Must-see restaurants in New England

  • Finz

    Massachusetts

    The highlight here is the gracious, spacious dining room with three walls of windows and a sweet patio overlooking Salem Harbor. The kitchen keeps…

  • Sunflowers

    New Hampshire

    In the heart of Jaffrey (2 miles east of Jaffrey Center), this cozy cafe with its cheerful blue and yellow facade is the perfect place to relax and enjoy…

  • Schutty's Seafood

    Midcoast Maine

    We generally like to be near the water while eating fresh New England seafood, but a random parking lot works just as well. At least it does when said lot…

  • Pai Men Miyake

    Portland

    A satellite of Portland's renowned Miyake, Pai Men Miyake is a cheaper spot that specializes in donburi (rice bowls) and ramen. On a cold Portland night,…

  • Luc's Cafe

    Connecticut

    A tidy little French bistro set in a narrow street off the main drag is a nice place to enjoy a soup or ham sandwich with a glass of continental white:…

  • Red Skiff

    Massachusetts

    Be prepared to wait for a table at this old-fashioned seafood shack, in the heart of Rockport, close to the T Wharf. Come for pancakes and eggs for…

  • Scampo

    Boston

    Celeb chef Lydia Shire is the brains and brawn behind this trendy restaurant on the ground floor of the Liberty Hotel. Buzzing with energy, Scampo offers…

  • Committee

    Boston

    This trendy spot serves small plates, it's true, but they're not talking about pita bread and hummus. These are Greek meze, featuring irresistible dishes…

  • Chacarero

    Boston

    A chacarero is a traditional Chilean sandwich made with grilled chicken or beef, Muenster cheese, fresh tomatoes, guacamole and the surprise ingredient –…

  • Chip's

    New Haven

    A Connecticut staple since 1966, these buttermilk pancakes are somehow light as a feather, and topped with a choice of boysenberries, pecans or maple…

  • Plan B

    Connecticut

    The Glastonbury branch of this northeast burger chain is a rowdy joint with a cabinet of bourbon behind the bar, televised football games and red-leather…

  • Vanilla Bean Cafe

    Connecticut

    Families, cyclists and Sunday drivers regularly make the pilgrimage to 'The Bean' for creative casual dining, live music (including open mikes and well…

  • Pizza Barbone

    Cape Cod

    Take a break from seafood at this stylishly rustic pizza palace, doling out delicious Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizzas from its wood-fired oven…

  • Veranda Noodle Bar

    Portland

    Cheap and cheerful Vietnamese is the name of the game at this lovely spot, where friendly staff crank out very solid bowls of pho, duck noodle soup, and…

  • Duckworth's Bistrot

    Massachusetts

    Half-portions and wines by the glass (or carafe) mean that Duckworth's won't break the bank. But the menu of fresh seafood and local produce means you…

  • Asmara

    Portland

    Portland has a large Eritrean population, and as such it's one of the few places in the USA to sample Eritrean cuisine. Do so at Asmara, which serves…

  • Wild Cow Creamery

    Midcoast Maine

    Small-batch ice cream is the name of the game at this cozy little ice-cream stand, where flavors run from rhubarb crumble to raspberry lime to Mexican hot…

  • Five Bays Bistro

    Cape Cod

    For a bit of fine dining on Barnstable's southern expanse make a reservation at Five Bays Bistro. Its seasonal menu specializes in unctuous American…

  • Shelter Harbor Inn

    Rhode Island

    Work up an appetite with a stroll along the inn's private beach (enquire at reception as the beach is 2.6 miles from the property) then order homey fare…

  • Blue Bistro

    New Hampshire

    This is your chance to dress up – just a tiny bit – for stuffed lobster tails, pan-seared scallops and decadently sauced steaks. Service is thoughtful,…

  • Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster Co

    Midcoast Maine

    Head down to the marina to feast on lobster at this iconic red-painted seafood shack. If it's nice out, grab a picnic table – or just do like the locals…

  • Soleil and Suns Bakery

    Connecticut

    Quiet Cornerners from miles around love Bill Beausoleil's loaves, including Asiago cheese, cranberry-pecan, cinnamon-raisin and garlic cheddar. English…

  • Lazzari

    Portland

    Half bar, half pizza spot, Lazzari is great for a beer, a cocktail, or a white clam pizza, all things that basically make life worth living. Other pie…

  • Lakehouse

    New Hampshire

    At the Inn at Church Landing, this classy restaurant is part of the statewide 'Common Man' family of restaurants. The wide-ranging menu focuses on seafood…

  • Local Yolk

    South Shore

    The name says it all. Everything on the menu is made from scratch using the freshest local ingredients. Look for amazing breakfast sandwiches, sweet and…

  • Ken's Ramen

    Providence

    You'll need to wait for a bench at the counter or a small table at this always pumping, forever slurping, hipster take on a Japanese noodle bar, where…

  • Marion's Pie Shop

    Cape Cod

    It's all about pie here, both sweet (wild blueberry, lemon meringue, strawberry peach, all made with fresh fruit) and savory (chicken, beef steak, clam)…

  • Rebecca's

    Rhode Island

    This snack stand serves burgers, chowder, grilled-cheese sandwiches, deep-fried clams, fish, scallops and more to hungry tourists seated at picnic tables…

  • St Clair's Annex

    Rhode Island

    This ice-cream shop has been run by the same family since 1887, and features several dozen flavors of homemade ice cream. On top of traditional light…

  • Woodman's of Essex

    Massachusetts

    This roadhouse is the most famous spot in the area to come for clams, any way you like them. The specialty is Chubby's original fried clams and crispy…

  • Clam Box

    Massachusetts

    You can't miss this classic clam shack, just north of Ipswich center. Built in 1938, it actually looks like a clam box, spruced up with striped awnings…

  • Daily Planet

    Burlington

    Offerings at this long-established downtown haunt range from confit-duck poutine (sweet-potato fries with Vermont cheddar curds and maple-rosemary duck…

  • The Red Parrot

    Newport

    One of Newport's most popular pub-restaurants, the Red Parrot has three levels of dining and a huge menu with a focus on seafood (particularly lobster)…

  • Clover DTX

    Boston

    Right on the Freedom Trail, the first Downtown branch of this socially conscious local success story serves veggie treats morning, noon and night, from…

  • Ibiza Tapas

    Connecticut

    A lovely looking tapas restaurant in an unexceptional strip mall in industrial Danbury. Friendly staff make it even easier to love the food, which is good…

  • James Hook & Co

    Boston

    For a superlative lobster roll close to Downtown, look no further than this harborside seafood shack near the bridge to the Seaport district. Outdoor…

  • Mountainside Cafe

    Connecticut

    Tastefully done in white tile and wood, this old Appalachian Trail way station does solid omelets and sizable sandwiches, along with healthy kale and…

  • Lago

    New Hampshire

    Inside the Inn at Bay Point, the stylishly rustic Lago serves oven-roasted salmon with mango and chili glaze, ravioli stuffed with duck bacon, and…

  • Sally's Apizza

    New Haven

    One of the New Haven 'pizza family,' Sally's has been at it since 1938; the white-clam pie ($12.75) is legendary for good reason, but all pizzas share the…

  • Two Sisters Coffee Shop

    Massachusetts

    This local place is where the fisherfolk go for breakfast when they come in from their catch. They're early risers, so you may have to wait for a table…

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