9164 Best Restaurants in USA

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Santorini Greek Cuisine

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In a city hailed the Athens of Florida, it's no surprise that the most popular restaurant serves Greek cuisine so good that Orlando area foodies have been known to trek here and wait patiently for a table. The menu includes the traditional Greek staples such as pastichio (Greek lasagna), spanakopita (spinach pita triangles), and a melt-in-your mouth lamb shank. All meals start with an olive oil and Greek herb dipping sauce and some of the best pita you've ever had, served warm; the fork-tender charbroiled octopus starter is a must, perhaps followed by the very popular Athenian chicken—a perfectly cooked chicken breast stuffed with spinach and feta cheese and baked in a garlic wine sauce.  Wash it down with a Greek Mythos beer.

136 N. Woodland Blvd., FL, 32720, USA
386-736–7726
Known For
  • Athenian chicken
  • Lamb chops
  • Chargrilled octopus
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon.

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Sapore Restaurant, Coffee & Wine Bar

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With its Italian–Latin American fusion menu focusing on simple dishes made with local, fresh, and organic ingredients, and an Old-World-meets-urban-café decor—exposed-brick walls, local art, a gleaming cappuccino machine on the bar—this place is quite the cosmopolitan departure in this pocket of the state. The San Francisco–trained chef might whip up seared scallops over ginger-marinated cabbage or pappardelle topped with tomatoes and cracked-pepper mascarpone. Sapore is open all day as a café, and also serves breakfast.

7 E. Main St., Westfield, NY, 14787, USA
716-326–7707
Restaurant Details
Credit cards accepted
Closed Sun. and Mon. in Nov.–Apr.
Reservations not accepted

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Sapphire and The Pantry

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This great coffee shop, located in a historic Craftsman-style building, is part gourmet pantry and part global dining adventure. It's a must-stop for your every picnic need.

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Sarabeth's

$$$ | Upper West Side

Lining up for brunch at this bric-a-brac-filled restaurant is as much an Upper West Side tradition as taking a sunny Sunday afternoon stroll in nearby Riverside Park. In the morning, locals love the lemon ricotta pancakes and the "fat and fluffy" French toast served with fruit and organic maple syrup; later in the day, folks come for comfort-food dishes like chicken potpie or steak frites with truffle herb fries. There are several other locations around town, but this is the original—the "mother ship."

Sarabeth's Key West

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Named for the award-winning jam-maker and pastry chef Sarabeth Levine, this locally owned restaurant serves all-day breakfast, best enjoyed in the picket-fenced front yard of a circa-1870 synagogue. Lemon ricotta pancakes, pumpkin waffles, and homemade jams make the meal. Lunch offerings range from a griddled smoked mozzarella sandwich to a poached salmon Cobb salad. Start dinner with the signature velvety cream of tomato soup or the roasted red beets and Gorgonzola salad.

530 Simonton St., FL, 33040, USA
305-293–8181
Known For
  • Brunch and dessert
  • Daily specials
  • Key lime pie French toast
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon. and Tues.
Reservations essential

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Sarah's Vineyard

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Just inside the southeast corner of the park and across from Blossom Music Center, this family owned and operated winery and wine bar serves wood-fired pizzas, pasta, salads, and burgers as well as a broad selection of wines from Ohio. There are two outdoor pavilions, a fireplace, and pet-friendly garden seating as well as a gallery that sells crafts made by local artists. Opened in 2001 by Mike and Margaret Lytz, Sarah’s Vineyard is the first alcohol-producing establishments inside a national park in the country and is part of the Countryside Initiative, a program that nurtures small, sustainable farms in the Cuyahoga Valley.
1204 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Valley National Park, OH, 44223, USA
330-929--8057
Known For
  • Ohio white wines made from grapes grown on property
  • Wood-fired pizzas
  • Festive outdoor seating
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.--Thurs. No lunch.

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Saratoga Sandwich Company

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This downtown breakfast-and-lunch eatery offers an array of fresh and delectable sandwiches, salads, soups, and more. The breakfast sandwiches are a definite highlight, and the extensive specialty coffee menu makes it an ideal spot for a morning pick-me-up. 

104 W. Bridge Ave., Saratoga, WY, 82331, USA
307-326--5555
Known For
  • Top-notch customer service
  • The best coffee in Saratoga
  • Homemade bagel sandwiches, including gluten-free bagels
Restaurant Details
No dinner

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Saravanaa Bhavan

$$ | Upper West Side

If you’re looking for chicken tikka masala, you’ve come to the wrong place: it’s the dosas (flat crepes made from rice and dal batter) and thalis (platters with various dishes) at this South Indian dining institution serving only vegetarian dishes that keep customers coming. Even though this is a chain in more than 20 countries worldwide, there's still a local feel and an obviously tight hold on quality. Often wider than the tables at which they’re served, the thin, slightly crispy dosas are perfect for dipping in a variety of house-made chutneys and sambar (a lentil stew). Thalis arrive on a traditional circular platter, with 10 different spreads for dunking your chapati (a flat bread similar to roti). The restaurant’s ambience and service leave a bit to be desired; on the plus side, in warm weather you can grab a table along the sidewalk of Amsterdam Avenue.

413 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY, 10024, USA
212-721–7755
Known For
  • Multiple varieties of giant dosas
  • Lunch specials
  • Delicious vegetarian food

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Sardi's

$$$ | Midtown West

Head to this Broadway institution to drink in vintage Midtown Manhattan at the compact front barroom or to experience the classic dining room and its reliable Italian and American dishes. Enjoy Sardi's famous wall decor, too: framed caricatures of theater, film, music, and TV stars past and present. Supper and à la carte menus work well for pre- and posttheater dining, each listing plenty of meat and seafood as well as some vegetarian choices and daily specials.

234 W. 44th St., New York, NY, 10036, USA
212-221–8440
Known For
  • All-day à la carte menu
  • Old-school Broadway atmosphere
  • Swift service
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon.

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Sarducci's

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Montpelier's most popular restaurant draws its crowd less for the classic American Italian dishes than the conviviality, charm, and sizable portions, not to mention the picturesque Winooski River flowing directly alongside the windows. The pizza comes fresh from wood-fired ovens, while the rest of the menu features your favorite pennes, Alfredos, and raviolis, with pleasing tweaks on the old formulas.

3 Main St., Montpelier, VT, 05602, USA
802-223–0229
Known For
  • Romantic date night riverside setting
  • Large gluten-free menu
  • Local favorite
Restaurant Details
No lunch Sun.

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Sasa

$$$ | Japantown

Japantown has a host of sushi options at all price points, but this longtime staple on the second floor of the Japan Center stands out for its excellent rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. The omakase menu, with eight pieces of sushi and nigiri, is a fraction of the cost of its downtown peers, but close to equal in quality and diner satisfaction. The mellow, wood-paneled space is a striking contrast to the constant chatter and mall activity outside.

22 Peace Plaza, San Francisco, CA, 94115, USA
628-600–6945
Known For
  • "mystery box" mini chirashi bowl
  • Uni spoon with quail egg and ikura (cured salmon roe)
  • An oasis in a busy mall
Restaurant Details
No lunch Mon.

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Sasabune Hawaii

$$$$ | Moiliili

Try to get a coveted seat at the counter, and prepare for an unforgettable sushi experience—if you behave, as chef Seiji Kumagawa prefers that diners eat omakase-style, letting him send out his favorite courses (generally two pieces of sushi or six to eight slices of sashimi), each priced individually and each served with instructions ("please, no shoyu on this one" or "one piece, one bite"). People who've defied Kumagawa have been kicked out of the restaurant midmeal. The parade of dishes, which continues until you cry uncle, always includes the signature California baby squid stuffed with Louisiana crab. Phone calls are not allowed in the restaurant

1417 S. King St., Honolulu, HI, 96814, USA
808-947–3800
Known For
  • One of Honolulu's top sushi spots, so reservations are essential
  • Fast service
  • Lunch is takeout only
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon.
Reservations essential

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Satsuma Café

$ | Bywater
Drop into this lively bohemian hang-out for a healthy breakfast, a midday repast, or a restorative glass of juiced fruits and vegetables.
3218 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA, 70117, USA
504-304–5962
Restaurant Details
No dinner

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Sauce

$$ | Northwest

Modern Italian fuses with fast food at this lively, family-friendly eatery in Casas Adobes Plaza. Delicious thin-crust pizzas, chopped salads, pastas, and panini are ordered at the counter; the restaurant is brightly decorated in a contemporary twist on the colors of Italy's flag—green, white, and tomato-red. The food is fast, fresh, and affordable, without sacrificing sophisticated taste. Two additional locations, on East Broadway in Eastside and North Campbell in Central, are identical in both decor and menu.

7117 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85704, USA
520-297–8575
Known For
  • Casual Italian
  • Huge chopped salads
  • Dog-friendly patio

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Saucy Mama’s Jook Joint

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The roadhouse decor—corrugated-metal walls, Mexican-tile floor, thick-wooden-slab tables, neon beer signs, and Edison bulbs hanging by ropes from the tall ceiling—contribute to this chipper soul food restaurant's let's-party ambience. Crispy fried catfish, buttermilk fried chicken, barbecued pork ribs, and the Yabba Dabba hunk of beef on a single bone top the entrée list; "lighter" fare includes several sandwiches and sides like deep-fried chicken skin with hot sauce.

16632 Hwy. 116, Guerneville, CA, 95446, USA
707-604–7184
Known For
  • Oyster, shrimp, and tofu po'boys
  • Ciders that pair well with the cuisine (beers and wines available, too)
  • Everybody-loves-her owner
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch (but check)

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Saul's

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High ceilings and red-leather booths add to the friendly, retro atmosphere of Saul's deli, a Berkeley institution that is well known for its house-made sodas and enormous sandwiches made with Acme bread. Locals swear by the pastrami Reubens, stuffed-cabbage rolls, and challah French toast. Don't overlook the glass deli case, where you can order food to go. 

Sausalito Seahorse

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Live music and dancing complement Tuscan seafood and pasta specialties here and make the Seahorse one of Sausalito's most spirited supper clubs. Sample an abundant antipasti menu and homemade gnocchi on outdoor patios or enjoy the band inside with a seafood pasta or lasagna layered with beef ragout.

305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito, CA, 94965, USA
415-331–2899
Known For
  • Seafood stew
  • Focaccia panini at lunch
  • Fun atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon. and Tues.

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Savenor's Market

$ | Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill residents pop over to this market famous for being Julia Child’s favorite butcher and known for procuring exotic game meats. Tamer choices include sandwiches, prepared salads, cheeses, breads, tinned fish, and more—this place is a foodie’s nirvana. Visitors enjoy coming in to browse around and pick up ready-made items for a lunch on-the-go—in nicer weather, perhaps a picnic on the nearby Charles River Esplanade.

160 Charles St., Boston, MA, USA
617-723–6328
Known For
  • Being Julia Child's favorite haunt
  • Gourmet groceries
  • Meat and game butcher selections
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun.

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Savour

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Savour embraces elegance and comfort, providing the perfect backdrop for its short menu of seasonal dishes that are creatively prepared and beautifully presented. The Cast Iron BBQ Shrimp appetizer and New York strip Steak Frites are favorites. Finish off your meal with a homemade dessert (an Adult Key Lime Pie, with Grand Marnier and Patron custard, perhaps?) and a tableside pour-over coffee.

115 E. Park Ave., Tallahassee, FL, 32301, USA
850-765–6966
Known For
  • Refined steak and seafood dishes
  • Friendly, knowledgeable servers
  • Comfortable surroundings
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon.

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Saw's Soul Kitchen

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Authentic soul food joins creative Southern home cooking at this cozy little Avondale-district hole-in-the-wall with worn floors and tables so close together you’ll get to know your neighbors. Don’t miss the slow-cooked pulled “pork and greens” served over grits or the “SAW’s bowl,” piled with corn bread, braised pork cheeks, green beans, caramelized onions, and slaw. Chicken marinates in sweet tea before being fried for one sandwich. Even sweeter is the old-fashioned banana pudding.

215 41st St. S, Avondale, AL, 35222, USA
205-591--1409
Restaurant Details
Reservations not accepted

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Sawadee Thai

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Head to this popular restaurant on the border between the Avenues and Central City—its brick walls and gorgeous artwork create a warm, inviting vibe—for authentic Thai fare. Starters like minced-fish cakes with red curry paste and Thai beef salad are perfect for sharing, and the main dishes—such as barbecue sweet-soy pork, pineapple fried rice, and duck in red curry sauce—arrive in generous portions.

754 E. South Temple, UT, 84102, USA
801-328–8424
Known For
  • Eggplant, garlic, and Thai basil stir fries
  • Fragrant Thai iced tea
  • Jackfruit with Thai sweet sticky rice
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun.

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Sawyer & Co.

$ | East Austin

This Cajun diner attracted attention for its stylish, retro interior, complete with vintage booths and an Astroturf rear patio, before Austinites even had the chance to sample its New Orleans–style comfort food. But the mid-century motif has only bolstered the growing reputation of its all-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. Brunch crowds flock here for the NOLA-style French toast, omelet specials, and Bloody Marys, while lunch and dinner menus feature staples like shrimp-and-grits, crawfish étouffée, and Creole shrimp po’boys.

4827 E. César Chávez St., Austin, TX, 78702, USA
512-531–9033
Known For
  • Deviled eggs with praline bacon to start any meal
  • Bright and fun-loving mid-century decor
  • Casual atmosphere and excellent service

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Saxon + Parole

$$$ | East Village

It might not be the hot spot it was when it opened back in 2011, but this attractive wood-paneled space—named for two 19th-century racehorses—continues to attract an upbeat crowd thanks to its long front bar and top-of-the-line, meat-and-seafood-centric menu. The burger is one of the best around, though these days, you have to choose between the dry-aged beef version and the Impossible Burger vegetable option—even meat-lovers applaud the latter.

316 Bowery, New York, NY, 10012, USA
212-254–0350
Known For
  • Addictive Brussels sprouts
  • Great cocktails
  • Fun bar scene
Restaurant Details
No lunch Mon.–Fri.

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Sazón

$$$$ | The Plaza

James Beard Award-winning, Mexico City–born chef Fernando Olea has been working his culinary magic at different Santa Fe restaurants since 1991 and now offers his upscale take on regional Mexican fare, complete with an exhaustive list of artisan tequilas and mezcals, at Sazón. Within the handsome dining room warmed by a kiva fireplace and filled with Frida Kahlo and Day of the Dead–inspired artwork, the focus is on one of Mexico's greatest dishes, mole. The waitstaff begin the dining experience with a sampling of mole sauces and small, fluffy tortillas to try each one—you can then order one of the night's featured proteins with whichever mole you prefer. You can also try the chef's prix-fixe (degustation) menu, and don't miss the infamous "Sopa de Amor" of poblano chile cream, blue crab, and Amaretto whipped cream. Save room for the unabashedly rich Volcán de Chocolate cake and the surprising helado de mole poblano (hickory-smoked mole poblano ice cream in chocolate).

221 Shelby St., Santa Fe, NM, 87501, USA
505-983–8604
Known For
  • House-made mole sauces
  • Chef's set degustation menu
  • Encyclopedic selection of artisan mezcals
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. No lunch

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Sazón Peruvian Cuisine

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Join Peruvian locals enjoying a taste of back home at this strip-mall restaurant whose name means "flavor" or "seasoning." Several ceviche appetizers—including one with ponzu sauce for a Japanese twist—show the range of tastes the chefs conjure up, as do the empanadas, lomo saltado (steak and fries), and arroz con mariscos, a velvety, turmeric-laced seafood paella.

1129 Sebastopol Rd., Santa Rosa, CA, 95407, USA
707-523–4346
Known For
  • Skillfully spiced Peruvian food
  • Small and large plates for sharing family-style
  • Deli annex with salads and sandwiches

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Sbicca

$$$ | Del Mar

The menu at this American bistro changes quarterly but the clientele is here to stay, especially during summer months when people-watching becomes a sport. Grab a seat on the terrace, if you’re lucky, to enjoy such magical cocktails like a cucumber crush of grapefruit, vodka, and elderflower, and menu mainstays such as buttermilk-fried Jidori chicken, braised short ribs, and seared ahi tuna. For a collision of textures, try the sticky steam buns with crunchy chicken, or the crispy calamari with chipotle crema. This is a popular spot for weekend brunch. 

215 15th St., San Diego, CA, 92014, USA
858-481–1001
Known For
  • Half-off wine Tuesday and Thursday
  • Truffle fettuccine
  • Espresso martini

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Scallion Bistro

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A 5-mi drive west of town (and easily accessible from Chautauqua) on a block-long cobblestone street ending at the lake, Scallion Bistro is a favorite of locals in the know. Try citrus-glazed salmon over fruit salsa, topped with horseradish butter and fried parsnips; or pan-seared chicken breast wrapped with Italian ham, over lobster succotash. There's a Tuscan feel, with faux-finish walls and hanging colored-glass lamps and an "arcaded" wall separating the dining room from bar. It's nice enough for a romantic dinner, but low-key enough to foster boisterous conversation and to have a (low- to-no-volume) flat-screen TV in the bar.

60 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood, NY, 14750, USA
716-763–0051
Restaurant Details
Credit cards accepted
Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch
Reservations essential

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Scargo Café

$$$

With the Cape Playhouse right across the street, this upscale contemporary American restaurant is a favorite before- and after-show haunt. There's plenty of seafood on the eclectic menu, which includes seafood strudel with crab, shrimp, and scallops baked in a pastry crust and topped with Newburg sauce, but carnivores will delight in dishes like linguine Bolognese or the Mongolian pork chop with braised red cabbage. Lighter meals include a ginger shrimp salad and an Asian-style fish sandwich served with seaweed salad. Save room for their signature grape-nut custard.

799 Rte. 6A, Dennis, MA, 02638, USA
508-385–8200
Known For
  • Specialty cocktails like the Scargo Bloody Mary and the Crantucket Lemonade
  • Seafood strudel with crab, shrimp, and scallops in a flaky pastry crust with Newburg sauce
  • Award-winning lobster mac and cheese

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Scarr's Pizza

$$ | Lower East Side

In summer 2023, überpopular Scarr's moved across the street to a bigger, brighter location, making it easier to get a table for the excellent New York--style pizzas that have made the place so beloved. The pizza incorporates locally sourced tomatoes and dough made with flour milled on-site. The drink list is equally impressive: an all-natural wine list and potent cocktails. 

35 Orchard St., New York, NY, 10002, USA
212-334–3481
Known For
  • Arguably the best NYC-style pizza
  • Pretty much always a crowd
  • Sometimes gruff service

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Schaller & Weber

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This Yorkville neighborhood staple since 1937 is more than just a local butcher shop, offering a slew of sausages from its own smokehouse, fresh cuts and chops of meat, various types of charcuterie, imported cheeses, pâtés, beers, and more. In the adjacent Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar, grab a wurst, wiener, or soft pretzel to go (they're served from the counter right out to 2nd Avenue), or take a seat at one of the outdoor picnic tables or on the few stools inside.

1654 2nd Ave., NY, 10028, USA
718-721–5480
Known For
  • Excellent charcuterie
  • Homemade sausages
  • German products and beers

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