Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Indiana Colony

    Pasadena & the San Gabriel Valley

    Cool your jets in the heart of Old Pasadena with some of LA's hippest purveyors of sweets and treats assembled under one roof. Amid the space's downtown…

  • Corner Cafe

    Door County

    This modest coffee shop in the middle of downtown Sturgeon Bay is a handy spot to grab a quick breakfast or lunch. House favorites include a very good …

  • Bent River Brewing Co.

    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)…

  • 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…

  • Bunn Thai Bistro

    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…

  • Ben's Kosher Deli

    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…

  • Tavern

    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…

  • Slow and Low Barbecue

    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…

  • Morino Grill

    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…

  • Jack's Restaurant & Bakery

    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…

  • Hilltop Food Court

    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…

  • Bean

    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…

  • Hungry Moose Market

    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…

  • Ono Family Restaurant

    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…

  • Zion Pizza & Noodle

    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…

  • Cowpoke Cafe

    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…

  • Keoki's Ono Fish & Chips

    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…

  • Humanitree House Juice Joint

    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…

  • Oasis Cafe

    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…

  • Brooklyn's Backyard

    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…

  • Coffee Pot Restaurant

    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…

  • Prime 112

    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…

  • Falafel King

    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…

  • Lofty Coffee Company

    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…

  • Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles

    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…

  • Bite

    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…

  • Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant

    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…

  • Fair Oaks Pharmacy

    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')…

  • Cori's Dog House

    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…

  • 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…

  • Patterson's Pub

    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…

  • Edzo's

    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…

  • Little Missouri Saloon

    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…

  • Fred’s

    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…

  • Figs

    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…

  • Trattoria Positano

    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…

  • 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…

  • Fiorella’s

    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…

  • Coral Tree Cafe

    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…

  • Raw Bar

    Cape Cod

    Come here for the mother of all lobster rolls: it's like eating an entire lobster in a bun. The view overlooking Hyannis Harbor isn't hard to swallow…

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