Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Wintzell's

    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…

  • Auction House Market

    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,…

  • Medici

    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…

  • Lobster Claw

    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…

  • Seafood Sam's

    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…

  • Sweet Evalina's

    Connecticut

    Serving up comfort food for two decades, this roadside stand features housemade doughnuts and pies, popular pizzas (including one with clams, scallops and…

  • Donna & Friends

    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…

  • Georgie's Diner

    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…

  • Lynchburg F'xns

    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…

  • Pizza Domenica

    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…

  • Craig's Cafe

    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…

  • Thib's Boudin & Cracklin

    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 Public Market

    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…

  • Ulrich's 1868 Tavern

    Buffalo

    Buffalo's oldest bar has been partially modernized and now draws a slightly younger clientele. Traditional German schnitzel is on the menu alongside…

  • Al's Breakfast

    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…

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    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…

  • Nonna Mia Café & Pizzeria

    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,…

  • Morning Call

    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…

  • Darby's

    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…

  • Gelato Fiasco

    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…

  • D'Arcy's Pint

    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…

  • French & Brawn

    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…

  • Village Restaurant

    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…

  • Zaharakos

    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…

  • Peacefood

    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…

  • Chatham Cookware Café

    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…

  • Cobie's

    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…

  • Bridge Diner

    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…

  • Village Natural

    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…

  • Water Street Kitchen

    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,…

  • Larry's PX

    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…

  • Downyflake

    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…

  • Sayle's Seafood

    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…

  • East West Cafe

    Burlington

    Delicious, reasonably priced homemade curries, rice and noodle dishes, accompanied by generous pots of tea, are the specialties at this bright, sunny…

  • Crisp

    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…

  • Dolcezza at the Hirshhorn

    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…

  • Ha Ha Pizza

    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 Farmers Market

    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…

  • Black Cat Tavern

    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…

  • Kebab House

    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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