Union Oyster House - oldest continuously operating restaurant

The Union Oyster House at 41 Union Street opened in 1826 and is widely recognized as the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the United States. It has been designated a National Historic Landmark for its historic significance and long-running operation. The restaurant has served generations of locals and visitors and is noted for its traditional New England seafood, particularly oysters. The building and business are frequently cited in local culinary histories of Boston.