As Boston’s oldest restaurant, the Union Oyster House (which opened in 1826) can also be dubbed one of America’s longest-running—it has the weathered wood floors to prove it. Still in its original building, the restaurant sits on the edge of Faneuil Hall and has been frequented by many notables including John F. Kennedy, whose favorite booth is labeled with a plaque. Today, Union Oyster sees more tourists than anything else, but for a creamy bowl of New England clam chowder or oysters on the half shell, it’s a fine bet. The Lazy Man’s Lobster is a popular dish for anyone who doesn’t feel like donning a plastic bib, and the old-school raw bar is never short on oysters (or clams).

Union Oyster House Information:

• Seafood menu. Lunch, dinner, late-night.