Alabama
A Mobile classic since 1938, and the first of an Alabama chain. It specializes in oysters – raw, chargrilled or fried – but it also does an excellent…
Alabama
A Mobile classic since 1938, and the first of an Alabama chain. It specializes in oysters – raw, chargrilled or fried – but it also does an excellent…
New Orleans
A quick food counter was needed in the Warehouse District, and along came Auction House, bringing eight such establishments. Down some frozen coffee,…
Chicago
The menu of thin-crust pizzas, sandwiches and salads draws U of C students to this colorful cafe and bakery. For breakfast, try the ‘eggs espresso,’ made…
Cape Cod
Super family-friendly and decidedly retro, the Lobster Claw has a cute nautical interior and a menu of steamed clams, mussels and littlenecks, plus…
Cape Cod
Opposite the Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center, Sam's is a good, simple family choice for fish and chips, fried clams and lobster rolls. The $7 kids' menu…
Connecticut
Serving up comfort food for two decades, this roadside stand features housemade doughnuts and pies, popular pizzas (including one with clams, scallops and…
Alabama
This friendly diner is an excellent spot for a traditional Southern meat and three (ie, a main and two or three sides). The fare – hamburger steak, fried…
St Augustine
On the fringe of the historic downtown area, this shiny silver retro-look diner is best for big breakfasts and hearty Greek meals like gyro, souvlaki and…
Tennessee
Could this place be more Southern? Fried catfish, fried chicken and meat and threes, plus loads of friendly, how-ya-doin'? service. If the chicken and…
New Orleans
Fans of wood-fired pizza can burn off calories with the short walk between the St Charles Avenue Streetcar and the much-lauded Pizza Domenica, which…
South Shore
This simple cafe serves soups, salads and sandwiches with a smile. Breakfast is a highlight, with half a dozen Benedicts and equal number of breakfast…
Cajun Country
A good Cajun grocery selling smoked meat, sausage and other forms of delicious protein is worth its weight in gold out here. Thib's is a great Cajun…
Milwaukee
Located in the Third Ward, the market's vendors sell cheese, chocolate, sandwiches, beer, tacos, frozen custard and more. Take them upstairs where there…
Buffalo
Buffalo's oldest bar has been partially modernized and now draws a slightly younger clientele. Traditional German schnitzel is on the menu alongside…
Minneapolis
The ultimate hole in the wall: 14 stools at a tiny counter. Whenever a customer comes in, everyone picks up their plates and scoots down to make room for…
Martha's Vineyard
On the west side of town, this fish market is fresh, fresh, fresh, with everything from sushi to award-winning chowder, lobster rolls and fish and chips…
New Orleans
Getting tired of heavy, rich Creole cuisine? How about a fresh slice of pizza and some ice tea in Nonna Mia’s outdoor courtyard? The caramelized onions,…
New Orleans
Just a few steps from the Besthoff Sculpture Garden, Morning Call serves coffee, gumbo and very good beignets (arguably better than another famous beignet…
Midcoast Maine
Open since 1865, Darby's is a picture-book bistro with tin ceilings, an original antique bar and paintings by local artists adorning the walls. Eclectic…
Midcoast Maine
Smooth and creamy gelato in more than 40 flavors, from blood orange sorbet to pumpkin pie, is a surefire recipe to draw in summer crowds. Serves good…
Illinois
D'Arcy's piles up Springfield's best 'horseshoe,' a local sandwich of fried meat on toasted bread, mounded with french fries and smothered in melted…
Midcoast Maine
Camden's an unabashedly fancy town, and if you need an unabashedly fancy picnic, head to French & Brawn, with its 'boat and summer cottage supplies,' high…
Virginia
Perched on a romantic creekside that provides plenty of birdsong and outdoor insect buzz to accompany your meal, the Village specializes in seafood but…
Indiana
Grab a counter stool, chat to the servers and let the sugar buzz begin at retro, stained-glass-packed Zaharakos, a 1909 soda fountain. The attached museum…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Peacefood is a vegan and vegetarian diner's best friend with its tasty pizzas, roasted vegetable dishes, pan-seared dumplings and other delicacies. It…
Cape Cod
No, it's not a place to buy pots and pans, but rather the downtown spot for a coffee fix, homemade muffins and sandwiches. Order at the counter and take…
Cape Cod
Just off the Cape Cod Rail Trail, this bustling roadside clam shack dishes out fried seafood that you can crunch and munch at outdoor picnic tables, as…
New Hampshire
This old-school greasy spoon serves up uncomplicated eggs, pancakes, salads, soups and sandwiches. It's all delivered with love and a smile straight to…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Vegetarians, vegans and those who dine with them have been flocking to this unpretentious West Village restaurant for ages. The menu is anchored by large…
Cape Cod
Lots of seafood with impeccable local pedigree is on offer at this modern restaurant by the drawbridge, but it's not all fishy fare: upmarket burgers,…
Cape Cod
True local flavor, with Formica tables, fishers' hours and service with a sassy smile, can be found at this roadside diner just outside of Chatham's…
Nantucket
A popular stop on the island for tasty and unpretentious grub on the edge of town that's known for its all-day breakfasts (blueberry pancakes, big omelets…
Nantucket
For the island's best fried clams, cheapest lobster dinners and other seafood treats, head to this combo fish market-clam shack on the south side of town…
Burlington
Delicious, reasonably priced homemade curries, rice and noodle dishes, accompanied by generous pots of tea, are the specialties at this bright, sunny…
Cape Cod
Stop in this ultra-popular restaurant, which specializes in creative flatbreads with ingredients such as duck bacon and butternut squash. Even if you're…
Washington, DC
Located in the Hiroshi Sugimoto–designed lobby of the Hirshhorn Museum, this branch of the popular chain serves handmade gelato, specialty espresso drinks…
Ohio
Ha Ha is a longstanding Yellow Springs tradition for pizza. Its claim to fame is its organic whole wheat crust. Grab a booth in the no-frills room and…
Portland
Vendors here hawk all of the produce Maine has up its plaid sleeves, from blueberries to homemade pickles. On Saturday mornings the market is held in…
Cape Cod
Stop in the harbor-adjacent Black Cat Tavern for some post-sightseeing or pre-ferry boarding fried clams or lobster rolls. The menu selection isn't unique…
Arkansas
A cheap and cheerful kebab spot is a joy wherever you are, and this is a fine example. The lamb is nicely seasoned, dips like hummus and baba ganoush are…
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