The US has some fantastic restaurants that serve a generous side of history alongside fabulous food. These storied spots range from rustic Italian diners still making pasta to old family recipes, old-school taverns open during Lincoln's day, or saloon-style joints straight out of the Wild West. The greatest of these classic restaurants still serve excellent meals today, and we've tracked down the oldest and best throughout the country.

Click or scroll through our ranking of the best historic restaurants in every state, counting down to the oldest of them all.

Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated.

In some cases, a state's oldest restaurant may not be highly recommended – here, we've picked the oldest and most historic place in each state that's worth seeking out and still serves great food.

The oldest restaurants in every US state, ranked