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Union Oyster House

Oldest continuously operating restaurant in the US. Comfortable atmosphere. Raw bar.

Listing from Wikivoyage: Boston/Downtown, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Belgian style poutine slathered in delicious sauces. Everything made in house from scratch. Offers a changing selection of quality beers on draft and in cans. Excellent value for the quality here, especially considering the location.
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