9221 Best Restaurants in USA

Locals admit that only the fish fry is stellar at this casual local joint, but the view of sparkling Lake Erie from the outdoor patio, just 100 feet from the rocky waterfront, is what keeps them coming back, particularly around sunset. Plus, it's the only place in town open on Monday. The menu is largely seafood, and portions are huge. The concrete patio with metal tables, and the dark, carpeted dining room are nothing to gawk at; keep your gaze fixed lakeward. Dinner is only served until 8 pm Sunday. Reserve for a sunset-hour table.

A colorful local favorite among coffee shops: even Seattleites who don't haunt Pioneer Square will happily hunt for parking to spend a few hours here. In one of Pioneer Square's great brick buildings, with high ceilings and a few artfully exposed ducts and pipes, Zeitgeist has a simple, classy look that's the perfect backdrop for the frequent art shows held in this space.

This small, friendly family-run eatery with a loyal following prepares classic Ethiopian dishes, served on a communal platter with injera, a spongy bread, and eaten with the hands. Sampler plates of any three items allow you to try dishes like yemisir wat (a spicy lentil dish) and lega tibs (a milder beef dish with a tomato sauce).

Rich curries and spicy noodle dishes are the attractions at this popular, family-owned Thai restaurant. Start with the fresh rolls or mussels cooked in Thai basil, then sample the pad see ew (stir-fried noodles) or the red curry with shrimp. The dimly lit dining room is decorated with Thai silk, and an outdoor courtyard dining area features a bar, fire pit, and bamboo trees.

What's more Vermont than the name "Zenbarn," especially when it includes its own yoga studio in a former hayloft? Add to that an expansive, rustic-chic interior with local art and a stage for live music, an outdoor patio looking out to green fields and mountains, a menu of eclectic fare, and a nearby cannabis dispensary and education center from the same owners, and the local experience is complete.

With painted murals and bricked archways, Zero Otto Nove's original location channels motifs from a Tuscan grotto, even though their cuisine leans toward central and southern Italy, in addition to Italian American classics. Try a wood-oven-fired pizza or pasta dishes, including mafalde noodles with broccoli rabe, and rigatoni with butternut squash puree and porcini mushrooms. 

The charms of this festive bar and grill near downtown theaters and Pioneer Park include quirky decor (both a chandelier and a disco ball), a superfriendly staff, a focus on organic spirits and wines, and healthy farm-to-fork–inspired plant-based cuisine. Drop in for a thyme-infused grapefruit-vodka cocktail (with CBD on request) and cashew-quinoa–stuffed poblano pepper before a show or a smoothie, jackfruit pizza, or miso ramen bowl to break up an afternoon of exploring.

Have a glass of wine or a cocktail with your gourmet burger and fries at this high-energy, somewhat noisy, and unquestionably hip burger joint. Zinburger delivers tempting burgers—try the Kobe beef with cheddar and wild mushrooms—and decadent milkshakes made of inventive combinations like dates and honey or melted chocolate with praline flakes. A few creative salads, including one with ahi tuna, round out the menu. The restaurant also has a second location on the northeast side of town.

A meal at Zinc Bistro provides just enough of a Parisian vibe to ease a bit of the desert heat. One of the most happening lunch spots in the Kierland area, Zinc turns on the romance for dinner. Sit at the oyster bar or have a traditional plate of steak frites complemented by glass of red wine.

It's always brunch time at his small Laguna Beach institution where you'll find reasonably priced breakfast-to-lunch (okay, brunch) items that include everything from signature quiches, poached eggs, and homemade granolas, to healthy salads, homemade soups, quesadillas, and pizza. All the sweets are homemade, including the megasize brownies. There are some gluten-free and vegetarian items, too, including a Zinc Rubenesque on rye bread made with beets. A large beverage menu includes lattes, lemonade, beer, mimosas, and red and white wines by the glass.

In a sexy, dimly lighted storefront space looking toward the New Haven Town Green, ZINC turns heads with its artfully prepared and globally inspired farm-to-table cooking. Menu items include typical American standbys (NY strip steak, grilled yellowfin tuna, pork chop) modernized by adding an Asian influence (in dishes like Saigon lettuce wraps and steamed pork dumplings).

Zino has earned a loyal fan base for its house-made pastas and wood-fired pizzas. The two-story restaurant has a large bar, ideal for lighter bites or a cocktail. In summer, dine alfresco on the riverside patio or keep busy with a game of bocce on the regulation-size court.

Creative pizzas and a kicked back atmosphere in a former church make this a great place to replenish after a trek through the canyon. Meat lovers appreciate the Cholesterol Hiker pizza, topped with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, and Italian sausage, but the Thai chicken and rosemary-garlic pies are also delicious. You can also get good pastas, salads, and craft beers.

The Mediterranean menu here features sophisticated versions of Greek classics like spanakopita, dolmades, moussaka, and souvlaki. The lamb salad is a favorite among regulars. The wine list also garners acclaim. Open-air dining is available on the patio. A smaller dining room can be reserved for special events.

Inside a glamorously renovated Hudson Motor Car showroom from the 1920s that looks out of a movie set, Zócalo puts an upscale spin on Mexican classics. Pair the house margarita or its blackberry variation with pozole or a guac or ceviche starter before moving on to enchiladas or a burrito bowl with chicken, salmon, carne asada, or vegetarian ingredients.

Zohara is most quickly described as Mediterranean comfort food in an upscale setting. Large plates like seafood tagine and lemon za'atar--roasted chicken are available, but most guests choose to share several small plates of food inspired by every culture along the eastern Mediterranean shore, much of it grown at nearby Sub Edge Farm in, appropriately, Farmington. Crowds begin arriving during happy hour for inexpensive drinks and bites of salatim spreads, but Zohara is open from lunch through dinner.

Locals and visitors alike are drawn to this community gathering spot by the irresistible aroma of freshly roasted coffee; it's a great spot to visit with friends or to open your tablet to do some work. There's a wide selection of hot and cold coffee drinks, chai variations, and hot chocolate, as well as Italian ices and to-go choices that include porridge, yogurt, toast, soup, quiche, grilled cheese, pie, and even beans on toast!

A family-run neighborhood favorite since 1997, Zorba's mixes a casual vibe (guests walk past the kitchen and a case with soda) with a few more formal touches (white tablecloths even at lunch, wood chairs) in several high-ceilinged, art-filled rooms that are well maintained but well worn. Authentic, down-to-earth traditional fare in ample portions is the draw here, with a dinner menu that ranges from seafood to grilled meals, and lunch options such as salads, lamb and other meats (or just vegetables) in a pita, and all kinds of platters. It's popular with groups of friends and family, so some areas may get noisy. Sidewalk tables in summer let diners take in the Fairmount Avenue scene, including Eastern State Penitentiary.  

This simple, cheerful spot in the center of town serves mostly authentic New Mexico fare along with a few Mediterranean-inspired dishes. You might start your day off with a stick-to-your-ribs breakfast of chile-smothered huevos rancheros, while enchiladas, burritos, and other local favorites are good bets for lunch or an early dinner (the restaurant closes at 6 pm).

This izakaya-style restaurant is known the world over for its sleek design, lounge atmosphere, and contemporary Japanese cuisine. On the ground floor of the Kimpton EPIC hotel, the Miami location promises excellent bay-side views, Zuma's signature menu items, such as roasted lobster with shiso-ponzu butter and a 24-ounce rib eye covered in freshly shaved truffles. Zuma recently underwent a total renovation in celebration of its 10th anniversary, making it sleeker than ever.

Evolved from the Historic District express sandwich shop, Zunzibar is a rainbow-colored respite from anything that brings you down. It's bright and open air, and features a variety of cocktails and refreshing beverages alongside bar bites like Peri-Peri cheese dip and mustafa curry hot wings that fit perfectly alongside the original dishes and sandwiches that brought them to the national stage.

Within this shop, hidden in the back of the Africa section, you'll find enough to satisfy any sweet tooth. A constantly changing selection of candied apples, Mickey-theme cookies, and cupcakes can be found in abundance. Order in advance on the Disney app to avoid long lines.

Savor the vibrant flavors of northern Spain at this upbeat Nye Beach restaurant that turns out exquisitely prepared renditions of boquerones (anchovies) with an orange vinaigrette, crispy squid with black-garlic aioli, and warm dates stuffed with Cabrales cheese, along with several enticing larger plates. Dining is a high-ceilinged loft-style space with the best tables on the mezzanine level, beneath a distinctive corrugated metal and frosted-glass-paneled ceiling. 

The blended menu of Northwest specialties and Cajun influences has made this elegant but welcoming restaurant (named after a style of Creole music) a popular lunch and dinner spot for more than a decade. On the menu, fillet medallions, chicken, and pasta sit alongside jambalaya and redfish dishes. In warm weather, ask to sit on the patio.

Only two reasons to come here, but they're both delightful: frosty-glassed root-beer floats and drive-in service that transports patrons (by the view of carhops on roller skates alone) back to the 1950s of Modesto native and American Graffiti director George Lucas. It's a kick. The cheese curds and onion rings aren't bad either.

Algiers Coffee House, upstairs from the Brattle Theatre, is a favorite evening hangout for young actors and artists. Linger over mint tea or a plate of hummus, or enjoy a glass of wine on the second-floor terrace and watch the world go by.

Exposed brick walls, maps of Louisiana, ceiling fans, and New Orleans music create a festive atmosphere at Angeline's. Specialties include Voo Doo Shrimp, crawfish étouffée, and buttermilk fried chicken.

"Purveyors of ethnic confusions," this family-run Marin minichain offers California Indian fusion combinations that locals revere. The warmth of service, willingness to cater to dietary needs, creativity of the food, and reasonable prices more than make up for the uninspired space.