Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Kefi

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    Run by chef Michael Psilakis, homey, contemporary Kefi channels a sleek taverna vibe while dispensing excellent rustic Greek dishes. Expect favorites such…

  • Yolk

    Chicago

    This cheerful diner is worth the long wait – you'll dig into the best traditional breakfast in the South Loop. The five-egg omelets include healthy…

  • St James Cheese Company

    New Orleans

    When it comes to grabbing a sandwich downtown, we're always torn between this spot and Cochon Butcher. St James does possess an advantage on the actual…

  • Gino's East

    Chicago

    In the great deep-dish pizza wars, Gino’s is easily one of the top-five heavies. And it encourages customers to do something wacky: cover every available…

  • Peking Duck House

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Offering arguably the best Peking duck in the region, the eponymous restaurant has a variety of set menus that include the house specialty. The space is…

  • Herbsaint

    New Orleans

    Herbsaint’s duck and andouille (smoked sausage) gumbo might be the best restaurant gumbo in town. The rest of the food ain’t too bad either – it’s very…

  • Lucali

    New York City

    One of New York’s tastiest pizzas comes from this unlikely little spot run by dough virtuoso Mark Iacono. Pizzas are all one size, with crisp but pliant…

  • Stan's Donuts

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    In a field rich with contenders, Stan's may just have Chicago's best doughnuts. Staff are always super nice, the retro vibe rocks, and the Biscoff pockets…

  • Boulud Sud

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    Pear-wood paneling and a yellow-gray palette lend a 1960s Mad Men feel to Daniel Boulud's restaurant championing cuisines from the Mediterranean and North…

  • Sinema

    Nashville

    With a seasonal menu of gluttonous meals and an art-deco feel straight out of a noir flick, an evening at Sinema will have you seeking the nearest…

  • Mrs Wilkes Dining Room

    Savannah

    The line outside can begin as early as 8am at this first-come, first-served Southern comfort-food institution. Once the lunch bell rings and you are…

  • Yvonne's

    Boston

    Upon arrival at Yvonne's, staff will usher you discreetly through closed doors into a hidden 'modern supper club.' The spectacular space artfully blends…

  • Saxon + Parole

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Named in honor of two 19th-century racing horses, this buzzing bistro leads the charge with competent twists on comfort surf and turf. Request a table in…

  • Harold's Cabin

    Charleston

    It goes without saying that if Bill Murray is a co-owner, the place is probably dope. That's the case for this former corner store, which remains a rustic…

  • Spillover

    Miami

    Tucked down a pedestrian strip near the CocoWalk, the Spillover serves locally sourced seafood and creative bistro fare in an enticing vintage setting …

  • Toki Underground

    Washington, DC

    Spicy ramen noodles and dumplings sum up wee Toki's menu. Steaming pots obscure the busy chefs, while diners slurp and sigh contentedly. The eatery takes…

  • Green Grape Annex

    New York City

    Weathered sofas and creeper plants draped across whitewashed walls…Green Grape Annex follows an understated hipster aesthetic to the letter, and the…

  • Bully's

    Mississippi

    With its golden crispiness and tender meat, Bully's fried chicken is a culinary home run and worth a detour from downtown. Or pick up some chicken to go…

  • Speedy Romeo

    New York City

    A modern Italian joint named for the co-owner's champion racehorse, Speedy Romeo's biggest draw is its wood-fired, neo-Neapolitan pizzas, which range from…

  • Band of Bohemia

    Chicago

    Band of Bohemia is the first brewpub to earn a Michelin star. You can see what's cooking in the open kitchen: maybe roasted hen with woodsy vegetables, or…

  • Bánh Mì Saigon Bakery

    SoHo & Chinatown

    This no-frills storefront doles out some of the best banh mi in town – crisp, toasted baguettes generously stuffed with hot peppers, pickled carrots,…

  • Macchialina

    South Beach

    This buzzing Italian trattoria has all the right ingredients for a terrific night out; namely great service and beautifully turned-out cooking, served in…

  • Lula Cafe

    Chicago

    Funky, arty Lula led the way for Logan Square’s dining scene, and appreciative neighborhood folks still crowd in for the seasonal, locally sourced menu…

  • BO's Fish Wagon

    Key West

    Looking like a battered old fishing boat that smashed onto the shore, BO's is awash with faded buoys, lifesavers and rusting license plates strung from…

  • jm Curley

    Boston

    This dim, inviting bar is a perfect place to settle in for a Dark & Stormy on a dark and stormy night. The fare is bar food like you've never had before:…

  • Fleet Landing

    Charleston

    Come here for the perfect Charleston lunch: a river view, a cup of she-crab soup with a splash of sherry, and a big bowl of shrimp and grits. Housed in a…

  • Katalina's

    Ohio

    It seems all of Columbus gets in line at Katalina’s for breakfast. Tucked in a vintage gas station where you’re welcome to add to the graffitied walls and…

  • Small Cheval

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    Maybe you've heard of Au Cheval, the foodie-adored West Loop joint with two-hour waits for its famed burgers, once crowned the nation's best by Bon…

  • Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria

    Nashville

    Slim & Husky's is the real pizza deal, turning out impeccably toasted oblong pizzas made with fresh ingredients, creative sauces and a house-made cheese…

  • Pub Royale

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    Loud and fun with brightly painted wood cutouts of Indian gods on the walls, Royale serves distinctive Anglo-Indian pub grub. Sit at a booth or one of the…

  • Roister

    Chicago

    Eat creations by molecular gastronomist Grant Achatz, the chef of three-Michelin-star Alinea, on the (relative) cheap at Roister. The restaurant cooks…

  • Enoteca Roma

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    Candlelit and cozy, family-run Enoteca Roma feels like an old country ristorante. Specialties include venison bolognese lasagna, polenta served piping-hot…

  • Little Cupcake Bakeshop

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Famed for its version of the Brooklyn blackout cake, regularly called the best chocolate cake in the USA, this prim little bakeshop has plenty of other…

  • Victoria & Albert’s

    Walt Disney World

    Indulge yourself in the earthy, cream-colored, Victorian-inspired decor at this elegant restaurant, the crème de la crème of Orlando's dining scene and…

  • Decca

    Louisville

    A beautiful space with a cork-and-wood floor, fountain-strewn patio and gorgeous Laguiole cutlery opened by a chef from San Francisco (albeit a Southerner…

  • Nine One Five

    Key West

    Classy Nine One Five certainly stands out from the nearby Duval detritus of alcoholic aggression and tribal-band tattoos. Ignore all that and enter this…

  • Café Degas

    New Orleans

    A pecan tree thrusts through the floor and ceiling of the enclosed deck that serves as Café Degas’ congenial dining room. A rustic, romantic little spot,…

  • Grass Roots Cafe

    Boston

    Here is a surprising hole-in-the-wall Korean gem, where two brothers serve up traditional deliciousness from their ancestral homeland. Favorites include…

  • Haven

    Tampa

    In 2015 this ambitious Mediterranean venture opened under the same ownership as its famous neighbor, Bern's Steak House, with a new small-plates and…

  • Marsha Brown Creole Kitchen & Lounge

    Pennsylvania

    For a near-divine meal in a renovated former church, this unique New Hope creation is inspired by the Louisiana cooking and Southern roots of its owner…

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