Las Vegas
What could make legit NYC-style pizza even better along Downtown Las Vegas' Fremont St? Evel Pie, that's what. This funky restaurant features authentic…
Must-see restaurants in The Southwest
Pho Vietnamese at the Coffee Shop
Las Vegas
Treasure Island's standard-issue casino coffee shop does comfort food around the clock, from the 'Tower of French Toast' to giant overstuffed baked…
Bryce Canyon National Park
Ruby’s operates two restaurants: a full-service dining room and buffet off the hotel lobby, and an economical diner that serves pizza, burgers and fried…
Reno
There's a debate in town over who brews the best beer, Great Basin or Sierra Nevada. We're not picking sides, but we do give extra points to Great Basin…
Las Vegas
The cobblestone streets of NYNY's Greenwich Village are bursting with budget options: authentic Greenberg & Sons Deli; Broadway Burger Bar for patties…
Las Vegas
Fill up on this SoCal import's 'twisted farm food,' which has to be seen to be believed. The pancakes are as big as tractor tires, while farm-egg…
Las Vegas
With the motto 'Not your daddy's steakhouse' and flush with fashionistas, high rollers and hipsters, Cosmo's STK rocks a nightclub vibe with DJs that you…
Las Vegas
Firefly is always packed with a local crowd who come for the Spanish and Latin American tapas, including patatas bravas, bacon-wrapped dates and…
Las Vegas
Slightly past its prime, this fountain-side steakhouse, adorned with gilt chandeliers and plush velvet curtains, reveals a fantastic menu of not just…
Las Vegas
With poolside seating, this upper-crust oasis at the Four Seasons Hotel feels far away from the ding-ding-ding of slot machines. During the week, expect…
Arizona
There's just one rule at this cowboy-themed cafe: when choosing a side at breakfast, always order the biscuit with sausage gravy, never the toast. You can…
Northern Nevada
In the middle of nowhere between Fallon and Austin, amid glorious mountain vistas, you'll find this RV park and restaurant, the perfect place to stop for…
Las Vegas
Beside the Venetian's indoor canal, this vibrant eatery serves contemporary Mexican dishes out of an open kitchen – try the fresh, colorful ceviche trio,…
Las Vegas
This Baja-style cantina brings rowdy, south-of-the-border attitude to Mandalay Bay's mall. Although the original Hussong's down in Ensenada claims to have…
Las Vegas
Feng shui design pervades this over-the-top Asian bistro, where an enormous Buddha floats above an infinity pool. Tableside dim-sum service uses…
Sedona
Featuring refined American cuisine with a French accent, the menu at this restaurant at L'Auberge de Sedona changes seasonally (you might find spring…
Las Vegas
Handmade ceramics and faux adobe walls make this hideout feel far away from the Strip. Family recipes fill the gigantic and satisfying menu of Mexican…
Arizona
The art deco dining room at the Hassayampa Inn is famous for its classic American dinners, but breakfast and lunch shouldn't be spurned: eggs with blue…
Arizona
You won't find any roulette or slots at this charismatic 1920s-era hangout, just a warehouse-sized gathering spot. What's here? Attic-like treasures…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Harvey House, conveniently located close to the rim, offers table-service with a standard menu of sub-par burgers, fajitas, salads and pastas. The…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
From about 11am to 3pm, and until 5pm June through August, two food trucks station at various spots throughout the South Rim. The Desert Dog sells hot…
Las Vegas
Bearing Steve Wynn's own initials, this is not just any casino steakhouse: it's perched on the shore of the petite Lake of Dreams. A well-executed classic…
Las Vegas
Duck underneath a searingly yellow sign into this casino cantina, where the Mexican and Southwestern menu holds surprises that include comparatively fair…
Sedona
Specializing in French cuisine with Southwestern touches, Rene does meat best (lamb is a specialty), but even lunches go well beyond the sandwich/burger…
Las Vegas
Off the casino floor, an airy dining room and a cozy wine-cellar room compose this casual eatery and wine bar. On the seasonal Mediterranean menu, crispy…
Las Vegas
It's remarkable that there's been a diner here so long, although it's changed hands over the years. Vickie's is a friendly, no-frills, no-fuss (and let's…
Central New Mexico
Pueblo residents and visitors alike flock to one of the few places in the state where you can sit down to a plate of Native American treats such as phien…
New Mexico
Western-themed restaurant, serving steaks, burgers and salads. Dishes are named for movie stars, on a decidedly pre-feminist menu where 'leading ladies'…
Las Vegas
Owned by TV's Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro, this unfussy Italian spot piles on the nostalgia with red-and-white checked napkins, New Jersey–style fried…
Southern Arizona
Yes, a velvet Elvis does indeed hang on the wall at this gourmet pizza joint in Patagonia. Motorcyclists, foreign visitors and date-night couples –…
Santa Fe Region
Located at the base of Abiquiú along the highway, Bode's (pronounced boh-dees) has been here for 100 years – ever since 1919 to be precise. This is the…
Northern Nevada
The owners of this quaint new cafe, unique in rough-and-tumble Elko, love their pug a whole lot: her photo is displayed throughout the restaurant, as well…
Reno
A huge selection of rotating beers are brewed on-site at this cavernous gastropub, where locals gather over barbecue ribs, steak and other meaty meals…
Northern Nevada
Chef Cheng and his team serve up American-style Chinese food in a retro-diner replete with cyan-colored vinyl booths, which gives you an idea of how long…
Las Vegas
Food Network celebrity chef Giada de Laurentiis has found her home off-screen feeding the jolly crowd of the Cromwell hotel, with rich and rustic, home…
New Mexico
The exterior says '1970s fast food restaurant,' but the interior evokes mid-century diner cool. This is a solid spot to fuel up before heading west on US…
Tucson
Exposed bricks, a lofty ceiling, sleek booths and a walk-up ice-cream stand beside the hostess desk – industrial chic takes a Mayberry spin. Upscale…
Las Vegas
Although tasting none too authentic, this unpretentious Thai eatery has a lot going for it: a prime location next door to the hipster bars of Fremont East…
Northern Nevada
Cheap and cheerful, Jerry's is a modern family restaurant that has been retro-styled to give an old-school-diner feel. So, while it's not original…
Southern Nevada
Easily the best option in town, the Side Track (situated, you guessed it, beside the train tracks) serves sandwiches, burgers and deep fried selections,…
