Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Ottimo

    Napa Valley

    Chef Michael Chiarello opened this Italian market, cafe and mozzeria in Yountville's V Marketplace across from his popular farm-to-table establishment…

  • Cochon Butcher

    New Orleans

    Tucked behind the slightly more formal Cochon, this sandwich and meat shop calls itself a ‘swine bar and deli.’ We call it one of our favorite sandwich…

  • Lola

    Cleveland

    Famous for his tattoos, Food Network TV appearances and multiple national awards, local boy Michael Symon put Cleveland on the foodie map with Lola. While…

  • Parachute

    Chicago

    Michelin-starred Parachute puts an American spin on Korean street-food classics – say, mackerel and barbecued onion bibimbap (mixed vegetables and rice)…

  • Revel

    Seattle

    This modern Korean-American crossover restaurant (with a bit of French influence thrown in) has quickly established itself as a big name on the Seattle…

  • Leon's Full Service

    Atlanta

    Leon's can come across as a bit pretentious, but the gorgeous concrete bar and open floor plan spilling out of a former service station and on to a groovy…

  • Federal

    Atlanta

    Atlanta staple chef Shaun Doty has returned to his kitchen roots at this glam bistro serving everything from a $16 burger to high-end cast-iron steaks (…

  • Coastal Kitchen

    Seattle

    Coastal Kitchen has become a Capitol Hill legend since its inception in 2012 with its culinary theme (fish) and variations (a different geographical…

  • Kefi

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    Run by chef Michael Psilakis, homey, contemporary Kefi channels a sleek taverna vibe while dispensing excellent rustic Greek dishes. Expect favorites such…

  • Haili's Hawaiian Foods

    Waikiki

    Three generations at Haili’s have been cooking up homegrown Hawaiian fare since 1950. Locals shoehorn themselves into kid-friendly booths and tables, then…

  • Yolk

    Chicago

    This cheerful diner is worth the long wait – you'll dig into the best traditional breakfast in the South Loop. The five-egg omelets include healthy…

  • St James Cheese Company

    New Orleans

    When it comes to grabbing a sandwich downtown, we're always torn between this spot and Cochon Butcher. St James does possess an advantage on the actual…

  • CBC

    Malibu & Pacific Palisades

    The restaurant at the top-notch Malibu Beach Inn could get by on its ocean-view deck, but fortunately it doesn't. Chefs bypass the farmers markets and go…

  • Kanpai

    Hilo

    Hip Kanpai looks slick enough for Brooklyn, but it is mellowed with Hilo's small-town camaraderie, easygoing attitude and Pacific fusion soul. The…

  • Vegan Picnic

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    If all vegan meatballs, faux crispy chicken sandwiches and imitation salami subs tasted this good, every cow, chicken and pig could run free. Okay maybe…

  • Gino's East

    Chicago

    In the great deep-dish pizza wars, Gino’s is easily one of the top-five heavies. And it encourages customers to do something wacky: cover every available…

  • Phantom Ranch Canteen

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Family-style set-price breakfasts and dinners fuel hungry hikers and mule-riders year-round. You must make meal reservations before your descent, ideally…

  • Peking Duck House

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Offering arguably the best Peking duck in the region, the eponymous restaurant has a variety of set menus that include the house specialty. The space is…

  • Beit Rima

    San Francisco

    Bond over mezze inspired by chef-owner Samir Mogannam's mom, plus stints at the Bay's top Mediterranean restaurants. Hummus tahina traditionalists and…

  • Herbsaint

    New Orleans

    Herbsaint’s duck and andouille (smoked sausage) gumbo might be the best restaurant gumbo in town. The rest of the food ain’t too bad either – it’s very…

  • Lucali

    New York City

    One of New York’s tastiest pizzas comes from this unlikely little spot run by dough virtuoso Mark Iacono. Pizzas are all one size, with crisp but pliant…

  • Stan's Donuts

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    In a field rich with contenders, Stan's may just have Chicago's best doughnuts. Staff are always super nice, the retro vibe rocks, and the Biscoff pockets…

  • Boulud Sud

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    Pear-wood paneling and a yellow-gray palette lend a 1960s Mad Men feel to Daniel Boulud's restaurant championing cuisines from the Mediterranean and North…

  • Pioneer Saloon

    Waikiki

    The crowds are proof: people love Pioneer Saloon's Japanese-fusion plate lunches, with dozens of choices from grilled ahi to fried baby octopus to…

  • Boudro's

    San Antonio

    This brightly colored waterside restaurant is hugely popular with locals. Fresh guacamole is made right at your table. The upscale Tex-Mex menu reveals…

  • El Five

    Denver

    The best views of the Denver skyline can be had on this glassed-in tapas joint in the swinging Lower Highlands area. The small plate offerings blend…

  • Azure

    Waikiki

    Azure is the signature restaurant at the Royal Hawaiian Resort. Seafood fresh from the market is celebrated in the bouillabaisse, and simplicity is the…

  • Sinema

    Nashville

    With a seasonal menu of gluttonous meals and an art-deco feel straight out of a noir flick, an evening at Sinema will have you seeking the nearest…

  • Mrs Wilkes Dining Room

    Savannah

    The line outside can begin as early as 8am at this first-come, first-served Southern comfort-food institution. Once the lunch bell rings and you are…

  • Abruzzo Italian Kitchen

    Montana

    Upscale and classy fine dining in Whitefish doesn't mean warmth and hospitality are sacrificed, and this trattoria opened in 2017 delivers on all counts…

  • Yvonne's

    Boston

    Upon arrival at Yvonne's, staff will usher you discreetly through closed doors into a hidden 'modern supper club.' The spectacular space artfully blends…

  • Saxon + Parole

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Named in honor of two 19th-century racing horses, this buzzing bistro leads the charge with competent twists on comfort surf and turf. Request a table in…

  • Harold's Cabin

    Charleston

    It goes without saying that if Bill Murray is a co-owner, the place is probably dope. That's the case for this former corner store, which remains a rustic…

  • Sizzle Pie

    Portland

    An almost mandatory after-bar stop, this pizza joint serves slices and whole pies (including lots of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options) with names…

  • Spillover

    Miami

    Tucked down a pedestrian strip near the CocoWalk, the Spillover serves locally sourced seafood and creative bistro fare in an enticing vintage setting …

  • Namu Gaji

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    SF's unfair culinary advantages – organic local ingredients, Pacific Rim roots and street-skater, try-anything attitude – are showcased in Namu's Korean…

  • Toki Underground

    Washington, DC

    Spicy ramen noodles and dumplings sum up wee Toki's menu. Steaming pots obscure the busy chefs, while diners slurp and sigh contentedly. The eatery takes…

  • Cut

    Las Vegas

    Peripatetic chef Wolfgang Puck strikes again and this time he's on fire – 1200°F (649°C) in the broiler, to be exact. Modern earth-toned furnishings with…

  • Green Grape Annex

    New York City

    Weathered sofas and creeper plants draped across whitewashed walls…Green Grape Annex follows an understated hipster aesthetic to the letter, and the…

  • Bully's

    Mississippi

    With its golden crispiness and tender meat, Bully's fried chicken is a culinary home run and worth a detour from downtown. Or pick up some chicken to go…

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