SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Enthusiasts in
search of haunted happenings this season while dining al fresco,
indoors, or aboard a ghostly ship need look no further than
OpenTable's list of the 13 Spookiest US Restaurants.
Whether dining in the former carriage house of the man who
famously murdered Alexander
Hamilton, to visiting an 18th century mansion
said to house several Southern spirits – each of these restaurants
serve up delicious, seasonal fare with a side of paranormal
activity.
East Coast Historical Haunts
Perhaps not surprisingly, several of the restaurants on the list
date back to New England's colonial era. Massachusetts made the list twice with a
notable entry for Turner's Seafood, which is not only famed
for its paranormal activity dating back to the Salem Witch Trials,
but also its mouthwatering shuck-and-serve oysters and seafood
market. Stone's Public House in Ashland, is said to be haunted by Captain
John Stone. The pub digs deep into
the roots of Massachusetts by
offering Irish favorites such as Shepherd's Pie and Fish n'
Chips.
Aaron Burr, who defeated founding
father Alexander Hamilton in a duel
to the death in 1804, owned a carriage house in Greenwich Village,
which has since become the romantic restaurant with a twist, One
If By Land, Two If By Sea. Further up the Atlantic coast, the
White Horse Tavern, established in 1673, offers some of the
freshest seafood in all of New England and has a haunted history
that's enough to make even George
Washington wig out.
Southern Spirits
Known for its warm hospitality, the American South hosts many a
fine dining spot. What it's not known for are its spooky stories to
send a chill up your spine. Savannah,
GA, the "Hostess of the South" is home to two such
restaurants: The Olde Pink House Restaurant and The
Pirate's House. The Olde Pink House really is an old, pink
house, featuring live entertainment along with some entertainment
that may not be alive; and The Pirate's House is sure to shiver
yer timbers as you dine below deck just as sailors of
Savannah's past did centuries
ago.
If you're heading gulf-side, make sure to stop by Muriel's
Jackson Square in New
Orleans to experience the Séance Lounge, where the ghost of
a previous owner took his own life after losing the estate in a
card game. Enjoy a drink on the balcony overlooking the French
Quarter, just make sure you order the right type of spirits.
Chilling Midwest Choices
When in the Windy City, you'll find plenty of restaurants to
blow you away. Riccardo Enoteca serves fine Italian fare in
reminiscence of Al Capone and his
cronies, who used the establishment as a hangout. Down by the
river, specters of former sailors visit River Roast, and
with good reason. With fresh meat and fish are carved tableside,
it's safe to say there are worse places to be shipwrecked.
Ghosts of the West
The West Coast boasts its fair share of haunted establishments,
with California appearing on the
list more than once. Though The Queen Mary traveled the world as a
naval vessel, it is now permanently anchored in Southern California and purportedly houses the
spirits of many of its late passengers and crew. Aboard the ship,
Chelsea's Chowder House operates as a modern fish house,
serving the heartiest stews and chowders on the Pacific.
If you're looking for land-based options, Restaurant
1833 in Monterey is your
place, offering dining in one of four unique rooms or the
Falconer's Balcony, overlooking the California nightlife below. As its name
suggests, the restaurant was founded in 1833 and was once owned by
English sailor turned con man, James
Stokes, who is said to still haunt the grounds.
Escape Hollywood on
Halloween at the nearby
Firefly restaurant, seated on Ventura Boulevard. Costumes
welcome to get you in the spirit for seasonal libations such as the
Liquid Eye Ball Ravioli.
Best known as the inspiration for Stephen King's novel The Shining, The
Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO is
home to the first haunt on our list, Cascades Restaurant and
Lounge. Offering a variety of tender game from the Colorado countryside, Cascades is the perfect
fall getaway in the mountains.
"This list highlights restaurants that each have a story that
celebrates the mystery, magic, and superstition of Halloween," says Caroline
Potter, Chief Dining Officer of OpenTable. "By booking a
table at any of them, diners will be able to channel the
Halloween spirit while enjoying a
stellar dining experience."
- Cascades Restaurant and Lounge - Stanley Hotel;
Estes Park, CO
- Chelsea's Chowder House - The Queen Mary;
Long Beach, CA
- Firefly - Studio City,
CA
- Muriel's Jackson Square -
New Orleans, LA
- The Olde Pink House Restaurant - Savannah, GA
- One if by Land, Two if By Sea - New York, NY
- The Pirate's House - Savannah, GA
- Restaurant 1833 - Monterey,
CA
- Riccardo Enoteca - Chicago,
IL
- River Roast - Chicago,
IL
- Stone's Public House - Ashland, MA
- Turner's Seafood – Salem,
MA
- White Horse Tavern - Newport, RI
*OpenTable's regional teams around the United States with a deep knowledge of and
appreciation for the cities in which they live, work and dine have
created the list.
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