It's no secret that we have a loud and proud foodie population here in New England, and with good reason. Our restaurant industry is killing it, and there's never a shortage of new establishments opening their doors to the public. You can never run out of places to visit for your next dining experience, especially in Massachusetts.

24/7 Tempo, a website providing health, travel, lifestyle, and entertainment news, shared the best can't-miss restaurants in all 50 states. These emblematic places have achieved an "iconic status", and if a loved one is visiting from out of town, it's a given that you'll encourage them to stop by.

To determine what lucky locations would be featured on the list, 24/7 Tempo assessed reviews on a wide range of online publications (you can read the detailed list here) before analyzing menus and "historical information" about the establishments. Their verdict for the top can't-miss restaurant in Massachusetts is one we've been hearing a lot of buzz about lately, and with good reason.

The Union Oyster House in Boston, Massachusetts

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Union Oyster House Inc via Facebook
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The Union Oyster House is a national historic landmark with a reputation that precedes itself.

Situated on the Freedom Trail, the seafood restaurant prides themselves on being the oldest restaurant in both Boston and the nation, as the building dates "back to Pre-Revolutionary days," according to their website. They were even featured on TasteAtlas' list of the most legendary restaurants in the world.

The Union Oyster House has served classic New England seafood staples since 1826, including various fried options....

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Union Oyster House Inc via Facebook
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...oysters...

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Union Oyster House Inc via Facebook
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...and of course, lobster, because we couldn't talk about New England seafood without mentioning the iconic crustacean.

Union Oyster House Inc via Facebook
Union Oyster House Inc via Facebook
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With everything this writer has heard about the Union Oyster House, it's no wonder that it was featured as Massachusetts' best can't-miss restaurant. The next time yours truly journeys to Boston, a visit to the Oyster House might be in the cards.

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