Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Original

    Milwaukee

    Fine dining in a relaxed neighborhood setting. The Original puts the emphasis on local ingredients and upmarket comfort foods, such as grilled lamb loin,…

  • Saltine

    Mississippi

    This playful spot takes on the delicious task of bringing oysters to the Jackson culinary world. The bivalves are served in several iterations: raw,…

  • Malibu Farm

    Malibu & Pacific Palisades

    A lovely antidote to the seafood and burger shacks that dominate piers up and down California's coast, this suite of whitewashed dining rooms is beachy…

  • Chez Fonfon

    Birmingham

    The name of this place merits a slight snicker, but save your smiles for the food, because it's very good French bistro fare. Hanger steak comes with a…

  • Empire State South

    Atlanta

    This rustic-hip Midtown bistro serves imaginative New Southern fare and it does not disappoint, be it at breakfast ($8 to $11) or throughout the remains…

  • La La Homemade Ice Cream

    Minneapolis

    This neighborhood ice cream parlor offers a range of standard and more-exotic (how about 'Good Girl' – almond milk, lavender and burnt honey?) flavors in…

  • Jo's Coffee

    Austin

    Walk-up window, friendly staff, shaded patio, plus great people-watching… Throw in breakfast tacos, gourmet deli sandwiches and coffee drinks. Stick it in…

  • Cafecito

    Chicago

    Attached to the HI-Chicago hostel and perfect for the hungry, thrifty traveler, Cafecito serves killer Cuban sandwiches layered with citrus-garlic…

  • Gordon Ramsay Steak

    Las Vegas

    Carnivores, leave Paris behind and stroll through a miniaturized Chunnel into British chef Gordon Ramsay's steakhouse. Ribboned in red and domed by a…

  • Level 5

    Albuquerque

    Whoa, that view. A breathtaking panorama of Albuquerque, flanked by the Sandia Mountains, accompanies your meal, whether dining inside or out at this…

  • Sweet Potatoes

    North Carolina

    They don’t take reservations at this hugely popular ‘Southern gourmet’ restaurant in the Arts District downtown, but it’s worth waiting in line to enjoy…

  • Hattie's

    The Adirondacks

    Hattie's started in the 1930's as a 24-hour chicken shack catering to gamblers and boozers drawn to Saratoga Springs' legendarily debauched nightlife. It…

  • French Room

    Dallas

    With glittering chandeliers and drop-dead opulence, this is one of the top-rated hotel restaurants in the country. Gilt-tinged arches, marble columns and…

  • Chart Room

    North Coast & Redwoods

    At the tip of the South Harbor pier, this joint is renowned far and wide for its fish and chips: batter-caked golden beauties that deliver on their…

  • La 15 y Salsas

    Phoenix

    La 15 y Salsas brings the unapologetic flavors of Mexico's Oaxaca province to northern Phoenix, with hand-ground mole pastes (such as the mole negro, made…

  • Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen

    Denver

    The bagels at this deli are the real deal, as close as you can get to a NYC bagel in Denver – the crust, a perfect thin shell, the inside warm and chewy…

  • Kaimuki Superette

    Honolulu

    A diner for the modern age, the Superette has top quality comfort fare. French toast made with bread from famous local bakeries, chia seed pudding made…

  • Asbury

    Charlotte

    Uptown’s finest dining is to be had in the Dunhill Hotel’s restaurant, opening straight onto Tryon St. Rooted in Carolinian classics, but given a…

  • Oh Mai

    Salt Lake City

    This Vietnamese sandwich kitchen prepares crunchy banh mi baguettes with sweet and spicy fillings such as braised pork belly and jalapeño (that would be …

  • Strawn's Eat Shop

    Louisiana

    This basic diner serves good, hearty Americana fare with a lot of Southern charm – think chicken-fried steak and mustard greens – but it's most notable…

  • Poke Loa

    New Orleans

    A welcome and popular addition to the New Orleans dining firmament, Poke Loa brings Hawaiian-style poke bowls (raw fish mixed with vegetables, spices,…

  • Cafe Central

    El Paso

    If you've got someone to impress – prices be damned – this is the place to go. It's the kind of place where, if you drop your napkin, someone will have…

  • La Note

    Berkeley

    A rustic country-French bistro downtown, La Note serves excellent breakfasts. Wake up to a big bowl of café au lait, paired with brioche pain perdu or…

  • A16

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    Even before A16 won a James Beard Award, it was hard to book, but persevere: the house-made mozzarella burrata, blister-crusted pizzas from the wood…

  • Cook

    Minnesota

    This cute, sunny spot serves creative diner dishes (gingery French toast, curried veggie burgers, braised short-rib sandwiches), including some with a…

  • King Market Cafe

    Nashville

    An authentic Southeast Asian cafe set inside an Asian grocer in the Antioch Pike area – an east Nashville suburb where the city suddenly seems much less…

  • Hula Dog Kuhio

    Waikiki

    Set on a patch of Astroturf with picnic tables fronting Kuhio Ave, this food truck serves one thing: hot dogs. Choose between a Polish sausage or a veggie…

  • Madhatters Tea House & Café

    San Antonio

    A cute neighborhood cafe located in a former house, Madhatters is a pleasingly homey place to stop when you're feeling peckish. Breakfast during the week,…

  • Heartland Pizza

    Wisconsin

    You'll need Google Maps to find this one, located amid the warren of chain hotels near I-41 and about 3 miles south of downtown Green Bay. The effort is…

  • Iberian Pig

    Atlanta

    Located smack dab in central Decatur, the Pig serves (surprise, surprise!) a full slate of Spanish cured meat, cheese and tapas, including marinated lamb…

  • Ginger

    Anchorage

    Sleek and trendy, Ginger's menu is a fusion of Pacific Rim cuisine and classic Asian dishes. The end result is an artistic endeavor like banana and…

  • Delmonico Room

    Pennsylvania

    Enjoy fine dining with a view at the Delmonico Room, where creative regional cuisine, such as roasted chicken and snails or dry-aged steak and grilled…

  • Last Carrot

    Miami

    Going strong since the 1970s, and set in a decidedly unglamorous part of Coconut Grove, the Last Carrot serves fresh juices, delicious pita sandwiches,…

  • Hanalei Bread Company

    Hanalei

    Great coffee and breakfast specials – like bacon and onion pizzas with soft eggs cracked on top – draw morning crowds to this organic bakery and cafe in…

  • Pitch's Lounge & Restaurant

    Milwaukee

    Steaks, chops, seafood, and the house ribs are on the menu here at this Milwaukee supper club that's been going strong since the 1940s. Walk into the…

  • Grazin' Diner

    Hudson Valley

    If retro cred from the converted 1940 diner weren't enough, Grazin' goes above and beyond with their burgers, made with grass-fed, organic beef sourced…

  • Slice of Pie

    Missouri

    Pie! Who doesn't say they love it, but when was the last time you had a really good slice? Amid pervasive mediocrity, this family-run pie shop is a winner…

  • Paley's Place

    Portland

    Established by Vitaly and Kimberly Paley, this is one of Portland's premier restaurants, offering a creative blend of French and Pacific Northwest…

  • Pecan Lodge

    Dallas

    An icon in Deep Ellum, Pecan Lodge fires up tender brisket, ribs and pulled pork. Add the requisite sides (mac 'n cheese, collard greens, plus peach…

  • Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling Co

    Arkansas

    Look, when we got to Little Rock we weren't expecting blow-me-away Chinese food either, but then Three Fold comes along with its braised-chicken-noodle…

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