Bryce Canyon National Park
Part of Bryce Canyon Resort, this is a decent spot to grab a bite. Expect classic Americana fare like flame-grilled steaks, trout and burgers, with some…
Must-see restaurants in The USA
Central Coast
Crowded with locals, this shingled late-19th-century house dishes up comfort food with haute touches, like cinnamon-brioche French toast, grilled eggplant…
Railroad Drug & Old Time Soda Fountain
Bluegrass Country
Walk into Midway’s pharmacy and right away you’ll see the retro soda fountain, its twirly stools beckoning you to take a seat at the counter and polish…
Central Coast
In Pismo's next-door town of Grover Beach, this nouveau-Thai restaurant is splashed with tropical colors. Making side trips into Asian fusion, it caters…
Gold Coast
The Florida outpost of a well-loved New York–based deli, Ben's sprawling menu covers all the Jewish classics – corned-beef sandwiches, knishes (potato…
Blue Ridge Highlands & Southwest Virginia
Serving meals to travellers since its establishment in 1779 (it's the oldest building in town), this place has a suitably old-fashioned menu and vibe…
Illinois
The best of the breweries on the Illinois side of the border from a food standpoint, Bent River does a swift trade in smoked meats (the brisket is tasty)…
Northern Nevada
There's a sign above the kitchen door in this popular local diner that reads 'Happiness is Homemade.' That's some cowboy philosophy for you to ruminate on…
Nantucket
The place in town to munch on a bagel and get your quality caffeine fix. (If you ask about Starbucks, islanders on Nantucket just might think you're a…
Space Coast
After a day on the beach, nothing satisfies better than a plate overflowing with barbecue ribs, fried okra, turnip greens and sweet fried potatoes. There…
Boulder
This basement-level food court is bustling with CU students on the prowl for good, cheap eats. Inside you'll find everything from Mexican, Thai and Indian…
Kapaʻa
A classic diner with big breakfasts, meaty burgers and larger plate lunches built around teriyaki chicken and Portuguese-style pork mains. Grab a cute…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
If a good cabernet and hot, made-to-order panini would spice up the picnic, check out Big Sky’s favorite post-ride or pre-ski stop. There are also hot…
Springdale
No need to reinvent the wheel here – the can't-lose combo of pizza and pasta remains Zion's go-to choice for families. Specialty pizzas tend toward the…
Eastern Sierra
In business since 1946, old-school diner Jack's stocks a full menu of filling, inexpensive comfort food such as meatloaf and chicken fried steak, as well…
Denali National Park & Preserve
This cafeteria-style establishment is the only eatery within the park. It has burgers, paninis and veggie chili, as well as seafood chowder and reindeer…
Sedona
A go-to breakfast and lunch joint since the 1950s, the Pot is nothing fancy but gets the refueling job done, with massive plates of reasonably priced fare…
Minnesota
The Oasis is a greasy-spoon classic. Scoot into a turquoise booth (mind the duct tape) and fork into a haystack (aka hash browns filled with ham, cheese…
South Kona Coast
This roadside business dishes out fish and chips made with locally caught seafood species such as ono and mahimahi. It's decent enough, and pretty filling…
Northeast Florida
Craft beers and pub grub-y mains – mussels sauteed in hot sauce, brie cheese burgers, full pizzas and shrimp macaroni and cheese – set the tone at this…
Boston
Two words: free falafels. That’s right, everyone gets a little free sample before ordering. There is no disputing that this is indeed the falafel king of…
Georgia
This bohemian and artsy juice joint is deadly serious about its cold-pressed, No High Pressure Processing (HPP) nectars and vegan wraps and sandwiches. It…
South Beach
Sometimes, you need a steak: well aged, juicy, marbled with the right bit of fat, served in a spot where the walls sweat testosterone, the bar serves…
Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen & Bar
Las Vegas
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives celebrity chef Guy Fieri has opened his first restaurant on the Strip at LINQ Casino, dishing out an eclectic menu of his own…
San Diego
Local coffee-shop chain, serving organic teas and a small menu with items such as organic French toast, maple syrup and fresh fruit, or poached eggs with…
Pasadena & the San Gabriel Valley
Get your kicks at this original 1915 soda fountain right on Route 66. Slurp an old-fashioned ‘phosphate' (flavored syrup, soda water and ‘secret potion')…
Alexandria
The food isn't all that memorable, but Gadsby's scores high on novelty. Named after the Englishman who operated the tavern from 1796 to 1808 (when it was…
Lake Tahoe
Don’t let the strip-mall location stop you from rocking this creative, eclectic tapas and wine bar. Mix light, seasonal, veggie-friendly dishes with…
Nashville
Mexican sisters Norma and Irma dish up a rainbow selection of ice pops from their simple shop located at the bottom end of 12th Ave South. All ingredients…
Nashville
This place delivers fast, cheap and delicious grub to suit almost anyone, including vegetarians and vegans. Anyone, that is, who has a penchant for a hot…
Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood
One of the most popular lunch spots in Brentwood, where Tuscan spinach salads are tossed with caramelized walnuts, and grilled portobello sandwiches are…
Charlestown
This creative pizzeria – which also has an outlet in Beacon Hill – is the brainchild of celebrity chef Todd English, who tops whisper-thin crusts with…
French Quarter
Tasty sangria specials and sweet, friendly servers make Fiorella's a nice stop for an afternoon tipple. While the food is good, that doesn't quite cut it…
Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Honolulu
Locals consider Happy Days to be one of the top casual Chinese restaurants in the city (and possibly the least adorned). The vast menu boats all the…
North Dakota
With door handles made of pistols and walls plastered in scarlet-red wallpaper, this old-timey saloon will whip you back to the Wild West. The menu has a…
San Diego
Its streetside storefront looks rather plain from the outside, but once inside, this shop – run by three sisters – is awash with warm tones and white…
San Diego
Every night, party people on a budget crowd into raucous Fred’s, especially on bargain ‘Taco-licious Tuesday' (with tacos from $2 4pm–closing). The…
Coastal Highway 1
If you pull into town late and hungry, you’ll thank your lucky stars for this place; it serves quality pub grub – fish and chips, burgers, dinner salads…
Illinois
More is more at this cheap and cheerful burger and dog slinger, where Evanston comes to cheat on its diet. Fries quake beneath extravagant toppings such…
Aspen
Authentic Italian cooking and festive Mediterranean flair have been the mainstay of this mini-mall kitchen for more than a decade. The menu is seasonal,…
