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Union Oyster House in Boston, the oldest continuously operating restaurant in America<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Union Oyster House, in continuous operation since 1826, is not only the oldest restaurant in Boston, it’s the oldest restaurant in continuous service in America. \u00a0In fact, it’s housed in a building which predates the American Revolution. \u00a0Union Street in which it is situated was laid out in 1626 and while there are no municipal records documenting the Oyster House’s construction, there is more than anecdotal evidence that it was built as early as the 1710s. <\/span><\/p>\n

A major landmark for more than a quarter millennium, the Union Oyster House is not officially one of the sixteen nationally significant historic sites that comprise the Freedom Trail, a 2.5 mile red-brick walking trail that leads you through treasured American landmarks. \u00a0Still many regard it on nearly equal stature as the unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, a ship and historic markets that recount the story of the American Revolution and which comprise the Freedom Trail. \u00a0In fact, no excursion along the Freedom Trail would be complete without a slight detour to the Union Oyster House.<\/span><\/p>\n

Originally named the “Atwood and Bacon Oyster House” after its founding owners, it was launched when an oyster obsession swept across the colonies. \u00a0A New York restaurant had begun serving oysters in 1763 and colonists were hooked. \u00a0Oyster restaurants and bars were the trendy “see and be seen” places, launching throughout New England. \u00a0While most of its contemporaries have long been out of business, the Union Oyster House remains a Boston treasure not only for oysters, but for fresh off-the-boat seafood.<\/span><\/p>\n

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More than 4,000 oysters are shucked at the oyster bar each day<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The decor holds fast to tradition, retaining an old-fashioned tavern appearance much as it probably did two and a half centuries ago. \u00a0That means weathered wood paneling and distressed wood floors which creak slightly as you tread lightly over them. \u00a0Nearest to the main entrance is the oyster bar in which veteran shuckers extricate some four-thousand oysters daily from their briny shells. \u00a0Much like a sushi chef at a sushi bar, the shuckers hold court for patrons who sit in this area, frequently stopping their deft work to take photographs for visitors in between slurps of fresh littlenecks, steamers and cherrystones, the bivalves of choice here.<\/span><\/p>\n

Daniel Webster, the 14th American Secretary of State renown for his oratory prowess was a frequent visitor to the oyster bar, stopping by daily for a tall tumbler of brandy and water with each plate of six oysters. \u00a0His typical consumption was six plates of oysters with the accompanying six glasses of brandy. <\/span><\/p>\n

President John F. Kennedy preferred lobster stew which he enjoyed in a booth (now named for him) he claimed as his own in the upstairs dining room. \u00a0Today guests who present a\u00a0JFK Museum admission stub at the Union Oyster House will receive a free cup of clam chowder with the purchase of a lunch or dinner entr\u00e9e.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A cart from days of yore at the Union Oyster House<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Celebrities, politicians, tourists and locals still rub shoulders in the popular restaurant where they slurp down oysters, tuck in their lobster bibs and dine on succulent seafood that continues to win “best of” awards. \u00a0Some foodies will argue, however, that the Union Oyster House is mostly a tourist trap, a place to be experienced much like a tourist would any Freedom trail relic. \u00a0Whatever the case, it’s the only restaurant in America where visitors can boast of dining at the oldest continually operating dining establishment in the fruited plain.<\/span><\/p>\n

The atmosphere remains casual with comfortable seating and warm, inviting lighting. \u00a0It’s a rare restaurant in that it also serves as a veritable museum with venerable memorabilia displayed throughout. \u00a0Although the entire restaurant could probably be peppered with accolades from magazines and newspapers, only one “I love me” wall is dedicated for such. \u00a0Instead, the walls include placards honoring some of the dignitaries who frequented the restaurant, complete with portraiture. <\/span><\/p>\n

Being a part of history just goes with the restaurant giving America some of its firsts–such as the first waitress (Rose Carey) who worked there starting in the early 1920s. Her picture is on the wall on the stairway up to the second floor. \u00a0The Oyster House is also reputed to have popularized the toothpick.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Corn bread at the Union Oyster House<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The menu is replete with traditional New England fare, sometimes known as Yankee cooking. \u00a0It includes seafood, poultry, steak, chops and Boston staples such as baked beans and Indian pudding. \u00a0Many diners come for the name on the marquee, oysters as fresh as when they were plucked from the beach, but there are other shellfish available, too. \u00a0Shelled mollusks include clams (the steamers are especially good), mussels, scallops and of course, the oyster. \u00a0Crustacean favorites lobster and shrimp are available, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lobsters go from the restaurant’s own lobster pools onto steaming pots and can be served in several ways: the Union Special Lobster (baked with New England seafood stuffing topped with its claw’s “lazyman’s style); Lazy Man’s Lobster (chunks of lobster meat baked with seasoned bread crumbs served casserole style); Lobster Scampi; Lobster Newburg; Lobster Ravioli and an American Bouillabaisse replete with lobster, steamers, mussels, fish and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many visitors opt for the traditional Shore Dinner, a New England traditional favorite offered by seafood shacks throughout the coast. \u00a0The feast starts with clam chowder\u00a0coupled\u00a0with\u00a0an oversized platter brimming with steamers, a boiled or broiled lobster (your preference) all served with sweet native corn on the cob and steaming red potatoes. \u00a0Dessert is your choice of hot Indian pudding (dessert porridge made from cornmeal and molasses served warm) or gingerbread. \u00a0Indian pudding is an acquired taste, but it’s the essence of a Yankee dessert and should not be missed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lobster Roll at the Union Oyster House<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another popular way to have your lobster is in a lobster salad roll<\/em>, served on a lightly toasted, ephemerally soft and delicate split top roll. \u00a0As delicate as it is, it is formidable enough to hold the lobster meat which engorges it. \u00a0At least eight ounces of succulent, heaping hunks of lobster meat dressed with mayonnaise and celery is stuffed into each roll. \u00a0It’s an excellent lobster roll, literally an edible work of art. \u00a0This sandwich is served with French fries, coleslaw and a sliced pickle, none of which distinguish themselves much.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shortly after you place your order, the wait staff will deliver a slab of cornbread with spreadable butter. \u00a0The cornbread is one of those surprising traditions adhered to by some of Boston’s oldest restaurants (Durgin Park included). \u00a0It’s a sweet cornbread imbued lightly with honey. \u00a0The butter also has the faint flavor of honey, making this a doubly delicious.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re going to have a light meal at the Union Oyster House, it should include its famous clam chowder: potatoes, clam juice, freshly cooked and diced clams, onions, salt pork, butter, flour, half-and-half, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. \u00a0It’s a far better clam chowder than we had at the Kingfish Hall<\/a>. \u00a0It is both creamy and chunky, redolent with flavor and served steaming hot. \u00a0Some consider the Union Oyster House THE place for clam chowder and it would be hard to argue against that.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Clam Chowder at the Union Oyster House<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Largely because of its proximity to Fanueil Hall and its bustling marketplace environment, the Union Oyster House suffers slightly from the perception that it’s just another Boston tourist attraction. \u00a0It’s only natural that tourists would flock to this historical haven for seafood, but locals love it, too. \u00a0It was one of the very first seafood restaurants I visited when living in Boston more than three decades ago and it’s comforting to believe it will be around at least another thirty or forty decades.<\/span><\/p>\n

Union Oyster House<\/span><\/strong>
\n41 Union Street
\nBoston, Massachusetts<\/strong>
\n(617) 227-2750
\nWeb Site<\/a><\/strong>
\nLATEST VISIT<\/strong>: 21 September 2009
\n# OF VISITS<\/strong>: 1
\nRATING<\/strong>: N\/R
\nCOST<\/strong>: $$ – $$$
\nBEST BET<\/strong>: \u00a0Lobster Roll, Clam Chowder<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Union Oyster House, in continuous operation since 1826, is not only the oldest restaurant in Boston, it’s the oldest restaurant in continuous service in America. \u00a0In fact, it’s housed in a building which predates the American Revolution. \u00a0Union Street in which it is situated was laid out in 1626 and while there are no municipal records documenting the Oyster House’s construction, there is more than anecdotal evidence that it was built as early as the 1710s. 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