Must-see restaurants in North America

  • Street Burger

    Wailua

    The coolest spot in Wailua has hammered-aluminum tabletops, a chalkboard craft-beer menu, and an open grill where gourmet burgers are made. And they are…

  • Asanebo

    San Fernando Valley

    Although it's in a strip mall (welcome to the Valley), Asanebo is a Sushi Row standout thanks to dishes such as halibut sashimi with fresh truffle, and…

  • Cocina Chontal

    Tabasco

    Run by the larger-than-life, traditionally dressed Nelly Córdova, this delightful open-air restaurant is located near the archaeological site (ask to cut…

  • Miss Ada

    New York City

    Chef-owner Tomer Blechman presents dishes inspired by Mediterranean flavors and recipes from his native Israel: octopus with eggplant, za'atar-seasoned…

  • Basted Baker

    British Columbia

    Sechelt's best dining option is a slightly out of the ordinary bakery that retains the ambience of a casual bistro and specializes in biscuit sandwiches…

  • Table 26 Degrees

    West Palm Beach

    Don't be put off by the price of this sophisticated restaurant. It is filled with locals, conversation and the clinking of glasses for good reason. They…

  • Coquette

    New Orleans

    Coquette mixes wine-bar ambience with friendly service and a bit of white linen; the result is a candlelit place where you don’t feel bad getting tipsy…

  • Ember

    Central Coast

    Chef Brian Collins, who once cooked at Alice Waters' revered Chez Panisse, has returned to his roots in SLO County. Out of this heart-warming restaurant's…

  • Bistrot du Coin

    Washington, DC

    The lively and much-loved Bistrot du Coin is a neighborhood favorite for roll-up-your sleeves, working-class French fare. The kitchen sends out…

  • Cress

    Northeast Florida

    Citified foodies have been known to trek to sleepy DeLand just to eat at this cutting-edge bistro, whose menu might offer such delights as local seafood…

  • The Mill

    The Haight & Hayes Valley

    Baked with organic wholegrain stone-ground on-site, hearty Josey Baker Bread sustains Haight skaters and start-uppers alike. You might think SF hipsters…

  • Heartwood Provisions

    Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront

    Cocktails are having a moment as the alcoholic libation du jour in Seattle and nowhere is that more clear than at Heartwood, a handsome restaurant and bar…

  • Waiola Shave Ice

    Waikiki

    This clapboard corner shop has been making the same super-fine shave ice since 1940, and we’d argue that it’s got the formula exactly right. Get yours…

  • Hook Fish Co

    San Francisco

    There's a reason you packed that puffy coat: to visit this delightful fish joint out in the windy abyss also known as the Outer Sunset. Order over a small…

  • Papa‘aloa Country Store & Cafe

    Hamakua Coast

    In the 'middle of nowhere,' this neat little market-cafe-restaurant serves delicious in-house baked pastries at their cafe, while the excellent restaurant…

  • Milktooth

    Indianapolis

    Breakfast lovers of the world unite at artsy Milktooth, a can't-miss morning hot spot set in a tchotchke-peppered garage. In 2015, Jonathan Brooks was…

  • Bacchanalia

    Atlanta

    Considered one of the top restaurants in the city, Bacchanalia's menu changes daily, and you may choose from multiple dishes for each of the four courses…

  • Bistro Casanova

    Kahului

    An offshoot of the popular Casanova in Makawao, this is Kahului’s classiest dining option. Seafood and steaks are great quality and come with plenty of…

  • Rolf & Daughters

    Nashville

    The epicenter of Germantown's foodie revival is this stunning kitchen run by Belgian chef Philip Krajeck. His earthy pastas, rustic sauces and seasonally…

  • Paul's Omelettery

    Fairview & South Granville

    You'll be jostling for space with chatty locals at this breakfast and lunch joint near the south side of Granville Bridge. But it's worth it: the cozy,…

  • Páramo

    Roma

    Named after Mexican novel Pedro Páramo about a ghost town, this jam-packed, sprawling restaurant–bar feels more like a house party. Tacos like the huasca…

  • Lanaʻi City Bar & Grille

    Lanaʻi

    The charming restaurant within the Hotel Lanaʻi is the best midrange option in town. It has a country-chic feel and a menu combining fresh seafood with…

  • Tiger Town Brewing

    Northeastern Oregon

    'Tiger Town' was the nickname for modern-day Mitchell's Main St, a lively stretch that was frowned upon by those on Piety Hill (where the churches are)…

  • Aragosta

    Down East

    The best restaurant for miles around, Aragosta serves delicious, painstakingly prepared dishes sourced locally from farm and sea. The seasonal menu is…

  • JC Holdway

    Knoxville

    You'll want to reserve ahead for the privilege of noshing on James Beard Award–winning chef Joseph Lenn's modern Appalachian comfort cuisine. Lenn, who…

  • Petra Fonda

    Toluca

    Gourmet delights have arrived for Toluca's foodies. Creative, exquisite dishes include mole de coco (chicken rolled around garlic shrimp in a coconut…

  • Ramos House Café

    Coastal Orange County

    The best spot for breakfast or lunch in Los Rios Historic District, this Old West–flavored, wood-built house from 1881 (with brick patio) does organically…

  • Jam Cafe

    Victoria

    No need to conduct an opinion poll: the perennial lines in the street outside Jam suggest that this is the best breakfast spot in Victoria. The reasons?…

  • Restaurant August

    New Orleans

    For a little romance, reserve a table at Restaurant August. This converted 19th-century tobacco warehouse, with its flickering candles and warm, soft…

  • Home.made from Scratch

    North Georgia

    Home.made is upping the game when it comes to nouveau Southern cuisine. The menu constantly changes based on ingredient availability, but whatever these…

  • Hoosier Mama Pie Company

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    Soothing 1950s pastels and antique pie tins set the Americana vibe at Paula Haney's celebrated pie shop, where hand-rolled, buttery-flaky crust is plumped…

  • Von Trapp Bierhall

    Stowe & Smugglers Notch

    This grand post-and-beam structure with 30ft cathedral ceilings and views of mountains, meadows and birches has become an instant Stowe classic since its…

  • Mammoth Hot Springs Dining Room

    Yellowstone National Park

    There are a few surprises in this elegant place, including a delicious dinner starter of Thai-curry mussels. Dinner is a serious affair, with Montana…

  • Cowgirl Creamery

    Marin County

    Perhaps the best cheeses made in Northern California, Marin, and probably beyond. Reserve in advance for an artisanal cheesemaker’s demonstration and…

  • Havana Cafe

    Everglades National Park

    The Havana Cafe is famed far and wide for its deliciously prepared seafood served with Latin accents. Lunch favorites include stone-crab enchiladas,…

  • Taos Cow

    Central New Mexico

    During research this beloved ice cream shop and cafe had closed and was selling scoops from a kiosk while finalizing new digs in Arroyo Seco. The longtime…

  • Ribaut Social Club

    Lowcountry

    A refined yet homey Lowcountry restaurant, set in the refurbished mansion – Anchorage 1770 – that once belonged to Admiral Beardslee (and named after his…

  • Girl & the Goat

    Chicago

    Stephanie Izard's flagship restaurant rocks. The soaring ceilings, polished wood tables and cartoon-y art on the walls offer a convivial atmosphere where…

  • Compass Rose

    Logan Circle, U Street & Columbia Heights

    Compass Rose feels like a secret garden, set in a discreet townhouse a whisker from 14th St's buzz. The exposed brick walls and sky-blue ceiling give it a…

  • Café Provence

    Vermont

    While the focus is on Provençal and French specialties such as moules marinière and bouillabaisse-inspired seafood stew, this elegant bistro also serves…

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