North Maine Woods
Eat breakfast all day at this cozy eating spot near the center of town. Burgers, wraps and Mexican pizza are served at lunch. It also sells bag lunches (…
Must-see restaurants in North America
Southwest Colorado
Vendors have set up around the edge of the Four Corners Navajo Tribal Park selling food, Native American crafts and jewelry and knickknacks. You can nosh…
New Orleans
Getting tired of heavy, rich Creole cuisine? How about a fresh slice of pizza and some ice tea in Nonna Mia’s outdoor courtyard? The caramelized onions,…
Lihuʻe
The austere brown-shuttered building might give you pause, but inside this retro diner teems with locals filling up on good, ol’-fashioned eats. The main…
Central Colorado
This friendly saloon keeps it real. This food may not be for health nuts, but it’s damn tasty. The burgers (including portobello burgers), handcut steaks…
Arizona
Actually in Bullhead (it's part of the Laughlin Ranch Golf Club), the Grill aims for mountain-lodge chic, with stone walls, high ceilings, a fireplace and…
Cody
Cody's friendliest brewery has 15 local beers on tap and serves up a range of Irish fare, including shepherd's pie and bangers, around a horseshoe bar…
Northern Minnesota
This woodsy little joint in the middle of nowhere is a welcome respite, whipping up stuffed hash browns (as in stuffed with gooey cheese) and killer pies…
Flagstaff
The McMillan Bar & Kitchen is housed in a historic bank, with a menu that features excellent lamb sliders, Mexican posole soup and pub fare with a local…
Midcoast Maine
Open since 1865, Darby's is a picture-book bistro with tin ceilings, an original antique bar and paintings by local artists adorning the walls. Eclectic…
Midcoast Maine
Smooth and creamy gelato in more than 40 flavors, from blood orange sorbet to pumpkin pie, is a surefire recipe to draw in summer crowds. Serves good…
Big Sur Burrito Bar & General Store
Big Sur
Order a San Francisco–sized burrito or wrap sandwich with a fresh-fruit smoothie from the back of the Big Sur River Inn's well-stocked general store,…
Mazatlán
Diners at spacious sidewalk tables enjoy hearty Mexican meat and seafood dishes here on Mazatlán's loveliest square. A popular choice is the filete…
Zacatecas
Furnished in the hues of Mexico – bright purples, yellows, pinks and oranges – this casual spot is the place for Mexican cuisine. Come when the locals do…
New Orleans
Just a few steps from the Besthoff Sculpture Garden, Morning Call serves coffee, gumbo and very good beignets (arguably better than another famous beignet…
Western Maine
In the thick of Naples' Causeway action, Rick's is good for camaraderie, drinks and lake views (with a side order of live music Thursday to Saturday…
Central Washington
If you're craving borscht, piroshki or good old-fashioned Ukrainian dumplings, the search ends here. Run by a Ukrainian couple from Odessa, Inna's is…
Illinois
D'Arcy's piles up Springfield's best 'horseshoe,' a local sandwich of fried meat on toasted bread, mounded with french fries and smothered in melted…
The Hamptons
As unpretentious as you can get in East Hampton – it's a diner, folks! Breakfast, including hearty omelettes, is served all day in the family-oriented…
Sequoia National Park
Always jam-packed, Brewbakers beckons thirsty hikers with house-made sodas and craft beers. A huge menu of burgers, pizzas, pastas and salads promises…
Centre d'Art Marcel Gagnon Restaurant
Gaspé Peninsula
The restaurant at Centre d'Art Marcel Gagnon dishes up salads, pasta and a plethora of seafood, all served with a great view. In the morning, you can dig…
Yellowstone National Park
Just off the lobby of the Old Faithful Inn, the Bear Paw sells unappetizing pre-wrapped sandwiches, continental breakfasts and ice cream. Look for the…
Regina
There's a full à la carte menu with vegetarian options, but the best value is in the excellent all-day buffet, plentifully refreshed with favorites like…
Southwest Colorado
With a cute retro setting, this hopping grill serves up classic fare like burgers, salads and prime rib with salad and a baked potato. Huge sandwiches…
Las Vegas
This place prides itself on its lobster bisque and the 50th floor view over the Las Vegas Valley. Both are above average; everything else is ho-hum. That…
Midcoast Maine
Camden's an unabashedly fancy town, and if you need an unabashedly fancy picnic, head to French & Brawn, with its 'boat and summer cottage supplies,' high…
Albuquerque
This smart, see-and-be-seen hotel restaurant serves a fabulous array of tapas-style small plates, including Spanish ham and cheeses, plus substantial…
Hilo
The Koji loco moco – with two homemade hamburger patties, teriyaki sauce and gravy, over-easy egg, Portuguese sausage, macaroni salad and kimchi – is the…
Labrador
When you're this far north, the restaurants serve food that loads your guts (in a good way) and covers a few cuisines. El Greco is good for pizzas and…
Central Coast
Clam chowder and cioppino are standouts at this seriously old-school seafood restaurant at the tip of Harford Pier. A few tables have see-through glass…
The Piedmont
Built in 1784 by Scotsman William Michie, this former travelers' inn offers a filling Southern-style lunch buffet. After eating, consider taking a self…
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
The brainchild of celebrity chef Todd English, Figs rakes 'em in with its innovative whisper-thin pizzas. For a real treat, order the signature fig and…
New Mexico
Cherished by locals, Nellie's has been serving homemade burritos, chile rellenos and tamales for decades now, under the slogan 'Chile with an Attitude.'…
Mérida
Close to the city center, El Trapiche has cheap Mexican eats in a casual environment. It bills itself as the best pizza joint in town, but it's actually…
Excelsior
It’s a little hit and miss at this Vietnamese spot, but it's worth a visit just for its bun bo hue, a spicy beef soup that’ll clear any sinus. Also…
La Paz
Under the mighty mounted buffalo head, eat a carnivorous feast that includes hamburgers, rib eye steak and grills. Lightweights can opt for the fish of…
Aleutian Islands
An inviting, well-lit space serving great Asian staples such as chow mein, fried rice and pho. The pad thai comes in a pile the size of your face and is…
Todos Santos
Locally loved for its hearty plates of Mexican food, shrimp in garlic butter, fresh soups, tasty tacos and delicious breakfasts, Miguel's is a modest…
San Luis Obispo
A long saloon-style bar where locals mingle with serious cocktails, and a casual Californian menu – try the lobster and shrimp risotto or the signature…
San Luis Obispo
If you can stomach huge lines, long waits for a table, and sports-bar-style service, you’ll get to sink your teeth into an authentic Santa Maria–style tri…
