Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Brax Landing

    Cape Cod

    Head to this casual harborside gem for water-view dining and fresh seafood at honest prices. The menu's broad, but stick with the local catch, like the…

  • Old Jerusalem

    Chicago

    A humble, hidden gem in Old Town, this mom-and-pop Middle Eastern spot has been serving falafel and pita sandwiches, kabobs and baked kefta (spiced lamb)…

  • Bent River Brewing Co.

    Illinois

    The best of the breweries on the Illinois side of the border from a food standpoint, Bent River does a swift trade in smoked meats (the brisket is tasty)…

  • Bean

    Nantucket

    The place in town to munch on a bagel and get your quality caffeine fix. (If you ask about Starbucks, islanders on Nantucket just might think you're a…

  • Humanitree House Juice Joint

    Georgia

    This bohemian and artsy juice joint is deadly serious about its cold-pressed, No High Pressure Processing (HPP) nectars and vegan wraps and sandwiches. It…

  • Prime 112

    South Beach

    Sometimes, you need a steak: well aged, juicy, marbled with the right bit of fat, served in a spot where the walls sweat testosterone, the bar serves…

  • Oasis Cafe

    Minnesota

    The Oasis is a greasy-spoon classic. Scoot into a turquoise booth (mind the duct tape) and fork into a haystack (aka hash browns filled with ham, cheese…

  • Falafel King

    Boston

    Two words: free falafels. That’s right, everyone gets a little free sample before ordering. There is no disputing that this is indeed the falafel king of…

  • Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles

    Nashville

    Mexican sisters Norma and Irma dish up a rainbow selection of ice pops from their simple shop located at the bottom end of 12th Ave South. All ingredients…

  • Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant

    Alexandria

    The food isn't all that memorable, but Gadsby's scores high on novelty. Named after the Englishman who operated the tavern from 1796 to 1808 (when it was…

  • Cori's Dog House

    Nashville

    This place delivers fast, cheap and delicious grub to suit almost anyone, including vegetarians and vegans. Anyone, that is, who has a penchant for a hot…

  • Edzo's

    Illinois

    More is more at this cheap and cheerful burger and dog slinger, where Evanston comes to cheat on its diet. Fries quake beneath extravagant toppings such…

  • Raw Bar

    Cape Cod

    Come here for the mother of all lobster rolls: it's like eating an entire lobster in a bun. The view overlooking Hyannis Harbor isn't hard to swallow…

  • Friendly Fisherman

    Cape Cod

    This simple seafood spot, attached to a fish market, has outdoor picnic tables and serves the perfect lobster roll: huge, overflowing with sweet chunks of…

  • Corner Store

    Cape Cod

    Corner Store's name and location (a charming storefront complete with a covered porch) are all nostalgia, but what it offers is a modern make-your-own…

  • 1919 Kitchen & Tap

    Wisconsin

    Situated on the second level of the Lambeau Field atrium, adjacent to the stadium, this is a decent lunch choice to pair with a stadium tour or visit to…

  • Club Car

    Nantucket

    This converted railroad car, a vestige of the actual railroad that sank in the sands of Nantucket, dishes up consistently good food. Classic dinner mains…

  • Black Dog Tavern

    Martha's Vineyard

    These days it's more famous for its T-shirts than its food, but this legendary eatery packs a crowd. Just a short walk from the ferry, it's handy for…

  • Athens Family Restaurant

    Nashville

    Longtime Nashvillians swear by this always busy Greek diner, where the gyros and souvlaki will have you yelling yasou...or at least asking for another…

  • Sankofa Fresh Market

    New Orleans

    This fresh seafood, dairy and produce market is run by the community organization Sankofa, and is the only retailer of its kind on the Lower Ninth Ward…

  • Merzi

    Washington, DC

    For cheap Indian – especially cheap Indian vegetarian – food in Downtown DC, this is the place to be. Merzi's setup is simple: choose a base (roti, rice,…

  • Ridge Inn Restaurant

    Ohio

    Stop by this funky little restaurant in Laurelville for Jo’s famous melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts. Oh, and for the Hot Mess, a mix of eggs, biscuit,…

  • Cafe Rustico

    Boston

    This family-run Italian joint is one of Boston’s best-kept secrets. But those in the know keep coming back for more – staff seem to know everyone by name,…

  • Taiwan Cafe

    South End & Chinatown

    Taiwan Cafe is a few steps off the main drag, so you might not have to wait quite as long for the excellent soup dumplings and other Taiwanese specialties…

  • Red Pheasant

    Cape Cod

    This former ship's chandlery is more than 200 years old, so you can feel as elegant as your surroundings as you tuck into brick chicken, Moroccan-inspired…

  • Turtlelini’s Pizza and Pasta

    Mammoth Cave National Park

    Order at the counter and then grab one of the small tables to chow your pizza with red sauce, baked spaghetti, chicken alfredo and cheese-topped…

  • Marshland

    Cape Cod

    If you're looking for some local character, stop into this beloved diner just outside Sandwich's town center; it's the kind of place where the regulars…

  • Hector's Café & Diner

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Time stands still at this old-school diner hunkered below the High Line – the last humble (and reasonably priced) eatery in the Meatpacking District. Join…

  • Aquinnah Shop

    Martha's Vineyard

    Although this restaurant caters to tourists who come to the southern tip of Martha's Vineyard to take in the majestic Gay Head Cliffs, the food is…

  • Sake Café Uptown

    New Orleans

    Believe it or not, fish in this town doesn’t have to come fried, swimming in a thick sauce or stuffed with bacon, crawfish or crabmeat. Sake Uptown (the…

  • Five Fifty-Five

    Portland

    This elegant, two-level restaurant serves up of-the-moment dishes like truffled lobster mac 'n' cheese and New England scallops with sunchokes, but prices…

  • Behind The Pines

    Alabama

    This diner serves basic burgers, shrimp dinners, wings, corn fritters and bowls of gumbo. It's not a particularly exciting menu, but everything is…

  • Back Yard Taco

    Martha's Vineyard

    Back Yard Taco is a favorite of Martha's Vineyard's cooler set and considering it serves some of the island's best tacos, it's not hard to see why…

  • Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    Grab a cone or a milkshake, picking from eight classic flavors like butter pecan, peaches and cream, and vanilla chocolate chunk, at the northernmost tip…

  • Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company

    Martha's Vineyard

    The namesake clam chowder is pretty impressive – rich, creamy and a frequent award-winner. But the rest of the large menu is also impressive, from the raw…

  • Becky's Diner

    Portland

    Fisherfolk and all-night revelers enjoy the 4am opening here. At other times, the booths at this wharf-side diner are packed with a mixed crowd: Portland…

  • Wicked Whoopies

    Midcoast Maine

    The main draw at this bakery are ponderously huge whoopie pies (basically, two cakes with sweet cream filling) in 25 different flavors, including red…

  • Da Nico

    SoHo & Chinatown

    If you're hell-bent on having a Little Italy dinner, Da Nico is a classic. It's family-run and traditional in feel and the extensive restaurant highlights…

  • Edo's Squid

    Richmond

    Head up the worn carpeted stairs to join the diners at Richmond's most popular – and crowded – Italian restaurant. Most regulars order pasta, which comes…

  • Etta's Channel Side Restaurant

    Virginia

    As the name implies, Etta's has a waterfront view. A really superb waterfront view, when it comes to it, but that's not its best feature. Our favorite…

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