Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • The Trading Post; Southern Food & Spirits

    Coastal North Carolina

    Drop into this casual restaurant for the warming fish stew – it's just like Southern grandmothers would make it. Other Southern treats include chicken and…

  • Amsterdam

    Hudson Valley

    Inviting modern American cuisine with a few international nods (such as Korean fried chicken or Spanish-style scallops) and impressive cocktails are…

  • Nanding's Bakery

    Waikiki

    A fine alternative to overhyped bakeries, Nanding's has a great range of excellent baked goods and no lines. Their Spanish rolls are light, fluffy and…

  • Saucy Dogs

    Hilo

    Go beyond mustard and relish at this indie hot dog shop. The Mac Attack is smothered in bacon and house-made mac and cheese, while the Kalua Pork Dog is…

  • Bennison’s Bakery

    Illinois

    Family-run Bennison’s has been tempting Evanstonians since 1938. Follow your nose into the retro building for éclairs, maple-bacon long johns (a…

  • Railroad Park Dinner House

    Mt Shasta Region

    Set inside a vintage railroad car with views of Castle Crags, this popular restaurant-bar offers trainloads of dining-car ambience and Californian cuisine…

  • Glarner Stube

    Wisconsin

    The German name translates loosely as the 'living room' of New Glarus and the owners here take both hospitality and the town's Swiss heritage seriously…

  • Toma

    Santa Barbara

    Enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail before tucking into some tasty pasta, flat breads or meat and seafood dishes at one of Santa Barbara's most popular…

  • Liquids & Solids at the Handlebar

    The Adirondacks

    It's all about craft beers, creative cocktails and fresh, inventive dishes at this rustic bar and restaurant where the kielbasa sausages and other…

  • Kawamoto Store

    Hilo

    Stand in line (the earlier the better) with the local crowd to fill a box with freshly cooked okazu-ya (Japanese deli) food. Don't miss the maki sushi,…

  • L’Arte Del Gelato

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Sweet tooths will fawn over L’Arte Del Gelato, where gelato flavors are made fresh every day and come in over 20 varieties. It’s the perfect snack to take…

  • Sprouts

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    Cheerful chatter greets you at this energetic, mostly organic cafe that gets extra kudos for its juices and smoothies. A healthy menu will have you…

  • Stripburger

    Las Vegas

    This shiny silver, open-air diner in the round serves up all-natural (hormone free etc) beef, chicken, tuna and veggie burgers, atomic cheese fries, thick…

  • Clover DTX

    Boston

    Right on the Freedom Trail, the first Downtown branch of this socially conscious local success story serves veggie treats morning, noon and night, from…

  • El's Drive-In

    Coastal North Carolina

    The food is brought right to your car at this old-school drive-in and legendary seafood spot, open since 1959. It serves fish fillets, po'boys and hot…

  • First Slice Pie Cafe

    Chicago

    First Slice not only serves made-from-scratch soups, salads, quiches, lasagna, sandwiches and at least half a dozen different flaky-crusted pies daily,…

  • Sundara

    San Diego

    This little, modern, neat-as-a-pin place has a tiny but well-chosen menu of curries and tandoori chicken, and a much longer menu of craft and bottled…

  • Guava Tree Cafe

    Albuquerque

    Salsa music and Celia Cruz posters give this outpost of Colombian cuisine a healthy shot of pastel-colored soul. Feast on arepas (stuffed corn pockets…

  • Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn

    Coastal North Carolina

    The burritos are big and tasty at Flaming Amy's, a scrappy barn filled with kitschy decor from Elvis to Route 66. Burritos include the Philly Phatboy, the…

  • Rocco's

    Indiana

    Rocco's is a South Bend institution, ladling marinara sauce since 1951. After football games, lines of Notre Dame alums craving pizza, pasta and other…

  • Blackbird

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Modern Italian cooking in a classy, intimate Main St setting. Start with the cheese board or crispy polenta and move on through the menu of pizza,…

  • Ad Astra Food & Drink

    Kansas

    American classics done right make the seasonal menus of this stylish Strong City restaurant very appealing. Enjoy great folk tunes, works of local artists…

  • Joseph's Bar & Grill

    New Mexico

    Route 66 nostalgia lines the walls of this popular place, family-run since 1956. The bountiful Mexican and American menu ranges from Santa Fe enchiladas…

  • Russet

    Philadelphia

    Russet stands out from the other charming BYOB restaurants across the neighborhood for its expert renditions of French and Italian dishes using fresh…

  • Greek Corner Restaurant

    Orlando

    This little, white-walled cafe with a small patio sits across from Lake Ivanhoe (1 mile north of downtown in Ivanhoe). It's a popular local spot that…

  • Down the Hatch

    Lahaina

    Downtown Lahaina's best bar also has very good bar food. There's an emphasis on seafood, choices include fish tacos, various deep-fried shellfish, grilled…

  • The Bourse

    Philadelphia

    This historic 1895 building, once a commodities exchange, reopened in July 2018 after a $50-million revamp. The old food hall is even bigger and better…

  • Silver Gulch Brewery

    Fairbanks

    This cavernous, slightly overdone brewpub – the northernmost microbrewery in the US – makes jolly good beer, and plenty of people come just for the pub…

  • Shoki II Ramen House

    Sacramento

    Like its tiny original location on 24th St, this cozy ramen house under the direction of Yasushi Ueyama makes amazing housemade noodles that live up to…

  • Farm Provisions

    Arizona

    Charred cauliflower with red-pepper hummus, smoked chili tacos drizzled with cilantro aioli, and grilled portobello and asparagus are just some of the…

  • Ibiza Tapas

    Connecticut

    A lovely looking tapas restaurant in an unexceptional strip mall in industrial Danbury. Friendly staff make it even easier to love the food, which is good…

  • Cayuga Lake Creamery

    Finger Lakes

    This roadside creamery serves up some 30 different ices from a possible 200 flavors, including ones made with local wines. Also on the crowd-pleasing menu…

  • Bowman's Tavern

    Pennsylvania

    You've been hiking. You've been trekking. And now you need a burger and a beer. We understand. Embrace the impulse at Bowman's, which offers a fine range…

  • Mount Shasta Pastry

    Mt Shasta Region

    Walk in hungry and you’ll be plagued with an existential breakfast crisis: the feta spinach quiche or the Tuscan scramble? The flaky croissants or a…

  • Distrito

    Philadelphia

    Vibrant multicolored decor is a fitting backdrop for modern Mexican-ish street snacks. Kids will be delighted to sit in the old VW Bug, and they devote an…

  • Da Boyz Italian Cuisine

    Arizona

    This popular downtown Italian eatery with big burgundy booths works well for a variety of travelers: solos, couples and girlfriends on getaways. It's also…

  • James Hook & Co

    Boston

    For a superlative lobster roll close to Downtown, look no further than this harborside seafood shack near the bridge to the Seaport district. Outdoor…

  • Underbelly

    San Diego

    Just off Little Italy's bustling thoroughfare with its pizzerias and wine bars, this sleek urbane noodle shop loads up steaming bowls of ramen with oxtail…

  • Hi Spot Café

    The CD, Madrona & Madison Park

    The cinnamon rolls here are bigger than your head, and that’s no exaggeration. It’s a comfy little space in an old craftsman-style house where you can…

  • Tortugas' Lie

    Outer Banks

    The interior isn't dressed to impress – surfboards, license plates – but who cares? The reliably good seafood, burritos and burgers go down well with the…

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