Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • 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…

  • Graze

    Wisconsin

    Set in a glassy building with floor-to-ceiling windows and Capitol views, this cool-cat gastropub dishes up comfort foods such as fried chicken and…

  • Auction Yard Cafe

    Mt Shasta Region

    This family-run, big-portion-slinging all-American cafe really comes into its own on Saturdays at noon when the once-weekly animal auction happens…

  • Swan's Market

    Oakland

    Old Oakland's 100-year-old marketplace has been turned into a gourmet food court, where the wooden tables are always full, day and night. Fare ranges from…

  • McMillin's

    San Juan Islands

    Set in the former house of lime and cement entrepreneur John McMillin at Roche Harbor Resort, this intimate dining room offers the best of Pacific Rim…

  • Los Dos Molinos

    Phoenix

    Near the foot of South Mountain in a Spanish Mission–style house is this far-flung outpost of New Mexican cuisine. The menu sticks to the basics – tacos,…

  • Il Piatto

    Santa Fe

    This classy but welcoming Italian place, on one of the sleepier blocks north of the Plaza, is a good spot for a romantic dinner. The light, zestful…

  • Little T American Baker

    Portland

    This bakery has the best baguette in town, as well as quiches and salads for lunch. Don't forget dessert – order a delicious pastry (or three) such as the…

  • Mary's Southern Cooking

    Alabama

    Mary's serves up soul food with a smile. Daily specials run the gamut from beef tips to pig's feet to chicken pot pie, served alongside groaning portions…

  • Poppycock's Cafe

    Aspen

    This is a townie favorite for breakfast. The diner-style eatery offers all the Benedicts, crepes and waffles your heart could desire. They know how to get…

  • Daily Planet

    Burlington

    Offerings at this long-established downtown haunt range from confit-duck poutine (sweet-potato fries with Vermont cheddar curds and maple-rosemary duck…

  • Mrs Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant

    Orange County

    The restaurant that launched a theme park. Classic, button-busting fried chicken and mashed potato dinners are served in this restaurant from 1934, newly…

  • Sweetgreen

    Washington, DC

    Dupont Circle’s branch of the healthful salad purveyor often has a line out the door. Order your huge bowl of roast chicken and kale or spicy shrimp and…

  • Rivea

    Las Vegas

    Atop Delano, Rivea's upscale French-Italian dining from celebrity chef Alain Ducasse, stands on its own, but the real pull here is the classy but casual…

  • New Leaf Cafe

    San Juan Islands

    Two words: crab cakes. Throw in some Dijonnaise sauce and pecans and you might consider delaying your return trip to the mainland. Complement those crab…

  • Pizza Rustica

    South Beach

    One of South Beach’s favorite pizzerias has several locations to satisfy the demand for crusty Roman-style slices topped with an array of exotic offerings…

  • Humble Potato

    Los Angeles

    A quality, Japanese-inspired burger-and-sandwich joint. If you're undecided, order the Battle Royale, jammed with applewood bacon, garlic jam, caramelized…

  • Café Nell

    Portland

    This little bistro in Nob Hill is both cozy and sophisticated. Large portions of comfort food range from breakfast omelets and oysters on the half shell…

  • Gaston’s Tavern

    Walt Disney World

    Homage to that superego Gaston, with giant cinnamon rolls and hummus. It's an odd mix of quick-service options, but the re-created tavern with the giant…

  • Avanti

    Denver

    This fun LoHi food hall has great panoramic views of the downtown skyline, a good mix of restaurants, and super-hipster bartenders that sling out…

  • Seattle Biscuit Company

    Seattle

    Bring your appetite to this brick-and-mortar location of the beloved local food cart Seattle Biscuit Company. The biscuits are giant and it doesn't skimp…

  • Communal

    Wasatch Mountains

    Hipster central, the Saturday brunch at Communal really packs 'em in and you'll soon find out why. Usual suspects on the changing lunch and dinner menu…

  • Atrium Cafe

    Dallas

    Great and creative cafe fare in the museum. The burgers, chicken sandwiches, soups and more are made with flair. Look for seasonal specials and a kids'…

  • Latin Soul

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    For something completely different, steal away to this little casino kitchen with a big, bold menu of spicy south-of-the-border flavors: Argentinean…

  • Donut King

    Honolulu

    Don't expect $4 doughnuts with toppings such as marzipan acai at this splendid little old-school doughnut bakery. Among the dozens of classic flavors is…

  • Coffeebar

    Lake Tahoe

    This beatnik, bare-bones industrial coffee shop serves Italian gelato, delectable pastries and home-brewed kombucha. Go for tantalizing breakfast crepes…

  • Mama Toscano's

    St Louis

    More grocery than cafe, this corner Hill legend is renowned for its ravioli. Get an order toasted and enjoy it outside at a picnic table (it's table-free…

  • Ravenous

    The Adirondacks

    Sweet and savory crepes of all varieties are served at this cute bistro. It mostly sticks to classic French ingredients but does have a few delicious…

  • Pink House

    Nevada

    You can't miss this pink heritage-listed home, restored in 2015 and furnished in the style of the 1850s. Inside you'll find a cheese shop and charcuterie,…

  • Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Chinatown's favorite ice-cream peddler keeps it local with flavors such as green tea, pandan, durian and lychee sorbet, all written on a whiteboard. The…

  • Chunga's

    Salt Lake City

    In Salt Lake's Latino neighborhood, Chunga's slices authentic Mexico City–style tacos al pastor (spit-cooked marinated pork tacos topped with chopped…

  • The Red Parrot

    Newport

    One of Newport's most popular pub-restaurants, the Red Parrot has three levels of dining and a huge menu with a focus on seafood (particularly lobster)…

  • Table 14

    Gold Coast

    Top-notch Lowcountry cuisine in Northern Michigan? You betcha. Excellent service and a warm atmosphere are hallmarks of this popular restaurant on…

  • Mangrove Mama’s

    Florida Keys

    This groovy roadside eatery serves Caribbean-inspired seafood – coconut shrimp, plantain-crusted hogfish, cracked conch sandwiches – best enjoyed on the…

  • Thunder and Buttons

    Colorado Springs

    One of the coolest spots in Old Colorado City, this richly atmospheric divey bar and grill has old dark-wood furnishings, exposed brick walls and a local…

  • Victor’s Cafeteria

    Cajun Country

    James Lee Burke’s fictional detective Dave Robicheaux likes to drop by Victor’s Cafeteria, and so do his fans. Get in line at the counter of this laid…

  • Laundrette

    Catskills

    With toppings such as black garlic and kimchee, this is far from your average pizza joint. Also on the menu are organic hot dogs, upscale dips and…

  • Ortega’s Cocina

    San Diego

    Tiny, family-run Ortega’s is so popular that people often queue for a spot at the counter (there are indoor and sidewalk tables, too). Seafood, moles,…

  • Thai Thani

    Orlando

    A friendly, cool and quiet restaurant stuck out on its own in a mall (handy if you're staying near SeaWorld), with gilded Thai decor and some tables with…

  • Bluewater Grill

    Los Angeles

    With an unbeatable location right over the water, Bluewater Grill is the most popular restaurant on the island thanks to dishes such as miso-glazed cod,…

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