This famous Boston restaurant traces its lineage all the way back to 1742, but it wasn’t until 1827 that it officially began its reign as Durgin-Park. On the menu, fish chowder and thick baked beans are a must; then try baked scrod and the hearty pot roast dinner. Communal tables dressed in red-and-white checkered tablecloths give the rustic upstairs dining room some elegance and the chance to chat with neighbors. L and D (daily).