Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • The plant-filled interior of Bad Hunter in Chicago.

    Bad Hunter

    Chicago

    Bad Hunter describes itself as 'vegetable-focused,' so vegetarians will find plenty to sink their teeth into, such as buttery squash dumplings with…

  • Larkin Square

    Buffalo

    Dozens of food trucks from Buffalo and across western New York gather at the former soap factory turned common space for a fun and highly popular evening…

  • Burma Love

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    For flavors that hug your tongue, then deliver a swift kick, it must be Burma Love. Salad gets upgraded to the main event here, and is frequently mixed…

  • Red Hook Lobster Pound

    New York City

    You may have seen its food truck vending lobster rolls across New York, so why not stop by the flagship restaurant? Nautical decor, with roughly…

  • Dino's Tomato Pie

    Seattle

    With its mirrored walls, wooden booths and red and yellow stained-glass accents, Dino's strikes a nostalgic chord (water in plastic red tumbler cups,…

  • Flying Star neon cafe sign on Route 66, Central Avenue in Downtown Albuquerque.

    Flying Star Cafe

    Albuquerque

    For visitors, the Nob Hill location of this deservedly popular local chain is the most convenient of outlets throughout Albuquerque and beyond. Locals…

  • Family-run Scafuri Bakery has been supplying Taylor Street with traditional Italian pastries for more than a century.

    Scafuri Bakery

    Chicago

    Exposed brick walls and sepia-hued family photos lend a cozy atmosphere to this spot, the second coming of a bakery that occupied this Little Italy…

  • Patron sitting in window of Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe in North Beach.

    Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe

    North Beach & Chinatown

    A boho North Beach landmark on Washington Sq, Mario's gave up smoking in the 1970s and turned to piping-hot panini. Generations of artistic movements have…

  • Egg River Cafe

    Columbia River Gorge

    Fuel up before or after a Columbia River Gorge hike at this adorable local breakfast joint. Try large portions of everything from basic eggs and hotcakes…

  • Chicago's Bonci is the first outpost of Gabriele Bonci's wildly popular Roman pizzeria.

    Bonci

    Chicago

    Chicago scored a major coup when it landed the first outpost of dough deity Gabriele Bonci’s beloved Roman pizzeria. Each day the diminutive shop bakes…

  • Five Daughters Bakery – Franklin

    Tennessee

    Franklin residents Isaac and Stephanie Meek own this popular doughnut and cupcake shop, which is named for their five adorable young daughters. The house…

  • Homeroom

    Oakland

    Mac 'n' cheese, the ultimate in American comfort food, gets a long-overdue ovation at this quirky restaurant with a primary-school theme. A menu of…

  • Scallop roll with black tobiko caviar, mayonnaise and sprouts.

    Miyake

    Portland

    This sushi bar offers some of the freshest fish in Portland – and that's saying a lot. Order à la carte or choose one of chef Masa Miyake's omakase (chef…

  • Paschal's serves up Southern classics and has been an Atlanta institution since the 1940s. Many Civil Rights leaders shared meals at the original location on Auburn Ave.

    Paschal's

    Atlanta

    Slinging old-school Southern soul food, Lowcountry cuisine and Cajun/creole staples for six decades, Paschal's touts bone-in fried-chicken sandwiches,…

  • The facade of Hometown Bar-B-Que

    Hometown Bar-B-Que

    New York City

    Devotees of lamb belly, brisket and sweet pulled pork queue reverently for juicy BBQ at this casual home-style restaurant in Red Hook. Haul your tray,…

  • An actual defunct currency exchange is the setting for Washington Park's Currency Exchange Café

    Peach's at Currency Exchange Café

    Chicago

    This former currency exchange, cleverly reconceived as a stylish cafe and community gathering spot by local activist-artist Theaster Gates, injects a…

  • Street Taco

    The Haight & Hayes Valley

    Haight skateboarders swerve here for legit Mexico City fare on handmade organic tortillas. Flavors come on strong with fresh house-made salsa, but that…

  • Westward

    Seattle

    With Lake Union lapping at your feet and the city skyline as a backdrop, it’s no surprise that Westward is a favorite local haunt. The menu combines bold…

  • Exterior of Chin's Kitchen restaurant

    Chin's Kitchen

    Portland

    Not so long ago, Chin's was known mostly for its iconic neon sign. But under new owners – two sisters from the city of Harbin in northern China – the…

  • Homemade buttermilk biscuits in a vintage blue dish; Shutterstock ID 2900364

    Alabama Biscuit Co

    Birmingham

    The Southern biscuit gets the organic ingredient treatment here, in a pretty, minimalist setting filled with upcycled wood furnishings. Signature biscuits…

  • Southie

    Oakland

    Wood Tavern's side venture steals the show with its gobstopping meatball and pork-belly sandwiches. This busy storefront eatery has only a few tightly…

  • Black Sheep Burrito & Brews

    West Virginia

    The Flock of Tacos – your choice of three tacos – is the dish to order at this breezy craft beer pub and Mexican joint that's a favorite of lawyers, cool…

  • Cathedral Café

    West Virginia

    Start the day with breakfast and coffee under stained-glass windows at this inviting cafe and former church. Local staff all seem to either work in, or…

  • Trudy's Texas Star

    Austin

    Get your Tex-Mex fix here; the menu is consistently good, with several healthier-than-usual options. But we'll let you in on a little secret: this place…

  • Brimmer & Heeltap

    Seattle

    One of only two Seattle restaurants that made 2016's 'Best Bars in America' list by Food & Wine, Brimmer & Heeltap proffers creative drinks. Quaff one…

  • Kona Brewing Company

    Kailua-Kona

    Expect a bustling crowd at this sprawling, eco-sustainable brewpub, with tiki-torch-lit outdoor seating and laid-back waitstaff. Pizza toppings verge on…

  • Trillium Cafe

    Columbia River Gorge

    Chow down on pub-food basics – mac ’n’ cheese, burgers and the highly recommended meatloaf sandwich – at this cozy, wood-lined cafe-bar on the main drag,…

  • Up in Smoke cafe, Road to Hana, East Maui.

    Up in Smoke

    The Road to Hana

    This bustling barbecue stand at the Nahiku Marketplace is the place to try kiawe-smoked breadfruit, plus kalua (pit-oven-cooked) pig tacos. Your kids will…

  • Leopold's Ice Cream is one of the most popular places to eat in Savannah.

    Leopold's Ice Cream

    Savannah

    This classic American ice-cream parlor has been scooping up its creamy Greek recipes since 1919. Tutti Frutti was invented here, but we dig coconut,…

  • Moku Kitchen

    Honolulu

    One of the newest additions to SALT at Our Kakaʻako, Moku Kitchen is a Honolulu eatery that perfectly marries the best of both worlds – upcountry farming…

  • Disney Character Dining

    Walt Disney World

    Make reservations up to six months (yes, six!) for any of the 20 or so character-dining meals at Disney World. These are not fine-dining experiences, nor…

  • Whole Foods

    New York City

    Brooklyn's first full-scale Whole Foods is a colossal emporium of gourmet goodies, frequented by well-heeled shoppers filling their carts with organic…

  • Propagator

    Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey

    There's always fresh brew on tap at this postmodern barn of a beer hall, owned by Firestone Walker Brewery, and the comforting pub grub is way better than…

  • Balthazar

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Still the king of bistros after more than 20 years, bustling (OK, loud) Balthazar is never short of a mob. That’s all thanks to three winning details: its…

  • Locol

    Los Angeles

    Clean lines, loud hip-hop and a gourmet pedigree animate this fast-food concept from Roy Choi, the chef credited with starting LA's food-truck revolution…

  • Avery's Beverages

    Connecticut

    It doesn’t get much more authentic than Avery’s. Its 30-plus flavors of sodas and seltzers (including the hysterical 'Totally Gross' soda range) are still…

  • Lincoln Station

    New York City

    Somewhere between old-school bistro and upmarket espresso joint is brick-lined Lincoln Station, where folks amass around the long center table, fresh cold…

  • Pineapple and Pearls

    Washington, DC

    Local celeb chef Aaron Silverman operates this kicky restaurant that has a pair of Michelin stars and features a 12-course tasting menu of wild takes on…

  • Varsity

    Atlanta

    Presidents have dined here (George W Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama), movies have been filmed here (We Are Marshall), millions have eaten here: this…

  • Big Shake’s Hot Chicken & Fish

    Tennessee

    Fans of the fiery fowl can get a fix at Franklin's Big Shake’s, where the bird takes the prize for the most flavorful meat – its yellow-green tint…

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