Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Plein Air Cafe

    Chicago

    Natural light streams in the floor-to-ceiling windows that look out at Frank Lloyd Wright’s famed Robie House next door. Order a quinoa-and-roasted…

  • Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux

    Orlando

    Started by keen cyclists for their fellow enthusiasts, the word soon spread. This casual little spot serves up good sandwiches and salads that are much…

  • Gray Brothers Cafeteria

    Indianapolis

    Cafeterias are an Indiana tradition, but most have disappeared – except for Gray Brothers. Enter the time-warped dining room, grab a blue tray and behold…

  • Bandera

    Chicago

    Looking up at the entry to this 2nd-story restaurant on Michigan Ave, you’d have no idea of the gem that waits inside. The restaurant has the comfortable…

  • Ravine

    Mississippi

    About three miles outside Oxford, this unpretentious, cozily elegant restaurant nuzzles up to the forest. Chef Joel Miller picks and pulls much of the…

  • Five Napkin Burger

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    This inviting spot always draws a crowd. Juicy burgers are served in a vaguely upmarket brasserie setting with comfy leather booths, big glass windows and…

  • Eventide Oyster Co

    Portland

    Rocking seafood-lovers' worlds since opening in 2012, Eventide still has plenty of hype, and one look at the raw bar here explains all: fresh Maine…

  • Federal Donuts

    Philadelphia

    Tucked behind a faded red, white and blue awning are these amazing doughnuts: specialty flavors include blueberry-lavender or strawberry cheesecake, with…

  • Revival

    Atlanta

    Serving his grandmother's family-style Sunday-dinner recipes, celebrity Atlanta chef Kevin Gillespie's farm-fresh Southerner in a restored early-1900s…

  • Buck & Johnny's

    Cajun Country

    Cajun cooking meats Italian style at Buck & Johnny's, with some nice results: crab cakes come with a pesto sauce, and there's a huge variety of pizzas…

  • Meli Cafe

    Chicago

    Meli is the Greek word for ‘honey,’ and it’s apt for this sweet breakfast spot. Cage-free eggs served over a bed of potatoes, spinach-and-feta omelets,…

  • Forge

    Ohio

    Grab a table in the old blacksmith shop, admire the iron tools on the wall, and then stoke your tastebuds with delectable crepes. Salmon with lemon dill…

  • Dziupla

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    Authentically Polish recipes like pierogi (dumplings), stuffed cabbage and kielbasa (smoked sausage) are whipped up at Dziupla, where cathedral windows…

  • Annie's Country Kitchen

    Massachusetts

    If you're big on breakfast and nuts about home fries, this local shack is the place to jump-start your day. The omelets are huge, but it's the pancakes –…

  • Bruce & Son

    Long Island

    Local favorite for affordable food that wows. The brown-sugar bacon is expectedly satisfying. LI bounty features throughout (heirloom tomato sandwich,…

  • Mo's Restaurant

    Key West

    The words ‘Caribbean,’ ‘home’ and ‘cooking,’ when used in conjunction, are generally always enough to impress. But it’s not just the genre of cuisine that…

  • Rustic Roots

    Burlington

    Rustic wood decor, cheery burgundy walls and warm service make this Shelburne's favorite brunch spot, perfect for a break between stints at nearby…

  • Gator Grill

    Everglades National Park

    A handy pit stop before or after visiting the Everglades National Park, the Gator Grill is a white shack with picnic tables, where you can munch on all…

  • Blossom on Columbus

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    The elegantly modern surrounds at this upscale vegan restaurant elevate the plant-based menu to a higher realm. Opt for something veggie-forward like the…

  • Little Eater

    Ohio

    Little Eater coaxes fab flavors from vegetables. The dill-spiced spinach and leek frittata, carrot ginger soup and quinoa tossed with asparagus, snap peas…

  • Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe

    Washington, DC

    Certainly the most unique food on the Mall, Mitsitam introduces visitors to the Native American cuisine of five different regions, including the Northwest…

  • Fiola

    Washington, DC

    Dine among senators and lobbyists at this elegant, upscale trattoria off Pennsylvania Avenue, recipient of an annual Michelin star. Italian chef Fabio…

  • Chai Pani

    Atlanta

    This casual and fun Indian transplant from Asheville comes with James Beard Award–nominated chef Meherwan Irani, who offers a vibrant menu of homeland…

  • Taylor Grocery

    Mississippi

    Be prepared to wait – and to tailgate in the parking lot – at this splendidly rusticated catfish haunt. Order fried or grilled (either way, it's amazing)…

  • Meatball Shop

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    If the frat-boy humor doesn't deter you – 'naked balls' and 'family jewels,' har har – you can enjoy hot and tasty meatballs and sandwiches amid a steady…

  • Restaurant Sarajevo

    Chicago

    Family-owned Sarajevo serves homemade Bosnian cuisine with Italian, Greek, Turkish and Mediterranean influences. Specialties include ćevapčići – skinless…

  • Bibiana

    Washington, DC

    Chihuly-esque glass lights dangle over a sleek dining room dotted by dark oak tables and turquoise chairs, and photo art of Vespas, the Trevi Fountain,…

  • Momofuku CC/DC & Milk Bar

    Washington, DC

    David Chang’s famous global noodle restaurant has joined forces with Christina Tosi’s popular bakery chain in DC’s CityCenter. A menu reset has virtually…

  • Ima

    Detroit

    Ima’s sophisticated dishes belie its fast-casual, pay at the counter ambience. Yaki udon noodles smothered in sesame-butter sauce and forest udon with…

  • Bee's Knees

    Georgia

    Innovative, often-vegetarian-focused fusion tapas keep this locally owned hot spot hopping day and night. Highlights include spicy tempeh 'wings' (buffalo…

  • Pizzeria Uno

    Chicago

    Ike Sewell supposedly invented Chicago-style pizza here in 1943, although his claim to fame is hotly contested. A light, flaky crust holds piles of cheese…

  • Hank’s Oyster Bar

    Washington, DC

    DC has several oyster bars, but mini-chain Hank's is our favorite, mixing power-player muscle with a casual, beachy ambience. As you'd expect, the oyster…

  • Tecalitlan

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    Weighing in at more than a pound, the carne asada burrito with cheese is not just one of the city’s best food values, it’s one of the city’s best foods…

  • Field and Fire

    Michigan

    This mod-industrial cafe is perfect for a healthy breakfast or lunch. The chefs are hard-core believers in organic, locally sourced ingredients. The menu…

  • Farmhaus Burger

    Georgia

    Whether you build your own or spring for one of its creations, your gut will thank you for choosing this gourmet, locally steeped burger joint. Think…

  • Flying Fish

    Walt Disney World

    Flying Fish, specializing in complicated and innovative seafood dishes, consistently ranks as one of the best upscale dining spots at Disney. It's a…

  • Caracas Arepa Bar

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    Within a simply furnished, color-splashed restaurant, fluffy arepas (cornmeal flatbread sandwiches) are turned out to perfection. 'Miss Piggy' is an arepa…

  • A La Folie

    South Beach

    It's easy to fall for this charming French cafe on the edge of picturesque Española Way. You can enjoy duck confit salad, a decadent onion soup and savory…

  • Mr Chow Chinese

    South Beach

    Located in the W Hotel, Mr Chow takes Chinese American comfort food to gourmet heights. The setting is almost intimidatingly cool, with dangling moderne…

  • Grand Traverse Pie Company

    Gold Coast

    Fill up on fresh fruit pies made from regional bounty at this locally owned cafe. Our favorite? The ABC Crumb, made from a mix of Michigan blueberries,…

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