93 Best Restaurants in USA

The Butcher's Daughter now has multiple locations due to its popular vibrant setting and plant-forward menu, café, and juice bar. Start your day with a Superfood smoothie or honey lavender latte; later enjoy mushroom "calamari," a quinoa bowl, or stone oven pizza. They also have a kid's menu. On Friday there is live music in the evening, and a live DJ set on Saturday starting at noon. 

Breakfast is the champ at this bright and airy in-demand spot for biscuits, smashed avocado toast, and frittatas, but it's also worth a visit later in the day for delicious bites like fried halloumi with honey and capers.

Classic European and American breads such as batards, baguettes, ciabatta, focaccia, sourdough boules, and rolls come out of French ovens every morning at this popular little spot. The cases are also filled with just-baked croissants, scones, muffins, cookies, and more. Various specialties are available on different days of the week. There's also a selection of sandwiches and salads for lunch. It's a quick walk across the street from the Farnsworth Art Museum.

Voted Santa Fe's best pizza for over a decade and featured in several national magazines and TV shows, this midtown spot is clearly a local favorite for dine-in or take-out. The unique flour crust is rolled in cornmeal (there's also a gluten-free version), and the meat is sourced from local farms known to treat the cows and pigs humanely and raise cage-free chickens. This one-stop shop also sells pints of local La Lecheria ice cream.

This restaurant, which has relocated from the Sahara to the Venetian, is clearly all about meat. There are "little snacks" such as famed Chef José Andrés's signature cotton-candy foie gras, and Ferran Adria "olives," the latter a nod to the legend's molecular gastronomy. Japanese beef is sold by the ounce, including certified wagyu. The "Big Guys" are bone-in ribeyes from four sources, priced by the pound. There's also skirt steak, Chateaubriand, chicken, lamb, sausages, and pork (including whole and quarter suckling pigs, the latter of which must be ordered in advance. "Meats from the Sea" include Maine lobster Thermidor, and there's a raw bar, meat bar (tartares and carpaccios) and "The Jamon Experience," featuring Jamon Iberico de Bellota. Two tasting menus and celiac, vegetarian, and pescatarian menus are tailored to various wants and needs.

Hands down Maine's best lobster roll is found at this food truck that overlooks the idyllic Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth. Traditional rolls smothered in ungodly amounts of drawn butter are delicious, but you've also got the option to get out of the lobster comfort zone with rolls featuring flavors like wasabi, curry, and chipotle. There are vegetarian and nonseafood options on offer, too.

Crispy rice-based batter keeps the fried chicken at this tiny spot impressively tender. The kitchen experience of the accomplished chefs behind this simple concept shows in the quality and intriguing Filipino flavors of side dishes such as coconut collard greens and garlic rice. Order ahead of time to make sure to get your chicken, as they sell out most days.

The best seats at this charming café are outside on the patio, surrounded by gardens and wind sculptures with sweeping views of the mountains and Taos Pueblo's beautiful buffalo pasture. The flavorful breakfasts and lunches use ingredients sourced from local farms and ranches, and the bakery turns out decadent made-from-scratch carrot cakes, scones, cinnamon rolls, and other treats, many of them gluten-free. The Zia breakfast of farm fresh eggs, grilled avocado, asparagus, tomato, and portabello mushroom with sautéed greens is a favorite, as is the red chile bison stew made with Chimayo's famed chile.

Started in 2017 by Brooks Kirchheimer, when he returned to his Park City hometown, this local favorite quickly became a hangout for those in search of comfort food and community. Built with floor-to-ceiling windows inside a modernized industrial space, the restaurant has plenty of elbow room, and the natural lighting and white-tiled open kitchen give the place a distinctive communal vibe. Locals love the H and H Burger with pimento cheese and served with a side of salt and pepper fries. 

This is a popular retro-style lunch spot and store, where you can shop for local pepper sauce, souvenirs, and artisanal crafts while you wait for your food. The daily menu of delicious soups, salads, and sandwiches includes the House Salad Trio, a scoop of homemade chicken salad and a scoop of homemade tuna salad on a fresh field-greens salad, served with gluten-free crackers. The Greek Salad Flax Wrap, a specialty, is a Greek salad rolled up into a flaxseed tortilla and slathered with thick, garlicky hummus. (Gluten-free bread is available.) For $2, throw in a side of zesty Highmade Cabbage Slaw. Save room for a sweet treat from the dessert case of fresh baked goods, including fudge-walnut brownies, lemon and blueberry yogurt cake, and chewy chocolate-chip cookies.

Traditional methods for sushi, tempura, bento, and bowls meet fresh local ingredients to create delicious food in this modern outdoor café at the center of old Hanapepe. One of the few sit-down dining options in the area, Grandma's also brings in chefs for tasting menus. Enjoy sake or cold beer or slurp ramen in the riverbank garden, then browse the attached boutique, Blu Umi.

A favorite among Financial District 9-to-5ers, this local mom-and-pop doughnut shop sells crave-worthy flavors, from the standard honey dip to the more elaborate crème brûlée and maple bacon. Kane's also offers 10 different seriously delicious gluten-free varieties.

Talk about "farm to table"––Kokee Lodge grows much of its own produce, and the tables are handmade from local lumber. Local beef is used for loco mocos (white rice topped with a hamburger patty, brown gravy, and fried egg) and burgers, which can be served on fresh greens with house-made dressings; a veggie strata or a kalua pork plate, with Kokee plum barbecue sauce, is a perfect hot lunch on chilly days. Hikers have every excuse to carb load with locally famous corn bread or to refuel with pie by the fire. There's a full bar, espresso counter, and live music, too. Peruse the gift shop for "Hunt Pig" T-shirts, postcards, and mountain memorabilia.  Ask about the occasional chef's dinners.

A coffee shop, restaurant and market all in one, Le Bon Nosh is all elegance and French flair. As soon as you step into the stunning, open space, you’re immediately transported. The aesthetics wow, but the service, food and drinks are memorable as well. Everything is simple yet dynamic, made with the freshest local ingredients. Pastries are made in-house, ranging from savory to sweet, and the espresso bar is a must.

Set in a rustic-chic roadhouse on the scenic road between El Prado and Arroyo Seco that adjoins one of the area's best wineshops, Medley is an excellent choice for a gathering of friends or a romantic night out. You could make a meal of one of their outstanding salads and soups or order a few shareable small plates such tuna tartare tostadas, mac-and-cheese with roasted Hatch chiles, or ratatouille en croûte. The substantial entrées could include delicacies such as a stew of pan-seared red snapper, black beans, chorizo, and vegetables, or grilled Scottish salmon with summer squash, house-made pancetta, fried green beans, and sweet corn cream. There's a popular happy hour in the afternoon, a great signature cocktail list, and occasional live music on the patio.

“Four-dollar toast” might not sound like a lot these days, but it's a phrase used around San Francisco referring to gentrification—and it was inspired by this sun-drenched, Wi-Fi-less café. At this project between one of the city’s leading bakers, Josey Baker, and the Mission’s Four Barrel Coffee, toasts---starting at $7 these days---slathered with jam or spreads are the specialty, though pastries and whole loaves are tempting as well.

Classic meets innovative at chef Sarah Grueneberg’s forward-thinking Italian restaurant, where a strategically placed mirror grants diners a view of pasta makers rolling and filling select pastas to order. The West Loop location means the restaurant gets busy before Blackhawks games, but Top Chef finalist Grueneberg’s dishes, designed for sharing, are always a game changer.

Open early for breakfast and into the afternoon, Pingo serves up freshly made bread and fresh seafood meals Wednesday through Sunday. The menu changes daily, with items like seafood omelets, waffles, breakfast sandwiches, and burritos often making an appearance, along with sandwiches, soups, noodles, and pizza, plus an assortment of fresh pastries. They have gluten-free items on the menu, and can also cater to special diets.

Don't let the pig statue out front fool you—this is sophisticated vegan dining with a menu of frequently changing dishes from different cultures and cuisines. A typical menu might include seitan chili with cheese, lasagna with raw vegetables, smoked portobello mushrooms, and delicious coconut milk ice cream for dessert.

Sophisticated and pristine yet unpretentious, this restaurant pairs nautical flair with the freshest Atlantic seafood, fitting for its setting overlooking Boston Harbor. The menu favors Asian flavors, but there's at least something for almost every dietary restriction, and the well-curated wine-by-the-glass list and craft cocktails ensure you won't leave thirsty.

Escape into chef--owner Lydia Shire's delectable, homey take on Italian-American cuisine where everything is made from scratch, down to her famous naan bread and the crust of her infamous lobster pizza. Entrées are heavy on meat and fish and stretch beyond standard items to lamb T-bone, duck, Kurobuta pork, and Scottish salmon; try house-made spaghetti more than half a dozen ways. The creative menu is complemented by a sleek orange bar, curved white-leather booths, and one of the city's most connected crowds. Gluten-free menus are available.

Singletree boldly proclaims their guiding principles, from integrity in sourcing to sustainability, and those values are conveyed in beautifully presented plates and, most importantly, in flavor. Seared duck breast and Parisian gnocchi with collards shine at dinner, but it's sandwiches like the Brasstown Melt—sliced steak on ciabatta with horseradish, provolone, arugula, and caramelized onions—that keep the midday shift bustling.

On summer days, Snow City attracts some serious crowds—and for good reason. This modern but unassuming café, convenient to many of the Downtown hotels and just a block from the ocean, serves one of Anchorage's best (and yet reasonably priced) breakfasts. If you're not an early riser, join the virtual waitlist on their website before walking over.

Trained at the Tokyo Sushi Academy, Keiko Suzuki is an artist when it comes to preparing and presenting sushi—everything is almost too beautiful to eat. The fish is sweet and ultrafresh, and nothing on the menu is fried. Many say this is the best sushi in Maine, and some claim it's even better than what they've had in Japan. Order the omakase—it changes according to Keiko's whim and what's available. In addition to sushi, there are a few cooked noodle dishes. The restaurant is small, and very popular, meaning reservations are a must.

In addition to doling out some of the largest and most delicious cookies and cinnamon rolls you've ever tried, this cheerful bakery-café presents a terrific roster of breakfast and lunch panini, wraps, sandwiches, and soups. Here, the baked goods are all from scratch (with many gluten-free options), the produce is local, the meats are preservative-free, and the coffee is 100% Rainforest Alliance and organic. Eat in or get your goodies to go in eco-friendly containers. 

Trade celebrates the culinary heritage of the Mediterranean region, and more specifically, Greece, with a curated menu by James Beard award–winning chef-owner Jody Adams. Think perfectly charred flatbreads and pita that fly out of the open-hearth oven, eggplant- and feta-inspired dishes, lamb meatballs, and whole-roasted branzino. Don't miss the olive oil cake, house cocktails with a Greek twist, or special selection of Greek brandy, ouzo, and wine—you can order them per flight, too.

Fresh, flavorful dishes from around Southeast Asia are calling at this enticing and unexpected Midtown food hall. Tucked mid-block between 6th and 7th Avenues, with entrances on both 50th and 51st Streets, Urban Hawker is an ode to Singaporean food markets. Browse affordable meals, snacks, and desserts from 17 vendors representing Malay, Peranakan, Indian, Japanese, Chinese, and other cuisines, and sip drinks at gin-centric The Sling Bar.

Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping 270-degree views of the Boston Harbor waterfront, this sophisticated and lively restaurant serves up midsized plates that are meant to be shared—two to three per person. The well-curated menu features meat and produce from the owner's 360-acre New Hampshire farm, as well as handmade pasta and sustainably sourced seafood. Diners with specialized diets can choose from many gluten-free, dairy-free, and/or vegan dishes. 

If you need a handy stop for breakfast or lunch, or takeout provisions for a picnic in the North Cascades, this gluten-free bakery featuring tasty, made-from-scratch baked goods and hearty meals is definitely worth a quick detour off the highway between Sedro-Woolley and Marblemount. The breakfast menu lists the usual quiches and waffles, along with three-potato hash (with eggs, corned beef, veggies, or andouille sausage). Midday offerings include sandwiches (both grilled and cold), salads, and soups. There's a full espresso bar and a soda fountain with delicious shakes.