9164 Best Restaurants in USA

Half the fun of dining at this sophisticated brasserie on the Miami River is watching stylish patrons arrive by yacht. Reserve a table outdoors on the patio for the best views of Downtown, and rest assured that a knowledgeable server will guide you through an eclectic menu highlighting fresh seafood, wood-fired casseroles, and refreshing cocktails.

A complete remodel changed the Seattle Center food court from an only-if-you're-desperate stop into a quick-bite destination. Several local restaurant groups have erected walk-up windows or shops here, from skillet burgers to Seattle fudge. The space, redesigned by Graham Baba Architects (responsible for several of the sleekest historic remodels around town), harkens back to the building's original use as a wartime armory, revealing big steel columns but opening up more light and space to enjoy your meal.

With its rusty roof set against a breathtaking inlet and mountain backdrop, the Seaview is one of the original buildings in Hope at nearly 120 years old. It serves terrific seafood chowder and halibut-and-chips as well as one of the best Reuben sandwiches in Alaska. There's also live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

In setting that evokes a luxury wooden schooner’s cabin, Seaworthy in the Ace hotel delivers an intimate evening of pristine seafood. Try oysters raw and grilled, caviar crudo, snapper collar, and fish-and-chips made with local fluke. Service is attentive and informed.

With all the high-class sophistication you get from Chef/owner David Bull's Congress restaurant, his adjacent brasserie-style restaurant is his answer to presenting diners with a more relaxed style of food. Here you'll find a steady crowd of patrons in for business, pleasure, or both, feasting on a wide selection of small plates, entrees, salads, and brick oven pizzas. You'll find diverse brunch, lunch and dinner options, from blistered shishito peppers with miso aioli and a chart-topping burger to "black and bleu" pizza with pork belly confit, dates, red onion and bleu cheese. Beers are local, cocktails are hand crafted and the wine list is replete with food-friendly selections.

Wood paneling, muted lighting, and well-spaced tables make for an elegant dining experience in this restored 1879 house. The menu, which changes seasonally, has a regional flavor. The food is intricately styled so that colors, textures, and tastes fuse. A brick tavern on the lower level is more casual and has a less expensive menu that has included bison short ribs and grilled North Carolina trout.

Sit inside beneath sweeping tapestries in a Japanese-style booth (seating on the floor) or opt for a table on the deck to enjoy amazing pizza in a mind-bending array of formulations—from the "Notorious F.I.G." (prosciutto, dried figs, and truffle oil) to the "Mac Daddy" (with Thousand Island, shaved rib eye, pickles, and a sesame seed crust).

Creative American dishes feature local produce and fresh seafood in beautiful presentations at this longtime favorite that opened in 1993. Choices include tapas such as seared scallops with apple-and-sweet-potato hash, or red-wine-and-herb short ribs with sweet-pea risotto. Entrées include a catch of the day, and gluten-free and vegetarian selections are available. Desserts are homemade, too. Tan walls and low light soften the casual interior.

There's a line most days at this eco-friendly Mexican place with the best breakfast burritos in town. Order at the window, and your food will be brought out to your table in the pretty, grass-filled courtyard of Mercado San Agustin, a chic little complex of shops and foodie delights. Though breakfast is only served until 11 am (noon on weekends), choose from the plethora of meat, fish, and veggie taco and burrito fillings for lunch and dinner. The Taco Platter, where you can try any three tacos, is your best bet. Creative flavors are inspired by six different regions of Mexico (Seis means 6 in Spanish); do the math and you'll leave thinking that Seis is numero uno. 

Made daily from scratch, the calzones are always fresh at this cozy storefront and include the most popular, Coug (pepperoni, mushrooms, and black olives), followed by the Gourmet (artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto sauce). Pizzas, sandwiches, pastas, and salads are also served.

An attractive, black-clad staff serves sushi and other Japanese dishes to the hip crowd that frequents this place. Sashimi and rolls of all varieties are available; teriyaki dishes, vegetable, noodle, and fresh-fish dishes round out the menu, which includes an extensive sake list. Try the steamed pork buns.

Chef Chris Cho grew up around his family's Korean restaurant of the same name, still a staple restaurant in the North Philly neighborhood of Olney. In 2018, he opened his own spot on Spruce Street, where the menu is a mix of classic Korean foods like bibimbap, budae jigae (a rich spicy stew), and japchae (springy, stir-fried sweet potato noodles), and more new-school items inspired by his childhood in Philadelphia's Korean community like General CHO chicken, a play on that Chinese-American staple, General Tso's chicken. Seorabol uses Korean gochujang (a spicy red chili paste) to add a spicy kick to the dish. There's also a full bar serving beer, wine, and cocktails.

To many loyal patrons, Serafina is the perfect neighborhood restaurant: burnt-sienna walls topped by a dark ceiling convey the feeling of a lush garden villa, a sense heightened by the small sheltered courtyard out back. Menu highlights include grilled eggplant rolled with ricotta and basil; asparagus with an egg and truffle oil; and gnudi with rotating ingredients such as mushrooms, nettle, or beef cheeks. Note that Serafina is close to Capitol Hill, in the Eastlake neighborhood, so definitely spring for the short cab ride here.

Historic Cook's Hotel, built in 1886, is the setting for a true, old-fashioned ice-cream-parlor experience. Try a sundae, and take home cookies made from scratch. If you don't feel like ice cream, the homemade soup is a great choice on a rainy day.

Serious artisanal pizzas are worth the wait here—and there will be a wait at this tiny Belltown restaurant. Famed local restaurateur Tom Douglas delivers chewy, buttery crusts anchored by such toppings as fresh arugula, guanciale (cured pork jowl), and a soft egg; or Meyer lemon, chili, and buffalo mozzarella. Wash it down with a local brew, a glass of local wine, or some bubbly. High seats and communal tables crowd this bustling space. There's also larger locations in South Lake Union and inside the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Capitol Hill.

Good Mexican food in Montana is a treat after a day on the dusty trail, whether dining inside or on the back patio. Try a taco salad, a beef burrito, or a chicken enchilada with one of the restaurant's famous margaritas; dinners are served with complimentary chips and homemade salsa. You can order tacos individually or as a taco board with Mexican street corn, black beans, Mexican rice, and pico de gallo. The cinnamon-and-sugar churros with dulce de leche dipping sauce are delicious, but you may want to try the less traditional huckleberry tres leche cake for dessert. Don't be surprised if there's a line in July, August, and early September. The restaurant is a favorite with locals and visitors, and it doesn't take reservations.

Two ambitious restaurateurs set out to re-create authentic, ultrathin-crust pizza from Naples using an oven, flour, cheese, and other ingredients shipped from the Old Country. The popular result of this undertaking is Settebello Pizzeria, which draws raves for its blistered-crust pies with simple, top-quality toppings, like crusted tomatoes, artichokes, and pancetta, and a few nontraditional options, like jalapeño marmalade and slow-cooked brisket.

The community-minded sons and the next generation of a Samoan-Californian couple run this casual eatery across from Shark’s Cove, as well as other locations such as Kahuku and Haleiwa. Surfers and sightseers flock here for burgers, salads, fries, and, in some locations, seafood dishes; this location has outdoor seating.

This local hot spot has a casual Key West vibe and an eclectic menu. The specialty is the local fish of the day (like snapper with creamy Thai curry), but you might also try the tropical shrimp salsa, wild-mushroom quesadilla, or old-fashioned meat loaf with real mashed potatoes. For dessert, the strawberry pie provides an added measure of down-home comfort.

This longtime Italian favorite is spacious and lively, with consistently excellent contemporary-upscale Italian cuisine and a superb wine list. It has many local regulars for good reason but is also one of the city's most popular restaurants with visiting celebrities and athletes.

A favorite gathering spot for locals, this small coffee shop in a stone building serves specialty wraps and burritos for breakfast and lunch, plus soups and salads. Pastries, made daily, include muffins, cookies, and scones (great blackberry ones in season).

Formerly Curry Village Pavilion, this casual eatery serves everything from roasted meats and salads to pastas, burritos, rice bowls, and beyond. Alternatively, order a pizza from the stand on the deck, and take in the views of the valley's granite walls.

This classic dive bar has been serving beer and wine (no liquor) and great pub food since 1933. Today, it's pleasantly untrendy and a no-frills alternative to Beacon Hill's stuffiness with a wood bar and booths, a simple setup, a dartboard, and perfectly poured pints. On a weekday afternoon, you might see a few regulars fraternizing at the bar and with the slightly salty, well seasoned bartender; evenings and weekends tend to be much busier.

Breezy charm and a casual ambience helped to vault this pizzeria to the top of the list of D.C.'s best. Each pie is named for a nearby neighborhood—the zesty mating of basil and anchovies on the "Southwest Waterfront" is matched only by the creamy goat cheese of the "Eastern Market." Pizzas pair well with the small lineup of bottled beers. Make sure to save room for the decadent Nutella dessert calzone.

Ceiling fans whir above white linen–cloaked tables and terra-cotta floors at this Italian restaurant, which specializes in brick-oven pizza and homemade pastas, like shrimp-and-porcini tortellini and farfalle with salmon.

The Wagyu hot rock, volcano sushi roll (tuna, wasabi, pineapple, jalapeño, and cilantro), and shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot) are all favorites at this trendy eatery. If you are thirsty for something alcoholic, go for a Ginger Snap sake martini (saketini) in the red-hue dining room.

Hot pot is the name of the game at this longtime neighborhood spot tucked into the heart of Chinatown. As you sit around a central high-top bar, you can dip thinly sliced Wagyu beef, pork cheek, or a sampling of seafood into your selection of a dozen different types of broth. If there's one thing to complain about, it's that portion sizes lean on the small side, but this should not deter you from a visit.

Opened in 1949, this cozy café is a longtime Missoula favorite for any meal, especially breakfast. Hardly a shack, this elegant little eatery, in an old auto dealership, offers all kinds of American fare—from an array of salads and sandwiches to huckleberry pancakes and almost 20 omelets, including interesting options like apple, cheddar, nutmeg, and cinnamon; and veggie, cheddar, garlic, and crouton. Swinging doors take you into the saloon, where there's an oak bar that arrived in Montana via steamship up the Missouri River a century ago.

To get to this romantic spot overlooking Soquel Creek, you can take a cable car or walk the stairs down a steep, fern-lined bank beside a running waterfall. Dining room options include the rooftop Redwood Room, the wood-paneled Wine Cellar, the creek-side, glass-enclosed Greenhouse, the Fireplace Room, and the airy Garden Room.

If any one restaurant defines the laid-back, somewhat goofy Austin aesthetic, it's probably Shady Grove. On any clear day, expect the stone patio here to be packed with folks fighting the heat with schooner-sized frozen margaritas. Visitors to Barton Springs Pool frequent this state park-inspired establishment for its casual, but funky vibe and huge servings of affordable, simple fare. Burgers and hot dogs are big movers here, as are the vegetarian "hippie sandwiches" (roasted eggplant and grilled vegetables) and impossibly large salads. Their live music series, Unplugged at the Grove, draws high-wattage talent to the outdoor stage throughout spring and summer.