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.
Cap't Loui
Providence, Rhode Island
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - International Drive
Orlando, Florida
Chefs put on a show at this Japanese chain offering hibachi items, traditional dishes & sushi.
The Tomato Shack salad & pizza co, Manayunk
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fresh American bites plus gourmet pizza & salad are washed down with wine & craft beers.
Palette Indian Kitchen
Houston, Texas
Casual, family-run restaurant offering an extensive menu of Indian food favorites.
Hibachi 2 U
Rockville Centre, New York
Service options: Delivery, Takeout. Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen - Lake Mary
Lake Mary, Florida
Easygoing venue offering Mexican dishes, a ceviche bar & drinks in unpretentious surroundings.
Sizzler
Bakersfield, California
Longtime casual restaurant known for its steak, burgers & seafood, plus a salad bar.
Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - Kirkman
Orlando, Florida
Chefs put on a show at this Japanese chain offering hibachi items, traditional dishes & sushi.
The Wishbone Family Restaurant
Westminster, Colorado
Family-owned & operated since 1963, offers dine-in & take-out menus featuring American comfort food.
Il Forno Ristorante
Doral, Florida
Contemporary, waterfront restaurant creating sophisticated Italian meals in its open kitchen.
Brassica in the Short North
Columbus, Ohio
Locavore pita sandwiches are offered at this bright cafe with a contemporary interior & beer on tap.
Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse
Louisville, Kentucky
Old-timey establishment offering a raw bar, oak-fired steaks & upscale mains, plus cocktails & wine.
Crust Pizza Co. - Moss Bluff
Moss Bluff, Louisiana
Carefully produced pizzas, plus calzones, pasta, subs & salads, served in a warmly casual setting.
The Original Pancake House
Grapevine, Texas
Signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.
Brazilian Grill
Barnstable Town, Massachusetts
Spacious steakhouse with all-you-can-eat slow-cooked meats carved tableside, plus a salad bar.
Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
Framingham, Massachusetts
Kid-friendly chain serving classic Italian meals & pizzas, plus cocktails, wine & beer.
Mr. Mac’s Macaroni and Cheese
Manchester, New Hampshire
Ample varieties of mac ’n’ cheese including "take & bake" & gluten-free options in bare-bones digs.
The Hare and Hound
Landrum, South Carolina
Wood-accented pub in a vintage brick building with a patio, balcony & an eclectic American menu.
Organ Stop Pizza
Mesa, Arizona
Airy spot featuring a menu of pizza & Italian fare plus live music from a massive Wurlitzer organ.
Cafe 4
Knoxville, Tennessee
Refined Southern classics, wine & beer in a comfortable dining room with a mezzanine coffee shop.
Bridge View Tavern
White Plains, New York
Warm & casual tavern (with Hudson River views) serving an array of microbrews & pub grub.
Perkins American Food Co.
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - West 192
Kissimmee, Florida
Chefs put on a show at this Japanese chain offering hibachi items, traditional dishes & sushi.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Chicago, Illinois
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Germantown, Maryland
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Live music.