Must-see restaurants in Americas

  • Cantina El 40

    Northeast Mexico

    A swanky restaurant-bar with a colonial-meets-coyboy theme, Cantina El 40 serves up top-notch Mexican dishes with flair. Think gourmet street tacos and…

  • Lemongrass

    La Serena

    Tucked away in a residential neighborhood 1.5km south of the plaza, Lemongrass has a loyal local following for its delicious pan-Asian cooking – a rarity…

  • Sushi Leblon

    Ipanema & Leblon

    Leblon's top sushi destination boasts a Zen-like ambience, with a handsome dark-wood sushi counter setting the stage for succulent cuisine. In addition to…

  • Date & Thyme

    Key West

    Equal parts market and cafe, Date & Thyme whips up deliciously guilt-free breakfast and lunch plates, plus energizing smoothies and juices. Try the açai…

  • Yank Sing

    Downtown, Civic Center & SoMa

    San Francisco's most iconic dim sum experience has earned its accolades, and remains the go-to choice for its pork and broth-filled Shanghai dumplings and…

  • Hardware Grill

    Edmonton

    A plush oasis in a converted brick building downtown, this restaurant is a comfortable, bustling place where you'll want to linger over the amazing wine…

  • Chateau Lake Louise Fairview Dining Room

    Lake Louise

    File it under 'part of the experience.' Rarely will you get afternoon tea served up with these kinds of views. The Chateau Lake Louise's expensive British…

  • D'Alessandro's

    Philadelphia

    D'Alessandro's is famous for having some of the best cheesesteaks around. Founded in 1960, it is still a go-to spot for tasty cheesesteaks, hoagies and…

  • El Lugar

    Las Terrenas

    Hands-on Belgian owner Bruno found a Las Terrenas niche: fulfilling carnivorous desires with juicy, rich burgers (go for the one with Reblochon cheese)…

  • Angelo Brocato

    New Orleans

    When an ice-cream parlor passes the 100-year mark, you gotta step back and say, ‘Clearly, they’re doing something right.’ Opened in 1905 by Signor Brocato…

  • Foreign Cinema

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    Chef Gayle Pirie's acclaimed California classics such as grilled Monterey calamari and crisp sesame fried chicken are the star attractions here – but…

  • Restaurant La Fé Bumbata

    Cahuita

    Give chef/owner Walter a 'bum-bah-tah' and he'll shout back 'pata-boom-boom!' While his secret language remains so, there's no mystery why folks come to…

  • Grizzly Paw

    Canmore

    Alberta's best microbrewery (offering seven year-round beers plus seasonal specials) is hiding in the mountains of Canmore. With beer and food pairings,…

  • La Casa de Tere

    Acapulco

    This homespun gem near the Estrella de Oro bus terminal is the place to go for Thursday pozole verde (green hominy stew). Founded on doña Tere’s patio in…

  • Miyo's

    Hilo

    A longtime local favorite, Miyo's is known for delicious home-style Japanese meals and nightly crowds. Try classics such as broiled ahi (yellowfin tuna)…

  • Ramen Tatsu-ya

    Austin

    With its communal tables, loud indie music and hustling efficiency, we wouldn't say this busy ramen joint is a relaxing experience, but darn, is it good…

  • John Andrews Restaurant

    The Berkshires

    Raised in an Iowa farm family, chef Dan Smith was a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement in the Berkshires. His restaurant turns out a fine Italian–New…

  • Jam Down

    Grenada Island

    It's worth making the trip slightly off the beaten path to this humble roadside wooden shack. It sells just one thing – outrageously tasty jerk chicken…

  • Giordanas

    Bahías de Huatulco

    The talented Italian chef here makes almost everything herself, including the pasta. Options include ravioli with a choice of five fillings and nine…

  • Purebread

    Whistler

    The Function Junction outpost of this Whistler bakery legend is the go-to among locals keen to bypass the line-ups at the larger village store. The same…

  • Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant

    South Beach

    The wait is long and the prices for iconic dishes can be high. But if those aren't deal breakers, queue to don a bib in Miami's most famous restaurant …

  • Lou's

    New Hampshire

    A Dartmouth institution since 1947, this is Hanover's oldest establishment, always packed with students meeting for a coffee or perusing their books. From…

  • Restaurant Kenichi

    Hilo

    For island-style Japanese food, this diner delivers high-volume flavor in a simple dining room filled with locals. Favorites include steaming ramen bowls…

  • Little Fish Coffee

    Poʻipu

    Standing alone in lush green lawns peppered with well-shaded tables on the mauka (inland) side of the highway, this little shack makes a great place to…

  • Graze

    East Nashville

    Hungry vegans and vegetarians flock to this animal-friendly eatery. Starters include the mind-bendingly 'cheesy' choriqueso, a house-made cauliflower…

  • El Aljibe de San Pedro

    Mazatlán

    Descend into the subterranean gloom of this 200-year-old cistern, and spot eerie mannequins, collections of forceps and other medical paraphernalia, human…

  • Lolo's

    San José

    Fans of bohemian chic will appreciate this quirky pizzeria, hidden in a mustard-yellow house (No 3396) along the railroad tracks north of Av Central in…

  • Verde

    Downtown Miami

    Inside the Pérez Art Museum Miami, Verde is a local favorite for its tasty market-fresh dishes and great setting – with outdoor seating on a terrace…

  • Orale! Cafe

    Zipolite

    This shady tropical-garden cafe feels like a rough clearing in the jungle and its food tastes pretty good too, especially if you order their branded…

  • Lovejoy's Tea Room

    San Francisco

    All the chintz you'd expect from an English tearoom, only with a San Francisco crowd: curators talk interactive art over Darjeeling, scones and clotted…

  • Lou Malnati's

    Chicago

    One of the city's premier deep-dish pizza makers, Lou Malnati's claims to have invented the gooey behemoth (though that's a matter of never-ending dispute…

  • Deckman's

    Ruta del Vino & Valle de Guadalupe

    Good luck not having fun at this warm-hued, adobe-walled, sand-floored restaurant with the grill as aflame as the wine-drinking diners' spirits. Run by…

  • Hen of the Wood

    Burlington

    An offshoot of Waterbury's legendary Hen of the Wood restaurant, this high-end dining mecca and its acclaimed chef Jordan Ware have repeatedly won 'Best…

  • Kush

    Wynwood & the Design District

    Gourmet burgers plus craft brews is the simple but winning formula at this lively eatery and drinking den on the southern fringe of Wynwood. Juicy burgers…

  • Diamond Head Market & Grill

    Waikiki

    Step inside this fantastic gourmet deli and bakery for take-away roast pork loin and citrus jicama (yam bean) salad, perfect for a beach picnic. Outside…

  • Son'z at Swan Court

    West Maui

    Between the waterfalls, the swan pond and the tiki torches, this is Kaʻanapali’s most romantic night out. The award-winning cuisine includes the expected…

  • Sentinel

    Downtown, Civic Center & SoMa

    Rebel SF chef Dennis Leary revolutionizes the humble sandwich with top-notch seasonal ingredients: lamb gyros get radical with pesto and eggplant, and…

  • Butcher & the Boar

    Minneapolis

    The coppery, candlelit room is carnivore nirvana. Get your carving knife ready for wild boar ham with country butter, chicken-fried veal sausage and many…

  • Trio

    North Kohala

    Trio specializes in three-course, creative Hawaiian-fusion cuisine. The menu has a lot of variation; on one night you might mix Indonesian chicken with…

  • Half Shell Oyster House

    Mississippi

    if you like your seafood spicy, order the Oysters Orleans. Charbroiled over an open flame with a smoky Cajun sauce, these kicky bivalves will set your…