Southeast Colorado
This cash store is the closest place to stock up on supplies (gas, firewood, groceries) and get a bite to eat for breakfast or lunch. It's in La Garita …
Must-see restaurants in The USA
Haines
Run by a local fisherman, this merry food truck serves seafood which is all locally caught, probably that day. There are three kinds of fish and chips:…
Northern Vermont
The New England Culinary Institute's first restaurant, this casual bakery and cafe serves delicious pastries and coffee drinks for breakfast, followed by…
Santa Fe
This simple cafe makes up for a slight deficit in ambience with taste and value: big platters of delicious kebabs, hummus, falafel and other Greek and…
South Kona Coast
Barbecued ribs, pork and chicken are slowly cooked in the barrel smoker parked by Mile 106. Chow down at picnic tables out back, or for DIY surf-and-turf…
Park City
The mid-mountain St Regis setting is spectacular at this upscale resort hotel but the view comes at a high price. Popular menu items include saffron…
St Petersburg
Collectors of Americana and hot-dog fanatics: order two delicious chili dogs, slaw and a milkshake and savor the vinyl-booth charm of this authentic,…
Valdez
Locally loved, this place serves large portions of serviceable Mexican food on the cheap – go for the blackened shrimp or halibut tacos – and has a cold…
Central Colorado
Beau Jo's thick-crust mountain pies are far from gourmet, but if you're in need of a high-calorie meal after a hard day's play, it will certainly do you…
Kaibab National Forest
The cow-shaped sign and menus spell things out – if you want steak and potatoes, this has been the place to come since 1946. This is a dark and old-school…
Valdez
Frying up fresh local fish, this home-spun fish shack is one of Valdez' faster fast-food joints. The halibut basket headlines, closely followed by the…
Sacramento & the Central Valley
This is where college kids take their visiting parents. It features crisp white tablecloths, steaks tender enough to cut with a reproachful look, and…
San Joaquin Valley
Hardly the fanciest digs in town – just four bare walls and a few tables – but this downtown Thai restaurant makes an excellent combination pho soup,…
Southeast Alaska
Dyed-in-the-wool Wrangell local that looks like it hasn't had a decor rethink since 1978. On offer are diner basics: omelets, pancakes, BLTs, salads and…
Mono Lake Region
With a wooden facade that could be straight out of a Wild West town, this family-owned bakery prepares handmade donuts, croissants, scones and breads…
Sacramento & the Central Valley
The Red Tavern is one of Chico’s favorite fine-dining experiences, with a sophisticated menu that uses local, seasonal and organic ingredients. On Sundays…
Las Vegas
In Las Vegas' sea of gourmet burgers and overpriced eats, it's refreshing to find a small business that serves up a decent hamburger, cheesy chili fries…
Homer
This waterfront spot is where to go for fried halibut – tempura-battered, fried and served kebab-style (its motto is ‘Where the fish comes on a stick’)…
Virginia
This oceanfront eatery in the Ramada Virginia Beach Oceanfront is the go-to for scrumptious seafood including sushi. It's a buzzing spot for a drink or…
Houston
Banh mi, oh my! Here they keep it simple and sweet – pho, a smattering of rice and meat dishes, and the aforementioned, to-die-for Vietnamese sandwiches…
Boston
There are several options for lunch on Aquarium Plaza, including Reef. This seasonal outdoor restaurant serves lobster rolls, clam chowder and steamers …
Lake Yellowstone General Store
Yellowstone National Park
Behind Yellowstone Lake Hotel, this branch of the park's general stores dates back 90 years and has a corner soda-fountain feel, down to the period 1938…
Belltown & Seattle Center
This off-beat cafe is a neighborhood favorite and does brunchy items (burgers, breakfast burritos and big salads) throughout the day. It makes for a…
Austin
As its T-shirts say, Green Mesquite has been 'horrifying vegetarians since 1988.' This inexpensive, low-key spot has lots of tasty meat, pecan pie, cold…
Northern Colorado
Piping hot chips and tasty, fresh cabbage pico de gallo start off every meal at this decent little Mexican joint. Try modern favorites like shrimp tacos…
Kodiak Island
Cornering the market on Thai food in Kodiak, Noodles offers a nice break from the typical meals served in town. Peanut-heavy panang curry and slurp-worthy…
St Augustine
It's hard not to be charmed by this cheery lime-and-coral-colored beach bistro, with its menu of likable Caribbean-fusion fare – crunchy coconut shrimp,…
St Petersburg
Anchoring the prime waterfront intersection, Bella Brava draws a noisy crowd of young professionals with its contemporary Italian cooking, pizza menu and…
Everglades National Park
There's a comfy cabin vibe to this place near downtown Homestead, with indoor and outdoor seating. The menu features American fare along the lines of…
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
This unexpectedly huge neighborhood grocery store/emporium of weird stuff – Mardi Gras beads and camping equipment – has a good hot-food stand that’s open…
Washington Coast
Hot and cold sandwiches – 6in or foot-long – plus a mean clam chowder make this dependable stop-off a favorite among locals and vacationers alike. Did we…
San Joaquin Valley
An earthy little sandwich shop housed in a wood-shingled, former gas station, serves up sandwiches such as the Larry (Polish sausage, mushrooms, green…
Princeville
A Thai and Chinese takeout joint offering Thai-curry mahimahi, honey-orange, steamed bok choy with tofu, and all the curries, noodles and Chinese stir…
Arizona
The Roadkill has a salad bar, subtle vintage decor and, among the juicy steaks and burgers, tongue-in-cheek menu items such as 'fender tenders' and …
Sacramento & the Central Valley
This bright, family-run Mexican spot overlooks the central junction of Red Bluff. It has great salsa and molcajetes (meat or seafood stew, served in a…
Florida Keys
Going strong for over 50 years, the Hurricane is one of Marathon's best-known bars. Aside from live music from time to time, there's a good menu of pub…
Daytona Beach
Sit cheek by jowl with bikers and speedway fiends at this beloved grease pit, in a one-of-a-kind A-frame building jammed to the hilt with racing…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Fresh and hearty sandwiches, salads and grab-and-go wraps are served out of a small kitchen fronted by picnic tables serenaded by nonstop contemporary…
Coastal Georgia
Small cubbyhole cafe serving reasonably priced breakfasts, plus sandwiches and bagels for your Cumberland Island trip. You can't go wrong with the grilled…
West Texas
This local favorite is there to welcome you with heaping plates of Tex-Mex and Mexican dishes. The food is average, but the staff is friendly – and it…
