Because Boston is so renowned for its history, no trip is complete without a stopover at the Union Oyster House, the oldest restaurant in the city. Opened in 1826, it's enjoyed the approval of famous patrons like Daniel Webster and John F. Kennedy. While the kitchen serves up traditional New England fare like fish and steak, the oyster bar shines with native oysters, Cape Cod littlenecks and crocks of bubbling oyster stew.
Union Oyster House
41 Union St.
Boston, MA 02108
617-227-2750
unionoysterhouse.com
Wagamama is a popular London-based restaurant in Faneuil Hall. This cafeteria-style eatery features pan-Asian style noodle dishes. The chicken teriyaki is a safe standby for less adventurous eaters. The spicy chili men or yaki udon noodles with shitake mushrooms will appeal to the more diversified palates.
Wagamama
1 Faneuil Hall Square
Boston, MA 02109
617-742-9242
wagamama.com
McCormick & Schmick's, in the heart of Faneuil Hall, has a choice for most everyone. The menu includes fried clams, ribeye steak, lobster ravioli and rainbow trout. For lighter fare, there are salads, chowders and a raw bar. The restaurant even has a happy hour menu, featuring mussels and burgers priced as low as $1.95.
McCormick & Schmick's
1 Faneuil Hall Market Place
Boston, MA 02109
617-720-5522
mccormickandschmicks.com
Named for the popular 1980s sitcom that invited viewers to visit a place "where everybody knows your name," the Cheers restaurant extends the same invitation. Much like the fictional bar that this restaurant is named after, Cheers is a laid-back locale that offers traditional pub fare. To get into the spirit of the location, order the Giant Norm Burger or the Cliff's More-than-a-Grilled-Cheese, a three-cheese pressed sandwich with red peppers, olives and tomato.
Cheers
1 Faneuil Hall
Boston, MA 02109
617-227-0150
cheersboston.com
