Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Ad Hoc

    Napa Valley

    A winning formula by Thomas Keller, Yountville’s culinary patriarch, Ad Hoc serves the master’s favorite American home cooking in four family-style…

  • Village Store

    Yosemite National Park

    The biggest and best grocery store in the park is located smack in the center of Yosemite Village. Whether you’re after last-minute items or full-fledged…

  • People's Pig

    Portland

    The smoked fried-chicken sandwich at the People's Pig, with jalapeño jelly and spicy mayo, occupies the top position on many Portlanders' lists of…

  • Marsha Brown Creole Kitchen & Lounge

    Pennsylvania

    For a near-divine meal in a renovated former church, this unique New Hope creation is inspired by the Louisiana cooking and Southern roots of its owner…

  • Il Buco

    SoHo & Chinatown

    It's hard to resist this Italian charmer, nostalgically cluttered with copper pots, kerosene lamps and antique furniture. Sink your teeth into seasonal,…

  • Gerard’s

    Lahaina

    Where has all the romance gone? To the front porch of Gerard’s, where white linens and flickering shadows invite murmurs of love. Or exclamations of…

  • Honu Seafood & Pizza

    Lahaina

    Named for Maui’s famous green sea turtles, this stylish venture from restaurateur Mark Ellman is wowing crowds with expansive ocean views and a savory…

  • Iron Rooster

    Maryland

    From the crab-cake Benedict layered with lump crab, poached eggs and hollandaise to the buttermilk fried chicken and waffles with black-pepper pan gravy,…

  • Avec

    Chicago

    Feeling social? This happening spot gives diners a chance to rub elbows at eight-person communal tables. The mini room looks like a Finnish sauna and…

  • Sadie's BBQ Inn

    Honolulu

    A charming locally owned hole-in-the-wall in Pearl City Shopping Center, Sadie's specializes in authentic Korean eats. Mouthwatering choices include loco…

  • La Mer

    Waikiki

    At the luxury Halekulani resort, La Mer is rated by traditionalists as Waikiki’s top fine-dining destination. A neoclassical French menu puts the emphasis…

  • Sauvage

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    A whisk-me-away-to-Paris feel, a romantic bistro ambience, pleasing wine list and capable European dishes give Sauvage its ooh-la-la. Menu highlights are…

  • DragonEats

    The Haight & Hayes Valley

    Velvety roast-duck banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) gives opera stars something to sing about at this sunny Vietnamese deli, right around the corner from San…

  • Max Downtown

    Connecticut

    With its swinging tunes, 'pre-Prohibition' cocktails and retro-luxe look (a piano lounge with a long, curved wooden bar, massive wrought-iron chandeliers…

  • KKatie's Burger Bar

    South Shore

    Legend has it that when the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, they were dying for a burger. Finally, after 400 years, KKatie is fulfilling this wish. And…

  • Threefold

    Miami

    Coral Gables' most talked-about cafe is a buzzing, Aussie-run charmer that serves perfectly pulled espressos (and a good flat white), along with creative…

  • Salazar

    Cincinnati

    The snug room, with its marble bar and Moorish floor tiles, is polished yet relaxed. It’s the perfect backdrop for chef Jose Salazar’s creative comfort…

  • Sunset Grille

    Florida Keys

    Overlooking the Seven Mile Bridge, this huge, festive spot has an unbeatable location (it's not called Sunset for nothing) and wide-ranging appeal: namely…

  • Gansevoort Market

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Inside a brick building in the heart of the Meatpacking District is this buzzing food emporium. A raw, industrial space lit by skylights, it features a…

  • Dessert'D

    Mammoth Lakes

    Sweet treats such as cookies, marshmallows, jams, cakes, sweet cream pie and brownies are made on site at this ridiculously good dessert shop. Everything…

  • Korzo

    New York City

    The story of Korzo begins with love forged in the ski resorts of former Czechoslovakia, and finds its happy ending in the husband-and-wife owners' mutual…

  • The Café

    Key West

    The oldest vegetarian spot in Key West is a sunny luncheonette by day that morphs into a buzzing, low-lit eating and drinking spot by night. The cooking…

  • Terlingua

    Portland

    This fascinating gem serves up small-batch barbecue dinners starting at 5pm, and a menu inspired by the Southwest and the Caribbean at all other times…

  • Hewn

    Illinois

    Handcrafted baked goods and naturally fermented breads are an increasingly rare commodity in the convenience-loving US. Not so at this Evanston charmer,…

  • Pok Pok

    Portland

    Spicy Thai street food with a twist draws crowds of flavor-seekers to this famous eatery. Dishes are meant for sharing, so order lots and have fun. Don't…

  • Paia Fishmarket

    Lahaina

    This branch of the Maui original is located in an appealing vintage building near the banyan tree. There are picnic tables on a shady terrace, while…

  • Casa Mono

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Another success story from restaurateur Mario Batali and chef Andy Nusser, Casa Mono features a great, long bar where you can sit and watch your Michelin…

  • Hogstone's Wood Oven

    San Juan Islands

    Ridiculously good wood-fired pizzas using farm-to-table, locally sourced ingredients. The menu changes weekly so you never know what you're going to get…

  • St John's Meeting Place

    Chattanooga

    The culinary anchor of Chattanooga's Southside is widely considered the city's best night out. It's Johnny Cash black (black-granite floor, black-glass…

  • Newfields Country Store

    New Hampshire

    The sandwich game is strong at this beloved general store, a small red building perched tidily across the street from the Newfields Town Hall, 5 miles…

  • Vincent

    Chicago

    Casual sophistication oozes from this cozy, candlelit bistro tucked down an Andersonville side street. A local crowd of older gay men and young families…

  • Dragon Beaux

    San Francisco

    Hong Kong meets Vegas at SF's most glamorous, decadent Cantonese restaurant. Say yes to cartloads of succulent roast meats – hello, duck and pork belly –…

  • Dat Dog

    New Orleans

    Every part of your tasty dog, from the steamed link (sausage) to the toasted sourdough bun to the flavor-packed toppings, is produced with exuberance here…

  • Sweet Maple Cafe

    Chicago

    The creaking floorboards, matronly staff and soulful home cookin’ lend the Sweet Maple Cafe the bucolic appeal of a Southern roadside diner. The signature…

  • Union League Café

    New Haven

    An upscale French bistro in the historic Union League building. Expect a menu featuring continental classics like cocotte de joues de veau (organic veal…

  • Coopers Old Time Pit Bar-B-Cue

    Austin

    The downtown lunch crowd has discovered this new outpost of beloved Cooper's Bar-B-Cue in Llano. Pick your meat at the counter (paid by the pound) then…

  • Cortona Italian Cafe

    Park City

    The fresh Tuscan-inspired pasta dishes you get at this small atmospheric Italian restaurant put the Main St competition to shame. Cortona's signature…

  • Red's Eats

    Midcoast Maine

    The lines for this US 1 seafood shack, just west of the downtown bridge, slow down summer traffic so much that the local government has been trying to…

  • Costa di Mare

    Las Vegas

    Even in Vegas it doesn't get much posher than Costa di Mare, where you can book a private cabana beside Wynn's Lake of Dreams and dine on fresh…

  • Mala Ocean Tavern

    Lahaina

    This inviting waterfront restaurant from local restaurateur Mark Ellman fuses Mediterranean and Pacific influences with upmarket flair. Tapas dishes…

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