Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Pubbelly

    South Beach

    A mix of Asian and Latin flavors, Pubbelly serves delicacies such as grilled miso black cod with spring onions, beef tartare rolls with mustard and…

  • Boka

    Chicago

    A Michelin-starred restaurant-lounge hybrid, Boka is a pre- and post-theater stomping ground for younger Steppenwolf patrons. Order a cocktail at the bar…

  • Stock

    Philadelphia

    At this no-frills BYOB it's all about the taste of the food – which is delicious and authentic. Piquant salads, such as the Burmese gin thoke or…

  • Fox Brothers

    Atlanta

    At this longtime Atlanta classic, set in Inman Park, ribs are scorched and smoked perfectly with a hint of charcoal crust on the outside and tender on the…

  • Eli's

    Rhode Island

    The locally caught sea-bass special (tender fillets over scallions, grapes and beans) tastes so fresh and mildly salty and sweet that its memory will…

  • Secret Sandwich Society

    West Virginia

    If you're a connoisseur of sandwiches, or just super hungry, this easygoing spot is a must. The eatery has sandwiches slathered in tasty toppings,…

  • Aqui Es

    Pennsylvania

    If you're from Texas, Arizona or California (or hey, Mexico) and sneering at Mexican food in Pennsylvania, get over it. This hole in the wall serves…

  • Helmand

    Baltimore

    The Helmand is a longtime favorite for its kaddo borawni (pumpkin in yogurt-garlic sauce), vegetable platters and flavorful beef-and-lamb meatballs,…

  • Tari's

    West Virginia

    Tari's is a very Berkeley Springs sort of spot, with fresh local food and good vegetarian options served in a laid-back atmosphere with all the right…

  • CHeU Fishtown

    Philadelphia

    Asian buns, dumplings and noodles with a Jewish mama's twist (smoked matzo balls and brisket in the ramen, for example) have made CHeU a hit. The fusion…

  • Butterjoint

    Pittsburgh

    Excellent meats and fish here, with a farm-to-table mindset and a menu that changes daily. If it's available, try the stinging-nettle soup – partly…

  • Gaulart & Maliclet

    Charleston

    Ooh la la. Locals crowd around the shared tables at this tiny spot, known as 'Fast & French,' to nibble on Gallic cheeses and sausages, fondues or nightly…

  • Blue Moose

    Pennsylvania

    Dine right at the Blue Moose, where delicious entrees like baked Brie, spinach and garlic ravioli and short rib are served as parts of a prix-fixe menu…

  • Zingerman's Delicatessen

    Michigan

    The shop that launched the area's foodie frenzy, Zingerman's piles local, organic and specialty ingredients onto towering sandwiches in a sprawling…

  • Kuba Kuba

    Richmond

    Kuba Kuba feels like a bodega straight out of Old Havana, with mouthwatering roast pork dishes, Spanish-style omelets and panini offered at rock-bottom…

  • Hudson Food Studio

    Hudson Valley

    With its menu of noodles, including hearty bowls of ramen and pho, braised Chinese eggplant, Kurobuta pork and Vietnamese-style salads, there's a strong…

  • Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery

    New Orleans

    Come here for the best banh mi (Vietnamese bread rolls of sliced pork, cucumber, cilantro; locally called a ‘Vietnamese po’boy’) around, fantastic pho and…

  • Payne's Bar-B-Q

    Memphis

    It may be a contentious statement, but here goes: this converted gas station has the best chopped-pork sandwich in town.

  • P Is for Pie

    Orlando

    Clean-lined with an artisan twist to classic pies (as in sweet tarts with a biscuit base), offering mini and specialty options. Flavors include a sublime…

  • Community Table

    Connecticut

    The name of this Scandinavian-inspired restaurant comes from the 300-year-old black-walnut table, where you can sit down to Sunday brunch. The modern…

  • Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant

    Ohio

    Hubcap-sized pancakes, 20 pie flavors each day, fat sandwiches and Amish specialties such as country-fried steak draw locals and tourists alike. Cash only.

  • Edley's Bar-B-Que

    Nashville

    This barbecue joint, with its simple, down-home decor and some seriously great aromas wafting from the kitchen, is a Nashville staple. The pork platter is…

  • Black Sheep

    Buffalo

    Black Sheep likes to describe its style of western New York farm-to-table cuisine as 'global nomad,' which means you might find exciting, unique takes on…

  • Burlock Coast

    Fort Lauderdale

    Situated in the lovely Ritz Carlton Hotel, this chic, casual spot somehow manages to be all things to all people: a cafe, bar, market and upmarket…

  • Burke & Wills

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    About as far as you could get from an outback watering hole, this sophisticated bistro and bar brings modern Australian cuisine to the Upper West Side…

  • Cardinal Spirits

    Indiana

    Bloomington's only craft distillery makes fantastic spirits with local botanicals, but their equally interesting, seasonally changing food menu is one of…

  • Me Lon Togo

    Midcoast Maine

    You can put West African cuisine on top of our 'Didn't expect that in small-town Maine' list, right alongside unseasonably warm winters. But along comes…

  • Épicerie Boulud

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    A deli from star chef Daniel Boulud is no ordinary deli. Forget ham on rye – here you can order suckling pig confit, jambon de Paris and Gruyère on…

  • Citizen Pie

    Cleveland

    Citizen Pie fires up Neapolitan-style pizzas using an oven straight from the motherland. Watch the pizza maker slide your meal into the fiery dome, and…

  • Blue Moon Beach Grill

    Outer Banks

    Would it be wrong to write an ode to a side of french fries? Because Lord Almighty, the lightly spiced fries at this casual hot spot are the stuff of…

  • Gage

    Chicago

    This always-hopping gastropub dishes up fanciful grub, from Gouda-topped venison burgers to mussels vindaloo or Guinness-battered fish and chips; a steak…

  • Otto's Place

    Illinois

    Just off Main St (read: lures in more locals), Otto constructed this historic building in 1899 and turned it into a restaurant. He and his restaurant are…

  • DoveCote

    Orlando

    With walls painted in vivid blue, gold, and other colors that might come from a Klimt painting close-up, this restaurant, one of the hottest tickets in…

  • Camellia Street Grill

    Everglades National Park

    In a barnlike setting with fairy lights strung from the rafters and nautical doodads lining the walls, Camellia is an easygoing spot for a down-home…

  • Portage House

    Indiana

    Sitting on privileged real estate along the Ohio River in Jeffersonville, this precious 1904 home's epic patio makes for a fine refueling stop with…

  • Corner Table

    Nantucket

    A real local gathering place, this sweet cafe has great coffee, a cabinet full of high-quality eats to have here or take away (black bean and sweet potato…

  • Cafe Luxembourg

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    This quintessential French bistro is generally crowded with locals – and it’s no mystery why: the setting is understatedly elegant, the staff genuinely…

  • Stubborn Mule

    Orlando

    A trendy and very popular gastropub that serves handcrafted cocktails with flair (yes, plenty of mules) and good ol' locally sourced, delicious food that…

  • Valois Restaurant

    Chicago

    It’s a mixed crowd at Valois. In fact, the clientele is so socioeconomically diverse that a U of C sociology professor wrote a well-known book about it,…

  • Jiko - The Cooking Place

    Walt Disney World

    Excellent food, with plenty of grains, vegetables and creative twists, a tiny bar, and rich African surrounds make this a Disney favorite for both quality…

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