Charming historic restaurant with meaningful meals list- state by state.
One of the best ways to learn about America is to get to know its historic restaurants.
The following written content by Elizabeth Chorney-Booth
Cities around the world love to promote their new and exciting restaurants, but sometimes it’s the golden oldies that say the most about a place. One of the best ways to learn about America is to get to know its historic restaurants. These restaurants aren’t all necessarily each state’s oldest (though many are) but each represent an important slice of US history. If visiting the area, be sure to check to see if each restaurant is open, offering takeout or providing social distancing during COVID-19.
Alaska: Olivia’s Bistro, Skagway
Olivia’s historic significance comes from its location in the Skagway Inn, which was built in 1897 to accommodate prospectors flocking to the Alaska panhandle during the Gold Rush. The inn operates as a bed and breakfast, while the restaurant makes the most of local Alaskan seafood. Specialties like Alaskan halibut cakes and king crab legs come highly recommended but the bistro also serves less fishy fare like steak and chicken pot pie.
Arkansas: Jones Bar-B-Q Diner, Marianna
The first restaurant in Arkansas to win a James Beard award, Jones Bar-B-Q Diner is the epitome of old-school Southern barbecue. The restaurant started in 1910 as a smokehouse, founded by current pitmaster James Jones’ grandfather. The tiny restaurant sits on the main floor of Jones’ house and serves 12-hour smoked pork by the lb or sandwiches with white bread and slaw. Jones usually opens daily at 7am and closes when he runs out of meat, often within a couple of hours.
California: The Old Clam House, San Francisco
Los Angeles is full of classic restaurants with tales of Hollywood lore, but the really old spots are in San Francisco. Opened in 1861, The Old Clam House is the oldest restaurant in the city to remain in its original location, even surviving the famous 1906 earthquake and fire of San Francisco. Unsurprisingly, the restaurant is known for its ultra-fresh Pacific seafood. The Old Clam House is currently closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic – check the website for updates. Read more about each state’s historic restaurants from MSN Love Food.
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