Must-see restaurants in North America
Dolores Hidalgo
A cheap and convenient stop for filling sandwiches, natural yogurts and hearty breakfasts. Skip the coffee.
Montréal
Located in the Casino de Montréal, Le Pavillon 67 spreads an excellent buffet. On weekends, you'll find lobster, crab legs, poached salmon, roast lamb,…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
What began as an inventive Hawaiian pop-up brunch in 2016 found a Dogpatch home, and thereafter added lunch and dinner service, including a tasting menu…
Northeast Florida
This may be as far north as you can get good Cuban food in Florida (yes, yes, we realize there's still Cuban food in the rest of the country). Have a hot…
Fairview & South Granville
The main branch of a traditional family-run Jewish bakery chain, Solly's was the city's favorite bagel spot for many years. It's a little past its prime…
Grand Teton National Park
Hungry travelers flock to this friendly but average eatery at Flagg Ranch, the area's sole restaurant, with some vegan options. Breakfast and lunch are…
South Georgia
This dive bar/restaurant just outside Senoia's main town has a classic American roadhouse look, with an old rusty farm truck outside, and is decorated…
Las Vegas
This richly wood-laden steakhouse lacks exclusivity, what with all the monorail riders walking by. Celeb chef Tom Colicchio's menu of grass-fed steaks,…
Grand Canyon National Park
The name is misleading: this isn't a deli, but a small cafeteria; and it's not in the pines, it's attached to Grand Canyon Lodge. But putting that aside,…
Columbia Icefield Centre Dining Room
Jasper National Park
Fantastic views of Athabasca Glacier only partially offset the total lack of atmosphere in the Columbia Icefield Centre's dining options. The pricier…
Montréal
Homemade pasta sauces and very basic thick-sauced pizzas (more than 30 different types of each) draw Italian-loving crowds year-round. The pizza crust –…
Northern Nevada
Inside a former hotel, moved here in pieces from Virginia City in 1863, this rambling local hangout and tourist joint occupies one of Nevada’s oldest…
Washington, DC
Celebrity Chef Christina Tosi brings her decadent, made-for-Instagram desserts to the Wharf. You'll have a tough time choosing among the sweet options:…
Las Vegas
An offshoot of Tucson's El Charro Cafe, this lofty cantina by the monorail station hosts festive groups with pitchers of margaritas. Handmade tamales,…
Seattle
A comforting and not-too-kitschy diner in the middle of Georgetown with booths and a wraparound counter with screw-down stools. The food is no-nonsense –…
Sacramento & the Central Valley
Sure, it's slightly creepy, but this one-of-a-kind spot is a veritable museum of taxidermy – with beer. Three hundred hunting trophies include Kodiak…
Southern Nevada
Old-school joint, with a blonde wood interior and a fun lacquered counter with seats in emerald vinyl. The menu comprises hearty food straight from your…
Las Vegas
Penny-pinchers sing the praises of this super-popular deli next to the Planet Hollywood casino, which pops out sandwiches on toasted artisan bread,…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Breakfast buffet ($15) or à la carte; lunch and dinner are barbecue, hot and cold sandwiches and pizza, as well as beer and wine. Place your order on a…
Las Vegas
Quick food options abound in Le Boulevard at Paris shopping arcade. Some of the most authentically Parisian options include fresh-baked croissants, flaky…
French Quarter
Sometimes you just wanna wander the Quarter with a tasty sandwich in hand. If that’s the case, get to Verti, a reliable deli with a take-out stand…
Boston
Behind Faneuil Hall, this food court offers a variety of places under one roof: the place is packed with about 20 restaurants and 40 food stalls. Choose…
Central Colorado
Set in an authentic 1879 building is this cute hangout for the octogenarian set, which has been chugging along since 1936 on the strength of its sugary…
New Orleans
What’s that monstrosity? I hate it! Wait, it’s Whole Foods? I love it! Yep, this gleaming organic market triggered mixed feelings when it arrived in 2002,…
La Belle & La Boeuf – Burger Bar
Montréal
This trendy burger bar in the heart of downtown caters to a late-night crowd looking for some fun with their grub. The name is a play on words (Beauty &…
Florida Panhandle
If you've had more Southern cooking and seafood than you can handle, you might find this no-frills downtown Chinese joint a welcome relief. Prices are…
Mercado Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
A different take on traditional market food courts, the handful of eateries here offer an array of dishes such as chilaquiles (fried tortilla strips in…
Las Vegas
Beer-battered fish and chips sprinkled with Old Bay spice mix or jumbo-sized pan roasts of shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels and Maine lobster with your…
Austin
Unless you have an enormous appetite, there's no need to splurge on the all-you-can-eat meals. Most of the combos and platters of delicious ribs, brisket…
Las Vegas
Bellagio once competed for honors among Vegas' live-action buffets, but lately it has become second-tier. It's most satisfying at breakfast or lunch. The…
Southwest Colorado
From gum-chomping high-school girls to cheapie trays of burgers and fries, this drive-in is no throwback: it’s the real deal. The service is so sweet and…
Fort Myers
Maybe it's the margarita talking, but this atmospheric Mexican chain does everything right: sharp service, low and romantic lighting, top-shelf tequila,…
Kihei
On Mondays, tacos are only $2.75 at this family-run Mexican restaurant that’s part of a small island-wide chain. Come here for huevos rancheros, sizzling…
Huntington Beach
Just north of downtown, this 100% vegetarian and vegan pan-Asian joint has a huge and varied menu, including mock-meat delights like pho noodle soup and…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Good for breakfast or a no-fuss lunch, the Eagle's straightforward fare includes pancakes and omelets, crab-salad sandwiches, burgers etc. The views are…
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
There's nothing fancy about this throwback to a simpler time in the heart of Topanga Village, but the store sells pretty much all the necessities: craft…
Fish House & Atlas Oyster House
Gulf Coast
These twin seafood restaurants overlooking the harbor are always packed. The more upscale Fish House has a dark wood interior and prepares fish every…
