Newport
Don't hold it against the proprietors that this 'gourmet' burger bar is a hit with local hipsters: house-ground burgers, hot dogs and home-cut fries don't…
Must-see restaurants in New England
Portland
A handful of fast-food stalls occupy this great market. It's the perfect place for a quick, cheap and tasty meal (soups, burritos, salads, bagels etc),…
Kenmore Square & Fenway
The high-ceilinged, light-filled Shapiro Family Courtyard creates an inspiring backdrop at this classy but casual cafe, serving modern American cuisine in…
Nantucket
Fun updates to American classics (think bacon-wrapped meatloaf) are served in a warm dining room at Keepers, one of the island's best bets for food…
Stowe & Smugglers Notch
Burgers, fries, onion rings, chocolate sundaes, banana splits and old-fashioned malts reign at this fun, 1950s-themed restaurant. The egg creams hit the…
Connecticut
Sit at trestle tables and slurp sundaes and housemade, farm-fresh ice cream with holidaymakers and locals. There's a bunch of wacky and wonderful flavors…
Providence
Warmed by a fire in winter, this tiny cafe has a robin's-egg-blue facade, beyond which you'll find the cakes, tarts, pies and decadent desserts for which…
Vermont
A gourmet Chinese restaurant that has successfully added Japanese hibachi fare to its repertoire, Sushi Yoshi is a perennial favorite along Killington's…
Cape Cod
Prime picnic supplies can be found at this specialty food store that also serves as a wine purveyor and a cafe. Wood-fired pizzas make for a perfect pit…
New Hampshire
A long-time Peterborough favorite, Nonie's serves excellent breakfasts as well as fresh bakery items. In the summer grab a table in the tiny front garden.
New Hampshire
Tucked inside Toadstool Bookshop, with a few patio tables, this cafe sells coffee, quiches, salads and sandwiches.
Western Maine
Buy super sandwiches, salads and heat-and-eat meals at this gourmet organic market and wine shop. The homemade cookies and dried fruit are fantastic.
Southern Vermont
Near the slopes in West Dover, this diner is justly popular with locals and skiers in search of hearty sustenance like steak and eggs for breakfast.
Vermont
A Woodstock institution, this glorified snack shack has been serving loyal locals fried clams, burgers and ice cream by the riverside since 1957.
New Haven
Students love this cheap, tasty and healthy Indian restaurant with plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options and a fresh, clean, vibe.
White Mountains
Savor Pad Thai, green curry and other well-seasoned dishes – many of them offering lobster from the Maine coast as an optional ingredient.
Rhode Island
This upscale tavern with amazing views over Narragansett Bay serves New England favorites (plenty of seafood), burgers, pizzas and pasta.
Northern Vermont
This terrific health-food store and deli has plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, with tables overlooking the Winooski River.
New Hampshire
Need something sweet? Step into this tiny bakery for cookies, muffins, pastries and other desserts. Also sells bagel sandwiches.
East Bay
At Tiverton’s ‘Four Corners,’ you can drop in at the Provender for a hearty sandwich on fresh bread or some cookies.
Vermont
For delicious freshly baked French pastries, espresso drinks and sandwiches, head to this bakery in the heart of Brandon.
New Hampshire
Come summer, everyone flocks to Lago's, the New Hampshire coast's favorite spot for ice cream.
Boston
The oldest restaurant in Boston, ye olde Union Oyster House has been serving seafood in this historic redbrick building since 1826. Countless…
New Haven
If you're looking for a quick meal that's both filling and inexpensive, look no more. This small eatery is usually filled with chatty students slurping…
New Hampshire
Welcome to the ice-cream sundae of your childhood dreams. At this Weirs Beach institution they've been making homemade ice cream for over a century, but…
Portland
Grace is an 1850s Gothic Revival–style Methodist church that was closed and sold due to a declining congregation. After a $2-million renovation that…
Cambridge
Clover is on the cutting edge. It's all high-tech with its 'live' menu updates and electronic ordering system. But it's really about the food – local,…
Down East
At the remote Goose Cove Resort, this waterfront dining room serving Portuguese-inspired seafood dishes is an unexpected delight. Start with crisp codfish…
Nantucket
A longtime favorite of locals, who come for the friendly tavern atmosphere (set off with brick and dark woods) and some of the island's best burgers. Not…
Provincetown
Consistent food, an amazing water view and reasonable prices make this restaurant a local favorite. The extensive menu has something for everyone, from…
Provincetown
A beloved hideaway tucked above Whaler's Wharf, this casual bar and grill has spectacular views of the harbor, an impressive wine list and impeccable,…
South Shore
There are a few tried-and-true seafood restaurants clustered around Town Wharf. But if you like some Caribbean flavor with your fish (and perhaps a…
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
This retro restaurant harks back to the glory days of its namesake (an actual city square that used to occupy the site of City Hall Plaza). Old photos and…
Portsmouth
Seeking an alternative to Portsmouth's tourist-focused downtown? Head 1 mile west to this trendy international street-food haven. Locals throng industrial…
Boston
Southie's first gastropub puts a curious, local-with-a-twist on things, which might catch you off guard. But why wouldn't you want a lobster scramble for…
Down East
A good place to pick up organic produce and healthy snacks, the Co-op stocks loads of appealing cheeses, nuts, fruits, teas and prepared foods, plus…
Inland Maine
Vast and cafeteria-like, Bagel Central bakes up more than two-dozen varieties of bagels (including vegan and gluten-free options), which can then be…
Cape Cod
This friendly place serves oysters and littleneck clams harvested at low tide in the waters right across the street – can't get fresher than that. Sit out…
South End & Chinatown
A divey diner that does what a diner is supposed to do – that is, serve bacon and eggs and burgers and fries, at any time of the day or night. Plonk…
