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Union Oyster House vs No. 9 Park

Union Oyster House and No. 9 Park are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, No. 9 Park ranks slightly higher than Union Oyster House. No. 9 Park is ranked #6 in Boston with positive reviews from 15 reviewers including Where, Gayot and DK Eyewitness.

Union Oyster House
Union Oyster House
8 / 10
41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108-2406
From $20 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Established in 1826, this is Boston's oldest continuing restaurant. If you like, you can have oysters on the half shell at the ground-floor raw bar." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Daniel Webster dined here. Steaks and seafoods are served in atmospheric rooms with creaky floors, low ceilings, and wooden booths."
Zagat Zagat
4.1
"Billed as the nation's oldest continuously operating eatery, this 1826 Faneuil Hall "culinary museum" is a "must-go" for "out-of-towners" seeking "legit" "chowda"." Full review
Gayot Gayot
12.0
"Simple seafood dishes (grilled, broiled or fried) like sea scallops, filet of sole or Boston scrod that should be paired up with a side of Boston baked beans." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Apart from Boston scrod, the best bet by far is the raw bar. Savor the differences in oysters from various waters of the world."
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No. 9 Park
No. 9 Park
9 / 10
9 Park St, Boston, MA 02108-4804
From $25 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"The stellar cuisine at Chef Barbara Lynch's first restaurant continues to draw plenty of well-deserved attention from its place in the shadow of the State House's golden dome." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The menu showcases French- and Italian-influenced dishes such as the signature prune-stuffed gnocchi with foie gras and Vin Santo sauce, an inspired salty-sweet combination." Full review
Zagat Zagat
""Innovative" twists and "subtle" "depth of flavor" distinguish "impeccably prepared" French-Italian fare that's paired with "fantastic" wines and cocktails by "sublime" servers." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Boston favorite Lydia Shire’s French and Italian inspired dishes are the type people want to talk about having to anyone who’ll listen after they’ve been."
Gayot Gayot
16.0
"Diners may splurge on the daily changing seven-course tasting menu, which includes dishes like her famously rich prune-stuffed gnocchi with seared foie gras and toasted almonds." Full review
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