Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Taqueria El Milagro

    Chicago

    El Milagro is a classic. On one side it's a restaurant, with a cafeteria-style line for plates of beef stew simmering in tomato sauce or chicken in…

  • Kingston Kitchen at the Village Inn

    Michigan

    The Village Inn was an island staple known for its planked whitefish. Now Chef Shawn from Jamaica has taken over, and while you still can get the…

  • Among the Flowers Café

    Martha's Vineyard

    Join the in-the-know crowd on the garden patio (under cute striped awnings and – yes – among the flowering plants) for homemade soups, waffles, sandwiches…

  • Lulu

    Miami

    Lulu is the Grove’s exemplar of using local, organic ingredients in its carefully prepared bistro dishes, all of which are best enjoyed at the outdoor…

  • Chaps

    Baltimore

    This is the go-to stop for pit beef, Baltimore's take on barbecue – thinly sliced top round grilled over charcoal. Park and follow your nose to smoky…

  • Colonial Pancake House

    Arkansas

    A Hot Springs classic, with turquoise booths and homey touches like quilts and doilies on the walls, this is almost like your grandma's kitchen. Except…

  • Chez Nous

    Charleston

    A diminutive neighborhood restaurant with a tiny, nearly illegible menu of dishes and wine hailing from southern France, northern Italy and northern Spain…

  • Del Ray Cafe

    Alexandria

    In a beautifully restored two-story 1925 house, this family-friendly cafe serves up excellent French and American cooking. The owner, who hails from…

  • Bravo

    Providence

    This bistro in the heart of downtown boasts a bustling street-side patio for alfresco dining in the warmer months. When the weather's not so fine, a dark…

  • Fork 'N' Cork

    Coastal North Carolina

    The kitchen's not afraid of kicky and decadent flavors at the hip Fork 'N' Cork, a former food truck that has cleaned up real nice. Juicy burgers such as…

  • King's Tavern

    Mississippi

    Probably built before 1789, this cozy brick-and-wood tavern is believed to be the oldest building in Natchez, once serving as a tavern and stage stop at…

  • Jordan Pond House

    Acadia National Park

    Afternoon tea at this lodge-like teahouse has been an Acadia tradition since the late 1800s. Steaming pots of Earl Grey come with hot popovers and…

  • Plum Island Grille

    Massachusetts

    Cross the bridge to Plum Island to find this sophisticated seafood grill serving up grilled fish and a specialty oyster menu. The food can be inconsistent…

  • Mah Ze Dahr

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Tangy, creamy cheesecakes and spongy brioche doughnuts are on offer at this bakery opened by former financial advisor Umber Ahmad, who was discovered when…

  • Pies 'n' Thighs

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    The Southern-inspired menu here seems designed to soak up booze: fried chicken and a mean mac ’n' cheese, pulled pork and slaw, plus marvelous doughnuts…

  • Restaurante Mi Laurita

    Delaware

    Georgetown has a big Latin American population, and this is where they eat. Dishes are as cheap, delicious and fresh as the best street food south of the…

  • Flagship

    Gold Coast

    From smoked trout to cod tacos to good old fish and chips, high-quality seafood in a vast array of preparations is the signature at this gourmet grocer…

  • Ondine

    Midcoast Maine

    Oysters and wine? Yeah alright, and more of both. This oyster and wine bar specializes in shellfish, but you can also find charcuterie plates, duck confit…

  • Honey Paw

    Portland

    A creation from the owners of a few highly regarded restaurants around town, Honey Paw has a cool warehouse fit out and a menu of hipsterized pan-Asian…

  • Star Provisions Market & Cafe

    Atlanta

    DIY gourmets will feel at home among the cheese shops and butcher cases, bakeries, organic cafe and kitchen-hardware depots attached to the city's finest…

  • Taco Mamacita

    Chattanooga

    This upbeat, longtime favorite keeps 'em coming in with gourmet tacos, tasty guacamole and an impressive margarita list. The tacos travel the world,…

  • Rolando's

    Arkansas

    An Ecuadoran is behind the concept of this nuevo latino joint, where customers enjoy a colorful dining space and solid mains like shrimp sauteed in a lime…

  • Bulla Gastrobar

    Miami

    With a festive crowd chattering away over delicious bites of tapas, this stylish spot has great ambience that evokes the lively eating and drinking dens…

  • Chuckwagon

    Michigan

    You'll need to fuel up for the day's bike explorations, and the cowboy-themed Chuckwagon is the place to do it. Grab a stool at the counter and watch the…

  • Boathouse

    Connecticut

    Don your chinos and boaters and pop in to this waterfront favorite at the Saugatuck Rowing Club. Sip on wine, dine in the sunshine on a selection of small…

  • Daily Grind

    The Adirondacks

    Take the pulse of Albany's bohemian Lark St at this laid-back coffee roasters and cafe. Apart from decent cups of coffee, the cafe serves great breakfasts…

  • Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen

    Nashville

    This rambunctious beer hall serves up a decent number of local craft and German-style beers, plus a diverse menu featuring house-made sausages and smoked…

  • Honey Butter Fried Chicken

    Chicago

    At this off-the-beaten-path neighborhood spot, the namesake dish is made up of double-buttermilk-battered bird sprinkled with smoked paprika, onto which…

  • Vienna Beef Factory Store & Cafe

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    A true Chicago hot dog uses a Vienna Beef weenie, and there's no better place to indulge than right at the source – the company's HQ cafe. Grab a tray, go…

  • Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

    Chicago

    Sometimes you don't want a fancy-pants tasting menu or Tasmanian pepperberry cocktail in West Loop. Sometimes you just want fried chicken, mac 'n' cheese…

  • Chicago Diner

    Chicago

    Chicago's favorite, long-standing vegetarian restaurant expanded from Lake View and opened this fancier branch in Logan Square. Poutine, meatloaf,…

  • Passports

    Massachusetts

    There's something refreshing about this place – pleasant but innocuous in appearance, with its chalkboard menu and wooden bar. But as soon as those…

  • Todd English's bluezoo

    Walt Disney World

    Floor-to-ceiling silver threads shimmer in columns at this flashy blue-infused hot spot, evoking a trendy, urban spin on the underwater theme. Excellent…

  • Fish & Game

    Hudson Valley

    This James Beard Award–winning restaurant and bar has New York gourmets going all light-headed over rustic-yet-elegant modern American dishes. Chef Zakary…

  • Pythian Market

    New Orleans

    When this food hall opened, it seemed to single-handedly double the amount of lunch options in this corner of the CBD. There are around 14 vendors working…

  • Parlor Market

    Mississippi

    It felt like Jackson came a little late to the contemporary Southern farm-to-table train, but once they got on, they boarded with a vengeance, and Parlor…

  • Waterwheel Cafe

    Pennsylvania

    A scrumptious stop next to the river for a bite, with decent coffee and pastries that run a little sweet. It stays open for dinner Thursday to Saturday…

  • Peasant

    Vermont

    Living up to its tagline 'a simple feast,' Peasant delivers seasonal farm-to-table treats that can vary from hearty cassoulet in the dead of winter to…

  • Giacomo’s Ristorante

    Boston

    Customers line up before the doors open so they can guarantee themselves a spot in the first round of seating at this North End favorite. Enthusiastic and…

  • Tubby Robot

    Philadelphia

    The staff at this cute store make the traditional ice-cream flavors (such vanilla, chocolate and butter pecan) with the best fresh ingredients. There are…

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