Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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?)…

  • 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…

  • Toomey's

    Mammoth Lakes

    Since 2012, Toomey's chef, once of legendary Whoa Nellie Deli in Lee Vining, has been preparing his eclectic menu of wild-buffalo meatloaf, seafood…

  • Courtyard Cafe & Bakery

    Northern Nevada

    Locals love this airy modern take on a diner, with an extensive tea selection, fresh wildflowers on the tables and country music at a perfectly civilized…

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