Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Morandi

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Run by celebrated restaurateur Keith McNally, Morandi is a warmly lit space that spills onto the sidewalk in summer. The hubbub of garrulous diners…

  • Sweet Grass

    Memphis

    Contemporary Lowcountry cuisine (the seafood-heavy cooking of the South Carolina and Georgia coasts) wins rave reviews at this casual Midtown restaurant,…

  • Leunig's Bistro

    Burlington

    'Live well, laugh often and love much' advises the sign over the bar at this stylish and convivial Parisian-style brasserie with an elegant, tin-ceilinged…

  • Cafe Miranda

    Midcoast Maine

    Kid-friendly family restaurants have a reputation for being a little unimaginative, but this definitely isn't the case at Cafe Miranda. An old house with…

  • Kimski

    Chicago

    This counter-service spot, a mod-looking addition to local bar Maria’s, has created a new culinary genre: KoPo, or Korean-Polish fusion. The owners…

  • Lilette

    New Orleans

    Where has all the romance gone? Perhaps to this white-linen bistro that sparkles with a traditional but lively European vibe. Chef John Harris adds…

  • Beauty Shop

    Memphis

    All the many strands that make a contemporary restaurant appealing are here. There's sleek design, excellent lighting and music, and a creative menu. Try…

  • Blossom

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Cozily occupying a historic Chelsea town house, this beacon to hungry vegans is a peaceful, romantic dining spot that offers imaginative, all-kosher tofu,…

  • Camellia Grill

    New Orleans

    Go ahead, accept the straw. You'll see what we mean after grabbing your seat. And the food? We love the burger-chili-Reuben diner fare, and the fact that…

  • Alta

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This gorgeous town house highlights the neighborhood’s quaintness, with plenty of exposed brick, wood beams, flickering candles, massive mirrors and…

  • Aloha Eats

    Chicago

    It’s all about whopping portions of Hawaiian food here, from musubis (rice rolls wrapped in seaweed) to saimin (egg noodle soup) to katsus (breaded…

  • Mermaid Oyster Bar

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    If you're craving a plate of oysters and don't mind a crowd, head to this West Village favorite. Happy hour is until 7pm daily (all night Monday) when you…

  • Drago’s Seafood Restaurant

    New Orleans

    Charbroiled oysters at Drago's? Heaven on the half shell. This sprawling restaurant is loaded with tourists, but oyster creations are the real deal thanks…

  • Saint Lou's Assembly

    Chicago

    Casual Lou's pays homage to the area's meatpacking past, when 'meat and three' cafeterias – where you'd select a meaty main dish and three sides – were…

  • Yellow Dog Eats

    Orlando

    Housed in what was once a general store, with a tin roof, courtyard dining, an old school locker filled with bottled beer, and an eclectic mix of quirky,…

  • Le Champignon de Tokio

    Philadelphia

    Tokyo-born Madame Saito, who's lived with her husband in Philadelphia for over 30 years and is a Le Cordon Bleu–trained chef, runs this convivial…

  • Dominique Ansel Kitchen

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    The much-garlanded creator of the cronut (croissant-doughnut hybrid) owns this small, sunlit bakery, where you can nibble on perfectly flaky croissants,…

  • Lone Oak

    New Hampshire

    Locals swear by this no-frills roadside spot, which has been serving the best lobster rolls and fried fish in the area since 1962. Others come only for…

  • Peaches

    New York City

    A homey atmosphere and beloved Southern staples – like cornmeal-crusted catfish and shrimp po' boys – have won Peaches a loyal following. Shrimp and grits…

  • Roman's

    New York City

    Solo diners nursing the daily 'sour' or 'bitter' cocktail at the bar are just as welcome at Roman's as larger parties of blow-ins or tables full of…

  • Boqueria SoHo

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Channeling Barcelona, this expansive, welcoming tapas joint serves both classic and classic-with-a-twist morsels, dexterously assembled in the open…

  • Dat Donut

    Chicago

    Point to what you want in the glass case, then a staff member will load it into the lazy Susan and spin it around to you. The device is hardly big enough…

  • Butcher's Union

    Michigan

    ‘Meat and whiskey’ is the tagline at this handsome, dark-wood gastropub, where bacon-wrapped meatloaf, roasted pork belly and smoky beef stroganoff emerge…

  • MSU Anthony Hall Dairy Store

    Michigan

    On Michigan State University’s campus, the Dairy Store is where agriculture students show off their ice cream–making skills. They’re doing an A-plus job,…

  • Reelhouse

    Boston

    Of all the reasons to dine at Reelhouse, the cuisine is near the bottom of the list. The seafood and pub fare is usually pretty good. But you likely won't…

  • Sushi Taro

    Washington, DC

    Many locals say this spare, earth-toned Japanese place serves the best sushi in town – and they were proven right when the restaurant earned a Michelin…

  • Sinking Ship

    Indianapolis

    This rock 'n' roll craft-beer pub has Indy's heart, serving up innovative vegan and vegetarian fare until 2am, when most (drunk!) vegans are relegated to…

  • Café Adelaide

    New Orleans

    This jazzy restaurant is a Brennan family tribute to their endearingly eccentric aunt Adelaide. We love the pop-art portraits of her that hang above the…

  • Mr Beef

    Chicago

    The signature Italian beef sandwich, a Chicago specialty, arrives on a long white bun loaded with thin-cut roast beef that's been simmered and ladled with…

  • Green Bar & Kitchen

    Fort Lauderdale

    Discover bright flavors and innovative dishes at this modern, plant-based shop located in a strip mall. Get your fresh celery-juice fix, veggie voodoo…

  • Murray's Cheese Bar

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Lovers of fine cheeses no longer have to settle for takeout orders from Murray's famed West Village fromagerie. Gourmet mac ‘n’ cheese, melted-cheese…

  • Barney Greengrass

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    The self-proclaimed ‘King of Sturgeon,’ Barney Greengrass serves the same heaping dishes of eggs and salty lox, luxuriant caviar and melt-in-your-mouth…

  • Farm Country Kitchen

    Long Island

    If you're heading to one of the Forks, make this Riverside gem your lunch stop en route before the road split. Set inconspicuously in a roadside country…

  • Papa's Cache Sabroso

    Chicago

    Homey, family-run Papa's is a favorite of the local Puerto Rican community. Specialties are roasted chicken (as you can see from the birds slow-turning on…

  • Pretzel Bakery

    Washington, DC

    Who doesn't adore soft pretzels warm from the oven? Get a mustard or gooey cheese dip to enhance the experience, along with coffee, beer or basil lemonade…

  • Aspen Grille

    South Carolina

    At Aspen Grille you can impress your palate, escape the madness and shake off the fried-seafood baskets that bind you. Sophisticated yet inviting, it…

  • City Market

    Indianapolis

    A smattering of food stalls fill the city's old marketplace, which dates from 1886. The 2nd-floor bar (open 2pm to 9pm Monday to Thursday and noon to 9pm…

  • Sweet Auburn Curb Market

    Atlanta

    Atlanta's original historic food hall – it dates to 1924 – is more about fresh produce, meats and seafood than some of the city's other, more gourmet…

  • Bartaco

    Nashville

    With its cool surf-shop decor, Bartaco is the kind of place to be seen on a beautiful spring day. The popular taco bar specializes in inventive fillings,…

  • Crane's Pie Pantry, Restaurant & Winery

    Gold Coast

    Buy a bulging slice of fruit pie, or pick apples and peaches in the surrounding orchards. Crane's also makes hard ciders and wines (the sauvignon blanc…

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