Union Oyster House, Seafood restaurant in Downtown Boston, United States.
Union Oyster House is a seafood restaurant in downtown Boston featuring original colonial architecture with exposed wooden beams, brick walls, and traditional New England dining rooms spread across multiple floors. The simple, rustic decor reflects the original design and atmosphere that has been maintained across the decades.
The restaurant was founded in 1826 and originally operated as Atwood & Bacon Oyster House. The building also housed a print shop for a pro-independence newspaper that operated from the second floor in the 1770s.
The name comes from the oyster bar, which has remained the heart of the restaurant for generations. Visitors can still see the original semi-circular counter where regular patrons like politician Daniel Webster enjoyed their favorite dishes.
The restaurant opens daily with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Visitors should expect typical wait times during lunch and dinner hours, and advance reservations are recommended for larger groups.
French King Louis Philippe sought shelter in this building during his exile in America, giving the establishment a surprising royal connection. Visitors often overlook this fact, unaware that this dining spot once housed a historical fugitive.
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