The Oldest Family-Run Restaurant In America Is Right Here In Louisiana And It's Amazing

Located in the French Quarter, Antoine’s is the oldest continually operated family-owned restaurant in the United States.

Established in 1840 by Antoine Alciatore, the restaurant has been passed down from generation to generation, and ownership has stayed within the family from the beginning.

This restaurant has survived the Civil War, two World Wars, the Great Depression, Prohibition, and countless hurricanes. If these walls could talk...

Antoine’s is widely known as being the inventor of Oysters Rockefeller. While many restaurants around the country attempt to duplicate this dish, the original is right here in New Orleans and it's a closely guarded secret.

Each of the dining rooms is steeped in history and each has a unique story and charm. One room in particular, the Mystery Room, got its name due to the Prohibition era. During this time, people could enter through a door in the ladies' room which led to a secret room and they would leave with a coffee cup full of booze. When they were asked where they got it from, a popular response was: "It's a mystery to me." The name stuck to this day and it's just one of the 14 rooms you can dine in.