A New York eatery with a long and storied history is the oldest in the state and 12th oldest worldwide.

One thing we have in the state of New York is plenty of American history.

As one of the original 13 colonies, the Empire State is hallowed ground when it comes to US history. So many critical moments that added up to the birth of our nation happened here.

New York's oldest restaurant, and one of the oldest across planet Earth, witnessed some of those critical moments.

The foodie experts at LoveFood have combed the planet and done the research to rank the oldest restaurants around the world.

The oldest? St. Peter Stiftskulinarium in Salzburg, Austria dates back to the year 803!

Fast forward 885 years and you end up with the 12th oldest eatery worldwide, located right here in New York.

Everyone loves a historic, classic American tavern with a story to tell and that is exactly the experience at the '76 House in Tappan, the 12th oldest restaurant in the world according to LoveFood.

Here is what LoveFood has to say about the Old 76 House:

The '76 House is proud to be the oldest restaurant in the US, built in 1688 - and it's an establishment that played an important role in the Revolutionary War. It was here that the British spy Major John André was imprisoned before his trial and subsequent execution, earning the building the nickname 'André's prison'...American staples grace the menu, from roasted Amish chicken pot pie to flame-grilled Black Angus New York sirloin steak.

The great food runs deep at the 76 House, and the history deeper: the first separationist document from the British was signed according to the 10th Amendment Center.

If you love history, great food, and great drink, '76 House is a must-visit the next time you are downstate!