Ye Olde Union Oyster House

Ye Olde Union Oyster House in Boston was established in 1826 which makes it America's oldest restaurant. It is located on the Freedom Trail near Faneuil Hall and is now a historical landmark. Presidents have dined there from Franklin Roosevelt to John F. Kennedy to Bill Clinton. In fact, John F. Kennedy visited the Oyster House nearly every Sunday at noon and ate Lobster Stew. Preferring the privacy of the upstairs dining room, he always dined at Booth 18 which now has a dedication plaque.

We were very lucky to have dined in the same booth as John F. Kennedy. We, of course, had to order Fresh Oysters on the shell. It was wonderful. The Clam Chowder was also a must along with a Lobster Salad. I opted for the salad only because I didn't want more bread. It was unlike any lobster salad I have had. This salad was full of big chunks of fresh, juicy lobster. I was totally in heaven. The wonderful cornbread was a bonus. My son's friend ordered a steak since seafood was not a favorite.

Union Oyster House has a charming little gift shop where one can purchase all sorts of souvenirs, from magnets to aprons and anything imaginable. Ye Olde Union Oyster House is located at 41 Union St. in Boston, Massachusetts.