Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Sweetgreen

    Washington, DC

    Dupont Circle’s branch of the healthful salad purveyor often has a line out the door. Order your huge bowl of roast chicken and kale or spicy shrimp and…

  • Mary's Southern Cooking

    Alabama

    Mary's serves up soul food with a smile. Daily specials run the gamut from beef tips to pig's feet to chicken pot pie, served alongside groaning portions…

  • Daily Planet

    Burlington

    Offerings at this long-established downtown haunt range from confit-duck poutine (sweet-potato fries with Vermont cheddar curds and maple-rosemary duck…

  • Pizza Rustica

    South Beach

    One of South Beach’s favorite pizzerias has several locations to satisfy the demand for crusty Roman-style slices topped with an array of exotic offerings…

  • Gaston’s Tavern

    Walt Disney World

    Homage to that superego Gaston, with giant cinnamon rolls and hummus. It's an odd mix of quick-service options, but the re-created tavern with the giant…

  • Victor’s Cafeteria

    Cajun Country

    James Lee Burke’s fictional detective Dave Robicheaux likes to drop by Victor’s Cafeteria, and so do his fans. Get in line at the counter of this laid…

  • Mangrove Mama’s

    Florida Keys

    This groovy roadside eatery serves Caribbean-inspired seafood – coconut shrimp, plantain-crusted hogfish, cracked conch sandwiches – best enjoyed on the…

  • Table 14

    Gold Coast

    Top-notch Lowcountry cuisine in Northern Michigan? You betcha. Excellent service and a warm atmosphere are hallmarks of this popular restaurant on…

  • Ravenous

    The Adirondacks

    Sweet and savory crepes of all varieties are served at this cute bistro. It mostly sticks to classic French ingredients but does have a few delicious…

  • Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Chinatown's favorite ice-cream peddler keeps it local with flavors such as green tea, pandan, durian and lychee sorbet, all written on a whiteboard. The…

  • The Red Parrot

    Newport

    One of Newport's most popular pub-restaurants, the Red Parrot has three levels of dining and a huge menu with a focus on seafood (particularly lobster)…

  • Laundrette

    Catskills

    With toppings such as black garlic and kimchee, this is far from your average pizza joint. Also on the menu are organic hot dogs, upscale dips and…

  • The Trading Post; Southern Food & Spirits

    Coastal North Carolina

    Drop into this casual restaurant for the warming fish stew – it's just like Southern grandmothers would make it. Other Southern treats include chicken and…

  • Thai Thani

    Orlando

    A friendly, cool and quiet restaurant stuck out on its own in a mall (handy if you're staying near SeaWorld), with gilded Thai decor and some tables with…

  • Amsterdam

    Hudson Valley

    Inviting modern American cuisine with a few international nods (such as Korean fried chicken or Spanish-style scallops) and impressive cocktails are…

  • L’Arte Del Gelato

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Sweet tooths will fawn over L’Arte Del Gelato, where gelato flavors are made fresh every day and come in over 20 varieties. It’s the perfect snack to take…

  • Glarner Stube

    Wisconsin

    The German name translates loosely as the 'living room' of New Glarus and the owners here take both hospitality and the town's Swiss heritage seriously…

  • Bennison’s Bakery

    Illinois

    Family-run Bennison’s has been tempting Evanstonians since 1938. Follow your nose into the retro building for éclairs, maple-bacon long johns (a…

  • Liquids & Solids at the Handlebar

    The Adirondacks

    It's all about craft beers, creative cocktails and fresh, inventive dishes at this rustic bar and restaurant where the kielbasa sausages and other…

  • First Slice Pie Cafe

    Chicago

    First Slice not only serves made-from-scratch soups, salads, quiches, lasagna, sandwiches and at least half a dozen different flaky-crusted pies daily,…

  • Rocco's

    Indiana

    Rocco's is a South Bend institution, ladling marinara sauce since 1951. After football games, lines of Notre Dame alums craving pizza, pasta and other…

  • Clover DTX

    Boston

    Right on the Freedom Trail, the first Downtown branch of this socially conscious local success story serves veggie treats morning, noon and night, from…

  • Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn

    Coastal North Carolina

    The burritos are big and tasty at Flaming Amy's, a scrappy barn filled with kitschy decor from Elvis to Route 66. Burritos include the Philly Phatboy, the…

  • El's Drive-In

    Coastal North Carolina

    The food is brought right to your car at this old-school drive-in and legendary seafood spot, open since 1959. It serves fish fillets, po'boys and hot…

  • The Bourse

    Philadelphia

    This historic 1895 building, once a commodities exchange, reopened in July 2018 after a $50-million revamp. The old food hall is even bigger and better…

  • Russet

    Philadelphia

    Russet stands out from the other charming BYOB restaurants across the neighborhood for its expert renditions of French and Italian dishes using fresh…

  • Greek Corner Restaurant

    Orlando

    This little, white-walled cafe with a small patio sits across from Lake Ivanhoe (1 mile north of downtown in Ivanhoe). It's a popular local spot that…

  • Ibiza Tapas

    Connecticut

    A lovely looking tapas restaurant in an unexceptional strip mall in industrial Danbury. Friendly staff make it even easier to love the food, which is good…

  • Cayuga Lake Creamery

    Finger Lakes

    This roadside creamery serves up some 30 different ices from a possible 200 flavors, including ones made with local wines. Also on the crowd-pleasing menu…

  • Bowman's Tavern

    Pennsylvania

    You've been hiking. You've been trekking. And now you need a burger and a beer. We understand. Embrace the impulse at Bowman's, which offers a fine range…

  • Distrito

    Philadelphia

    Vibrant multicolored decor is a fitting backdrop for modern Mexican-ish street snacks. Kids will be delighted to sit in the old VW Bug, and they devote an…

  • Tortugas' Lie

    Outer Banks

    The interior isn't dressed to impress – surfboards, license plates – but who cares? The reliably good seafood, burritos and burgers go down well with the…

  • Columbia Harbour House

    Walt Disney World

    Decent vegetarian chili, unusually tasty clam chowder, chicken potpie and salmon. The interior is charming as you're inside an old boat that has 'docked'…

  • James Hook & Co

    Boston

    For a superlative lobster roll close to Downtown, look no further than this harborside seafood shack near the bridge to the Seaport district. Outdoor…

  • Biergarten

    Walt Disney World

    Satisfy a hearty appetite with traditional German foods (don't miss the pretzel bread) and a massive stein of brew. The restaurant interior is made to…

  • Split Milk

    Illinois

    This tiny Hemingway District bakery does 'murderous pies' (according to one local; yes, he meant that positively!) but if you're not in the market for a…

  • Peach Valley Cafe

    Orlando

    Florida chain that offers surprisingly varied and tasty classics, from apple fritters and banana pancakes to chopped Cobb salad and chicken potpie. This…

  • Pedal Pushers Cafe

    Minnesota

    The vintage, homey cafe is a favorite of cyclists, thanks to its beyond-the-norm comfort food. Meatballs with lingonberry sauce, chicken potpie and kimchi…

  • Palms Grill Cafe

    Illinois

    Pull up a chair at the Palms Grill Cafe, where thick slabs of gooseberry, chocolate cream and other retro pies tempt from the glass case. Then walk across…

  • Lagniappe

    Upper Peninsula

    Who knew you could chow terrific Cajun food this far north? Lagniappe is warm and high-spirited, even on the coldest winter day. Fried catfish, sausage-y…

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