Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Cafe Lalo

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    The vintage French posters and marble-topped tables make this longtime Upper West Side date spot feel like a Parisian cafe. But really – you're here for…

  • Rosemary's

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    One of the West Village's hottest restaurants, Rosemary's serves high-end Italian fare that lives up to the hype. In a vaguely farmhouse-like setting,…

  • Toups' Meatery

    New Orleans

    Cheese plates. Charcuterie boards. These are standard appetizers at restaurants across the land. But they are nothing compared to the chest-pounding glory…

  • Rock Springs Café

    Arizona

    A pit stop for pie? You betcha. Especially if it's a slice of fresh pie ($6) at Rock Springs Café in Black Canyon City. Only problem? This Old West diner,…

  • Pretty Cool Ice Cream

    Chicago

    Step inside the bright-pink shop, and you're greeted with an overwhelming choice of frozen novelties. There are custard bars (rich, chocolate-covered ice…

  • Johnson's of St Mary World Famous Restaurant

    Glacier National Park

    It feels like you've stepped onto the set of a John Wayne western. Well, the plastic chairs are a giveaway. But this log-cabin restaurant perched above St…

  • Delfina

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    Twenty years ago Delfina opened its doors on what was then a sketchy corner of the Mission. It served simple Italian cuisine prepared with fresh…

  • Playa Provisions

    Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey

    Top Chef alumna Brooke Williamson is the force behind this 7000-sq-ft combination seafood restaurant, cafe, ice-cream shop, and speakeasy-style whiskey…

  • Eataly

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Mario Batali’s sprawling temple to Italian gastronomy is a veritable wonderland. Feast on everything from vibrant crudo (raw fish) and fritto misto …

  • Spotted Pig

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This James Beard–award-winning gastropub is a favorite with Villagers, restaurant and bar industry types, as well as celebrities like Kanye West. The…

  • Kinship

    Washington, DC

    Round up your friends and enjoy a convivial night at this Michelin-starred restaurant by James Beard Award–winning chef Eric Ziebold. Pick and choose…

  • Bachelor Farmer

    Minneapolis

    The dishes at this fun restaurant play on the region's Scandinavian heritage: smoked fish, meatballs and cheese-and-pickled-mushroom-topped toast make…

  • Prairie

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    This is not your nonni's Italian, and actually she might take issue with whether it's Italian at all. Many of the ingredients more commonly appear on…

  • Gralehaus

    Louisville

    There's breakfast all day at this snug eatery housed in a historic early-20th-century home, and you should indeed indulge in its chef-centric takes on…

  • Parasol’s

    New Orleans

    Parasol’s is the anchor of the Irish Channel, serving as community center, nexus of gossip and watering hole. It's first and foremost a bar, but you can…

  • Smyth

    Chicago

    Smyth is a homey spot that's bagged a pair of Michelin stars for its seasonal tasting menus. Prepare to spend two to three hours making your way through…

  • Desnuda

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    Slurp briny oysters, sweet clams, tangy ceviches, well-matched wines and herbaceous cocktails at this charming bar and cevicheria, an outpost of the East…

  • Pix Patisserie

    Portland

    Run by French-trained pastry chef Cheryl Wakerhauser, Pix is a decadent haven for anyone with a sweet tooth. The desserts are so beautiful that you might…

  • Zero Café + Bar

    Charleston

    The kitchen at the Zero George Street hotel might be diminutive, but the dining experience provided by Food Network celebrity chef Vinson Petrillo is…

  • Legal Harborside

    Boston

    This vast glass-fronted waterfront complex offers three different restaurant concepts on three floors. Our favorite is the 1st floor – a casual restaurant…

  • Gelso & Grand

    SoHo & Chinatown

    'Gelso' means mulberry in Italian – a reference to this historic intersection in Little Italy. Except here the red-checkered tablecloths have been…

  • Pizzeria Locale

    Boulder

    The obvious choice for a slice with style. Beloved stepchild of upscale Frasca (they share a kitchen), this southern Italian–style pizzeria fills with…

  • Gary Danko

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    Gary Danko wins James Beard Awards for his impeccable Californian haute cuisine. Smoked-glass windows prevent passersby from tripping over their tongues…

  • Rodeo Goat

    Dallas

    Rodeo Goat is located on an unpromising stretch of roadway on the outskirts of the Design District and, from the outside, looks like a low-key strip club…

  • Mill

    St Petersburg

    After opening in 2015, the Mill and its barnyard-chic interior design quickly became St Pete's it restaurant, particularly at brunch. The walls are…

  • Frieda

    Philadelphia

    This awesome place aims to connect people of all ages to eat, drink, share and learn something new. It doesn't like to be labeled as one thing or another,…

  • Rooster & the Till

    Tampa

    With an impressive culinary pedigree – and a recent Best Chef South nomination from the James Beard Foundation – Ferrell Alvarez and Ty Rodriguez are…

  • Chumley's

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Occupying the site of a legendary 1922 West Village speakeasy, Chumley's maintains its historic air while upgrading everything else. The ambitious…

  • MAC 24/7

    Waikiki

    If it's 3am and you're famished, skip the temptation for a cold $25 burger from room service (if you have room service) and drop by Waikiki's best all…

  • Orchids

    Waikiki

    Oʻahu’s most elegant Sunday brunch spread covers all the bases, with a made-to-order omelet station; a buffet of poke, sashimi, sushi and salads; and a…

  • Pequod’s Pizza

    Chicago

    Like the ship in Moby Dick from which this neighborhood restaurant takes its name, Pequod’s pan-style (akin to deep-dish) pizza is a thing of legend –…

  • Pizzeria Delfina

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    One bite explains why SF is obsessed with pizza lately: Delfina's thin crust heroically supports the weight of fennel sausage and fresh mozzarella without…

  • Wurstkuche

    Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey

    Set in a hipster-chic brick-house loft, but sealed off from the on-rushing madness of Lincoln Blvd, this German sausage and beer haus specializes in three…

  • Longman & Eagle

    Chicago

    Hard to say whether this shabby-chic tavern is best for eating or drinking. Let's say eating, thanks to its beautifully cooked comfort foods such as duck…

  • Blue Duck Tavern

    Washington, DC

    A reliable rave winner, the Michelin-starred Blue Duck creates a rustic kitchen ambience in the midst of an uber-urbanized corridor of M St. The changing…

  • Rec Pier Chophouse

    Baltimore

    If you peer through the Sagamore Pendry's archway windows from Thames St, it can appear that everyone in town is celebrating inside this rustically chic…

  • Butchertown Grocery

    Louisville

    This hot spot rides a delicate line between raw and refined, dishing out European-inspired, American-anchored comfort cuisine in an unassuming 19th…

  • Catfish

    New York City

    Catfish serves Cajun cuisine with flair, in an atmosphere that is sheer fun. Rich, garlicky shrimp 'n' grits join jambalaya (veg, spicy rice and andouille…

  • Piece

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    The thin, flour-dusted crust of ‘New Haven–style’ pizza at this spacious Wicker Park microbrewery offers a welcome reprieve from the city’s omnipresent…

  • Milk & Honey

    New York City

    Floor-to-ceiling windows flood this popular oasis with light. The menu features numerous brunch-style sandwiches and egg dishes, from comforting pastrami…

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