New Orleans
Go ahead, accept the straw. You'll see what we mean after grabbing your seat. And the food? We love the burger-chili-Reuben diner fare, and the fact that…
New Orleans
Go ahead, accept the straw. You'll see what we mean after grabbing your seat. And the food? We love the burger-chili-Reuben diner fare, and the fact that…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This gorgeous town house highlights the neighborhood’s quaintness, with plenty of exposed brick, wood beams, flickering candles, massive mirrors and…
Chicago
It’s all about whopping portions of Hawaiian food here, from musubis (rice rolls wrapped in seaweed) to saimin (egg noodle soup) to katsus (breaded…
New Orleans
Charbroiled oysters at Drago's? Heaven on the half shell. This sprawling restaurant is loaded with tourists, but oyster creations are the real deal thanks…
Juneau
Newish Salt is run by Tracy of Tracy's King Crab Shack and the dedication is evident as soon as you walk in. High-quality, creative Alaskan cuisine is the…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
If you're craving a plate of oysters and don't mind a crowd, head to this West Village favorite. Happy hour is until 7pm daily (all night Monday) when you…
Chicago
Casual Lou's pays homage to the area's meatpacking past, when 'meat and three' cafeterias – where you'd select a meaty main dish and three sides – were…
Orlando
Housed in what was once a general store, with a tin roof, courtyard dining, an old school locker filled with bottled beer, and an eclectic mix of quirky,…
Philadelphia
Tokyo-born Madame Saito, who's lived with her husband in Philadelphia for over 30 years and is a Le Cordon Bleu–trained chef, runs this convivial…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Located within the Presidio Officers' Club, this lively Mexican restaurant by James Beard Award–winner Traci Des Jardins features cooking techniques and…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
The much-garlanded creator of the cronut (croissant-doughnut hybrid) owns this small, sunlit bakery, where you can nibble on perfectly flaky croissants,…
New Hampshire
Locals swear by this no-frills roadside spot, which has been serving the best lobster rolls and fried fish in the area since 1962. Others come only for…
New York City
A homey atmosphere and beloved Southern staples – like cornmeal-crusted catfish and shrimp po' boys – have won Peaches a loyal following. Shrimp and grits…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
Friends, Romans, San Franciscans – join the crowd for Roman fried artichokes, pizza bianca, prosciutto, blood orange and beet salads, and scrumptious…
Kings Canyon National Park
After undergoing a top-to-bottom renovation in 2017, this is the best place for a meal (albeit competition is limited) in Grant Grove Village. The new…
New York City
Solo diners nursing the daily 'sour' or 'bitter' cocktail at the bar are just as welcome at Roman's as larger parties of blow-ins or tables full of…
Portland
Prasad's location inside a yoga studio tells you a lot. Healthy, hearty salads, bowls and smoothies come in every shade of green: try the Pride of…
Glacier National Park
This off-the-grid bakery and minimalist grocery at the northwest corner of the park serves legendary bear claws and cinnamon buns. It's the de facto…
Napa
It's easy to tire of California cuisine, and this fresh-take izakaya joint (Japanese pub serving small-plate dishes) gives a welcome relief with a hip…
SoHo & Chinatown
Channeling Barcelona, this expansive, welcoming tapas joint serves both classic and classic-with-a-twist morsels, dexterously assembled in the open…
Chicago
Point to what you want in the glass case, then a staff member will load it into the lazy Susan and spin it around to you. The device is hardly big enough…
Boston
Of all the reasons to dine at Reelhouse, the cuisine is near the bottom of the list. The seafood and pub fare is usually pretty good. But you likely won't…
Glacier National Park
With magnificent lakeside views, this spacious and handsomely designed restaurant with vaulted ceilings is the most refined of the park's lodges. Enjoy 7,…
Michigan
On Michigan State University’s campus, the Dairy Store is where agriculture students show off their ice cream–making skills. They’re doing an A-plus job,…
Michigan
‘Meat and whiskey’ is the tagline at this handsome, dark-wood gastropub, where bacon-wrapped meatloaf, roasted pork belly and smoky beef stroganoff emerge…
Southeast Alaska
You’re in Petersburg – indulge in what they catch. Stop at this processor/seafood store/restaurant for a shrimp burger, salmon-halibut chowder or the…
Washington, DC
Many locals say this spare, earth-toned Japanese place serves the best sushi in town – and they were proven right when the restaurant earned a Michelin…
Seattle
Salty's isn't actually on Alki Beach; rather it is on the other side of Duwamish Head facing Elliott Bay. In any case, the view of the Seattle skyline…
Portland
Off the beaten path and well worth seeking out, this sweet cafe is generally acknowledged to serve Portland's best chocolate chip cookie. The seasonal…
New Orleans
This jazzy restaurant is a Brennan family tribute to their endearingly eccentric aunt Adelaide. We love the pop-art portraits of her that hang above the…
Indianapolis
This rock 'n' roll craft-beer pub has Indy's heart, serving up innovative vegan and vegetarian fare until 2am, when most (drunk!) vegans are relegated to…
Chicago
The signature Italian beef sandwich, a Chicago specialty, arrives on a long white bun loaded with thin-cut roast beef that's been simmered and ladled with…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Lovers of fine cheeses no longer have to settle for takeout orders from Murray's famed West Village fromagerie. Gourmet mac ‘n’ cheese, melted-cheese…
Fort Lauderdale
Discover bright flavors and innovative dishes at this modern, plant-based shop located in a strip mall. Get your fresh celery-juice fix, veggie voodoo…
Upper West Side & Central Park
The self-proclaimed ‘King of Sturgeon,’ Barney Greengrass serves the same heaping dishes of eggs and salty lox, luxuriant caviar and melt-in-your-mouth…
Los Angeles
In Japan omusubi (rice balls, aka onigiri) are an everyday staple, and this counter-service shop aims to make them popular Stateside. Before your eyes,…
Columbia River Gorge
Nearly every day, you'll find one to several Native American vendors under the Bridge of the Gods (Oregon side) selling smoked and sometimes fresh salmon…
Long Island
If you're heading to one of the Forks, make this Riverside gem your lunch stop en route before the road split. Set inconspicuously in a roadside country…
Seattle
This dreamy cafe, opened by the owners of cute French bistro Le Pichet, specializes in unfussy dishes, the likes of which you’d find once upon a time in a…
Washington, DC
Who doesn't adore soft pretzels warm from the oven? Get a mustard or gooey cheese dip to enhance the experience, along with coffee, beer or basil lemonade…
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