Union Oyster House in Boston

[SeaSpray]

I'm considering taking DH here for dinner in June. Comments and opinions greatly appreciated!

 

[Wagamama]

i've never been but i've only heard great/outstanding things about it.

 

[aprincessmom]

Hit or miss...

Good raw bar, good chowder, decent corn bread. I've had some terrific fish there and other times the same dish was inedible. Overall, I would take someone there before I went to Anthony's or Jimmy's. Very touristy so go during off times to avoid long waits.

 

[Wagamama]

abe and louis is awesome too...

 

[marlasmom]

I'd go to Legal Seafood, Jimmy's Harborside or the No Name before I'd go there. It's historic, but in my mind it is overpriced and quality is marginal. JMHO

 

[Boo'sMom]

I'd rate it "just okay" and definately would go to No Name before Union Oyster.
Jimmy's is nice, but expensive, and I've never had a good meal at Legal Seafood.
Just my opinions.

 

[Mackey Mouse]

I would give it a "just okay" myself... it is a tourist spot near Faneuil Hall..........it does have a decent raw bar.....I am thinking there are other places in Boston that are better.. even Legal Seafoods is better than that..

 

[SeaSpray]

Thanks for the replies so far...

Here is the situation: We will be going to Boston on a Friday morning, staying at the Seaport Hotel till Sunday. We'll be doing some sightseeing on Friday afternoon and having lunch in Quincy Market. I already am planning on going to Durgin Park or Elephant & Castle for lunch that day since they're both at Quincy Market and we can walk to them. I got the idea for those 2 places from DISers, thanks.

That evening we are going to a laser show at the Museum of Science. The show ends around 7pm, then we'll be heading to a late dinner. This is when I thought the Union Oyster House would be a good idea. DH grew up in MA but I don't believe he's ever been there before.

We've been to Legal Seafood, DH wasn't all that impressed, especially for the price. We don't mind an expensive meal as long as we feel the food (quantity and quality) is worth it. Since I hate seafood, all I had was the fish and chips, which I drowned in ketchup, and I thought mine was fine. I forget what DH had, but he has no desire to return there.

We don't like "gourmet" food, we prefer traditional American meals such as pot roast, steak, chicken, etc. DH likes good basic seafood, I hate all seafood, but I want to DH to have a nice dinner, and I can always find something to have even in a seafood restaurant. Oh yeah, neither of us like dining out at Italian restaurants, we prefer our own homemade Italian meals.

The next day, Saturday, we'll be doing the Spirit of Boston dinner cruise.

So...ok...if the UOH isn't that great, what other places would be fun for after the laser show?? We'll be taking a taxi from the Museum to wherever we end up for dinner, so distance necessarily doesn't matter. We've already been to "Cheers" and "The Hard Rock Cafe" several times, and would love to try someplace new.

 

[paras4ri]

Last time we were at the Museum of Science we walked over the bridge to the Cambridge Galleria. We went to the Cheesecake Factory but there were other restaurants as well. That could save you a cab ride to a restaurant....it was about a 5 minute walk.