Union Oyster House

We had dinner at Union Oyster House on our first night in Boston and absolutely loved it! We were seated very quickly and had a great outdoor table with plenty of shade. Our server was friendly and efficient, and the espresso martinis were delicious! I ordered the shrimp scampi, which was light and yummy. My boyfriend got the sautéed shrimp and sea scallops over rice, and it was sooo delicious—rich, creamy, and full of flavor. They also ended up giving us a free Boston cream pie because of a wait for our drinks, which was funny because I honestly didn’t feel like we had waited very long at all! It was such a thoughtful and unexpected gesture. After trying a different restaurant the next day, we actually decided to come back because we enjoyed this place so much. It had also been recommended by multiple locals when we asked for restaurant suggestions, and now we can see why! On our second visit, the hostess wasn’t quite as great as the first time, but our waitress was even more amazing. We did have a 45 minute wait for two of us. We started with a half dozen oysters, and they were so yummy! I got the lobster ravioli, which was incredible, and we also enjoyed the clam chowder—although it wasn’t the best clam chowder we had in the area. We also tried the Lazy Man’s Lobster, which was very, very rich and buttery. It was good, but for the price, we probably wouldn’t recommend it. If we were ranking the dishes we tried, our favorites would be: 1. Sautéed shrimp and sea scallops over rice — our absolute favorite! 2. Lobster ravioli — incredible 3. Shrimp scampi — light and delicious 4. Lazy Man’s Lobster — good, but very rich and not worth the price compared to the other options We also really enjoyed our Chateau Sauvignon Blanc! Both the indoor and outdoor seating areas are great options depending on what kind of atmosphere you’re looking for. Overall, Union Oyster House is definitely on the more expensive side, but we had such a great experience that we came back twice during our trip. Great food, great service, and a fun historic Boston experience. Definitely a place we would recommend when visiting Boston!