Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Mimi's Bakery & Deli

    Southwestern Utah

    Everything in this French-inspired bakery is made from scratch, including exquisite pastries, freshly baked artisan bread and vegetarian black-bean chili…

  • Leon's Oyster Shop

    Charleston

    In a converted old body shop reimagined as an industrial-chic eatery, Leon's is a Charleston favorite for three distinct and delicious items: oysters,…

  • American Flatbread

    Burlington

    Central location, great beers on tap from the in-house Zero Gravity microbrewery and superb flatbread (thin-crust pizza) are reason enough to visit this…

  • Matsuhisa

    Aspen

    The original Colorado link in Matsuhisa Nobu’s iconic global chain that now wraps around the world, this converted house is more intimate than its Vail…

  • Jambo Cafe

    Santa Fe

    Hidden within a shopping center, this African-flavored cafe is hard to spot from the road; once inside, though, it’s a lovely spot, always busy with…

  • Hana Huli Huli BBQ

    The Road to Hana

    The smell in the air tempts you in before you've even parked your car. The flavorsome chicken and pork ribs are cage-grilled over an open fire and turned…

  • Dobyns Dining Room

    Missouri

    Located by College of the Ozarks (and staffed by its students, who also make the ice cream), this is as close to fine dining as Branson gets. The setting…

  • Cornbred Barbecue

    Iowa

    Located in the old Ames train station, this barbecue joint has tables overlooking the still busy tracks. The food is sensational, cooked by a crew of…

  • Oh Mamma's on the Avenue

    Indiana

    This cute little grocery store and deli features toasted sandwiches, heaps of cheeses from the region (including awesome housemade goat's-milk cheese),…

  • Centro Woodfired Pizzeria

    Southwestern Utah

    Serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and heaping bowls of fresh salad in a sleek atmosphere, Centro is a hub for hedonist appetites. Touches like hand…

  • Local Ocean Seafoods

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Popular and with good reason – the food is freshly prepared and very tasty here. Most of the seafood comes straight from the docks. Try the crab po'boy…

  • Butcher's Daughter

    Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey

    Find yourself a seat around the central counter or facing busy Abbot Kinney to tuck in to stone-oven pizzas, handmade pastas and veggie faves such as…

  • Enchiladas Ole

    Fort Worth

    The antidote to same-seeming Tex-Mex. Yep, the dining room is dead simple and the menu a familiar litany of enchiladas, quesadillas and guacamole. But…

  • White Dog Cafe

    Philadelphia

    If the dozen Boston terriers on the wall seem incongruous with the food, don't worry: this place has been serving farm-to-table since 1983. Come here for…

  • Cafe Kaila

    Honolulu

    This place at the top of Kapiʻolani Blvd racks up best breakfast gold medals in local culinary awards. Expect to queue to get in for the legendary lineup…

  • Laurelhurst Market

    Portland

    Hugely popular and vegetarian-unfriendly is this hip and meaty spot, where grass-fed steaks, pork chops and free-range chicken dominate the menu. Just be…

  • Stone Hearth Grille

    Southwestern Utah

    In a lovely rural setting staring out at the bluffs, this upscale lodge restaurant serves rib-eye steaks, vegetarian-style stuffed peppers and satisfying…

  • Hot n Juicy Crawfish

    Las Vegas

    The name says it all: spicy, hot and juicy crawfish served by the pound or in baskets and a wide range of other seafood treats. Ridiculously popular.

  • Fonda la Catrina

    Seattle

    You'll find a number of things in the busy confines of Fonda la Catrina, a shockingly good Mexican restaurant in industrial Georgetown. There's the…

  • Corazon Cocina

    Santa Barbara

    The usual Mexican crowd-pleasers are all here (tacos al pastor, quesadillas, agua fresca) but made to such perfection that previous versions pale in…

  • SALT Fish House

    North Coast & Redwoods

    This low-lit nautical-themed restaurant on the plaza promises sustainably harvested seafood, locally sourced produce and thoughtfully crafted cocktails…

  • Snow City Café

    Anchorage

    Consistently voted best breakfast by Anchorage Press readers, this busy cafe serves healthy grub to a clientele that ranges from the tattooed to the up…

  • Seafolk

    Midcoast Maine

    This beautiful little cafe has great views of the harbor, strong, excellent coffee, and a stellar lineup of egg sandwiches, blueberry pie, delightful…

  • Paris 66

    Pittsburgh

    This is top-end French at its best, in a cozy, bistro-style setting. Blink and you'll think you're in France. That said, this isn't haute cuisine, but…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse

    Dallas

    Dallas’ favorite barbecue joint also has a handy downtown location, but for the full authentic experience you can’t beat a visit to the place it all began…

  • 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…

  • Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

    Kansas City

    This legendary joint is housed in a brightly lit old gas station and is the best reason to cross the state border (it's actually not far from the Country…

  • 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…

  • LuLu's Bread and Bagels

    Fairbanks

    The coffee is carefully brewed and delicious; the baked goods, from rosemary bread to quiche, are gorgeous; and the bagels just get the day started right…

  • Potter’s Mill

    Iowa

    This converted grain mill draws folks from across the region with both its made-from-scratch Southern cooking and live blues and jazz music (Saturday and…

  • 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…

  • Cheever's Cafe

    Oklahoma

    This former art deco flower shop is now an upscale cafe with excellent Southern- and Mexican-influenced fare. The menu changes seasonally and is locally…

  • Moké’s Bread & Breakfast

    Kailua

    Locals reading the paper or petting their dogs at the blue-checker-clothed tables are the norm at this legendary cafe. The famous lilikoʻi (passion fruit)…

  • Fat Cat

    Lake Tahoe

    This casual, family run restaurant with local art splashed on the walls does it all: from-scratch soups, heaped salads, sandwiches, incredible burgers,…

  • La Plazuela

    Santa Fe

    One of Santa Fe’s greatest pleasures is a meal in the Fonda’s irresistible see-and-be-seen central atrium, with its excited bustle, colorful decor and…

  • Rainbow Ranch Lodge

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    The gourmet restaurant attached to its upscale lodge is the best in the valley and the place for a blowout. Try the harissa-rubbed elk, bison steak with…

  • Artichoke Cafe

    Albuquerque

    Elegant and unpretentious, this popular bistro prepares creative gourmet cuisine with panache and is always high on foodies’ lists of Albuquerque’s best…

  • 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,…

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