Must-see restaurants in New England

  • Aquinnah Shop

    Martha's Vineyard

    Although this restaurant caters to tourists who come to the southern tip of Martha's Vineyard to take in the majestic Gay Head Cliffs, the food is…

  • Five Fifty-Five

    Portland

    This elegant, two-level restaurant serves up of-the-moment dishes like truffled lobster mac 'n' cheese and New England scallops with sunchokes, but prices…

  • Back Yard Taco

    Martha's Vineyard

    Back Yard Taco is a favorite of Martha's Vineyard's cooler set and considering it serves some of the island's best tacos, it's not hard to see why…

  • Becky's Diner

    Portland

    Fisherfolk and all-night revelers enjoy the 4am opening here. At other times, the booths at this wharf-side diner are packed with a mixed crowd: Portland…

  • Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company

    Martha's Vineyard

    The namesake clam chowder is pretty impressive – rich, creamy and a frequent award-winner. But the rest of the large menu is also impressive, from the raw…

  • Wicked Whoopies

    Midcoast Maine

    The main draw at this bakery are ponderously huge whoopie pies (basically, two cakes with sweet cream filling) in 25 different flavors, including red…

  • Riverview Café

    Boston

    The cafeteria at the Museum of Science is set up like a food court, with a variety of food stations serving Tex-Mex, salads, pasta, pizza and coffee. Most…

  • Lobster Shack

    Midcoast Maine

    This spot truly lives up to its name: it's a shack and it serves lobster rolls (and hot dogs, clam chowder, pulled pork and a few other goodies)…

  • Optimist Cafe

    Cape Cod

    Set in an old sea captain's home painted a cheery yellow, this laid-back cafe offers breakfast fare of the waffles-and-eggs variety until closing…

  • Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub

    Midcoast Maine

    Kids getting cranky and momma needs a beer? Let the young ones run wild on the back lawn while you sip an IPA and savor a cheeseburger on the deck. This…

  • Waterfront

    Midcoast Maine

    Perched smack on the water and open year-round, this long-standing harborfront restaurant specializes in seafood with a twist. Local crab and artichoke…

  • Broad Arrow Tavern

    Midcoast Maine

    In the Harraseeket Inn, this rustic, wood-floored charmer has a good selection of microbrews and high-end bistro fare, including steamed clams, surf 'n'…

  • Biscuits

    Martha's Vineyard

    If you're wondering what Biscuits specializes in, you needn't look further than its name. This Southern-inspired breakfast and lunch spot is a favorite…

  • Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe

    Boston

    If you ever wondered exactly what constitutes a 'shoppe' with a double-p-e, this is it. Come to Lulu's for old-fashioned, high-end sweet treats like fancy…

  • Boynton-McKay Food Co

    Midcoast Maine

    Watch the world go by while you sip coffee and dig into a skillet breakfast of eggs, chorizo and Monterey Jack cheese. In a former apothecary shop in…

  • Menemsha Deli

    Martha's Vineyard

    This small cafe opened in 2018 and has been a welcome addition to Menemsha's otherwise limited restaurant scene. It specializes in hearty sandwiches and…

  • Village Hearth Artisan Bakery

    Rhode Island

    This low-slung yellow shack is situated a block north of the Jamestown village center. It houses a community bakery and, on Saturdays and Sundays only, a…

  • Green

    Nantucket

    Gluten-free baked goods, organic smoothies, veggie wraps and damn good coffee can all be found at this cute cafe in the center of the island. It is most…

  • Pickle Jar Kitchen

    Cape Cod

    Hearty, healthy comfort food, prepared with seasonal ingredients and lots of love. Look for satisfying hash for breakfast, lovingly prepared sandwiches,…

  • Espresso Love

    Martha's Vineyard

    This year-round cafe serves the richest cup o' joe in town, sweet cinnamon rolls and good sandwiches, like curried chicken with walnuts and currants. The…

  • Aldo's Bakery & Homemade Ice Cream

    Rhode Island

    Family-friendly Aldo's has been serving homemade ice cream and pastries, including delicious Portuguese sweetbread, to Block Island tourists for over 40…

  • Causeway Restaurant

    Massachusetts

    Gloucester's favorite seafood shack is about a mile west of town, on the mainland. It's a convivial, crowded place serving irresistible clam chowder,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Net Result

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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