Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Pavilion Cafe

    Washington, DC

    A pocket of Paris secreted on the edge of the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden, this cafeteria is housed in a glass pavilion whose design was…

  • Rita Mae’s Kitchen

    Cajun Country

    Rita Mae’s comes recommended up, down and around the bayou. This little cottage near the Hwy 90 overpass serves up comfort food like grandma used to make,…

  • Laura's Pleasant View Diner

    Rhode Island

    This old-school diner on a leafy but otherwise nondescript street doesn't have much of a view… but it does have a solid following of regular locals who…

  • Sunbird Cafe

    Cape Cod

    While the outside of this cafe is a blah strip mall, the interior is full-on mid-century modern chic with lots of golden wood and plush cushions. It has a…

  • Mrs B's

    Alabama

    Locals pack in at this culinary institution, where they serve true soul classics, including oxtail and liver or onions and neck bones (there's fried…

  • Enoteca Athena

    Midcoast Maine

    Have a date night at this smart but casual Mediterranean nook, where you can sample racks of extra virgin olive oil or indulge in dishes like halibut…

  • Hilda Crockett's Chesapeake House

    Virginia

    Claim a seat at one of the shared tables at this all-you-can-eat joint and prepare to feast on Tangier Island specialities. Breakfast includes eggs, bacon…

  • Cafe Selmarie

    Chicago

    Selmarie has been serving the Lincoln Square neighborhood cakes, tortes, quiches, tomato bisque soup and turkey-and-Brie sandwiches for more than 35 years…

  • Eagle's Restaurant

    Birmingham

    Tucked away on a lonely strip is Eagle's, home of Birmingham's best soul food. This popular spot operates on a meat-and-two/three model: order a main, be…

  • Cítricos

    Walt Disney World

    An extensive wine list and handsome northern California ambience set this low-key brasserie apart from other Disney restaurants; it falls between the…

  • Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    This old-school diner – an anomaly on this mostly upscale stretch of real estate – is a comfy, quiet spot for traditional Jewish-diner fare like chopped…

  • Fifi’s Place

    Miami

    Latin seafood is the name of the game here – Fifi’s does delicious seafood paella, a dish that mixes the supporting cast of The Little Mermaid with…

  • Circa 1918 Kitchen & Bar

    Virginia

    in the historic Hilton Village neighbourhood, this friendly place serves creative dishes to a fanatically loyal clientele. Start with a 'mouth amusement' …

  • West Street Grill

    Connecticut

    A Parisian-style bistro on Litchfield’s historic green, this is one of the state’s top restaurants. Over the years its inventive modern American cooking…

  • Front Porch Cafe

    South Beach

    An open-sided perch just above the madness of the cruising scene, the Porch has been serving excellent salads, sandwiches and the like since 1990 (eons by…

  • Red’s Sandwich Shop

    Massachusetts

    This Salem institution has been serving eggs and sandwiches to faithful customers for over 50 years. The food is hearty and basic, but the real attraction…

  • Katie's

    New Orleans

    Katie's is how New Orleans does a family restaurant. Everything is taken over the top to new levels of decadent enjoyment; onion rings swim in remoulade…

  • Jimmy'z Kitchen

    South Beach

    It's hard to find Nuevo Latino cuisine that comfortably fits a midrange budget and is still tasty, but in steps Jimmy'z. Make sure to try the mofongo, a…

  • Olde Tyme Grocery

    Cajun Country

    The shrimp po’boy here sets a good standard for the rest of Louisiana. Step inside this busy but helpful grocery, order at the counter and grab a bag of…

  • El Siboney

    Key West

    This is a rough-and-ready Cuban joint where the portions are big and there’s no messing around with high-end embellishment or bells and whistles. It's…

  • Franklin Spa

    Newport

    This strangely named, spotlessly-clean old-school diner slings hash, eggs and grease for cheap. It's locally loved and opens early. Enjoy freshly squeezed…

  • Original Oyster House

    Pittsburgh

    Operating since 1870, this place often has a line out the door for its fish sandwiches; just as in olden times, you can still order a glass of buttermilk…

  • Abita Brew Pub

    Louisiana

    Delicious burgers, plates of pasta, (literal) buckets of seafood and a gorgeous quail stuffed with boudin are some of the taste offerings on the menu at…

  • Nahita

    South End & Chinatown

    The newly revamped space looks terrific, as do the creative concoctions coming out of the kitchen. This is truly global cuisine, focusing on Nikkei …

  • New Sandusky Fish Co

    Ohio

    This hole-in-the-wall spot on the bay is terrific for lake perch and walleye sandwiches with a side of French fries. The fish are caught daily and…

  • Franklin Café

    South End & Chinatown

    The Franklin is probably the South End's longest-standing favorite local joint – and that's saying something in this restaurant-rich neighborhood. It’s at…

  • Amazing 66

    SoHo & Chinatown

    One of the best places to chomp on Cantonese cuisine, bright, bustling Amazing 66 draws waves of local Chinese immigrants pining for a taste of home. Join…

  • Portillo’s

    Chicago

    Hot-dog purists might bemoan the lack of true Chicago wieners available in the downtown area, but this outpost of the local Portillo’s chain – gussied up…

  • Bocuse Restaurant

    Hudson Valley

    Bocuse offers both traditional and modern French dishes in elegant surroundings as part of the series of student-run restaurants at the Culinary Institute…

  • Franklin Cape Ann

    Massachusetts

    The North Shore branch of a South End favorite in Boston, this cool place has an urban atmosphere and an excellent, modern New American menu. More often…

  • Westville

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    With seven NYC locations, Westville has earned many admirers for its reasonably priced market-fresh fare. Set on a peaceful, tree-lined stretch of 10th St…

  • T-Rex Cafe

    Walt Disney World

    Over-the-top multisensory overload, with massive autotronic dinosaurs, volcanoes erupting, light shows and meteor showers every 15 minutes. The menu…

  • Olde Bryan Inn

    The Adirondacks

    Operating on land that has been used as an inn since 1774, the Olde Bryan Inn is a beloved local institution that serves food in a stone house built in…

  • Rudder at Rocky Neck

    Massachusetts

    One of the few restaurants on the Neck. The menu is a mélange of Italian mains, seafood classics and sushi. The food's not that memorable, but the…

  • Gables at Chadds Ford

    Pennsylvania

    This popular events venue also hosts an excellent on-site New American restaurant that serves locally sourced cheese plates, crab cakes and filet mignon,…

  • Saltine

    Nashville

    Offering fresh oysters, po'boys, crab cakes and Creole gumbo, Saltine's seafood-heavy menu certainly aims to please. The maritime decor extends throughout…

  • Le Grenier

    Washington, DC

    This romantic French bistro, set in an exposed-brick row house and spread over two floors, checks all the boxes: buttery escargot, rich cheese plates,…

  • Mammy’s Kitchen

    Kentucky

    Mammy’s dishes up omelets, biscuits and country ham for breakfast, and burgers, pork chops and chicken and waffles for dinner. The kitschy interior is…

  • Claire's Corner Copia

    New Haven

    Bright, airy and always packed, this has been the best vegetarian restaurant in town since 1975. The soups, salads and quiches are excellent, though the…

  • Casablanca Cafe

    Fort Lauderdale

    Try to score a seat on the front terrace of this Moroccan-style home where Mediterranean-inspired food and Florida-style ocean views are served. It won't…

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