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With an old-fashioned soda fountain, friendly service, and seats along a winding counter, this eatery recalls a 1950s-era luncheonette. Tuck into Cobb salads, apple-cheddar burgers, banana splits, and other classic American fare.
A favorite among locals and tourists alike, this saloon-style steak house is a slice of historic Idaho, with buffalo heads, birchbark canoes, and Ernest Hemingway’s shotgun adorning the walls. It’s busy most nights and reservations aren’t accepted, so come early to catch the 5 o’clock crowd, put your name on the list, and enjoy a margarita in the bar, rubbing shoulders with some of Ketchum’s most notable characters. The prime rib is the most popular of the steaks, but if you’re a rib lover (beef or pork), come early and order quick—it serves a limited number and almost always runs out. It also boasts the biggest baked potato in world, available with all the Idaho-style “works.”
Elegant fine dining often comes with a heavy dose of pretention, but not at this Bismarck restaurant, where the ambience is casual and the food is delectable. A glance at the menu would have most people assuming this is a jacket-and-tie kind of place, but the vibe is considerably more laid-back—it even has paper tablecloths that guests of all ages can draw on with crayons, perhaps inspired by the original artwork on the walls. It offers a regularly changing menu of primarily European and American dishes, most constructed around grilled or sautéed meat. Permanent menu fixtures include venison sausage, bison, lamb, and walleye fish. Organic and local produce is used whenever possible.
Although "the island" is no doubt a bastion of French cuisine, this cozy bistro across the bridge on the Clematis Street waterfront entices a lively crowd looking for an unpretentious good meal. The outdoor terrace can't be beat, and the fabulous modern French menu with twists such as roasted sliced duck with truffled polenta is a delight. Save room for dessert: the homemade pudding Breton, a fluffy, raisin-accented brioche bread pudding paired with crème Anglaise, could be straight out of a Parisian café.
This old-fashioned roadside eatery on the Tamiami Trail near Krome Avenue was opened in 1965 by the late Tommy Little, who wanted to provide easy access to cold drinks and rib-sticking fare for folks heading to and from the Everglades. Now spiffed up, the backwoods heritage vision remains a popular, affordable family option for lunch and dinner. Specialties include barbecued chicken and ribs with a tangy basting sauce, fries, coleslaw, and biscuits, plus burgers, fish sandwiches, and wings. The whopping double-decker beef or pork sandwich with slaw requires multiple napkins. Latin specialties include deep-fried pork and fried green plantains. Beer is by the bottle or pitcher. Chow down inside or outdoors.
Fairbanks locals have been going mad for Nadav Weiss's falafel and hand-baked pitas ever since he started serving them at the farmers' market before he opened this stand on College Road. In summer, enjoy the comfy outdoor seating with quick, casual, and delicious Middle-Eastern fare.
If you need a break and a quick hit of sugar in between sightseeing, Pitango is a great place to stop for a while, or just pick up a sorbet or gelato on the fly. It would be hard to pick a standout flavor among the stellar rotating cast, but their most popular is Fondante, a rich chocolate. Newer flavors include white nectarine, golden kiwi, and hibiscus blossom. If you're hungry for something more substantial, pick up one of their sandwiches made with Italian meats and cheeses on freshly baked focaccia or a to-go box of their handmade, signature, almond cookies.
Steaks are prepared on the tines of pitchforks in classic Western style. A full buffet accompanies the meat, all of it served with a view of the badlands and live musical entertainment. The "Just the Fixin's" option is good for vegetarians. Dinner here, which begins at 5:30, is the perfect prelude to the Medora Musical.
South Carolinians have been flocking here for egg salad sandwiches and ice cream for close to a century.
The hidden-garden setting is the secret to the success of this European-style pizzeria, where you can dine under a canopy of century-old banyans in an intimate courtyard. Specialties are 12-inch hand-tossed brick-oven pizzas with toppings such as prosciutto, arugula, and caviar. There's even a carbonara breakfast pizza (part of a small morning menu) and a Nutella dessert pizza. Piping-hot calzones, salads, and baked pastas round out the choices. Next to the patio, look for the grave markers of Addison Mizner's beloved pet monkey, Johnnie Brown, and Rose Sachs's dog, Laddie (she and husband Morton bought Mizner's villa and lived there for 47 years). Delivery is available at night.
Wood-fired pizzas are the main draw to this small, dark, rustic BYOB, but there are also interesting Bosnian side-quests into menu items like cevapcici (a dish of grilled, minced meat) and house-cured smoked beef on puffy homemade pita.
Families, lifelong Bywater residents, and visitors all flock to "Pizza D" for its New York–style pizza in New Orleans. A tall can of PBR and a slice of cheese will satisfy most, but delve into the specialty pies, pastas, and surprisingly pleasing salads for the full experience. There's plenty of room to eat in this converted garage (and yard out back) with a decidedly divey ambience, but expect long lines at the counter during weekends.
Set in a sleekly industrial warehouse-style building on the east edge of downtown Marfa, Pizza Foundation appeals to families with its casual atmosphere and the quality thin-crust pizza the native Rhode Island owners turn out. They close for the evening when they run out of pizza, so you call ahead before you go.
The red-checked tablecloths, Tiffany-style lamps, and simple decor of this pizza joint might not inspire high expectations, but just wait until you taste the blistered-crust East Coast–style pies and slices. You can build your own pizza selecting from a long list of ingredients, or choose one of the signature favorites, like the Clam Jam with clams, white wine, cream, garlic, pecorino, and chili flakes. There's a second location in Southeast.
If you like New York City–style pizza, this is the place for you. This eatery has pizza on par with anything there, served up in a fun, casual atmosphere. Veggie lovers will enjoy the Tree Hugger (pesto, spinach, garlic, and more), while carnivores will go for the Carcass, loaded with every type of meat available in the restaurant.
There is no shortage of fun or food at family-friendly Pizza Madness. Arcade games keep kids and adults entertained while you wait for your hand-tossed pie. This is where you’ll find the Cañon City locals on a Saturday afternoon---sitting against mural-covered walls munching on slices, salads, and sandwiches. Pick your own ingredients, or try one of the specialties like the Colorado, with chicken, green chilies, black olives, and bacon.
The Maui Wowie and Run Little Piggy are just a few topping combinations at this New York–style pizza restaurant downtown, a fan favorite among families and hungry hikers. Visit the cozy digs for the lunch special—pizza slice, salad, and soda—or order an "after mountain special" (two slices and a beer) in the late afternoon.
When it opened in 1995, this was a counter-service pizza place, but it's evolved over into a local favorite, serving Mediterranean-style pizza and comfort food including pitas, gyros, and kabobs.
A casual atmosphere and good food come together at this downtown eatery. Pizza, calzones, and sub sandwiches made with homemade bread are on the menu, and there's also a salad bar.
Local families flock here for great pizza and handcrafted brews, which started in 1987 when siblings, Gina and Vince Marsaglia, bought a struggling pizza place in Solana Beach. Following the success of this original location, they've opened branches in Carlsbad, San Clemente, Ocean Beach, Bressi Ranch, and Imperial Beach. Pick a spot at one of the long picnic tables, choose traditional, gluten-free, or whole-grain beer crust for your pie and any original topping—such as the Monterey, with pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts—and tip back a brew from one of the longest boutique lists in San Diego.
Rows of picnic tables, surfboard decor, and beer-brewing on-site have made this funky, friendly brewpub a block from the beach a locals’ favorite. The nearly 40 brews on tap include a namesake pour and other craft beers that have made San Diego a beer-drinkers destination. Between sips, nosh on munchies like garlic beer buddies, seasoned bits of pizza crust. Surfers, families, and others with big appetites order one of 16 signature pizzas slathered with toppings, available whole or by the slice until 3 pm and after 9 pm. Got a sweet tooth? Try a stout or porter float.
Eleven-time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani installed four ovens in this heavily renovated, industrial-chic space in the Downtown Third district so he could produce all styles of pizza: Neapolitan, Romano, American, New York, classic Italian, Californian, New York/New Haven, Sicilian, and Chicago. Don't neglect the starters, though; the fried green beans with garlic and olive oil and beer-battered fried artichokes are worth the trip alone. The group table with a roulette wheel in the center is quite a sight.
Chef Michelle Jurisin traveled to Italy to learn how to make Neapolitan-style pizza before opening her celebrated restaurant in Old Town Cottonwood. Try the Funghi mushroom pizza or keep it simple with a traditional Margherita with hand stretched mozzarella and fresh basil. When weather permits, ask for a table on the patio or near the bocce court.
Good luck finding a seat at this popular pizza spot in the middle of the summer, where locals and tourists can't get enough of its gourmet wood-fired pizza. Vegan and gluten-free diners will rejoice at the special dietary offerings just for them, but be prepared to pay a premium price for these pies.
Serving inch-thick pizzas in a comfortable, well-worn dining room, Pizzeria Due is where everyone goes when they've found out that Uno, the original home of Chicago's deep-dish pizza up the street, has an hour-plus wait. Both restaurants serve deep-dish, but Due also offers thin-crust pizzas.
Culinary Institute alum Patrick Amedeo may only serve six different pies and four different salads, but that's all you need at this exquisite artisanal pizzeria. There are traditional thin-crust Margherita and white Bianco pies, but for something more innovative try the Morandi topped with Grana Padano cheese, red onions, pistachios, and rosemary. The Mediterranean salad—romaine and arugula topped with wood oven-roasted eggplant, tomatoes, ricotta salata, and sherry vinaigrette—is sublime. A small selection of wines is available, and if you're in the mood for something sweet, ask Patrick to make his decadent calzone filled with melted Nutella.
With a name that comes from the ideal temperature for cooking pizza, the centerpiece of this bright, minimalist establishment is a wood-burning brick oven. Pizzas come topped with delectable items like speck (prosciutto) and soppressata (salami). The rest of the menu, which largely depends on produce and meats from nearby farmers and artisans, changes with the seasons. Try the braised beef short rib, and top off your meal with buttermilk panna cotta. Local art and quiet conversation make this intimate establishment a pleasant respite.
Restaurateur Stephen Starr logged countless hours researching how to make the very best pizza, laboring over the dough, oven type, ideal temperature, and every other conceivable variable. The resulting artisanal 12-inch rounds, with ingredients like black truffle, fresh prosciutto, and earthy chanterelles, keep this snug 80-seater overflowing with neighborhood duos and families; the no-reservations policy necessitates getting here early or late if you don’t want to wait. All tables are good tables—each has a view of the red-and-white-tiled Neapolitan pizza oven and Headhouse Square through plenty of tall café windows.
Chicago deep-dish pizza got its start here in 1943, and both local and out-of-town fans continue to pack this Victorian brownstone for the filling pies, while the dim, paneled rooms with reproduction light fixtures make the setting a slice of Old Chicago. Plan on two thick, cheesy slices or less as a full meal; this is no quick-to-your-table pie so also order salads and be prepared to entertain the kids during the inevitable wait.
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