9221 Best Restaurants in USA

On sunny summer nights, the line at this popular microcreamy snakes down the block. The walk-up window serves Alaska-inspired ice cream flavors like almond birch brittle and rhubarb crumble, but the options rotate constantly. There's a second seasonal location in the 49th State Brewing Company biergarten off 3rd Avenue and a year-round scoop shop in Midtown at 530 East Benson Boulevard.

In the heart of Las Olas at the Riverside Hotel, this seafood restaurant and bar keeps things simple with a small menu focused on a beautiful raw bar and ever-changing preparations of diverse catches from Florida, Hawaiian, and New England waters.

On a residential corner off Magazine Street, this 40-seat restaurant focuses on southern Louisiana produce at its best. Chef Michael Stoltzfus builds a seasonal, oft-changing tasting menu that reliably draws inspiration from the local seafood bounty---including the likes of crab, oysters, fish, and shrimp---and turns out dishes cooked with fresh, hearty flavors. The sommelier is a joy; add on the wine pairing and he'll walk you through each choice with a narrative zest.

Using herbs and produce from the on-site organic garden and sourcing meat and seafood from top-quality purveyors, the kitchen at this contemporary neighborhood bistro serves up delicious Southwestern fare. Fire-grilled Idaho trout and slow-braised, chargrilled cowboy pork ribs with barbecue sauce and an agave-mustard vinaigrette are a couple of house specialties, and there's also a nice selection of bowls featuring sesame tofu, falafel cakes, Jamaican-spiced pork, and other tasty proteins.

Aaron and Megan Hecht make superb pizzas with crispy crusts, flavorful sauces, and memorable frontier names. Folks also come for the sandwiches, pasta dishes, and the live music hosted at the adjacent saloon.

This market with a juice bar and a small café sells prepared salads, deli items, cheeses, and picnic provisions. There's a good selection of local wine and beer.

If you're looking to fuel up before a big hike in the park, this festive restaurant with plenty of outdoor seating is a good bet. It's run by record-shattering Mt. Everest climber Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa and his wife, Fulamu, who helms the kitchen, serving up a mix of Nepalese and classic American dishes, including traditional pork momo dumplings and thali chicken, mushroom, and garbanzo bean platters. On the American side of the menu are hefty burgers, sandwiches, and fish-and-chips.

Have a seat at the bar or at one of the banquette seats along the wall at this convivial, upscale gastropub with offbeat artwork and a diverse crowd. The kitchen serves up well-executed takes on comfort classics like Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches with maple-cayenne sauce; poutine smothered in roasted-bone gravy and glazed pork belly; and braised beef short rib with mushroom-onion jam and crispy shallots.

The Wildfire kitchen's wood-burning oven is visible from the dining room at this cozy supper club-style steak house that plays a soundtrack of vintage jazz. No culinary innovations here, just exceptional cuts of meat and top-quality seafood.

Well known—and loved—for its creative American fare and stunning presentation, Wildflower has compelling choices like a salmon and seafood bouillabaise; bow-tie pasta with grilled chicken, tomatoes, spinach, and pine nuts; and red wine–braised short ribs. The decadently huge desserts are equally top-notch. A glass wall separates the bar from the dining area, where an open kitchen, high ceiling with painted flowers, and blue-green banquettes complete the light and airy effect. Request a banquette or seating on the patio in the evening if you want quiet conversation, as the room can be noisy.

Burgers made with locally produced beef are piled with bacon and blue cheese; vegetarian entrées (like soy-based "ribs" with barbecue sauce) are plentiful, wines and brews are local, and coffee is fair-trade and organic at this casual restaurant near the entrance of Watkins Glen State Park. Oak, brass, and stained glass accent the interior. Also available: jambalaya, soy-sauce-marinated sirloin over soba noodles, plus soups, salads, and pizzas.

This tiny but friendly café serves breakfasts so scrumptious that there's a line out the door most days. It's well worth the wait, especially for the elaborate skillets, including one with chicken-fried steak. The burgers are above average, as well, with a hefty roster of toppings from which to build your own. Kids are particularly well catered to with Mickey Mouse pancakes and yogurt with granola for less than $7.

Restauranteurs John Resnick and Eric Bost—of Jeune et Jolie and Campfire—are keeping Carlsbad on the culinary radar with their latest creation housed in an 8,000-square-foot former boogie board factory. This is where people come to grab-and-go or spend the entire day with a laptop open ordering brioche French toast and fresh pastries for breakfast, grain bowls and wood-fired sandwiches for lunch, and pizzas and rotisserie chicken for dinner. Despite the casual vibe, there’s an elevated approach to the menu with homemade bread, pasta, and pastries. The street-facing patio and full bar make it easy to lose track of time.

This hip, bustling Union Street destination proves that plant-based cuisine can be exciting and delicious, along with being virtuous for the body (well, at least most dishes are) and better for the environment. The highly eclectic menu includes dishes from wild mushroom "zeppole" fritters to a spicy yellow Thai curry. The plant-filled space has a fun, breezy vibe with a bar on one side, plus plenty of sidewalk seating, and many seats are filled by diners who don't follow vegan or even vegetarian diets.

The hulking metal smoker outside this Old West–inspired tavern with high pressed-tin ceilings, chandeliers, and red Victorian wallpaper hints at the delicious barbecue served inside. Plates heaped with ribs, beef brisket, pulled chicken, and smoked bratwurst reveal the considerable skill of Wildwood's pit master, and plenty of tasty sides are offered, too, from mac and cheese to dirty rice. It's a short walk from Lake Sunapee Harbor.

A quick coffee and snack from this popular, sunny locale is just as enjoyable as their long, decadent brunches. Try any of the epic "biscuit situations."

Willi's occupies a corner storefront with street-side outdoor seating and a compact dining room that curls around the full bar. The warm Maine lobster roll with garlic butter and fennel remains a hit among the small, primarily seafood-oriented plates, with the ceviches, local barbecued oysters (also Buffalo-style crispy), and bacon-wrapped scallops among its worthy rivals.

At this historic B&B you can eat in one of the two tiny floral dining rooms, one with a fireplace, seating 16 each, or on the petite front patio. The chef, formerly of the Peek'n Peak Resort, is praised in particular for his seared Chilean sea bass with a citrus beurre blanc and for Stilton-encrusted beef tenderloin in merlot sauce. These favorites are always on the menu; other entrées, salads, and appetizers—such as the watermelon gazpacho—change seasonally.

Home of the World Famous Mrs. Murphy's Donuts, this beloved shop turns out fresh doughnuts daily from its small storefront. Old-fashioned doughnuts come hot from the fryer in the wee hours of the morning, so arrive early for the best selection of flavors like cinnamon, maple cream, and cakey cider doughnuts loaded with warming spices.

Robbinsville's best restaurant is a chef-owned gem serving specialties like local mountain trout with lemon-caper butter sauce and a grilled ribeye. Seating is inside and on the porch of a historic home.

Salads, several hot sandwiches, and filling signature entrées like the chicken potpie, French dip, and spaghetti and meatballs appear on this pale-yellow and lime-green eatery's lunch and dinner menus. Sunday brunch is elaborate, and breakfast the rest of the week—specialties include hot creamy polenta and house-made granola—is American down-home solid.

This café and cider-tasting room is about as charming as it gets, with a wraparound porch, rocking chairs, and views of Wilshire Peak. In winter, cozy up by the fire with a hot caramel apple latte, or linger longer for wood-fired pizza topped with pulled pork, apple slices, and mozzarella. Other eats include quiche, sandwiches, salads, and pastries. The “Shed” is also home to the Mercantile gift shop and the Oak Glen Tobacconist where you can light up the night.

Taiwan's fare shines at trendy Win Son. Popular dinner menu items include danzi mian (a noodle soup with pork and prawns), zhajiangmian (noodles with lamb and fermented bean sauce) and \"fly’s head,\" a mix of minced pork and chilies (also available vegetarian). The no-reservations policy for parties under six can translate to long wait times, so arrive before the 5:30 opening—or kill time waiting at Win Son Bakery across the street.

In the trendy, walkable East Town neighborhood, The Winchester is a casual eatery with farm-to-fork options supporting Michigan farms. Comfort foods dominate the themed menu, but there are twists on classic cuisine too, such as duck poutine, bacon-cheddar meatballs with Sierra Nevada Stout barbecue sauce, or turkey on naan bread. Burgers carry quirky names like the Johnny Cash (two beef patties with cheddar cheese, bacon, and PBR-battered onion rings). Vegetarian and vegan selections are on the menu too, like chicken-fried tofu and entrée-size salads. Many of the beers and wine choices are produced in Michigan. A menu of "shareables" is perfect for small groups. There's live jazz some evenings.

This microbrewery and grill serves award-winning grog and high-quality pub grub, from steaks and sandwiches to daily specials.

This pub-style restaurant in the heart of downtown is housed in a historic building dating back to 1882. While it's a family restaurant, it's named for the political debates you're likely to hear while dining on burgers, sandwiches, mac and cheeses, and wings. The Windbag is known for its hearty and generous helpings and, of course, its history (ask about the brothel). It also has a large selection of imported and local beer, on tap and in bottles. Choose to sit in the restaurant, the bar, or on the patio in the summer.

This old-school roadhouse on the north side of downtown Wenatchee, topped by a windmill and built in 1931, is all about home-style food, particularly steaks, which include 18-ounce rib eyes and slow-roasted prime rib: lobster tail and jumbo prawns are available as add-ons. Other mainstays include wild-caught salmon with compound lobster butter and Alaskan Amber beer–battered cod fish and chips. The look is rustic, but prices reflect today's times. Splurge on a slice of fresh-baked pie or cheesecake to end your feast.

When you combine 12 food vendors with a full bar, game arcade, and live entertainment, you get one happy family. Located within Carlsbad’s iconic Windmill building, this upscale food court appeases finicky eaters with a variety of cuisines ranging from Mexican and Italian to Vietnamese and American. Although you can’t go wrong with any choice, top spots include Lobster Lab, Craft Pizza, and Thai Style. Grab a table inside for live music, or head to the patio for outdoor entertainment, including an antique car show held on the third Sunday of every month. Even weekdays draw a crowd with Trivia Mondays, Karaoke Tuesdays, Wine Wednesdays (bottles $15), and Drag Queen Bingo every second Wednesday of the month. Food stalls open daily from 10 to 9 other than the coffee and donut shop that are ready for early risers by 7 am.

Diners at this second-floor restaurant view the sunset through giant picture windows. Meanwhile, fresh fish and other dishes incorporating local ingredients emerge from the wood-fired oven in the open kitchen, and oysters on the half shell beckon from the raw bar.