Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • FIG

    Charleston

    FIG is a longtime foodie favorite, and it's easy to see why: welcoming staff, efficient but unrushed service and top-notch, sustainably sourced nouvelle…

  • Le Colonial

    Chicago

    Step into the dark-wood, candlelit room, where ceiling fans swirl lazily and big-leafed palms sway in the breeze, and you'd swear you were in 1920s Saigon…

  • Matchbox Cafe

    Hudson Valley

    Located just a few minutes outside of Rhinebeck, this cafe serves diner favorites made with fresh, local ingredients. The menu is pretty simple, but…

  • Liuzza’s By The Track

    New Orleans

    Mmmm, that gumbo. This quintessential Mid-City neighborhood joint does some of the best in town. The barbecue shrimp po’boy is to die for and the deep…

  • 27 Restaurant

    Miami

    Part of Freehand Miami and the very popular bar Broken Shaker, 27 has a lovely setting – akin to dining in an old tropical cottage, with worn floorboards,…

  • Larder Delicatessen & Bakery

    Cleveland

    Set in a historic firehouse, Larder has an old-time vibe. Jars of pickled veggies line the wall, and the pantry sells everything from hickory nuts to…

  • Surrey’s Juice Bar

    New Orleans

    Surrey’s makes a simple bacon-and-egg sandwich taste – and look – like the most delicious breakfast you’ve ever been served. And you know what? It…

  • Olmsted

    New York City

    Chef-owner Greg Baxtrom, alumnus of a string of hot kitchens, cooks such outstanding, seasonally inspired food that even Manhattanites cross the river to…

  • Smokey Pig Bar-B-Q

    Kentucky

    Smokey Pig specializes in Monroe County barbecue, a south-central Kentucky style known for its hickory smoked, thinly sliced pork shoulder dipped in a…

  • PB Boulangerie & Bistro

    Cape Cod

    A Michelin-starred French baker setting up shop in tiny Wellfleet? You might think he'd gone crazy, if not for the line out the door. You can't miss PB:…

  • Wayfare

    New Orleans

    This former takeout joint has gone all-in and now hovers in that delicious middle ground between pub (with inventive craft cocktails such as the Porkbelly…

  • Farmhouse Deli

    Gold Coast

    While it could coast on its looks – the shabby-chic farmhouse decor is cute as a button – the deli ups the ante with seriously top-notch food. The Cubano…

  • Gran Caffè L'Aquila

    Philadelphia

    Mamma mia, this is impressive Italian food. Not only are the flavors everything you could ask for, one of the owners is an award-winning gelato maker and…

  • Bourbon

    South Carolina

    To rub elbows with state lawmakers, attorneys and other people wearing suits, pull up a chair at Bourbon's whiskey bar. The selection of more than 350…

  • Octave Grill

    Indiana

    Octave Grill's burgers made with grass-fed beef and piled high with gourmet goodness were voted best in Porter County. Indeed, they are cooked to…

  • Carmo

    New Orleans

    Carmo isn't just an alternative to the fatty, carnivorous New Orleans menu – it's an excellent restaurant by any gastronomic measuring stick. Both the…

  • Giordano's

    Chicago

    Giordano's makes 'stuffed' pizza, a bigger, doughier version of deep dish. It's awesome. If you want a slice of heaven, order the ‘special,' a stuffed pie…

  • DTB

    New Orleans

    DTB is the new place on Oak everyone's talking about. Get melt-in-your-mouth meats, crisp salads and creative takes on Cajun comfort food (roasted…

  • Modern Love

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    Celebrated chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz's 'swanky vegan comfort food' has been received with open, watering mouths in Williamsburg. The restaurant is a…

  • Detroit Vegan Soul

    Detroit

    Step inside this light-wood cafe staffed by hippies and fork into splendid soul food dishes that just happen to be vegan. The soul platter, with black…

  • Heron

    Catskills

    A slice of Brooklyn on the Delaware, the Heron has reclaimed wood picnic tables, tin ceilings and a refined menu touting locavore credentials. The oysters…

  • Don Pedro Carnitas

    Chicago

    At this no-frills meat den, a man with a machete salutes you at the front counter. He awaits your command to hack off pork pieces and then wraps the thick…

  • Burdick Chocolates

    New Hampshire

    Locals descend from surrounding villages to dine at this fabulous eatery. Originally a New York City chocolatier, Burdick relocated to this tiny gem of a…

  • 1000 Figs

    New Orleans

    Although the menu isn't exclusively vegetarian, 1000 Figs serves our favorite vegetarian fare in town. The falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush and lentil soup…

  • Local11Ten

    Savannah

    Upscale, sustainable, local and fresh: these elements help create an elegant, well-run restaurant that's one of Savannah's best. Start with a blue-crab…

  • La Luce

    Orlando

    La Luce is a gem – whether it's a quiet corner table with a special someone or a friendly chat with folks at the bar – and feels like that place you've…

  • Eduardo's Taco Stand

    Outer Banks

    There's a long list of tacos, burritos and fresh and spicy salsas at this sensational taco stand. If you're over fried clams and crab cakes, dishes such…

  • Goosefoot

    Chicago

    Michelin-starred Goosefoot serves a cutting-edge, modern American tasting menu that never fails to surprise. For instance, your dessert – a vanilla…

  • Pleasant House Pub

    Chicago

    Follow your nose to Pleasant House, which bakes tall, fluffy, savory pies. Daily flavors include chicken and chutney, steak and ale, or kale and mushroom,…

  • Tu

    Charleston

    From the food geniuses who brought us Xiao Bao Biscuit comes this fusion place where there are no phones, no spoons and seemingly no rules. The playful,…

  • Neptune Oyster

    Boston

    Neptune’s menu hints at Italian, but you’ll also find elements of Mexican, French, Southern and old-fashioned New England. The impressive raw bar and…

  • Cooks & Soldiers

    Atlanta

    A game-changing Westside choice, this Basque-inspired hot spot specializes in pintxos (Basque-style tapas) and wood-fired asadas (grills) designed to…

  • Compère Lapin

    New Orleans

    Chef Nina Compton became a household name via the TV show Top Chef, but her New Orleans restaurant is anything but a celebrity flash in the pan. This is…

  • Morgan & Co

    The Adirondacks

    Morgan & Co is the offspring of husband and wife Steve Butters and Rebecca Newell-Butters (who is a Chopped winner) and specializes in modern American…

  • Penny Cluse Cafe

    Burlington

    This ever-popular downtown eatery serves pancakes, biscuits and gravy, omelets and tofu scrambles, along with sandwiches, tacos, salads and delightful…

  • Simon Pearce Restaurant

    Vermont

    Few views in Vermont compare with those from the window tables overlooking spectacular Ottauquechee Falls in Simon Pearce's dining room, suspended over…

  • Tinker Street

    Indianapolis

    Fork into seasonal dishes such as Indiana mushroom stroganoff with pappardelle, sherry, crème fraîche and parsley pistou or an incredible pork belly with…

  • Holy Donut

    Portland

    Doughnuts made from potato? Yep, and they're awesome. Local Maine potatoes and sweet potatoes go into the recipe for these doughnuts, creating a moist,…

  • Chase's Daily

    Midcoast Maine

    A true farm-to-table experience, this cafe-bakery-farmers market presents fabulous, all-vegetarian fare – plus wicked-good baked treats, from cauliflower…

  • Glenn's Food & Libations

    Massachusetts

    Glenn is out to spice up your life. He's got the seafood you're looking for, but he's serving it in ways you never imagined. Oysters might come baked with…

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