Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Camellia Grill

    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…

  • Alta

    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…

  • Aloha Eats

    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…

  • Drago’s Seafood Restaurant

    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…

  • Salt

    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…

  • Mermaid Oyster Bar

    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…

  • Saint Lou's Assembly

    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…

  • Yellow Dog Eats

    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,…

  • Le Champignon de Tokio

    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…

  • Arguello

    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…

  • Dominique Ansel Kitchen

    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,…

  • Lone Oak

    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…

  • Peaches

    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…

  • Locanda

    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…

  • Grant Grove Restaurant

    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…

  • Roman's

    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…

  • Prasad

    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…

  • Polebridge Mercantile

    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…

  • Miminashi

    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…

  • Boqueria SoHo

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Channeling Barcelona, this expansive, welcoming tapas joint serves both classic and classic-with-a-twist morsels, dexterously assembled in the open…

  • Dat Donut

    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…

  • Reelhouse

    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…

  • Ptarmigan Dining Room

    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,…

  • MSU Anthony Hall Dairy Store

    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,…

  • Butcher's Union

    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…

  • Coastal Cold Storage

    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…

  • Sushi Taro

    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…

  • Salty’s on Alki

    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…

  • Coquine

    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…

  • Café Adelaide

    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…

  • Sinking Ship

    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…

  • Mr Beef

    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…

  • Murray's Cheese Bar

    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…

  • Green Bar & Kitchen

    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…

  • Barney Greengrass

    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…

  • Sunny Blue

    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,…

  • Native Caught Fish

    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…

  • Farm Country Kitchen

    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…

  • Café Presse

    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…

  • Pretzel Bakery

    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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