Stowe & Smugglers Notch
A 10-minute drive south of Stowe, this is one of the area's standout eateries. A seasonally changing menu built on locally sourced ingredients is served…
Must-see restaurants in New England
Massachusetts
Derby Joe has quickly become beloved in Salem for its friendly owners, strong coffee, tasty sandwiches and nonstop chess tournament in the house. Now on…
Southern Vermont
This homegrown neighborhood pizzeria in North Bennington makes the best pizzas in town, with your choice of stone-ground wheat-flour or gluten-free crusts…
Newport
This cheery cafe has good coffee and some of the best-value breakfasts in Newport, including a memorable eggs Benedict and some good vegetarian options.
Portland
DuckFat is famous for its fries cooked in (yes) duck fat. On the right night, they're shatteringly crisp, with fluffy centers. Dipping sauces (truffle…
Portland
This sushi bar offers some of the freshest fish in Portland – and that's saying a lot. Order à la carte or choose one of chef Masa Miyake's omakase (chef…
Connecticut
It doesn’t get much more authentic than Avery’s. Its 30-plus flavors of sodas and seltzers (including the hysterical 'Totally Gross' soda range) are still…
Cambridge
Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette's latest culinary venture, this high-ceilinged but cozy brick-walled bistro serves tapas with an international twist…
Cape Cod
This is the place to celebrate special occasions. The standard here is the seven-course, fixed-price French dinner, with the cost depending on your main…
Streetcar Suburbs
Now housed in an old brewery building, Bella Luna Milky Way is a neighborhood haunt that has long enticed JP residents with its colorfully painted walls…
Pioneer Valley
Need a place where you can read an entire book in one go? Then try lounging around this bohemian cafe offering espresso, fresh juices, tempeh burgers and…
White Mountains
If you're packing a picnic for a day hike, stop at this country store and cafe. Besides jugs of cider, there's gourmet coffee, cider doughnuts, apple pie…
Massachusetts
Located in a homestead built in around 1740, Salem Cross Inn is set on 600 green acres of lush countryside. Feast on specialties such as calf's liver with…
Cape Cod
Sit on the glass-enclosed porch of this old sea captain's house and savor some of the Cape's finest seafood. The crispy oysters and the seared lobster…
Connecticut
Providing training and employment opportunities for the Billings Forge/Hartford community, this bright, forward-thinking cafe works with local farmers to…
AMC Highland Center Dining Room & Deli
White Mountains
The big-windowed dining room at the Highland Center Lodge is a great place to fuel up before or after a hike. Daily breakfasts and Friday and Saturday…
Inland Maine
Pizzas and craft beers make a winning combination at this handsomely designed new space on Water St. Wood-fired pizzas come topped with delicious…
River Drivers Restaurant & Pub
North Maine Woods
At this handsomely designed restaurant at the NEOC Twin Pines Camp, enjoy upscale comfort fare (blackened haddock tacos, vegetarian lasagna, pork with…
Burlington
'Live well, laugh often and love much' advises the sign over the bar at this stylish and convivial Parisian-style brasserie with an elegant, tin-ceilinged…
Midcoast Maine
Kid-friendly family restaurants have a reputation for being a little unimaginative, but this definitely isn't the case at Cafe Miranda. An old house with…
The Berkshires
If you like sandwiches, you'll love this downtown lunch spot. There's something about a funny local name that makes a sandwich taste better. Case in point…
New Hampshire
Locals swear by this no-frills roadside spot, which has been serving the best lobster rolls and fried fish in the area since 1962. Others come only for…
The Berkshires
Dimly lit and atmospheric, this bar and restaurant occupies a former family home, with outdoor seating on the porch and an inventive menu. The owners are…
Boston
Of all the reasons to dine at Reelhouse, the cuisine is near the bottom of the list. The seafood and pub fare is usually pretty good. But you likely won't…
North Maine Woods
On Millinocket's sleepy main street, this is the best place in town to fuel up before hitting the trails in Baxter State Park. Join truckers, thru-hikers…
Joe Dodge Lodge Dining Room & Deli
White Mountains
You don't have to be a lodge guest to enjoy a hearty meal at this rustic but cozy dining room, a convenient place to fuel up before climbing Mt Washington…
Down East
In a central location near the waterfront, Cohill's is an Irish-themed pub that serves up tasty shepherd's pie, pan-seared salmon, and juicy lamb burgers…
Providence
Parked next to City Hall, this Providence institution is basically a diner on the back of a truck that has rolled into the same spot every evening for…
Stonewall Kitchen Company Store & Cafe
Southern Maine Coast
Fill up on dozens of free samples (wild blueberry jam, tapenade, caramel sauce) at the flagship store of the Stonewall Kitchen specialty foods empire,…
South End & Chinatown
The crust of a Picco pizza undergoes a two-day process of cold fermentation before it goes into the oven and then into your mouth. The result is a thin…
South End & Chinatown
Patrons flock to this casually cool oyster bar to get in on the raw delicacies offered by chef Barbara Lynch. Sit at the marble bar or outside on the…
Inland Maine
On Augusta's restaurant-lined main drag, Lisa's serves up outstanding burritos as well as tacos, quesadillas and tortilla-free bowls. The build-your-own…
Cambridge
Packed with small tables and hungry college students, this burger joint has been a Harvard Square institution for more than 50 years. Bartley’s offers two…
Cape Cod
Right at the ferry terminal, Quicks Hole has a relaxed, casual feel that belies an accomplished menu. Options roam from quahog chowder to grilled Angus…
Western Maine
Hands-down the best place in town for breakfast (served all day), Beth's has all the sunrise classics – French toast, pancakes, three-egg omelets, granola…
North Maine Woods
After a day of rafting, enjoy a burger or steak and a 'Let 'er Drift' summer ale. The brewpub is inside the main lodge at the Northern Outdoors Adventure…
Down East
Right beside the Isle au Haut General Store, this food truck doles out delicious lobster rolls and fried haddock sandwiches, which go down nicely with a…
Western Maine
The elegant dining room inside the Sudbury Inn serves up excellent fare, including some of Bethel's best seafood plates. On cold nights, book a fireside…
Portland
Rocking seafood-lovers' worlds since opening in 2012, Eventide still has plenty of hype, and one look at the raw bar here explains all: fresh Maine…
Cambridge
What does the word 'diner' mean to you? All-day breakfasts? Check. Burgers and milkshakes? Check. Counter seating and comfy booths? Got those, too. A…
