Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Gables at Chadds Ford

    Pennsylvania

    This popular events venue also hosts an excellent on-site New American restaurant that serves locally sourced cheese plates, crab cakes and filet mignon,…

  • El Gamal

    Taos

    Vegetarians rejoice – at this casual Middle Eastern place, there's no meat anywhere. Even if the falafel doesn’t quite achieve the stated aim to promote…

  • T-Rex Cafe

    Walt Disney World

    Over-the-top multisensory overload, with massive autotronic dinosaurs, volcanoes erupting, light shows and meteor showers every 15 minutes. The menu…

  • Mesa Grill

    Sedona

    Yes, it's a bit odd to choose to eat at an airport, on a patio next to airplanes, but 'airport' is a misnomer – it's really more of a landing strip for…

  • Claire's Corner Copia

    New Haven

    Bright, airy and always packed, this has been the best vegetarian restaurant in town since 1975. The soups, salads and quiches are excellent, though the…

  • Bavette's

    Las Vegas

    The Vegas version of a Chicago institution, Bavette's is a gorgeous, retro love letter to the classic steakhouse. Deep leather banquettes, art deco murals…

  • Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange

    Kansas City

    One of Kansas City's most innovative restaurants is housed in what was once a humdrum 1915 vintage hotel in the Crossroads Arts District. Today it's been…

  • Franklin Cape Ann

    Massachusetts

    The North Shore branch of a South End favorite in Boston, this cool place has an urban atmosphere and an excellent, modern New American menu. More often…

  • Peaks

    Grand Teton National Park

    Dine on selections of cheese and fruit, local free-range beef and organic polenta cakes. Small plates, such as wild game sliders, are also available…

  • Westville

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    With seven NYC locations, Westville has earned many admirers for its reasonably priced market-fresh fare. Set on a peaceful, tree-lined stretch of 10th St…

  • Off the Hook

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    Sushi, so far from the ocean? Yup. Locals keep on coming back to this dynamite little sushi shack, where you can feast on bento boxes and nigiri (oblong…

  • Rudder at Rocky Neck

    Massachusetts

    One of the few restaurants on the Neck. The menu is a mélange of Italian mains, seafood classics and sushi. The food's not that memorable, but the…

  • Baguette

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    For a good, cheap lunch you can't do much better than this place. Vietnamese sandwiches come with fresh ingredients in French-style baguette rolls. You…

  • Olde Bryan Inn

    The Adirondacks

    Operating on land that has been used as an inn since 1774, the Olde Bryan Inn is a beloved local institution that serves food in a stone house built in…

  • Mammy’s Kitchen

    Kentucky

    Mammy’s dishes up omelets, biscuits and country ham for breakfast, and burgers, pork chops and chicken and waffles for dinner. The kitschy interior is…

  • Saltine

    Nashville

    Offering fresh oysters, po'boys, crab cakes and Creole gumbo, Saltine's seafood-heavy menu certainly aims to please. The maritime decor extends throughout…

  • Dawn Patrol

    Santa Barbara

    Bright and colorful decor helps wake you up, and the option to build your own hash breakfast ($12.50) sets you up for exploring Santa Barbara. Bread is…

  • Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill

    Kailua-Kona

    Jackie Rey's is a casual, family-owned grill with a delightfully retro-kitsch Hawaii vibe. Haute versions of local grinds include guava-glazed ribs,…

  • Bryant-Lake Bowl

    Minneapolis

    A workingman's bowling alley meets epicurean food at the BLB. 'Biscuits and gravy' breakfasts, spicy Gouda mac 'n' cheese, mock duck potstickers and…

  • Kyoto

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Renowned as the best sushi in Humboldt County, dine in a tiny, packed room, where conversation with the neighboring table is inevitable. A menu of sushi…

  • Thai Lao

    Honolulu

    One of several good restaurants in the McCully Shopping Center, you'll recognize Thai Lao from the statues out front. Inside, the place is bright with…

  • Archibald's

    Alabama

    You'll smell Archibald's before you get there, and when you smell it, you won't be able to resist stopping by. This is big, bold barbecue: rib slabs, pork…

  • Spoon

    Lake Tahoe

    Call ahead for takeout, or squeeze yourselves into the cozy upstairs dining room at this little slat-sided cabin by the side of the highway. Barbecue tri…

  • Rosario's Mexican Cafe

    San Antonio

    This lively restaurant, half a mile south of downtown, is always hopping, its huge street-corner windows letting in natural light and wistful glances from…

  • Green Jeans Farmery

    Albuquerque

    Built from converted shipping containers, this hip community hangout features a number of great casual eateries as well as a distillery and the jumpin'…

  • Gambardella’s Pasta Bella

    Fairbanks

    In a city founded by an Italian, one would expect a decent ristorante and Gambardella's does the trick. The stick-to-your-ribs pizza and pasta are a…

  • Casablanca Cafe

    Fort Lauderdale

    Try to score a seat on the front terrace of this Moroccan-style home where Mediterranean-inspired food and Florida-style ocean views are served. It won't…

  • Green Salmon Coffee House

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Organic and fair trade are big words at this eclectic cafe, where locals meet for tasty breakfast items (pastries, lox bagels, homemade oatmeal). The…

  • South Restaurant & Coffee House

    Anchorage

    One of Anchorage's newest restaurants has a drinks menu emphasizing creative gin cocktails. Food options run from small plates and salads to butter…

  • Dog House

    Delaware

    This unassuming countertop diner on the outskirts of New Castle might be the best dining option in town. Don't be fooled by the name; while this place…

  • Island Cream Co

    Lahaina

    This creamy homemade delight is worth the short drive from downtown. Creative flavors show off the best of Hawaii, with tubs of macadamia nut, mango and…

  • Andie’s

    Chicago

    Friendly, reliable Andie’s has anchored Andersonville’s restaurant row from the get-go, and it still draws crowds for Mediterranean comfort food such as…

  • L'escale

    Connecticut

    Best for lunch on the fabulous terrace overlooking Greenwich Harbor or a romantic dinner, L'escale serves upscale French and Mediterranean cuisine. Fresh…

  • Fish Peddler at Pacific Oyster

    Northern Oregon Coast

    To witness some of the fastest oyster shucking you'll ever see, head to Pacific Oyster in Bay City. The casual on-site restaurant offers simple seafood…

  • Local Juicery

    Sedona

    This contemporary spot in West Sedona offers salads, quinoa bowls and tantalizing cold-pressed juices to cure what ails you. Try the Super Human (with…

  • Lakely

    Wisconsin

    Part of the Oxbow hotel next door, the Lakely carries over the hotel's boutique, detail-focused approach with a menu of classic cocktails, craft brews and…

  • Barrio

    Cleveland

    The Tremont outpost of this small chain is always abuzz with young locals smitten with the build-your-own tacos concept. Fillings include everything from…

  • Hot Chocolate Sparrow

    Cape Cod

    One of the Cape's finest coffee bars brews heady espresso and cappuccino. Or, for a cool treat on a hot day, try the 'frozen hot chocolate.' Panini…

  • Central Coffee Shop

    St Petersburg

    Though not in a silver and chrome train car, this St Pete diner institution has been around since 1975. It's a family-run spot with simple breakfast and…

  • Kitchen Restaurant

    Sacramento

    Husband-and-wife team Randall Selland and Nancy Zimmer's cozy dining room in the northeast 'burbs is the pinnacle of Sacramento’s food experience. Their…

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