Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Poupart

    Cajun Country

    Lafayette may be the most Francophone city in the USA, but it only has one true French bakery – the estimable Poupart. Pick up real French bread (made…

  • Tasty

    South Shore

    Plymouth is loving this gastropub, located on the main drag. The space is modern yet cozy, while the food is locally sourced and inventively prepared…

  • Wild Ginger

    Tennessee

    Everything about this place looks effortlessly stylish, from the glossy bar flanked by stonework to the chic after-work tipplers to the sushi rolls with…

  • Clafoutis

    Santa Fe

    As Oscar Wilde once quipped, the only way to get rid of temptation is to give in, and that sums up the approach you should take at this super bon French…

  • Soul de Cuba

    New Haven

    With its peach-colored walls, Afro-Caribbean soundtrack and spirit-rousing cocktails, Soul de Cuba is warm and inviting. Aside from the enormous and…

  • Brewed

    Fort Worth

    Brewed is an easygoing spot with exposed brick walls, mismatched tables and chairs, taxidermy and friendly waitstaff. With great coffee, 60 craft brews…

  • Le Pigeon

    Portland

    Squeeze into this cozy, low-lit space for some of Portland's best and most-loved cooking. Chef Gabriel Rucker does amazing things with meat and fish (but…

  • Kerbey Lane Café

    Austin

    Kerbey Lane is a longtime Austin favorite, fulfilling round-the-clock cravings for anything from gingerbread pancakes to black-bean tacos to mahimahi. Try…

  • Burger Bar

    Las Vegas

    Since when can a hamburger be worth $65? When it's built with Kobe beef, sautéed foie gras and truffle sauce: it's the Rossini burger, the signature…

  • Nong's Khao Man Gai

    Portland

    The widely adored food cart where it all started has closed, but Nong's brick-and-mortar locations still dish out her signature menu item: tender poached…

  • Tratto

    Phoenix

    Another feather in the cap of Chris Bianco, Phoenix's leading exponent of top-notch pizza, Tratto is the place to head for handmade pasta and expertly…

  • La Santisima Gourmet Tacos

    Phoenix

    Despite having 'gourmet' in the name, La Santisima keeps it real with plastic cutlery and rock music blaring in the background. Mexico City–style tacos…

  • Big Kitchen

    San Diego

    Here since the '70s, this neighborhood joint is decorated with bric-a-brac, progressive bumper stickers, homages to The Beatles and pictures of Whoopi…

  • Island Lava Java

    Kailua-Kona

    A convivial gathering spot for Sunday brunch or a sunny breakfast (served until 11:30am) with ocean-view dining on the sidewalk patio. This upscale diner…

  • Torc

    Napa

    Wildly popular Torc plays off the seasons with dynamic combinations of farm-fresh ingredients such as pork belly with satsuma-imo potato and choy raab, or…

  • Ned Ludd

    Portland

    Quintessentially Portland, this offbeat, upscale joint exudes thick artisan vibes, from its rustic-peasant decor to the prominent brick wood-fired oven…

  • Monell's

    Nashville

    In an old brick house just north of downtown, Monell's is beloved for down-home Southern food served family style. This is not just a meal – it's an…

  • Tumea & Sons

    Iowa

    Generations of locals have feasted on homestyle Italian classics at this proudly family-run restaurant. Have an amazingly cheap mixed drink at the bar…

  • Waikiki Yokocho

    Waikiki

    Ride an escalator down to a perfectly authentic Japanese food court. Try to choose between 16 different stalls and restaurants. Your options range from…

  • Ellen's Southern Kitchen

    Dallas

    In the center of historic West End, Ellen's serves up American comfort fare in a slightly upscale diner setting (think wild wallpaper, elegant light…

  • Cafe Jacqueline

    North Beach & Chinatown

    The terror of top chefs is the classic French soufflé – but since 1979, Chef Jacqueline has been turning out perfectly puffy creations that float across…

  • La Cocina

    Tucson

    Popular La Cocina, within Old Town Artisans in the Presidio district, serves Southwestern fare (green chili, tamales), Arizona beers and cool live music…

  • Feast

    San Antonio

    The seasonally inspired tapas dishes are solid, but the atmosphere alone is worth the trip to the King William District: clear Lucite chairs, sparkly…

  • Manor Hill Tavern

    Maryland

    This spin-off from popular Manor Hill Brewing – a farm brewery in outer Howard County – sprawls across a 19th-century livery in the historic district…

  • Boil House

    Houston

    The name sums up your experience at this delightfully authentic crawfish boil joint. Order your shellfish by the pound and a steaming pile of crawfish or…

  • The Local

    Arizona

    Southwestern fare is the focus at this easy-to-miss daytime cafe in a nondescript side street. The fantastic breakfasts are served all day – try the…

  • Bearcat Cafe

    New Orleans

    It's hard to find fault with a place that offers 'Good Cat' (healthy) and 'Bad Cat' (not for the dieters) options on its menu, but even better are the…

  • Flavors of India

    Delaware

    To say this place is an unexpected delight would be an understatement. First: it's in a Super 8 Motel off the highway. Second: it's great. The standards –…

  • Blue Moon Cafe

    West Virginia

    There's a lot to love about this deli, with its collegiate and hippie staff, huge outdoor patio, indoor pub-like dining area and excellent menu of healthy…

  • R House

    Baltimore

    This sleek spot is home to 10 gourmet food stalls featuring a global array of cuisine from up-and-coming Baltimore chefs. Take your pick of poke, tacos,…

  • Elway’s

    Denver

    Businesspeople and fat cats come to wax nostalgic about Denver's all-time top-performing quarterback and carve into pricey medium-rare porterhouses at…

  • Un Je Ne Sais Quoi

    Washington, DC

    The smell of rich coffee envelops you when you enter this little bakery, where a couple of French expats bake merveilleux, their signature pastry plumped…

  • Ultimate Burger

    Kailua-Kona

    Kailua-Kona is likely your introduction to the Big Island; with this in mind, let Ultimate Burger be your introduction to the wonderful world of Big…

  • Willy’s Wings

    Colorado

    Frills? Forget about it. Situated in what looks like the mobile home of a displaced Texan auntie, this place has some good wings. Stay away if you’re…

  • Green Vegetarian Cuisine

    San Antonio

    San Antonio's pioneer vegetarian restaurant has an appealing location in the Pearl Brewery complex, with lots of outdoor seating. Not only are dishes like…

  • Betty Mae's Restaurant

    Alabama

    This bustling eatery does soul food (African American southern food) that sticks to your ribs and delights the mouth. Fried catfish, smothered pork chops,…

  • Miya's Sushi

    New Haven

    Two-time winner of the Taste of the Nation Award, Chef Bun Lai presents sustainable sushi and sashimi concoctions with fantastic names. Even more…

  • Lamberts

    Austin

    Torn between barbecue and fine dining? Lambert's serves intelligent updates of American comfort-food classics – some might call it 'uppity barbecue' – in…

  • Treylor Park

    Savannah

    All the hip young things pack into this 'Treylor Park,' which revels in a retro-chic, Airstream aesthetic. The food? Southern classics simply done well:…

  • Beach Tree

    Kona Coast

    Do you know what’s better than enjoying pupu (snacks) or a great burgers on the breezy, beachside porch of the Beach Tree on a perfect Hawaiian day? Not…

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