National Historic Landmark

     Boston claims a lot of firsts.  The Union Oyster House is on the national historic landmark list as America's oldest restaurant, opening its doors in 1826.  But that is nearly a century after our own William Penn Inn began serving customers in 1714.  But I digress...

     I did enjoy a meal there in one of their 8 dining rooms that serves 500 people at a time.  Even with such large numbers the establishment still is able to maintain a small tavern atmosphere.  The epicenter of the place is the oyster bar located just off the entrance.  It is the same place that such notables as statesman Daniel Webster would stop by daily for a tumbler of brandy and numerous plates of raw oysters.

 



     The food was good and the service cordial.  After a round of grilled oysters I enjoyed my meal of scrod and mashed potatoes.  And for dessert, some Indian pudding.  More on that later...