Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Southerner

    Gold Coast

    Set at the water’s edge, the Southerner feels like you’re eating inside a friend’s sunny cottage. James Beard Award nominee Matthew Millar cooks crispy…

  • Donut Friend

    Los Angeles

    'Donuts. Done differently' is its slogan, and it's not kidding. Here, holed treats are sprinkled with coconut bacon, stuffed with vegan cream cheese and…

  • Mise en Place

    Tampa

    This landmark Tampa restaurant has been a destination for romantic, sophisticated dining for more than 30 years. The menu emphasizes contemporary American…

  • Burns Original BBQ

    Houston

    Head north up past I-45, past the I-610 beltway and then drive into an unassuming neighborhood. Pass some modest homes and look for a jammed parking lot…

  • Omega Ouzeri

    Seattle

    In an unassuming, square brick building, Omega Ouzeri’s doors open to a bright, airy restaurant, pristine in white and baby blue, with metallic and marble…

  • Mission Cheese

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    Smile and say 'wine' at this cheese bar serving sublime pairings with expert advice and zero pretension. The all-domestic cheese menu ranges from triple…

  • Franklin Fountain

    Philadelphia

    It's cash only at this fantastic yet kitsch-free throwback, from the phosphates and vintage ice-cream flavors (try the teaberry) right down to the ancient…

  • Aretha Frankenstein's

    Chattanooga

    A skeleton riding a skateboard doubles as the chandelier. Old concert posters cover the walls – can you spot Sleater-Kinney? You might see discarded…

  • Chef Mavro

    Honolulu

    After a high-profile solo run, maverick chef (and namesake) George Mavrothalassitis has paired up with chef Jeremy Shigekane to continue creating avant…

  • 5 Rabanitos

    Chicago

    A storefront restaurant painted yellow, green and blue, 5 Rabanitos looks like any other taqueria on 18th St, except the chef learned his craft from…

  • Press Room

    West Virginia

    This oft-recommended spot is housed in an old newspaper building, but the hospitable vibe and cozy decor evoke the home of a close friend. Fresh and…

  • La Slowteria

    New York City

    Colorful, flavor-packed tacos and punchy cocktails rimmed with chilli salt are a winning combination at La Slowteria, which has the bonus of a hidden back…

  • Ocho at Hotel Havana

    San Antonio

    Set in a tall, narrow glassed-in conservatory, perched above the quiet northern stretch of the River Walk, this hotel restaurant makes a pleasant 20…

  • Cafe Prima Pasta

    Miami

    We’re not sure what’s better at this Argentine-Italian place: the much-touted pasta, which deserves every one of the accolades heaped on it, or the…

  • Ardent

    Milwaukee

    Milwaukee's foodies get weak in the knees when they sniff the Beard-nominated chef's ever-changing, farm-to-table dishes. Dinner is a lingering affair in…

  • Minetta Tavern

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Book in advance, or come early to snag a table on a weeknight, because Minetta Tavern is often packed to the rafters. The snug red-leather banquettes,…

  • Fort George Brewery

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Fort George has established itself as one of the state's best and most reliable craft brewers. Its atmospheric brewery-restaurant is in a historic…

  • Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery

    San Antonio

    Part restaurant, part bakery, and total explosion of light and colour, decorated for Christmas year-round, this Market Sq behemoth has been dishing out…

  • Machine Shed

    Iowa

    This excellent restaurant serving hearty fare is out west near I-35/80 exit 125 and the Living History Farms. It's a bustling place that emphasizes top…

  • Rosamunde Sausage Grill

    The Haight & Hayes Valley

    Impress a dinner date on the cheap: load up Coleman Farms pork brats, wild-boar sausages, or fig-brandy free-range duck links with complimentary roasted…

  • Date & Thyme

    Key West

    Equal parts market and cafe, Date & Thyme whips up deliciously guilt-free breakfast and lunch plates, plus energizing smoothies and juices. Try the açai…

  • Angelo Brocato

    New Orleans

    When an ice-cream parlor passes the 100-year mark, you gotta step back and say, ‘Clearly, they’re doing something right.’ Opened in 1905 by Signor Brocato…

  • D'Alessandro's

    Philadelphia

    D'Alessandro's is famous for having some of the best cheesesteaks around. Founded in 1960, it is still a go-to spot for tasty cheesesteaks, hoagies and…

  • Foreign Cinema

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    Chef Gayle Pirie's acclaimed California classics such as grilled Monterey calamari and crisp sesame fried chicken are the star attractions here – but…

  • Tacombi Fonda Nolita

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Festively strung lights, foldaway chairs and Mexican men flipping tacos in an old VW Kombi: if you can't make it to the Yucatan shore, here's your Plan B…

  • Lou's

    New Hampshire

    A Dartmouth institution since 1947, this is Hanover's oldest establishment, always packed with students meeting for a coffee or perusing their books. From…

  • Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant

    South Beach

    The wait is long and the prices for iconic dishes can be high. But if those aren't deal breakers, queue to don a bib in Miami's most famous restaurant …

  • Ramen Tatsu-ya

    Austin

    With its communal tables, loud indie music and hustling efficiency, we wouldn't say this busy ramen joint is a relaxing experience, but darn, is it good…

  • Miyo's

    Hilo

    A longtime local favorite, Miyo's is known for delicious home-style Japanese meals and nightly crowds. Try classics such as broiled ahi (yellowfin tuna)…

  • Hen of the Wood

    Burlington

    An offshoot of Waterbury's legendary Hen of the Wood restaurant, this high-end dining mecca and its acclaimed chef Jordan Ware have repeatedly won 'Best…

  • Lovejoy's Tea Room

    San Francisco

    All the chintz you'd expect from an English tearoom, only with a San Francisco crowd: curators talk interactive art over Darjeeling, scones and clotted…

  • Restaurant Kenichi

    Hilo

    For island-style Japanese food, this diner delivers high-volume flavor in a simple dining room filled with locals. Favorites include steaming ramen bowls…

  • Diamond Head Market & Grill

    Waikiki

    Step inside this fantastic gourmet deli and bakery for take-away roast pork loin and citrus jicama (yam bean) salad, perfect for a beach picnic. Outside…

  • Lou Malnati's

    Chicago

    One of the city's premier deep-dish pizza makers, Lou Malnati's claims to have invented the gooey behemoth (though that's a matter of never-ending dispute…

  • Butcher & the Boar

    Minneapolis

    The coppery, candlelit room is carnivore nirvana. Get your carving knife ready for wild boar ham with country butter, chicken-fried veal sausage and many…

  • Half Shell Oyster House

    Mississippi

    if you like your seafood spicy, order the Oysters Orleans. Charbroiled over an open flame with a smoky Cajun sauce, these kicky bivalves will set your…

  • In Bocca Al Lupo

    Juneau

    Another step on Juneau's stairway to culinary heaven is this hip new Italian place whose dark (surely temporary) facade hides a beautiful streamlined…

  • Little Skips

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    It's requires attention to detail to create a cafe this artfully haphazard. Little Skips is decked in art, all creaky wooden floors and mismatched seating…

  • Boulder County Farmers Market

    Boulder

    A massive spring and summer sprawl of colorful, mostly organic local food. Find flowers and herbs, as well as brain-sized mushrooms, delicate squash…

  • La Boca

    New Orleans

    The steakhouse scene in New Orleans has been steadily improving over the last decade, and La Boca has given the city no small push in the polls…

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