Located in the heart of South Boston and adjacent to the famous Castle Island beach. The Farragut House is serving the best of local fare. Open under new ownership since December 2006 the Farrgut House is known to some as the gateway of Castle Island.

The Civil War set the stage for many tales of bravery, especially the tide-turning decision by David Glasgow Farragut, the U.S. Navy's first Admiral. During his attack on Confederate Fleet in Mobil bay, Farragut decisy advanced his ships through abundant strings of aquatic mines known as torpedoes. He pushed forward in spite of the danger of the mines and rebel cannon fire, issuing the most famous orders in U.S. Naval history:

Having been a frequent visitor to Boston, sailing from our Navy yard as a young officer, The City of Boston erected a statue honoring Admiral Farragut on August 14, 1895 at South Boston's Marine Park overlooking Boston Harbor and Castle Isalnd