Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • DeSano Pizza Bakery

    Nashville

    Get a slice of Naples in Nashville thanks to DeSano. Communal tables dot the industrial, no-frills space, which is lorded over by three wood-burning ovens…

  • Sullivan's

    Boston

    A Southie tradition since 1951, Sullivan's is beloved for hot dogs in the casing, known as 'Sully's snappers.' In 60-plus years, the price of those dogs…

  • Yoshi’s Cafe

    Chicago

    Yoshi's is one of the most innovative casual places in town, known for its changing Japanese- and French-flared menu and gracious standards during the…

  • Roots

    New York City

    Family-run Roots specializes in marvelous coffee and coarse, cheesy grits – soupy cornmeal, made ever more nourishing by additions of avocado, vegan…

  • Gene McCarthy's

    Buffalo

    One of the best places to try Buffalo's famous chicken wings, this dive-y spot in the First Ward has been slinging specialties like Beef on Weck to hungry…

  • American Bounty Restaurant

    Hudson Valley

    This CIA student–run restaurant focuses on seasonal, Hudson Valley produce and modern interpretations of regional American cuisine. Reservations are…

  • Insa

    New York City

    Kimchi dumplings, spicy ribs and tofu bibimbap (stone bowl of veggies and rice) are highlights at tucked-away Insa, though it's most fun to barbecue squid…

  • MilkWood

    Louisville

    Local celeb chef Edward Lee melds Southern and Asian-style cuisines at MilkWood. Fork into pork shoulder atop coconut rice, burnt miso brussels sprouts…

  • OvenBird

    Birmingham

    Latin American small plates meet Alabama farm-to-table sensibility at this hip joint. Spit-roasted duck shares a menu with gulf shrimp, clam and sofrito…

  • Young's Lobster Pound

    Midcoast Maine

    Choose your lobster from the pound, or order from the short, simple menu, then tuck in at the waterside picnic tables – Young's has the no-frills lobster…

  • Gene's Chinese Flatbread

    Boston

    It's not often that we recommend leaving Chinatown for Chinese food, but Gene's is only a few blocks away. And it's worth the detour to this unassuming…

  • Daily Catch

    Boston

    Although owner Paul Freddura long ago added a few tables and an open kitchen, this shoebox fish joint still retains the atmosphere of a retail fish market…

  • Atlantic Coast Cafe

    Outer Banks

    Solid and reasonably priced place to stop on your way through the Outer Banks. The dining room is clean, with simple white walls, wooden tables and…

  • Walter's Basin

    New Hampshire

    Lake trippers are encouraged to dock their boats and come in for a meal at this casual waterfront spot. Located on Little Squam Lake near the bridge, the…

  • Oceanic

    Coastal North Carolina

    This seafood restaurant on the pier ticks all the boxes for ambience, with simple outdoor and indoor seating with panoramic views of the coastline and…

  • Pork & Beans

    Pittsburgh

    To be frank, no one is coming to the Western Alleghenies for Texas-style barbecue, but Pork & Beans argues, "Why not?" They've got juicy brisket with…

  • Perry's

    Washington, DC

    You can munch sushi at Perry's, but it's the creative fusion fare that really deserves your tongue's attention. Eat in the attractive lounge or under the…

  • Fife 'n' Drum

    Connecticut

    If you're a fan of 1950s Americana, you'll love this dark woodsy restaurant-cum-diner-cum-bar attached to an inn of the same name. It's delightfully olde…

  • Rathbun's

    Atlanta

    The hip industrial space inside the old Atlanta Stove Works factory plays second fiddle to the diverse menu – eggplant fries with confectioner's sugar,…

  • O&H Danish Bakery

    Wisconsin

    Family-owned O&H has been around forever. The bakery's claim to fame is its kringle, an oval-shaped Nordic pastry with a sweet filling. O&H's kringles are…

  • Artopolis Bakery & Cafe

    Chicago

    Artopolis is one of the city’s top bakeries – many of the nearby Randolph St restaurants get their bread here, and locals often pop in to ogle the…

  • Sea Level Oyster Bar

    Massachusetts

    With a snazzy interior and a wide porch overlooking the harbor, this upscale oyster bar is a fine spot for dinner or drinks. High marks for craft…

  • MISC

    New York City

    Classic Thai dishes are given flavorful expression at casual, brick-lined MISC, but the chefs also flirt with Chinese, Indian, Japanese and other flavors …

  • Old Angler's Inn

    Maryland

    While it sounds like a salty seadog hangout, the Old Angler's Inn is actually one of the poshest restaurants in town. Inside the warm, rustic-chic dining…

  • Contented Sole

    Midcoast Maine

    We admit: we initially checked this spot out just because of its name. But then it turned out it had really great food! Freshly shucked oysters, smoked…

  • Luisa’s Cafe

    Gold Coast

    Luisa’s charms with its folksy wood tables and farm art on the walls. The little room is always abuzz as whopping plates of pancakes, scrambled eggs and…

  • Kaze Shabu Shabu

    South End & Chinatown

    Offering a hands-on approach to dinner, 'shabu-shabu' is also known as hot-pot cuisine, where you cook your meal at your table in a big family-style pot…

  • Bottletree Bakery

    Mississippi

    Rumors of slow service and grouchy staff seem overstated – on our visit both were good – but we can confirm that the blueberry brioches are some kind of…

  • Al’s #1 Italian Beef

    Chicago

    Piled high with savory beef that soaks through the thick bun, Al's sandwich is one of Chicago's culinary hallmarks. This is the original location of the…

  • Chaval

    Portland

    A hip, inviting dining room caters to customers looking for French- and Spanish-inspired small and big plates, ranging from duck rillettes on duck-fat…

  • O'Steen's

    St Augustine

    Locals claim this seafood shack has the best shrimp on the East Coast, and having eaten our weight in shrimp, we think they're close to the mark. If you…

  • Dooby's Coffee

    Baltimore

    This hip but unpretentious place is equal parts sunny cafe and creative eating and drinking spot. Come in the morning for tasty pastries and egg-and…

  • Smack Shack

    Minneapolis

    Smack Shack started life as a food truck and a kind of menu anarchy still prevails (how about 'king crab carbonara' or 'lobster poutine?'). The emphasis…

  • Meli-Melo

    Connecticut

    For a quick and delicious bite, you can’t do better than Meli-Melo. Meaning ‘hodgepodge’ in French, Meli-Melo serves salads, soups and sandwiches, but its…

  • Colonnade

    Atlanta

    Colonnade feels like it stepped out of some 1950s mid-century modern handbook on how to create a restaurant. But the clientele runs a demographic gamut –…

  • Taverna Opa

    Orlando

    Great spot for Greek classics, including slow-roasted lamb ($14), plenty of vegetarian options and fresh hummus made tableside. Can get loud and crazy…

  • Golden Steamer

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Squeeze into this hole-in-the-wall for some of the fluffiest, tastiest bao (steamed buns) in Chinatown. Made on-site by bellowing Chinese cooks, fillings…

  • Crystal Palace

    Walt Disney World

    The buffet at this character meal inside Magic Kingdom is surprisingly tasty. At lunch, there’s a wide selection of salads, glazed carrots, mashed…

  • Scottish Bakehouse

    Martha's Vineyard

    While the name may conjure up images of shortbread and tea cakes, the Scottish Bakehouse serves a wonderful variety of baked goodies in its cozy digs on…

  • Marliave

    Boston

    Dating to 1885, the Marliave has all of its vintage architectural quirks still intact, from the mosaic floor to the tin ceilings. The wide-ranging menu…

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