Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Palamino Room

    Sacramento & the Central Valley

    Genuine Texas BBQ in a saloon that's been operating since 1946. Previously known for bar brawls, it's been overhauled and dressed up with signs dating…

  • Brickhouse 40

    Central Colorado

    A stylish if sometimes erratic bistro with a Greek leaning in nearby Granby. It serves pizza, gyros, rack of lamb, and Greek yogurt and doughnuts for…

  • GW Fins

    French Quarter

    Fins focuses, almost entirely, on fish: freshly caught and prepped so that the flavor of the sea is always accented and never overwhelmed. For New Orleans…

  • Taverna

    West Maui

    Interior design: wow! Golf course view: wow! Food....solidly okay. With all the hoopla about this addition to the Kapalua dining scene, we were ready to…

  • NOSH

    New Orleans

    More than a name, NOSH tries to live up to the social house example. Inside the bright dining room, communal tables seat diners near each other, who order…

  • Phat Thai

    Aspen & the Maroon Bells

    It may not be Chiang Mai, but you're not going to find any naysayers here. Great food and cool decor – exposed brick walls, curvy counter seating – make…

  • Ollie's Duck & Dive

    Malibu & Pacific Palisades

    This fantastic little concrete-floor pub has a stainless-steel bar and patio seating. It pours craftsman draft brews, hand cuts and sizzles its fries in…

  • New World Deli

    Austin

    Fans of the sandwich will be delighted with the offerings at New World, whether they're after a sloppy joe, pastrami on rye, or curried chicken salad on…

  • Chapoquoit Grill

    Cape Cod

    At the northwest side of town, this place makes excellent wood-fired pizzas loaded with everything from artichoke hearts to whole baby clams. The nightly…

  • Blu

    Greater Orlando

    Soothingly modern, with cascading water behind the bar, a cool blue-and-gray interior and sidewalk seating, Blu offers an eclectic menu with a heavy dose…

  • Katie Lou's Cafe

    South Georgia

    Casual, low-cost breakfast and barbecue joint under a tin roof on Senoia's Main St. Serves up satisfying plates of Southern buttermilk biscuits, chicken…

  • Patti's Thunder Café

    Northern Mountains

    Homey and hip, this is the best place in town for breakfast, and the vine-shaded patio is a lovely way to start the day. The menu has plenty of meaty or…

  • Main Street Fudge & Ice Cream Shop

    South Georgia

    Your one-stop shop for a sweet treat in Senoia. Choose from 12 flavors of ice cream, 21 kinds of fudge, brownie bombs, cheesecake and banana pudding. Plus…

  • Friendly Toast

    Cambridge

    Some people think that this retro diner is one of the best places to eat breakfast in the country. Decadent delights such as coconut pancakes, six kinds…

  • Bianelli's

    Kona Coast

    There aren't a ton of pizza places in Keauhou, which is a shame, as it's been scientifically proven that pizza is the most important food group in the…

  • Bacon

    Boise

    Breakfast here is a casual affair revolving around five different kinds of hand-cured bacon, while dinner takes on a slightly more refined persona (still…

  • Lone Pine Smokehouse

    Lone Pine

    The quality at this friendly Texas-style-barbecue place seems to be hit or miss – the beef brisket and pulled pork are most consistent. Despite the…

  • Royal Kitchen

    Honolulu

    At this humble storefront facing the River St Pedestrian Mall, join the queue for the famous manapua (steamed or baked buns) with tantalizing sweet and…

  • Falafel King

    Boston

    At Falafel King, the Middle Eastern food is fast, delicious and cheap. This carry-out joint is perfectly placed for a picnic on the Common. Best of all,…

  • Shack

    Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey

    A Playa del Rey classic, with a knotted-wood bar, TVs strobing sports, and porthole windows inside, as well as a sunshine patio out back. But the crowds…

  • Bobby Q's

    Connecticut

    This credible barbecue joint doles out wicked wings by the dozen and smoky ribs with a range of tasty sides. Its location – a sprawling suburban condo…

  • Pete’s Egg Nest

    Seattle

    This beloved Greek diner changed ownership in 2017, but all of the things that have made it beloved among Phinney Ridge residents remain. There is still a…

  • Outlaw Restaurant

    Southwest Colorado

    Ouray's oldest, this convivial bar-restaurant specializes in door-stopper steaks cut and cooked to your liking. There’s a select wine list and menu of…

  • Tiny's Saloon & Steakhouse

    Tucson

    Motorcycles are lined up like horses in front of this well-worn watering hole just west of the city. Inside, once your eyes adjust, slide into a booth,…

  • Earl of Sandwich

    Disneyland Resort

    This counter-service chain near the Disneyland Hotel serves grilled sandwiches that are both kid- and adult-friendly. The 'original 1762' is roast beef,…

  • King Eider Pub

    Midcoast Maine

    This cozy, redbrick spot has a nice selection of beer and oysters…and really, we feel we should end the review right there, because what more do you need…

  • Sirphey in the Canyon

    Santa Fe Region

    Open since 2018, this small eatery sells burgers, sandwiches and burritos a few steps from the visitor center. Also has vegetarian options. According to…

  • American Pie

    Connecticut

    A local favorite serving up 20 varieties of housemade pie, including pumpkin and blueberry crumb, alongside burgers, steaks and salads, offering the sort…

  • Mike's Pastry

    Boston

    A North End staple. Crowds of tourists and suburbanites (and some locals, too) line up at Mike's to sample his diverse selection of cannoli – not just…

  • Restaurant Miwa

    Hilo

    Hidden in a mall, Miwa is a low-key standby for Japanese cuisine and sushi. Sadly, the food is hit or miss (and rather pricey), so stick to the reliably…

  • Red Rose Restaurant

    Boston's Western Suburbs

    In a word: authentic. As in Khmer-speaking waitstaff and delicious adventurous food straight from Phnom Penh. If you don't know what to order, try the loc…

  • Brown Bag

    Alabama

    For such a student-y area, Tuscaloosa doesn't have a ton of diners where you can gorge yourself until they roll you out of the restaurant. That's why we…

  • Firewood

    Gold Country

    A rarity in a town with so much historical frill, Firewood’s exposed-concrete walls and corrugated metal offer a minimalist respite. When the weather’s…

  • Hale Aloha Café

    Honolulu

    For those on a budget, this 'student dining buffet' is a bonanza at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa. On the 1st floor of one of the circular student…

  • La Monarca

    Pasadena & the San Gabriel Valley

    The South Pas branch of this homey Mexican bakery serves classic south-of-the border rolls, breads and not-too-sweet sweets, plus cakes such as dulce de…

  • Hole in the Wall

    North Georgia

    This historic greasy spoon has been at it since the Great Depression. Eggs, hash browns, pancakes and French toast stuffed with cheesecake pudding (what?)…

  • Lake House

    Yellowstone National Park

    This quiet lakeshore spot offers casual breakfasts and dinners with the best lake views in the park. Dinner includes creative items like huckleberry…

  • Aloha BBQ

    Excelsior

    This part of San Francisco is notable for its wide variety of cuisines, including this Hawaiian takeout spot that ought to feel immediately familiar to…

  • Pono Hawaiian Grill

    Santa Cruz

    Inside the Reef bar, this kitchen runs on 'island time' as it mixes up your fresh ahi tuna, salmon, shellfish or veggie poke (cubed raw salad) in a bowl…

  • Bourée

    New Orleans

    Looking not unlike a large, rectangular eggplant, this bright purple food truck at Boucherie serves up frozen daiquiris and tasty wings, pork, brisket and…

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