Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Dwyer's

    Cajun Country

    This family owned joint serves Cajun diner fare, finally bringing gumbo for lunch and pancakes for breakfast into one glorious culinary marriage. It's…

  • Rubirosa

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Rubirosa’s infallible family recipe for its whisper-thin pie crust lures a steady stream of patrons from all over the city. Shovel slices from the bar…

  • Handlebar

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    The cult of the bike messenger runs strong in Chicago, and this clamorous restaurant-bar is a way station for tattooed couriers and locals who love the…

  • Butcher's Daughter

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    This wryly named vegetarian restaurant is supremely relaxing, with a light-flooded dining room and rejuvenating (often vegan-friendly) meals. Brunch fans…

  • Lindy's Diner

    New Hampshire

    During presidential primary season, Lindy's is the place to see and be seen by the leading candidates. Past presidential guests include Bill Clinton,…

  • Dalessandro’s Steaks

    Philadelphia

    A staple of Philadelphia’s Roxborough neighborhood, Dalessandro’s Steaks was founded in 1960 and quickly became a go-to spot for tasty cheesesteaks,…

  • Natt Spil

    Wisconsin

    This eclectic bar-restaurant has a speakeasy feel and a menu with something for everyone. Choose from among delicious dim sum or wood-fired pizza or…

  • NoMi Kitchen

    Chicago

    NoMi is perched on the Park Hyatt hotel's 7th floor, providing a sleek, art-filled interior and spectacular Magnificent Mile views. The seasonally driven…

  • Max's Steaks

    Philadelphia

    While a memorable appearance in the blockbuster film Creed raised the national profile of this popular North Philadelphia cheesesteak shop, Max’s has long…

  • Chez Pascal

    Providence

    This friendly French bistro welcomes diners with inspiring homemade pâtés and charcuterie, escargots à la bourguignonne, and slow-roasted duck. They…

  • Darling Oyster Bar

    Charleston

    Not all oysters are created equal in Charleston, but the Darling serves up the raw goodness. Its light, flavorful selections originate in places like…

  • Pizano's

    Chicago

    Pizano's is a good recommendation for deep-dish newbies, since it's not jaw-breakingly thick. The thin-crust pies that hit the checker-clothed tables are…

  • Collins Quarter

    Savannah

    If you have ever talked coffee with an Australian, you know they are particularly fussy about their java. This wildly popular newcomer is Australian-owned…

  • 55 South

    Tennessee

    Named after the interstate connecting Memphis and New Orleans, 55 South jovially serves up Southern-inspired cuisine and drinks. Sidle up to the open,…

  • Crisp

    Chicago

    Music blasts from the stereo while delicious Korean fusions arrive from the kitchen at this cheerful little spot. The ‘Bad Boy Buddha’ bowl, a variation…

  • Good News Cafe

    Connecticut

    Carole Peck, considered the Alice Waters of the East Coast, celebrates 25 years at this magnet for celebrities and lovers of fine food, who come for the…

  • Little Duck

    Savannah

    Classic diner fare gets reimagined in this bright, airy, art deco-inspired space. We love its dedicated grilled-cheese menu, where you can scale up the…

  • Stockholm Pie & General Store

    Wisconsin

    You may have to wait in line at this old-timey spot with wood plank floors and red-checkered tablecloths, but that allows you to study the blackboard and…

  • Alchemy

    Memphis

    A flash spot in the Cooper-Young district, serving tasty Southern tapas like truffled deviled eggs with smoked salmon, shrimp and grits with smoked Gouda…

  • Cannery Public Market

    Wisconsin

    Every town should have a 'Cannery,' a farm-to-table restaurant serving popular regional foods with locally sourced ingredients. Green Bay's is situated in…

  • Au Cheval

    Chicago

    People go crazy over Au Cheval's cheeseburger. It drips with a runny fried egg, melty cheddar and tangy dijonnaise, all stuffed into a super-fluffy bun…

  • Ponce City Market

    Atlanta

    A mixed-use complex housed inside the historic former Sears, Roebuck and Co headquarters in Atlanta, the largest brick structure in the Southeast. Over 20…

  • Toro

    South End & Chinatown

    True to its Spanish spirit, Toro is bursting with energy, from the open kitchen to the communal butcher-block tables. The menu features simple but sublime…

  • Lovely Day

    SoHo & Chinatown

    With a look best described as doll-house-meets-hipster-diner, super-cute Lovely Day seems like an incongruous setting for cheap, Thai-influenced…

  • Gourmet Dumpling House

    South End & Chinatown

    Xiao long bao. That’s all the Chinese you need to know to take advantage of the specialty at the Gourmet Dumpling House (or GDH, as it is fondly called)…

  • Café Gitane

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Clear the Gauloise smoke from your eyes and blink twice if you think you're in Paris: bistroesque Gitane has that kind of louche vibe. This is a classic…

  • Bluegrass Kitchen

    West Virginia

    The West Virginia beers on tap pair well with just about anything on the menu at this welcoming spot, from the half-pound local beef burger topped with…

  • Carmelina's

    Boston

    There's a lot to look at when you sit down at Carmelina's, whether you face the busy open kitchen or the massive windows overlooking Hanover St. This…

  • Hog & Hominy

    Memphis

    The chef-driven, Southern-rooted Italian at this Brookhaven Circle hot spot has grabbed the nation's attention, winning best new this and best new that…

  • Wendell Smith's

    Nashville

    With all the fuss about 'authentic' experiences, it's easy to forget what the word really means. You'll be reminded at Wendell's, a beloved diner where…

  • Big Jones

    Chicago

    Warm, sunny Big Jones puts sustainable 'Southern heirloom cooking' on the menu, mixing dishes from New Orleans, the Carolina Lowcountry and Appalachia…

  • Ted’s Bulletin

    Washington, DC

    Plop into a booth in the art-deco-meets-diner ambience, and loosen the belt. Nana's biscuits and sausage gravy for breakfast, meatloaf with ketchup glaze…

  • Dutch

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Whether perched at the bar or dining snugly in the back room, you can always expect smart, farm-to-table comfort grub at this see-and-be-seen stalwart…

  • Five Points Bakery & Toast Cafe

    Buffalo

    Local artisan breads are served with toppings from typical (peanut butter and apple) to tastebud-tripping (sauerkraut and raclette) at this light-strewn…

  • Greenbrier Main Dining Room

    West Virginia

    Dazzling diners for more than 100 years, the columned Main Dining Room is a place to celebrate in style. Slip into your finest duds – no denim, natch –…

  • Northern China Eatery

    Atlanta

    We love a restaurant with an unambiguous name – and cuisine. At the Eatery, you'll find real-deal northern Chinese cuisine from a Tianjin chef: spicy beef…

  • Peekamoose

    Catskills

    One of the finest restaurant in the Catskills, this renovated farmhouse approximately 9 miles from Phoenicia has been promoting local farm-to-table dining…

  • Avana Sushi

    South End & Chinatown

    This place is essentially unmarked from the street, tucked into a tiny, cramped food court, sharing the space with a few other takeout places. There's…

  • Hot 'G' Dog

    Chicago

    The Garcia brothers (hence the 'G') learned the gourmet-sausage trade from famed Chicago bratmaster 'Hot Doug' Sohn. This is the place to bite into, say,…

  • Nix

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    At this modest yet Michelin-starred restaurant, chefs John Fraser and Garrett Eagleton transform vegetables into beautifully executed dishes that delight…

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