Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Astoria Brewing Company Wet Dog Café

    Northern Oregon Coast

    For casual dining there's this large, family-friendly brewpub, with beers like Poop Deck Porter and Bitter Bitch IPA. The grub is typically pub style …

  • Ken's Ramen

    Providence

    You'll need to wait for a bench at the counter or a small table at this always pumping, forever slurping, hipster take on a Japanese noodle bar, where…

  • Redd Square Restaurant

    Idaho

    Chickpea stew, sockeye salmon and an elk-and-beef burger are the highlights of this fresh, modern place in the newish Town Square development. Leave room…

  • Big Sur Roadhouse

    Big Sur

    This modern roadhouse glows with color-splashed artwork and an outdoor fire pit. At riverside tables, fork into upscale California-inspired pub grub like…

  • Bistro

    Montana

    Fortunately, the cooking is a little more imaginative here than the name. It's a popular place for breakfast, and come nightfall the homey bistro…

  • Moonstruck Patisserie

    Hilo

    Strange but true: an impeccable European-style bakery is plopped in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Pastry chef Jackie Tan-DeWitt specializes in classic…

  • Sidewalk Cafe

    Richmond

    A much-loved local haunt, Sidewalk Cafe feels like a dive bar (year-round Christmas lights, wood-paneled walls, kitschy artwork), but the food is first…

  • Marion's Pie Shop

    Cape Cod

    It's all about pie here, both sweet (wild blueberry, lemon meringue, strawberry peach, all made with fresh fruit) and savory (chicken, beef steak, clam)…

  • Gold 'n Silver Inn

    Reno

    A Reno institution for more than 50 years, this slightly divey but super-friendly 24-hour diner has a huge menu of home-style American favorites such as…

  • Cosmic Café

    Dallas

    Spectacularly colourful both inside and out, and bedecked with ornate carvings, Cosmic Café serves delicious vegetarian food. While predominantly Indian,…

  • Lanie's Quickie Tacos

    Fairbanks

    This tiny spot, little more than an ordering window and some basic tables, was opened by a Texan who missed the beautiful tacos of his homeland. Here you…

  • River City Grill

    Arizona

    Chic, funky and gourmet, with a shaded outdoor patio in back, the River City Grill does a good take on bouillabaisse, and scores points with vegetarians…

  • Foxfire Grille

    West Virginia

    Pop into the lively bar for a post-run beer and the Buffalo Chicken Dip, or settle in by the big windows to watch the sunset while digging into hearty…

  • Za

    San Francisco

    Surfers and start-uppers cross town and climb hills for Za – because dude, you don't get gourmet, cornmeal-dusted, thin-crust slices like this every day…

  • Canyon Yellowstone General Store

    Yellowstone National Park

    The fun, old-fashioned soda-fountain counter here churns out burgers, chili dogs and root-beer floats, plus there’s ice cream and coffee (with refills)…

  • Casey Jones

    Maryland

    There are lots of restaurants in America that try to come off as high-end gastropubs, and they should all be more like Casey Jones. There's an excellent…

  • Java Joe's

    Iowa

    The small menu covers a lot of ground: breakfast pastries (try the 'Dutch letter', a sweet pastry popular in small-town Iowa), sandwiches, Indian dishes …

  • Oasis

    Chicago

    Walk past diamonds, gold and other bling in a small jewelers mall before striking it rich in this cafe at the back. Creamy hummus, crisp falafel and other…

  • Snack Taverna

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    So much more than your usual Greek restaurant, Snack Taverna eschews gyros for a seasonal selection of scrumptious small plates to accompany the flavorful…

  • Rogue Brewer's on the Bay

    Northern Oregon Coast

    This casual eatery serves up clam chowder, BLTs, pulled-pork sliders, Kobe burgers and salads. The view of Yaquina Bay is a plus, and the bar's a great…

  • 49er Cafe

    Death Valley National Park

    This family-friendly stop serves giant omelets, eggs Benedict and pancakes for breakfast, plus fish and chips, sandwiches and burgers for lunch and dinner…

  • La Segunda Bakery

    Tampa

    At 15th Ave and 15th St, just outside Ybor's main drag, this authentic Spanish bakery cranks out delicious breads and pastries, rich Cuban coffee and…

  • Grey Ghost

    Detroit

    A sleek, industrial vibe marks this Detroit hot spot. The menu is all modern as well, with creative sides like cauliflower and spaetzel or brussels…

  • Searsucker Las Vegas

    Las Vegas

    Searsucker is a heavy hitter serving punchy small plates and killer cocktails in casual digs with a cowboy twang on Caesars' gaming floor. There's a daily…

  • Rebecca's

    Rhode Island

    This snack stand serves burgers, chowder, grilled-cheese sandwiches, deep-fried clams, fish, scallops and more to hungry tourists seated at picnic tables…

  • Clove Hitch Cafe

    Southeast Alaska

    The local hangout has upped the ante of late, morphing from a little nautical-themed cafe into something more substantial. In spring and summer it serves…

  • Woodman's of Essex

    Massachusetts

    This roadhouse is the most famous spot in the area to come for clams, any way you like them. The specialty is Chubby's original fried clams and crispy…

  • St Clair's Annex

    Rhode Island

    This ice-cream shop has been run by the same family since 1887, and features several dozen flavors of homemade ice cream. On top of traditional light…

  • Sage Lebanese Cuisine

    Alabama

    Sage is a bit unexpected and absolutely appreciated in Fairhope. It's popular with locals, who pack in for mankouche (a sort of Levantine pizza with pita…

  • Rutherford Grill

    Napa Valley

    Yes, it’s part of a chain (Houston’s), but its bar at lunchtime provides a chance to rub shoulders with winemakers. The food is consistent – ribs,…

  • Ratto’s

    Oakland

    Every city deserves an old-school Italian deli and grocery store, and Oakland's contribution to this genre is Ratto's, a vintage spot that might as well…

  • Nick's Italian Cafe

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Going strong for over 30 years, Nick's was named one of 'America's Classics' by the James Beard Foundation in 2014. It doesn't offer slick, contemporary…

  • Charleston Grill

    Charleston

    Fine dining, with dishes inspired by Southern and French cooking, along with live jazz. This is one of the city's most elegant restaurants. The foie gras…

  • Slate at the Museum

    Albuquerque

    Looking for a quick bite in the Old Town? Stop by the Albuquerque Museum for salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups and cupcakes from the much-loved downtown…

  • Grappa

    Park City

    The rambling old home at the top of the historic downtown hill is perfect for a romantic northern-Italian meal. Dine under the soft patio lights in summer…

  • Pho House AK

    Fairbanks

    If it's a cold night in Fairbanks, or you're hungover – actually, if you're just hungry – head to this family-friendly spot, which represents the flavors…

  • Adana

    Seattle

    It's hard to find better ambience than at Adana, a slightly subterranean and always dimly lit modern Japanese restaurant known for its extravagant tasting…

  • ZaZa's Cucina

    Finger Lakes

    ZaZa's is the epitome of unimpressive curb appeal that majorly understates what's inside. This cavernous restaurant is ornately decorated and serves…

  • Clam Box

    Massachusetts

    You can't miss this classic clam shack, just north of Ipswich center. Built in 1938, it actually looks like a clam box, spruced up with striped awnings…

  • Via Napoli

    Walt Disney World

    It's more tasteful than your standard clichéd Giussepe-style pizza joint. Here, you sit at massive communal tables and the air is steamy with the aroma of…

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