Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Navarre

    Portland

    A paper menu at this industrial-elegant restaurant lists various small plates (don't call them tapas), which rotate daily – though a few popular dishes…

  • NomadPDX

    Portland

    Wildly experimental flavor combinations are plated gorgeously at this modernist restaurant: think leaves, flowers and foam decorating architectural stacks…

  • Sale Pepe

    Lahaina

    Who needs the ocean? The only view at this attractive Italian restaurant trapped inside a strip mall is of fabulous pastas and pizza. The rigatoni,…

  • Prep & Pastry

    Tucson

    Tucson's to-die-for breakfast spot takes no reservations, so you'll have to join Yelp's waitlist to get in line. Indulgences range from duck confit to…

  • Purple Pig

    Chicago

    The Pig's Magnificent Mile location, lively ambience and wide-ranging meat, cheese and veggie menu make it a crowd-pleaser. Milk-braised pork shoulder is…

  • Galleria Umberto

    Boston

    Paper plates, cans of soda, Sicilian pizza. This lunchtime legend (and 2018 James Beard Award winner!) closes as soon as the slices are gone. And…

  • Osteria Marco

    Denver

    With housemade cheeses and house-cured deli meats, this isn't just another Italian pizza place. Grab a sun-drenched table outside or retreat to the brick…

  • General Muir

    Atlanta

    Decorated with B&W photography and New York–style subway tiling, the General Muir does Jewish deli par excellence. Bagels, latkes (potato pancakes),…

  • Wannawaf

    Midcoast Maine

    You're not missing the translation of some obscure form of Central European cuisine: Wannawaf is just midcoast Mainer for 'Wanna waffle?' In this case,…

  • Chuko

    New York City

    This contemporary, minimalist ramen shop brings a top-notch noodle game to Prospect Heights. Steaming bowls of al dente ramen are paired with one of…

  • Elizabeth

    Chicago

    Michelin-starred Elizabeth will blow your mind. Chef Iliana Regan describes her dishes as 'new gatherer' cuisine, meaning she uses ingredients that are…

  • Voodoo Doughnut

    Denver

    People line Colfax to get their mitts on the delicious and sometimes far-out creations made at this Portland-based shop: doughnuts topped with strips of…

  • L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon

    Las Vegas

    The ever-so-slightly less chichi of Joël Robuchon's two Las Vegas establishments is really only marginally so. Its red-and-black interior, open kitchen…

  • Buffet at Wynn

    Las Vegas

    Wynn's buffet is an upscale version of the average all-you-can-eat feed on the Strip. A color palette of butter yellow, sea green and dusty rose, with…

  • St Francis Fountain

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    With more than 100 years under its belt, this wildly popular soda fountain is the Mission's oldest ice-cream parlor and diner. The milkshakes and American…

  • Rasika

    Washington, DC

    Rasika is as cutting edge as Indian food gets. The room resembles a Jaipur palace decorated by modernist art-gallery curators. Top marks go to the murgh…

  • Steuben’s Food Service

    Denver

    Although styled as a midcentury drive-in, the upscale treatment of comfort food (mac 'n' cheese, fried chicken, lobster rolls) and the solar-powered…

  • Dwyer's

    Cajun Country

    This family owned joint serves Cajun diner fare, finally bringing gumbo for lunch and pancakes for breakfast into one glorious culinary marriage. It's…

  • Slice of Humboldt Pie

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Pies are the mainstays here, ranging from chicken pot pie to Mexican chocolate pecan pie. Savory empanadas also shine and include everything from vegan…

  • Spruce Confections

    Boulder

    This is Boulder’s go-to bakehouse, where the favorites are the Ol’ B Cookie (chocolate, oats, cinnamon and coconut) and the Black Bottom Cupcake …

  • Handlebar

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    The cult of the bike messenger runs strong in Chicago, and this clamorous restaurant-bar is a way station for tattooed couriers and locals who love the…

  • Rubirosa

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Rubirosa’s infallible family recipe for its whisper-thin pie crust lures a steady stream of patrons from all over the city. Shovel slices from the bar…

  • Abacus

    Dallas

    For meat eaters wanting something more than a chain steakhouse, or anyone with a taste for inventive contemporary cuisine, Abacus, 3 miles north of…

  • Yak & Yeti

    Anchorage

    Billing itself as 'Himalayan' cuisine, Yak & Yeti serves delicious Indian, Nepalese and Tibetan dishes, including momos (Tibetan dumplings), curries and…

  • Cascina Spinasse

    Seattle

    Successfully recreating the feel of an Italian trattoria, Spinasse specializes in the cuisine of northern Italy's Piedmont region. This means dishes like…

  • El Charro Café

    Tucson

    This rambling, buzzing hacienda has been making great Mexican food on this site since 1922. It's particularly famous for the carne seca, sundried lean…

  • Butcher's Daughter

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    This wryly named vegetarian restaurant is supremely relaxing, with a light-flooded dining room and rejuvenating (often vegan-friendly) meals. Brunch fans…

  • Lindy's Diner

    New Hampshire

    During presidential primary season, Lindy's is the place to see and be seen by the leading candidates. Past presidential guests include Bill Clinton,…

  • Maka‘i Malasadas

    Lahaina

    Step up to the front-yard register and prepare to be wowed by the hefty malasadas that arrive piping hot. You can order them plain or stuffed with…

  • T's Cafe

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Housed in a wonderful early-20th-century mansion, try and grab the table on the front porch if you can. Inside, two cavernous rooms with sage walls, local…

  • Dalessandro’s Steaks

    Philadelphia

    A staple of Philadelphia’s Roxborough neighborhood, Dalessandro’s Steaks was founded in 1960 and quickly became a go-to spot for tasty cheesesteaks,…

  • NoMi Kitchen

    Chicago

    NoMi is perched on the Park Hyatt hotel's 7th floor, providing a sleek, art-filled interior and spectacular Magnificent Mile views. The seasonally driven…

  • Natt Spil

    Wisconsin

    This eclectic bar-restaurant has a speakeasy feel and a menu with something for everyone. Choose from among delicious dim sum or wood-fired pizza or…

  • Waiola Shave Ice

    Honolulu

    The original store of this mini-chain dates to the 1940s – and looks it. The shave ice here is old-style: sliced powder fine, then flavored with an array…

  • Wink

    Austin

    Date night? At this intimate gem hidden behind Whole Earth Provision Co, diners are ushered to tables underneath windows screened with Japanese rice paper…

  • Max's Steaks

    Philadelphia

    While a memorable appearance in the blockbuster film Creed raised the national profile of this popular North Philadelphia cheesesteak shop, Max’s has long…

  • Chez Pascal

    Providence

    This friendly French bistro welcomes diners with inspiring homemade pâtés and charcuterie, escargots à la bourguignonne, and slow-roasted duck. They…

  • Copper Onion

    Salt Lake City

    Locals keep the Copper Onion bustling at every seating…and for good reason: small plates like wagyu bone marrow and pasta carbonara call out to be shared…

  • Pingo Bakery

    Alaska

    For Pingo shout ‘bingo!,’ especially if you arrive on a day when this precious little cafe is open. Best way to find out? Follow your nose. You’ll catch…

  • Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

    Austin

    A remarkable relic from Austin's early days, this historic mid-1850s building now houses a large and deservedly popular restaurant, serving upscale…

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