Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Rustic Inn

    Fort Lauderdale

    Hungry locals at this messy, noisy crab house use wooden mallets at long, newspaper-covered tables to get at the Dungeness, blue and golden crabs drenched…

  • Tante Marie's

    Cajun Country

    Big portions of unapologetically-stick-to-your-ribs Southern fare are the name of the game at this spot, which occupies a 1920s-era hardware store. Try a…

  • Maypop

    New Orleans

    This New Orleans spin on haute Asian fusion is popular with business-lunch types, foodies on the prowl for the next big thing and well-heeled tourists. A…

  • Big Bill's Sandwich Shop

    Illinois

    While one would be forgiven for assuming Big Bill to be a legendary old-timer who used to shoot vodka with Ulysses S Grant, the owner here is actually a…

  • Local 149

    Boston

    Southie's first gastropub puts a curious, local-with-a-twist on things, which might catch you off guard. But why wouldn't you want a lobster scramble for…

  • Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee

    Washington, DC

    Heavenly, handmade gelato, using the freshest local ingredients, is served up at nine outlets across the DC region, including this one at CityCenter DC…

  • Bookstore & Restaurant

    Cape Cod

    This friendly place serves oysters and littleneck clams harvested at low tide in the waters right across the street – can't get fresher than that. Sit out…

  • George’s in the Grove

    Miami

    George’s has a small bistro menu that specializes in gourmet burgers, creative pastas and hearty salads by day and more classic French fare by night. This…

  • South Street Diner

    South End & Chinatown

    A divey diner that does what a diner is supposed to do – that is, serve bacon and eggs and burgers and fries, at any time of the day or night. Plonk…

  • Simple Cafe

    Wisconsin

    Lake Geneva weekenders turn out in droves for brunch at this colorfully appointed daytime-only cafe, where locally sourced ingredients tie together…

  • Vanderbilt

    New York City

    An anchor of farm-to-table cooking in Prospect Heights, the Vanderbilt serves up small plates of seasonal American fare – chickpea burgers, rib-eye steak,…

  • Sweet Mandy B's

    Chicago

    Have a pillow ready for the inevitable sugar crash after you gorge yourself on the down-home, old-fashioned desserts made at this Lincoln Park bakery-cafe…

  • Juan’s Flying Burrito

    New Orleans

    The answer to that perennial question, ‘What happens when you cross a bunch of skinny-jeans-clad hipsters with a tortilla?’, is (ta da) Juan’s. The food…

  • Carmen's Café Nicole

    South Shore

    Boasting a wonderful view of Plymouth Harbor and outdoor seating, this eclectic cafe pulls off a wide variety of delicious dishes including decadent…

  • Waterhouse

    New Hampshire

    Feeling a tad fancy? Step into the bright wood-floored dining room and grab a table beside the floor-to-ceiling windows directly overlooking the rushing…

  • Foodlife

    Chicago

    It bills itself as an 'urban food hall,’ which translates to a midrange food court with more than a dozen different globally themed kitchens featuring…

  • Twisted Spoke

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    Don’t let the motorcycle theme, burly burgers and steel finishing intimidate you: behind the macho facade at this popular brunch spot are artful dishes…

  • Scargo Cafe

    Cape Cod

    A handsome clubby interior, friendly staff and a crowd-pleasing menu of well-executed classics draw loyal customers. Scargo covers its bases well, from a…

  • Dyer's

    Memphis

    This is the purveyor of one of America's best burgers, according to both Esquire and Playboy. Spatula-flattened meat is submerged in bubbling grease that…

  • District

    New Orleans

    District makes us feel naughty – and we like it. In the morning, truly decadent donuts lure customers to the counter – we enjoyed the piled-high cookies…

  • Fenwick's 300

    Nashville

    Fenwick's 300? The name gives a nod to Kevin Bacon's character in the movie Diner, as well as a perfect score in bowling. Appropriate since this spiffy…

  • Sonoma Restaurant & Wine Bar

    Washington, DC

    The decor is sleek-chic but warm, like a fireplace den decorated by a Scandinavian couture designer’s grandmother. The food is dandy, a nice sampling of…

  • Woodlands

    Charlotte

    Dining here is a no-frills experience, from the dreary setting to the humdrum dining room, but if you enjoy Indian vegetarian food it’s well worth it. The…

  • New Glarus Hotel Restaurant

    Wisconsin

    Cheesy in every sense of the word, this New Glarus restaurant (not a hotel in spite of the name) plays up the Swiss connection with appetizers and mains…

  • Kawa ni

    Connecticut

    Kawa ni (meaning 'at the river') is a modern take on a traditional Japanese izakaya (pub) in the middle of Westport, offering visually appealing small…

  • Meet Noodles

    Nashville

    Ever dreamed of eating a bowl of noodles next to a stuffed Hello Kitty doll? Well, lucky you, Meet Noodles has all the stuffed dolls and noodles you can…

  • Ellen's Harborside

    Massachusetts

    By the T Wharf in the town center, Ellen's has grown famous serving a simple menu of American breakfasts, chicken, ribs and lobster since 1954. Consider…

  • Chicago Curry House

    Chicago

    Though it's standard Indian food in a standard Indian-restaurant ambience, this is a nice option for the South Loop that offers a rare bonus: Nepalese…

  • Kopi Cafe

    Chicago

    Kopi gives off a crunchy Asian trekker-lodge vibe, from the low tables and seating pillows by the front window to the bohemian clientele and flyer-filled…

  • The Pantry Crest

    Arkansas

    A beloved local favorite, The Pantry specializes in the cuisine of Germany and the Czech Republic, serving up bratwurst, jaeger schnitzel, Hungarian…

  • Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar

    Cape Cod

    Fried seafood is the staple (plus renowned onion rings); there's also salads, baked cod and steamed lobster on the menu. Everything is fresh, and at night…

  • Belfry Inn & Bistro

    Cape Cod

    If you like quirky, this restaurant (in the B&B of the same name) occupies the sanctuary of a former church and is one of the Cape's more unusual fine…

  • Slim Goodie’s Diner

    New Orleans

    The grease is as prevalent as the '70s rock in this laid-back place, where hipsters in dirty tennis shoes serve hipsters in wool caps. Burgers, shakes,…

  • Ohio Club

    Arkansas

    Opened in 1905, the Ohio Club used to host a (literal) murderers' row of gangsters, including Al Capone, Bugsy Segel and Lucky Luciano, plus celebrities…

  • Sea Level Oyster Bar

    Massachusetts

    This is a lovely spot with a wide-open dining room, giant windows and an appealing patio overlooking Waterfront Park. The menu is heavy on seafood, with…

  • Hmongtown Marketplace

    Minnesota

    The nation's largest enclave of Hmong immigrants lives in the Twin Cities, and this market delivers their favorite Vietnamese, Lao and Thai dishes at its…

  • Copper Kettle

    Nashville

    This mini-cafeteria keeps it old school, offering meat-and-threes (one meat, three sides) daily. Beyond that, a surprise favorite is the healthy-ish goat…

  • La Plaza

    Washington, DC

    The two prime times to visit La Plaza are at lunch, when it’s occupied by Hill types seeking cheap Tex-Mex and Salvadoran fare, and at night, when they…

  • Schulte & Herr

    Portland

    Bring along your favorite wine or microbrew (it's BYOB) to match with the southern German food – think spaetzle with caramelized onions and Emmentaler…

  • Lemongrass

    Midcoast Maine

    Vietnamese standbys – pho, vermicelli bowls and banh mi – share space with some unexpected regional Vietnamese delights, including Hanoi-style bun cha …

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