New York's Oldest Restaurant Has Been Serving Meals Since Colonial Times - Mashed

"Originally constructed as a home by a merchant named Casparus Mabie, '76 House was later operated as a tavern. One of the country's oldest operating restaurants, it functioned as a key social and political hub that drew locals and soldiers alike during the Revolutionary War. Plenty of history has been made in the restaurant in the past two and a half centuries."

"The '76 House manages to avoid the tourist trap vibe that can be associated with historic eateries. Featuring its original stone exterior from Colonial times, it still looks like a humble house, but naturally, after 300 years, the current owners, the Norden Family, have had to restore the building to keep it well-maintained. The foundation has been updated, and timbers and floors have been restored with materials sourced from other historic sites."

'76 House in Tappan, New York, was built in 1668 by merchant Casparus Mabie and later became a tavern. The establishment functioned as a social and political hub during the Revolutionary War, hosting locals and soldiers. In 1780, British spy Major John André was held prisoner at the tavern before his conviction and execution. The building has remained in the Tappan Historic District for over 250 years, surrounded by colonial-era structures and preserved landmarks. The Norden Family restored the structure over time, updating foundations, timbers, and floors with materials from other historic sites while concealing modern systems to retain a colonial atmosphere.

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