Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Biga on the Banks

    San Antonio

    This is one of the most justifiably praised restaurants in town, run by chef Bruce Auden. The menu is a wonderful mix of European, Tex-Mex, American and…

  • El Real Tex-Mex Cafe

    Houston

    Set in a former movie theater, El Real serves up first-rate Tex-Mex, with sizzling fajitas, steaming enchiladas and fluffy soft-shelled tacos among many…

  • Hot Licks

    Fairbanks

    There's no more quintessential Fairbanks summer solstice moment than buying a double scoop of this homemade ice-cream – which includes Alaskan-themed…

  • Market Chef

    San Juan Islands

    Super-popular and famous for its delicious sandwiches, including its signature curried-egg salad with roasted peanuts and chutney, or roast beef and…

  • Angèle

    Napa

    Stalwart Angèle serves reliable provincial-French cooking – French onion soup, Nicoise salads and croques monsieur (gourmet toasted ham-and-cheese…

  • Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria

    New Mexico

    Burned out on green and red chile? It happens. For a tasty alternative, settle in on the patio at Luna Rossi for decadent pizzas and a host of Italian…

  • Bar Jamón

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Around the corner from big brother Casa Mono lies Mario Batali’s fun, communal Bar Jamón. Sniff, swill and sip your way across Spain’s wine terroirs while…

  • Arethusa al Tavolo

    Connecticut

    Belonging to a celebrated local dairy, this upscale restaurant uses the farm’s dairy products and sources other ingredients locally to produce its…

  • Blue Ocean

    Waikiki

    Shrimp in all forms are the stars at this vibrant blue food truck. The spicy garlic shrimp po' boy is a spicy delight, with succulent little crustaceans…

  • Heritage Chocolates

    Maryland

    Why yes, I would like a handcrafted sea-salt caramel in a cute little box. And go ahead and throw in a cashew turtle. And an almond cluster. And a…

  • Joy Cup Noodles Mean

    Honolulu

    Sliced beef or ground pork noodles are combined with authentically piquant Sichuan noodles. A range of spices enliven the homemade beef bone soup, which…

  • Mizuna

    Denver

    Mizuna is exclusive, expensive and exquisite. The small dining room only adds to the rarefied atmosphere and there’s a certain pride knowing you’re eating…

  • Cuba Cuba Café & Bar

    Denver

    Try the mango mojito at this swanky Cuban joint serving finger-lickin’ BBQ spareribs, flavor-packed fried yucca, scrumptious sandwiches and sumptuous…

  • Napa Valley Olive Oil Mfg Co

    Napa Valley

    Before the advent of fancy-food stores, this ramshackle market introduced Napa to Italian delicacies: real prosciutto and salami, meaty olives, fresh…

  • Sip & Bite

    Baltimore

    Yes, you do want the grilled crab cake with two eggs, hash browns and toast. And no...don't even say the word 'diet.' No question, a hearty, appealingly…

  • Zoe Ma Ma

    Boulder

    At Boulder's hippest noodle bar you can find fresh street food at a long outdoor counter. Mama, the Taiwanese matriarch, is on hand, cooking and chatting…

  • DiAnoia's Eatery

    Pittsburgh

    There's no shortage of Italian restaurants in Pittsburgh, but DiAnoia has been praised for raising the bar on the genre. Clean, deceptively simple dishes…

  • Sweet Action Ice Cream

    Denver

    Don’t wander past this neighborhood ice-cream parlor expecting the same old chocolate chip: the seasonal, housemade flavors here include baklava, salted…

  • Love Muffin

    Moab

    Early-rising locals buy up many of the daily muffins – like the Breakfast Muffin, with bacon and blueberries. Not to worry, the largely organic menu at…

  • Kelly's Roast Beef

    Massachusetts

    Only one vestige of the 'old' Revere Beach remains: the world-famous Kelly's Roast Beef, which has been around since 1951 and still serves up the best…

  • Deli at 8236

    Colorado

    There's nothing fancy about this place: it's a deli with old chairs and fluorescent lights. Here, it's all about the subs – hot, cold, pressed or not, the…

  • Vessel Kitchen

    Park City

    Folks in the know head to this gourmet cafeteria in the shopping plaza for fast-value eats. With kombucha on tap, avocado toast and lovely winter salads…

  • Yellowstone Valley Grill

    Montana

    The only thing finer than the view of the Absaroka Range rising behind the winding Yellowstone River is the food. Sustainable local ingredients, fresh…

  • Downtown Grille Cafe

    New Hampshire

    Order at the counter then head to the back patio for a great view of Lake Winn with your ham-and-pepper-jack panini, hot-pressed cubano or, our favorite,…

  • Esoteric

    Virginia

    The menu at this joint lives up to its name, including everything from hummus to dolmades, tacos to gnocchi. At lunch, the gourmet sandwiches and craft…

  • Nolan's Brick Oven Bistro

    New Hampshire

    Delicious pizzas – cooked in the brick oven and laden with ingredients sourced from local farms – are the big draw at this popular spot a block north of…

  • Sweet Spice

    Savannah

    This easygoing Jamaican spot, about 4.5 miles southeast of downtown, is a welcome break from all the American and Southern fare you get around here. A…

  • Takenoko Sushi

    Hilo

    Chances are, you won't get in. This destination sushi bar seats only eight – and it's fully booked a year in advance. Miracles can happen, however, and…

  • Baby Barnaby's Café

    Houston

    A pint-sized outlet of the locally beloved Barnaby's Cafe chain. Breakfasts and lunches are imaginative versions of American diner classics such as hash…

  • Hudson

    Sedona

    Prickly-pear ribs, butternut-squash ravioli, fireball chicken wings and a variety of salads bring an element of urban cool to Sedona. But it's not just…

  • Jesse's Embers

    Iowa

    A classic that's had an open kitchen since before they were trendy. Succulent steaks (go for the prime sirloin) are perfectly grilled and come with sides…

  • Homestead

    Oakland

    Homestead has an ever-shifting menu of farm to table goodness ranging from grilled ribeye and sweet potatoes to summer squash risotto – honestly, the menu…

  • Pomodoro

    Boston

    Seductive Pomodoro offers a super-intimate, romantic setting (reservations are essential). The food is simple but perfectly prepared: fresh pasta, spicy…

  • Half Fast Subs

    Boulder

    Deal with the line at lunch, or come for the daily happy hour (4pm to 7pm) that’s 'guaranteed to kick your butt' (the 32oz pitcher of Long Island Ice Tea…

  • Ethiopic

    Washington, DC

    In a city with no shortage of Ethiopian joints, Ethiopic stands above the rest thanks to its warm, stylish ambience. Top marks go to the various wats …

  • Pearl Ice Cream Parlor

    Wisconsin

    Charming, old-school ice-cream parlor where you line up at the till, choose your flavor, and sit out along the sidewalk or at one of the few tables inside…

  • Grace

    Fort Worth

    At downtown's Grace, local luminaries hold court (and martinis) on the couch-strewn outdoor patio. In the stunning dining room with its temp-controlled…

  • Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe

    Tampa

    After one too many Boozy Suzys the visionary outsider art on Ella's walls starts to make a lot of sense. But it's not just the eccentric art and cocktails…

  • Torrey Grill & BBQ

    Southwestern Utah

    A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (Anthony Bourdain's alma mater) serves praiseworthy dry-rubbed spare ribs, smoked beef tri tip and home…

  • Ekiben

    Baltimore

    The 'neighborhood bird' at this Asian fusion box of deliciousness is a sight to behold, and then devour: a giant piece of curry-fried chicken practically…

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