Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Victory

    Atlanta

    This spare, converted brick house in Decatur is a wonderful bargain gourmet-sandwich counter where baguettes are stuffed with white anchovies and lemon…

  • Ariston Cafe

    Illinois

    Fork into everything from Western favorites to Mexican and Italian while chatting up locals at the 1924 Ariston Cafe's fabulous retro counter.

  • Seabiscuit Cafe

    Michigan

    Head into the handsome, horse-themed Seabiscuit for well-made American fare alongside fine pints of beer. The smoked whitefish chowder, perch tacos, lamb…

  • Maison Villatte

    Cape Cod

    A pair of French bakers crowned in toques work the ovens at this buzzing bakery-cafe, creating crusty artisan breads, flaky croissants and sinful pastries…

  • Solé

    Connecticut

    Sit at the marble-topped bar with a glass of pinot grigio and watch the chef prepare wood-fired pizzas and northern Italian dishes, such as Tuscan bread…

  • LP Steamers

    Baltimore

    LP is the best in Baltimore’s seafood stakes: working class, teasing smiles and the freshest crabs on the southside. Stop by on your way back from Fort…

  • Benjamin French Bakery

    Orlando

    Bright little French bakery featuring rustic sandwiches, salads and omelets. Your best bet, though, is a pastry and coffee to go. Try the crusty homemade…

  • Booktrader Cafe

    New Haven

    This light-filled, new-and-used book-filled atrium (you won't believe how many books there are) is a delightful place to devour scrumptious sandwiches and…

  • Spring Green General Store

    Wisconsin

    Chomp sandwiches or inventive specials like sweet-potato stew. You can eat 'em at the sturdy wood tables in the bright-painted interior, or outside on the…

  • Luke's Lobster

    Philadelphia

    As one diner put it: 'Lobster roll. Drop mic.' Part of a casual East Coast chain serving authentic tastes of Maine using sustainably sourced seafood. Wash…

  • Mrs Bridge's Pantry

    Connecticut

    Sit down to English tea with crumpets, scones and clotted cream in this quaint wooden teashop. Tea comes served in china cups and there's a light menu of…

  • 49 West

    Maryland

    This comfy, art-filled coffeehouse is a good spot for coffee and light bites (sandwiches, soups, salads) during the day and heartier bistro fare by night,…

  • San Angel Inn

    Walt Disney World

    Set inside an Aztec pyramid and surrounded by a re-created Mexican market, with perpetual night skies twinkling with Disney stars. Solid Mexican fare. Ask…

  • Chi Cafe

    Chicago

    Thanks to nearly nonstop hours and an enormous menu that has everything from Taiwanese-style fried turnip omelets to minced pork with spaghetti, beef hot…

  • MsCheezious

    Miami

    One of Miami's best-loved food trucks, this one whips up excellent grilled cheese sandwiches. Unusual cheeses (like goat cheese, blue cheese, gouda) are…

  • Fiddlehead Bistro

    The Adirondacks

    This oft-recommended restaurant offers up globally minded cuisine using fresh, local ingredients. The menu changes often, so it's worth checking back in…

  • The Place Restaurant

    Connecticut

    Drive in, snag a tree stump for a stool, crack open the cold beer or wine you've brought with you and order up a feast of littleneck clams, lobsters and…

  • Breads on Oak

    New Orleans

    This clean and quirky coffee and bread shop has smiling staff and vegan options for those who need them. It also features a nice area where you can sit…

  • Hemmingway's Bistro

    Illinois

    Fork in to all the French classics – coq au vin, caussoulet, bouillabaisse – at this cozy little bistro across from the Ernest Hemingway Museum. If…

  • Boru

    Newport

    Queue at this newcomer on the Newport restaurant scene for Japanese ramen noodles with a twist, such as Thai seafood ramen with sweet potato in a green…

  • Bari Foods

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    This Italian grocery store and butcher cuts a mean salami. If you’re planning a picnic, drop by and pick up a 9in sub sandwich or two (the Italian…

  • Shindig

    Catskills

    What's not to love about this cheery little cafe-bar? It serves breakfast until 3pm, there's a great range of craft beers and inventive cocktails, and the…

  • Modern Pastry Shop

    Boston

    The 'Modern' Pastry Shop feels anything but. This family-owned bakery has been making delectable cookies and cannoli for some 70 years. Always a contender…

  • Enrico Biscotti Cafe

    Pittsburgh

    Bread, pizza and torta rustica round out the menu alongside the biscotti. Charismatic owner Larry Laguttata offers a bread-baking class ($85) every Sunday…

  • Front Street Grill at Stillwater

    Coastal North Carolina

    The view reigns supreme at this inviting seafood spot overlooking Taylor's Creek. Nibble chili-lime shrimp tacos at lunch or seared backfin crab cakes at…

  • Eh! Burger

    Upper Peninsula

    This casual, quick-serve eatery serves up burgers, tater tots, fried whitefish and cans of beer in downtown Munising. Vegetarians get an excellent faux…

  • Rincon Taqueria

    Connecticut

    Friendly staff and spotless surrounds welcome you to this homey Chilean-Mexican joint serving delicious tacos, tamales and burritos as big as a baby's arm…

  • Leo's Grill & Malt Shop

    Minnesota

    Classic Main St malt shop with an authentic 1950s' diner feel and an accompanying long list of deli favorites, burgers, patty melts, shakes, malts and ice…

  • That French Place

    Gold Coast

    Tough to beat this winsome little cafe for a lavender latte and crêpe, be it sweet (chocolate and coconut, honey and almond) or savory (spinach and…

  • Scialo Bros Bakery

    Providence

    Since 1916, the brick ovens at this Federal Hill relic have turned out top-notch butterballs, torrone (a nougat and almond combo), amaretti, and dozens of…

  • Roosevelt

    Richmond

    One of the anchors of Church Hill's thriving dining scene, the Roosevelt serves up modern Southern food by Beard-nominated chef Lee Gregory, alongside…

  • Susan's Fish & Chips

    Portland

    Pop in for fish-and-chips and plenty of deep-fried seafood at this no-fuss, family-friendly eatery on US 302. It's low on pretension, high on good cheer…

  • Hamburger Mary’s

    Orlando

    Downtown high-energy diner specializing in over-the-top burgers with sweet-potato fries and serious cocktails. There's a Broadway Brunch with show tunes,…

  • Sackets Harbor Brewing Company

    New York

    Open daily and year-round, this harborside operation offers sandwiches, burgers and seafood with a view, plus around eight beers on tap, including its own…

  • Blue Pete's

    Virginia

    Perched over a peaceful creek near Back Bay, Blue Pete's has an enchanting woodland setting and a wide-ranging and well-priced menu: oysters, gumbo, she…

  • Quang Restaurant

    Minneapolis

    The crowded dining room has all the ambience of a high-school cafeteria, but people don't come for the atmosphere, but rather the well-done Vietnamese…

  • Village Inn

    Indiana

    The Village Inn sells sublime pies, such as the best-selling rhubarb custard. Bonneted women in pastel dresses come in at 4:30am to bake the flaky wares…

  • Helmut's Strudel

    Massachusetts

    For dessert, try this Austrian bakery, near the outer end of the Neck. Helmut's serves various strudels, filled croissants, pastries, cider and coffee…

  • Himal Chuli

    Wisconsin

    Cheerful and cozy Himal Chuli serves up homemade Nepali fare, including momos (dumplings), quati (winter bean soup) and lots of vegetarian dishes. Beer…

  • Friends Market

    Providence

    This old-world-style grocery is tucked in among the trendy coffeehouses, salons and galleries of the Fox Point neighborhood and is a great place to pick…

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