Must-see restaurants in New England

  • Public Market House

    Portland

    A handful of fast-food stalls occupy this great market. It's the perfect place for a quick, cheap and tasty meal (soups, burritos, salads, bagels etc),…

  • Keepers

    Nantucket

    Fun updates to American classics (think bacon-wrapped meatloaf) are served in a warm dining room at Keepers, one of the island's best bets for food…

  • We-Li-Kit Ice Cream

    Connecticut

    Sit at trestle tables and slurp sundaes and housemade, farm-fresh ice cream with holidaymakers and locals. There's a bunch of wacky and wonderful flavors…

  • Pastiche

    Providence

    Warmed by a fire in winter, this tiny cafe has a robin's-egg-blue facade, beyond which you'll find the cakes, tarts, pies and decadent desserts for which…

  • Sushi Yoshi

    Vermont

    A gourmet Chinese restaurant that has successfully added Japanese hibachi fare to its repertoire, Sushi Yoshi is a perennial favorite along Killington's…

  • Brown Jug

    Cape Cod

    Prime picnic supplies can be found at this specialty food store that also serves as a wine purveyor and a cafe. Wood-fired pizzas make for a perfect pit…

  • Nonie's

    New Hampshire

    A long-time Peterborough favorite, Nonie's serves excellent breakfasts as well as fresh bakery items. In the summer grab a table in the tiny front garden.

  • Aesop's Tables

    New Hampshire

    Tucked inside Toadstool Bookshop, with a few patio tables, this cafe sells coffee, quiches, salads and sandwiches.

  • White Cottage Snack Bar

    Vermont

    A Woodstock institution, this glorified snack shack has been serving loyal locals fried clams, burgers and ice cream by the riverside since 1957.

  • Tikkaway Fresh Indian Grill

    New Haven

    Students love this cheap, tasty and healthy Indian restaurant with plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options and a fresh, clean, vibe.

  • Trio

    Rhode Island

    This upscale tavern with amazing views over Narragansett Bay serves New England favorites (plenty of seafood), burgers, pizzas and pasta.

  • Bakers Station

    New Hampshire

    Need something sweet? Step into this tiny bakery for cookies, muffins, pastries and other desserts. Also sells bagel sandwiches.

  • Gourmet Provence Bakery

    Vermont

    For delicious freshly baked French pastries, espresso drinks and sandwiches, head to this bakery in the heart of Brandon.

  • Lago's

    New Hampshire

    Come summer, everyone flocks to Lago's, the New Hampshire coast's favorite spot for ice cream.

  • Union Oyster House and people passing by, Freedom Trail.

    Union Oyster House

    Boston

    The oldest restaurant in Boston, ye olde Union Oyster House has been serving seafood in this historic redbrick building since 1826. Countless…

  • York St Noodle House

    New Haven

    If you're looking for a quick meal that's both filling and inexpensive, look no more. This small eatery is usually filled with chatty students slurping…

  • Kellerhaus

    New Hampshire

    Welcome to the ice-cream sundae of your childhood dreams. At this Weirs Beach institution they've been making homemade ice cream for over a century, but…

  • Grace

    Portland

    Grace is an 1850s Gothic Revival–style Methodist church that was closed and sold due to a declining congregation. After a $2-million renovation that…

  • Brotherhood of Thieves

    Nantucket

    A longtime favorite of locals, who come for the friendly tavern atmosphere (set off with brick and dark woods) and some of the island's best burgers. Not…

  • Blue-Eyed Crab

    South Shore

    There are a few tried-and-true seafood restaurants clustered around Town Wharf. But if you like some Caribbean flavor with your fish (and perhaps a…

  • Local 149

    Boston

    Southie's first gastropub puts a curious, local-with-a-twist on things, which might catch you off guard. But why wouldn't you want a lobster scramble for…

  • Bookstore & Restaurant

    Cape Cod

    This friendly place serves oysters and littleneck clams harvested at low tide in the waters right across the street – can't get fresher than that. Sit out…

  • South Street Diner

    South End & Chinatown

    A divey diner that does what a diner is supposed to do – that is, serve bacon and eggs and burgers and fries, at any time of the day or night. Plonk…

  • Carmen's Café Nicole

    South Shore

    Boasting a wonderful view of Plymouth Harbor and outdoor seating, this eclectic cafe pulls off a wide variety of delicious dishes including decadent…

  • Waterhouse

    New Hampshire

    Feeling a tad fancy? Step into the bright wood-floored dining room and grab a table beside the floor-to-ceiling windows directly overlooking the rushing…

  • Scargo Cafe

    Cape Cod

    A handsome clubby interior, friendly staff and a crowd-pleasing menu of well-executed classics draw loyal customers. Scargo covers its bases well, from a…

  • Kawa ni

    Connecticut

    Kawa ni (meaning 'at the river') is a modern take on a traditional Japanese izakaya (pub) in the middle of Westport, offering visually appealing small…

  • Ellen's Harborside

    Massachusetts

    By the T Wharf in the town center, Ellen's has grown famous serving a simple menu of American breakfasts, chicken, ribs and lobster since 1954. Consider…

  • Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar

    Cape Cod

    Fried seafood is the staple (plus renowned onion rings); there's also salads, baked cod and steamed lobster on the menu. Everything is fresh, and at night…

  • Belfry Inn & Bistro

    Cape Cod

    If you like quirky, this restaurant (in the B&B of the same name) occupies the sanctuary of a former church and is one of the Cape's more unusual fine…

  • Sea Level Oyster Bar

    Massachusetts

    This is a lovely spot with a wide-open dining room, giant windows and an appealing patio overlooking Waterfront Park. The menu is heavy on seafood, with…

  • Schulte & Herr

    Portland

    Bring along your favorite wine or microbrew (it's BYOB) to match with the southern German food – think spaetzle with caramelized onions and Emmentaler…

  • Lemongrass

    Midcoast Maine

    Vietnamese standbys – pho, vermicelli bowls and banh mi – share space with some unexpected regional Vietnamese delights, including Hanoi-style bun cha …

  • Abba

    Cape Cod

    Feeling adventurous? This fine-dining restaurant offers superb pan-Mediterranean fare with a hint of Thai thrown in, from an Israeli-born chef. Start with…

  • Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium

    Cape Cod

    Lobster mania takes a new twist at Ben & Bill's, where the crustacean has crawled onto the summertime ice-cream menu. It's a butter-based ice cream with…

  • All-American Diner

    South Shore

    You're here in America's Hometown – what better place to eat than the All-American Diner? It's a classic red-white-and-blue place, with a breakfast menu…

  • Lobster Hut

    South Shore

    There's nothing fancy going on at the Lobster Hut, but who needs 'fancy' when you've got fresh seafood and breezy harbor views? It's a classic seafood…

  • J's Oyster

    Portland

    This well-loved dive has the cheapest raw oysters in town (staring at $23 for a dozen) and gives visitors a glimpse of pre-gentrification Portland. It's…

  • Crepe Cod

    Cape Cod

    It's worth making the detour from Falmouth's town center to enjoy a breezy lunch at this French bistro. As the pun in its name suggests, the specialty…

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