More of America's Standout Tables
A broader national edit for readers who want the next tier of places shaping the American restaurant conversation right now.
D.C. Cobb's
Elgin, Illinois
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
Posana Downtown
Asheville, North Carolina
Contemporary American cuisine featuring local ingredients served in a chic space with a patio.
Mint Indian Bistro
Henderson, Nevada
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for.
Newk's Eatery
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Regional chain offering a menu of salads, pizzas & sandwiches in a casual setting.
The Original Pancake House
Plano, Texas
Signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Clarksville, Tennessee
Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
Bulla Gastrobar Winter Park
Winter Park, Florida
Contemporary bar with made-to-order sangrias, plus Spanish & Catalan small plates.
Mellow Mushroom Jacksonville - Town Center
Jacksonville, Florida
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Baltimore, Maryland
Service options: Onsite services, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Live music, Serves local specialty, Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Newk's Eatery
Newnan, Georgia
Regional chain offering a menu of salads, pizzas & sandwiches in a casual setting.
Sizzler
Modesto, California
Longtime casual restaurant known for its steak, burgers & seafood, plus a salad bar.
Firehouse Subs Wade Green
Kennesaw, Georgia
Counter-serve sandwich chain offering made-to-order hot & cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces.
Cure
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Classic American cuisine in an intimate setting with exposed-brick walls, a small bar & a patio.
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Strongsville, Ohio
Chain serving family-style Italian fare in a kitschy setting featuring red-&-white tablecloths.
Aguardiente Colombian Steak House
Orlando, Florida
Identifies as Latino-owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Elephant District
New York City, New York
Identifies as Asian-owned, Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Reichenbach Hall
New York City, New York
Hearty German eats & fine beers are served in a casual, Bavarian publike setting.
Velvet Taco
Fort Worth, Texas
Late-night haunt supplying creative tacos with housemade corn tortillas in a hip setup.
Cascadia Pizza Restaurant and Brewery
Bellevue, Washington
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Serves local specialty.
Apna Kitchen
East Ridge, Tennessee
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection. Popular for.
Flippin Cow
Simonton Lake, Indiana
No-frills joint offering specialty burgers & other comfort grub, plus cocktails & a lakefront patio.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Roswell, Georgia
Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
Terry Black's Barbecue Lockhart
Lockhart, Texas
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great dessert.
Matthew's
Clifton, New Jersey
Familiar Italian fare & a lengthy wine list served in a modern, minimalist setting with a full bar.