodate groups of about 30 to 80 guests.
- Guest counts for functions must be guaranteed five days in advance.
- Outdoor dining is available, and the restaurant is listed as family owned.
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