Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • LemonGrass Cafe

    Illinois

    This downtown Moline Thai restaurant whips up an authentic menu of Thai curries, rice and street food with occasional dabbles into Burmese, Laotian and…

  • Paddlefish

    Walt Disney World

    This paddle steamer has had an entire revamp and reopened in February 2016. It's smart, contemporary and chic. Its lovely dining areas are ingeniously…

  • Exchange

    Indiana

    All things considered, New Albany's best restaurant is a one-stop evening out. Sky-high exposed-brick walls and and true-to-their-name Big Ass Fans…

  • Lost Larson

    Chicago

    Renowned pastry chef Bobby Schaffer has opened one of Andersonville's newest spots, a Scandi-influenced bakery with an appropriately minimalist, elegant…

  • ‘Ohana

    Walt Disney World

    The Polynesian's signature restaurant evokes a South Pacific feel with rock-art animals, a huge oak-burning grill cooking up massive kebabs of meat, and…

  • Matunuck Oyster Bar

    Rhode Island

    This small, indoor-outdoor seafood-centric restaurant sits on a spit of land opposite Galilee on Point Judith Pond. Considering that the parking lot is…

  • Cole's

    Buffalo

    Since 1934 this atmospheric restaurant and bar has been dishing up local favorites such as beef on weck (roast beef on a caraway-seed roll) – try it with…

  • BlackFish

    Cape Cod

    Local ingredients meet urban sophistication at Truro’s top dinner restaurant. From the nautical decor to the out-of-the-ordinary menu choices, everything…

  • Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd Skipper Canteen

    Walt Disney World

    This adventure-themed spot harks back to days of boat exploration. It has three delightful areas based around boat skippers' tropical headquarters. Enjoy…

  • Luella's Southern Kitchen

    Chicago

    You could easily walk right by this modest storefront without realizing the rich, buttery glory that awaits inside. The chef reworks his great-grandmother…

  • Dandelion Communitea Café

    Orlando

    Unabashedly crunchy and definitively organic, this pillar of the sprouts and tempeh and green-tea dining scene serves up creative and excellent plant…

  • Downtown Market Grand Rapids

    Michigan

    Chowhounds hobnob at this stylish food hall, perusing top picks such as Slows Bar BQ, Fish Lads (stellar fish and chips), Love’s Ice Cream and Madcap…

  • East End Market

    Orlando

    Look for the raised vegetable beds and picnic tables outside this hip, earthy little organic collection of locally sourced places to eat and markets.

  • Antojitos Izcalli

    Alabama

    The word 'authentic' gets tossed in front of 'Mexican restaurant' too much, but it deserves a spot when describing Antojitos Izcalli, where the barbacoa …

  • Fog Bar & Cafe

    Midcoast Maine

    Industrial-chic aesthetic meets an experimental theater, and everything gets overlaid with maritime Maine ingredients and flourishes. The menu changes…

  • Laan Xang

    Midcoast Maine

    Oh, of course: 'Laan Xang,' named for the medieval Lao kingdom of a 'Million Elephants and White Parasols' – totally expecting a restaurant to bear that…

  • Frog Hollow Tavern

    Georgia

    Chef Sean Wight's attention to local bounty completely transformed Augusta's dining scene at this classy tavern. The regionally focused dishes include…

  • Boma

    Walt Disney World

    Several steps above Disney's usual buffet options, this African-inspired eatery offers wood-roasted meats, interesting soups such as coconut curried…

  • Naked Oyster

    Cape Cod

    Limited ingredient travel times are preferred at this upmarket joint, where the eponymous bivalves come from the restaurant's oyster farm in Barnstable…

  • Simpatico Jamestown

    Rhode Island

    Sample the likes of shrimp paella, comfort chicken and citrus-barbecued pork tenderloin from a menu that includes seafood, but is refreshingly not limited…

  • Busy Bee Café

    Atlanta

    Politicians, police officers, urbanites and hungry miscreants, along with celebrities (it's had pop-ins by MLK Jr, Obama and OutKast), all converge over…

  • Proprietors

    Nantucket

    Creative, globally inspired cooking and fine cocktails go down a treat at this bar-restaurant that proudly flaunts local farm-to-table fare. Your eyes may…

  • Tutto Gusto

    Walt Disney World

    Full marks for this authentic Italian brasserie and wine bar. It oozes style and serves up excellent small plates, including meats and cheeses. Definitely…

  • Pain D'Avignon

    Cape Cod

    It's not in the likeliest of locations (out by the airport, off MA 132), but seek this place out for a delectable slice of Paris. Patisserie favorites…

  • Present Moment Cafe

    St Augustine

    Dishing up 'Kind Cuisine,' this folksy restaurant serves only vegan cooked, dehydrated, or raw food. To the delight (and surprise) of many patrons, the…

  • Garden Cafe

    Catskills

    All the ingredients used at this relaxed, charming cafe are organic. The food served is appealing, tasty and fresh, and includes salads, sandwiches, rice…

  • Champlin's Seafood

    Rhode Island

    At Champlin’s Seafood, order a lobster roll, stuffed clams, scallops or one of many sea critters breaded and fried, and hang out on its 2nd-floor deck,…

  • Huckleberry

    Hudson Valley

    This cute sea-green house set back from the road offers an appealing menu of gourmet items, including grass-fed-beef burgers, fish tacos and IPA mac 'n'…

  • Henry Social Club

    Indiana

    Punching above its culinary class by Columbus standards, HSC's seasonally changing menu satiates local foodies (and visiting architects) and is the best…

  • OhNo Cafe

    Portland

    Actually, oh yes. This bare-bones operation looks like a corner store with a kitchen, because that's more or less what it is. The sandwiches here are…

  • Bartlett's Farm

    Nantucket

    From a humble farm stand this family operation has grown into a huge gourmet market, with salads, tempting desserts and sandwiches (including a great…

  • ArtCliff Diner

    Martha's Vineyard

    Hands down the best place in town for breakfast and lunch. Chef-owner Gina Stanley, a grad of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, adds flair to…

  • Five Islands Lobster Company

    Midcoast Maine

    Imagine crab cakes with fresh dill-tartar sauce, golden fried clams and lobsters dripping with melted butter. The food at this wharfside lobster shack, 13…

  • Beef Barn

    Rhode Island

    Folks flock from far and wide to get gristly at the iconic Beef Barn on the outskirts of Woonsocket, where slow-cooked roast-beef sandwiches go out the…

  • Sanaa

    Walt Disney World

    Lovely cafe with Savannah views – giraffes, ostriches and zebras graze outside the window. You almost forget you're in Florida, but, hey, that's Disney…

  • Slate

    Orlando

    One of Orlando's newest and trendiest places, it's buzzy, noisy and draws a chatty crowd after crusty pizza (straight from the large, copper oven) or…

  • Roy Moore Lobster Company

    Massachusetts

    This takeout kitchen has the cheapest lobster-in-the-rough on the Neck. Your beast comes on a tray with melted butter, a fork and a wet wipe for cleanup…

  • California Grill

    Walt Disney World

    Earning consistent oohs and aahs from locals and repeat Disney guests, this rooftop classic boasts magnificent views of Magic Kingdom fireworks and offers…

  • Stonecat

    Finger Lakes

    This foodie haven on the southeast side of Seneca Lake, 22 miles west of Ithaca, is mostly casual, but serious where it counts: smart service, impeccable…

  • Sultan's Market

    Chicago

    Neighborhood folks dig into plates heaped with falafel sandwiches, creamy hummus, lamb shawarma, spinach pies and other quality Middle Eastern fare at…

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