San Antonio & Hill Country
Grab some fried pickles and play a game of ping-pong, or enjoy a burger and beer while watching a game of horseshoes out on the patio. No surprise the…
Must-see restaurants in North America
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
If you’re into tapas and wine, you’ll enjoy this Spanish-flavored joint set in a renovated old Victorian. It offers a range of tapas, including Manipla…
Monterey
Watch otters play outside the bay-view windows at this floating seafood kitchen on the wharf. Stick with the classics like creamy clam chowder, grilled…
Ville-Marie
The whole town seems to gather at this eatery on the main street to catch up over coffee or dig into its specialty: waffles. They're served with your…
Las Vegas
All clowning aside, this old-school establishment inside Circus Circus takes itself very seriously. Oil paintings of cows and neo-Victorian stained-glass…
Vancouver Island
A popular coffee-stop hangout for the denizens of Sidney, this neighborhood cafe also does a brisk lunchtime trade in soups, chili and thick sandwiches…
White Mountains
Locals flock to this no-frills eatery for hearty early breakfasts and late-lunch sandwiches, such as roast turkey and meat loaf with gravy. Lunch specials…
Saint John
Housed in an atmospheric, historic building with heavy timbers and warm lighting, Thandi serves traditional Indian cuisine in generous quantities – try…
Playa del Carmen
In a loving nod to soccer legend Diego Maradona, who wore the number diez (10), El Diez serves up pizzas and parrilladas (Argentine-style barbecues) just…
Cancún
Clean, cheap and popular, this little spot has great comida corrida (set menu) and Mexican standards, plus delicious aguas – watermelon, cantaloupe,…
Upper Northwest DC
Family-run, this Lebanese restaurant has been serving mezes, kibbe, shawarma and other traditional dishes for more than three decades. It’s pretty routine…
Québec
You probably never thought you'd be eating Memphis-style barbecued ribs while gazing at the St Lawrence, but life is full of surprises. Located just…
Aguascalientes State
This large, pleasant and popular restaurant is caught in a time warp; specifically 1938, the year it opened. There are white-shirted waiters carrying…
Midcoast Maine
Watch the world go by while you sip coffee and dig into a skillet breakfast of eggs, chorizo and Monterey Jack cheese. In a former apothecary shop in…
Northern Ontario
There's nothing authentically Japanese about this shiny all-you-can-eat restaurant, but this is Thunder Bay and we're just grateful Asian food is…
Sonoma
Right on Sonoma's main plaza, this beloved cafe and boulangerie has amazing baked breads – perfect for that little picnic you're planning – plus a good…
Saint John
A fusion of authentic Guatemalan and Mexican fare is served in this colorful cantina. Try pepian – a simple but spicy beef stew that is a Guatemalan…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Nestled on a quiet Village street, this shop offers dozens of delicious sandwich choices as well as salads, panini, empanadas and desserts. Get a roasted…
Atlanta
Though the design overkill feels a bit like dining inside a hungover piñata, this festive Downtown Castleberry Hill cantina is popular. Despite its quiet…
Portland
Delicious Norwegian wraps come with savory stuffings (meatballs, sausage, house-smoked salmon and mushroom-hazelnut patties) or sweet fillings such as…
Sacramento
The classy roadhouse vibe suits this historic railway stop, where you can get passable BBQ and soak in the mix of local characters, families and wayward…
French Quarter
A local favorite since 1950, Johnny’s is the only traditional po’boy joint around. It's all checkered tablecloths, hustle, bustle and good food served by…
Las Vegas
Got a hankering for crispy, thin-crust pizza handmade from authentic Neapolitan-flour dough right before your eyes? This Strip-front pizza shop will more…
Alabama
The Side by Side is one of those locally sourced places that wears its rustic pride on a contemporary sleeve; the interior is brightly lit and airy, a…
Gulf Coast
While there are a lot of restaurants in Apalachicola, the town was in serious need of a simple sandwich spot. Enter: Bite Me Deli, with its fish tacos,…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Located in the parking lot opposite the Mariposa Museum & History Center, this Mexican food truck is a local favorite and has the cheapest menu in town…
Sedona
Look for the kokopelli on the window, then step inside and nab a seat – quickly, if it's Sunday morning (the place bustles with locals squeezing in…
Birmingham
An inky interior and red highlights set the scene at this ramen shop, where you can find noodles, Japanese beer, sake and plenty of punk rock. The ramen's…
Gulf Coast
Refreshingly human-scale compared to some of the corporate-behemoth restaurants on Destin's main strip, this longtime local favorite serves up simple…
Cambridge
Turns out, you don't have to go to the North End for Italian food. This Central Sq neighborhood favorite showcases its own delectable concoctions…
Knoxville
Fresh and local is the mantra at this Market Sq stalwart, which serves solid, if not mind-blowing, pizzas. Bright and spare with loads of tables, the…
San Diego
A subdued, romantic setting for Italian dining, plus a great wine list, presented by black-tied waiters. It’s known for steaks, seafood dishes like shrimp…
Northern Ontario
McDonald's (opposite) has the golden arches; Deluxe has the golden arch. So maybe the concept isn't original, but this diner and drive-through is a 56…
Washington Coast
Stock your coolers with a sailor’s snack of delicious bivalve mollusks, plus razor clams, shrimp and live crabs, at this family-owned institution just a…
Oklahoma
Despite the name (and pervasive chicken-themed decor), this funky restaurant is all about hand-tossed pizza pies and submarine sandwiches. Its claim to…
Oakland
You'll catch the sweet, smoky scent of Roderick's from miles away, which will get you properly salivating for its barbecue, which folks will line up for…
Knoxville
Founded as a market in 1946, this neighborhood gathering place in North Knoxville added a restaurant and bakery over the years. Today, folks fill the…
Buffalo
The story goes that Buffalo wings (deep-fried chicken wings in a spicy sauce) were invented here in 1964, although the restaurant has since changed…
Southern Nevada
Icy cold margaritas are a great way to cool down after a day in the desert sun. Follow them with old-school Mexican favorites (tacos, enchiladas, fajitas,…
Hudson Valley
This trattoria near the water in Kingston's Rondout district offers up old-world charm and classic Italian dishes with just a dash of modernity. All of…
