10 Historic Restaurants in the U.S.

According to MSN.com, they are as follows:

Boston: Union Oyster House

Past patrons of this establishment are the usual who's who of American history. It was at the Oyster Bar that Daniel WebsterDaniel Webster would down a tall tumbler of brandy and water with his oysters every day. And it's here that the Kennedy clan would gather. Today, JFKJFK's favorite booth is commemorated with a plaque. The menu still reflects plenty of traditional New England fare. You can start with Boston clam chowder, sample the lobster or the scrod, and of course, there is a variety of oysters to try.

Los Angeles: Philippe the Original

Philippe's was founded in 1908 by French immigrant Philippe Mathieu. But it wasn't until 10 years later that the famous "French Dip Sandwich" was invented. As the story goes, Mathieu was preparing a sandwich for a police officer when he accidently dropped the roll into a roasting pan full of drippings. The following day, the policeman came back with some friends, asking for the "dripped" sandwich. A tradition was born. The restaurant was sold in 1927 to Harry, Dave, and Frank Martin, whose family still runs Philippe's. Today, the restaurant -- with its sawdust floors, long wooden tables and stools -- is a lively and friendly destination for people from all walks of life.

Memphis: Arcade Restaurant

A Memphis tradition -- and the city's oldest cafe -- the Arcade has occupied the same corner on Main and G.E. Patterson since Speros Zepatos set up shop here in 1919. Currently run by Speros' grandchild, the Arcade is a simple hop off the trolley near the river and the National Civil Rights Museum. With its vintage ‘50s neon and decor, the Arcade's big draw is its retro breakfast, such as country fried steak – so arrive hungry. Its cuisine has changed with the times, offering a wide and affordable selection of pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Over the years, the Arcade has served a slew of celebrities -- most notably, Elvis -- but also Cybill ShepherdCybill Shepherd, Robert DuvallRobert Duvall, Dennis QuaidDennis Quaid, Susan SarandonSusan Sarandon, and Rufus Thomas.

Tampa: Columbia Restaurant

Throughout the 100-plus years that the Columbia has graced the cobblestone streets of Tampa's historic Ybor City, everyone from Babe RuthBabe Ruth and Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Monroe to Aerosmith's Steven Tyler have feasted on the restaurant's Spanish-flavored cuisine. The Columbia started out as a corner cafe in 1905, popular with the area's cigar employees who enjoyed the authentic Cuban coffee and Cuban sandwiches. In 1919, founder Casimiro Hernandez Sr. bought the restaurant next door, and his son, Casimiro Jr. continued the expansion. Today, in addition to the original Ybor City location, the Columbia operates at six other locations. The restaurant has a diverse menu of seafood, including Paella and Red Snapper "Alicante," baked in a casserole. But if you are in the mood for carnes (meats) or pollo (chicken), there's plenty to choose from. A signature dish is the Original 1905 Salad with Columbia's famous garlic dressing.

Minneapolis: Gluek's Restaurant & Bar

The origins of Gluek´s date back to 1855, when Gottlieb Gluek arrived in Minneapolis from his native Germany and founded a brewery. Situated in the city's Warehouse District, Gluek's historic building was originally designed in 1902 to resemble a Bavarian beer hall with elaborate vaulted ceilings. Over the years, the business flourished -- with a short interruption during Prohibition. Throughout the 1970s, Gluek's was a working-class bar. And then, in 1989, disaster struck. A huge fire destroyed the building’s interior and shut it down. Less than a year later, Gluek's was restored to its original grandeur, complete with stained glass and detailed woodwork. Today, Gluek's has live music, big mugs of many, many beers, and a diverse menu with specialties such as Walleye Fingers and sausage samplers.

New Orleans: Antoine's

This is the country's oldest family-run restaurant, founded back in 1840 by a young Frenchman named Antoine Alciatore and guided by his descendants ever since. Besides being a New Orleans institution in a city known for its fine dining, Antoine's kitchen is where numerous signature dishes -- including Oysters Rockefeller -- were invented. Having survived the Civil War, the Great Depression, and Hurricane Katrina, today Antoine's features a 25,000-bottle "wine alley" (cellars are not practical in the Big Easy), and 14 dining rooms. But it's the classic French-Creole cuisine that attracts the crowds, especially favorites like Potage alligator au sherry, a seasoned sherry-laced, alligator bisque.

New York: Fraunces Tavern

Still in its original building, blocks from Wall Street in New York's financial district, the Tavern's history parallels the nation's. It was at Fraunces in pre-Revolutionary War days that the Sons of Liberty met. And it was in the Long Room on December 4, 1783 -- nine days after the last British troops left America -- that General George WashingtonGeorge Washington bid farewell to his officers. Following the war, offices of the new Continental Congress were housed here while the tavern continued to operate. Today, Fraunces is a museum and restaurant serving a diverse menu. One little side note: In 1775, the Tavern was damaged when a British cannonball came barreling through the roof; 200 years later in 1975, a bomb set by a Puerto Rican nationalist group went off in the building.

San Francisco: Tadich Grill

In a city fond of fine dining and trendy restaurants, the Tadich Grill is an anomaly. Not only is it celebrating its 160th birthday -- open since 1849 -- but it hasn't lost a step. Over 600 patrons arrive daily for Tadich's classically prepared seafood, stews or day-of-the-week menu. (Thursday is corned beef and cabbage.) And there is almost always a line (no reservations accepted). The grill dates back to Gold Rush days, when a Croatian immigrant set up shop to sell coffee to merchants and sailors. The business changed hands several times, and then John Tadich took it over in the late 1800s. In 1928, the Buich family bought the place and has run it ever since. Stepping through the doors brings a wave of nostalgia. The grill has a clubby ambiance with dark wood, brassy features, private booths, and waiters in crisp white jackets -- many of whom have worked here for decades.

Kansas City: Savoy Grill

Booth No. 4 at the Savoy Grill is known as the "president's booth." Warren Harding, Harry S. TrumanHarry S. Truman, Gerald FordGerald Ford, and Ronald ReaganRonald Reagan all dined there. Kansas City's oldest restaurant, the Savoy opened its doors in 1903 on the corner of Ninth and Central streets as an exclusive men's grill with high beamed ceilings and a huge carved oak bar. Before long, the men-only policy was discarded, and the restaurant became a destination for music and dancing late into the night. Back then, celebrities like Teddy Roosevelt, W.C. Fields, Sara Bernhardt, and John D. Rockefeller would dine on such delicacies as prairie chicken and buffalo steaks. Today, a diverse menu of seafood and steaks can be savored in a turn-of-the-century setting, adorned with imported marble, brass fixtures, and stained glass.

Hollywood: Musso and Frank Grill

When Musso's first opened, World War I had just ended, Prohibition was the law, and avocado groves lined Hollywood Boulevard. It wasn't long before the film industry elbowed out the orchards, and the dimly lit mahogany booths and red leather banquettes of Musso and Frank drew in celebrities and authors. In its prime, stars such as Chaplin and Bogart, and literary giants such as Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and William Faulkner would sidle up to the bar for one of Musso's classic martinis. These days, A-listers still stop in for the noir-ish atmosphere and retro menu that includes lamb fricassee, creamed minced chicken, and a wide variety of steaks, chops, and grilled liver.