Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Locals

    Alabama

    Sometimes, you need a burger. Just, like, a big, juicy, messy burger. Enter Locals, which has a grand menu where you can pick your meat (beef, lamb, bison…

  • Loie Fullers

    Providence

    This wonderfully original, atmospheric little bistro on the outskirts of the Federal Hill neighborhood is an oasis of fun and deliciousness on an…

  • Butcher & the Rye

    Pittsburgh

    Good meat? Good whiskey? Good times. Butcher & the Rye is new-school hip, but its focus on excellent carnivorous fare and brown liquor feels classic. Not…

  • Nu Modern Jewish Bistro

    Pittsburgh

    One of the 'Burgh's more innovative restaurants, Nu basically takes the classic Jewish deli menu and brunches it up on weekends. Pick one main (ranging…

  • Clam Bar at Napeague

    Long Island

    You won't get fresher seafood or saltier waitstaff, and holy mackerel, those lobster rolls are good, even if you choke a bit on the price ($24 to $28)…

  • Harbor View Cafe

    Wisconsin

    The book-stuffed Harbor View is a Slow Food stalwart. Staff write the changing menu on a chalkboard twice daily – once for lunch, once for dinner. Cross…

  • Fat Canary

    Virginia

    The best restaurant in the historic triangle, this friendly and stylish place offers top-notch service, excellent wines and a menu of Modern American…

  • Cafe Madison

    The Adirondacks

    Highly popular breakfast spot, especially on the weekend, when 30-minute waits for one of the cozy booths or tables is not uncommon (you might have more…

  • Chatham Pier Fish Market

    Cape Cod

    If you like it fresh and hyper-local, this salt-sprayed fish shack with its own sushi chef and day-boats is for you. The chowder’s incredible, the fish so…

  • Keg & Case

    Minnesota

    A scrumptious food hall, with stalls serving locally sourced sandwiches, pizza, ice cream and other food items in a spiffy, remodeled brewery space. In…

  • Spinning J

    Chicago

    Retro-cute as can be, little Spinning J harks back to a 1950s soda fountain, with a line of counter stools and a smattering of booths where you can sip…

  • Whelk

    Connecticut

    The flagship seafood restaurant from talented chef Bill Taibe continues to turn heads with its fresh presentation of oceanic delights. There's a raw bar …

  • LOLO American Kitchen

    Minnesota

    A high-tone bistro with an eclectic menu of rice bowls, tacos and burgers, plus more ambitious dinner-time fare like steaks and fresh fish. There are lots…

  • Sugar & Twine

    Richmond

    Let's face it: contemporary coffee culture hasn't made inroads in Virginia yet. Fortunately, stylish cafes like this one are in the vanguard. We like…

  • Lunch Room

    Michigan

    Order at the spice jar–lined counter, and then grab one of the close-set tables to await your beet burger with tofu bacon, Korean sweet-potato noodle stir…

  • Velvet Taco

    Chicago

    An excellent late-night option for this area, Velvet Taco features hip new takes on the eminently adaptable taco: spicy chicken tikka; Nashville hot tofu…

  • Stein’s Deli

    New Orleans

    You may get a no-nonsense 'what?' when you step up to the counter, but it's just part of the schtick at this scruffy deli. For quality sandwiches, cheese…

  • Freight House

    Kentucky

    Chef Sara Bradley has converted an old railroad depot into a rustic venue for her modern Southern farm-to-table dishes. The menu changes with the season,…

  • Lou Mitchell's

    Chicago

    A relic of Route 66, Lou's brings in elbow-to-elbow locals and tourists for breakfast. The old-school waitstaff deliver big fluffy omelets and thick-cut…

  • K Restaurant

    Orlando

    Chef and owner Kevin Fonzo, one of Orlando's most celebrated and established field-to-fork foodie stars, earns local and national accolades year after…

  • Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings

    Chicago

    The name doesn't lie: it's all about dumplings in this bright room under bamboo lanterns. The dough pockets come steamed or pan-fried, in serves of 12 or…

  • Island Creamery

    Virginia

    Don't even start with your 'I'm on a diet' nonsense. The award-winning ice cream at this Chincoteague institution comes in a diabolically delicious array…

  • Mooring

    Newport

    A harborfront setting and a menu brimming with fresh seafood make Mooring unbeatable for dining by the water in true Newport style. If it's packed, and…

  • Perly's

    Richmond

    Generations of locals have enjoyed Yiddish specialties at Perly's, which dates from 1962, and we think you should too. Choose from treats including corned…

  • Hazelnut Kitchen

    Finger Lakes

    The chefs at this cozy place, 11 miles northwest of Ithaca, source quality produce from local farmers to create dishes that have made this arguably the…

  • River Tavern

    Connecticut

    This popular wood-accented bistro with a bar and dining-room menu dishes up impeccable food with a variety of inflections. The menu changes, but if it’s…

  • Brewster Fish House

    Cape Cod

    It's not an eye-catcher from the outside, but it's heaven inside for seafood lovers. Start with the chunky lobster bisque. From there it's safe to cast…

  • Press 626 Wine Bar

    Virginia

    Embracing the Slow Food movement, this charming place in the Ghent district has a small but well-judged menu, with something to suit most tastes and…

  • Fat Radish

    Wisconsin

    The Radish uses quality, sustainable ingredients in its deli wares. It's located by the docks and handy for amassing snacks to take on boat tours. At…

  • Boujie Biscuit

    Louisville

    Each dish has the chef’s signature biscuit as its base – a big, square, butter-brushed beauty – that’s then loaded with something comforting and delicious…

  • Sesuit Harbor Cafe

    Cape Cod

    This is the Cape Cod you won't find on the highway: an idyllic shack tucked into Sesuit Harbor serving freshly caught seafood at picnic tables smack on…

  • Scales & Shells

    Newport

    Only opening for dinner and exclusively serving seafood has allowed this casual, often packed eatery to hone its skills. This is one of the best places in…

  • Restaurant BT

    Tampa

    Chef Trina Nguyan-Batley has combined her high-fashion background and Vietnamese upbringing to create this ultra-chic temple to sustainable, locavore…

  • Leon's Oyster Shop

    Charleston

    In a converted old body shop reimagined as an industrial-chic eatery, Leon's is a Charleston favorite for three distinct and delicious items: oysters,…

  • Dang's Vietnamese Restaurant

    Louisiana

    Everything at this Vietnamese institution is great, but have a slurp of the pho and you may whisper a prayer to the kitchen gods for favoring you with a…

  • American Flatbread

    Burlington

    Central location, great beers on tap from the in-house Zero Gravity microbrewery and superb flatbread (thin-crust pizza) are reason enough to visit this…

  • Oh Mamma's on the Avenue

    Indiana

    This cute little grocery store and deli features toasted sandwiches, heaps of cheeses from the region (including awesome housemade goat's-milk cheese),…

  • White Dog Cafe

    Philadelphia

    If the dozen Boston terriers on the wall seem incongruous with the food, don't worry: this place has been serving farm-to-table since 1983. Come here for…

  • Seafolk

    Midcoast Maine

    This beautiful little cafe has great views of the harbor, strong, excellent coffee, and a stellar lineup of egg sandwiches, blueberry pie, delightful…

  • Paris 66

    Pittsburgh

    This is top-end French at its best, in a cozy, bistro-style setting. Blink and you'll think you're in France. That said, this isn't haute cuisine, but…

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