Restaurants

Roadfood restaurants aren't only about good food. They are places with memorable personality: diners, town cafes, BBQs, street carts, even some deluxe dining rooms.

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13 Coins

A rare slice of mid-20th century Americana, Seattle's 13 Coins is open 24/7 for meals that range from sandwiches and burgers to surf 'n' turf.
Seattle, WA

Acme Oyster House

On the half shell, fried, remoulade, or piled into a po boy with fried shrimp, oysters rule at Acme Oyster House, a legendary French Quarter eatery in NOLA.
New Orleans, LA

Blue Crab Crabhouse

The Maryland-style Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville, FL is a family-friendly restaurant. Cindy, an ex-school teacher, and her husband Tom run this crab house the right way. They take care of you. What should I eat at Blue Crab Crabhouse? Order a half-dozen blue crabs or three jumbo crabs when they are in. The blue … Continue reading Blue Crab Crabhouse
Jacksonville, FL

Blue Dog Cafe

Blue Dog Cafe offers fun, creative cuisine originally conceived by the famous Cajun artist George Rodrigeue.
Lafayette, LA

Bob Taylor’s Ranch House

Bob Taylor's Ranch House is an old-time prime rib place on the edge of Las Vegas. Come for true old time classics, at reasonable prices.
Las Vegas, NV

Bread and Ink Café

Portland, Oregon's Bread and Ink restaurant offers a sophisticated urban menu that ranges from Vietnamese spring rolls to Italian wedding cake.
Portland, OR

Cafe Brasil

Just as colorful inside as it is on the outside, Cafe Brasil in West LA offers all-day breakfast, sandwiches, pastas, grilled meats, and traditional Feijoada.
Los Angeles, CA

Calabash Seafood Hut

A small, humble dining hut serving excellent examples of the fried seafood for which the town of Calabash is world-famous. Very popular: expect to wait.

California Roll Factory

Crazy, over-the-top, iconoclastic sushi is the specialty at this Los Angeles restaurant's very American rendition of Japanese classics. Huge sushi rolls!
Los Angeles, CA

Carmen’s

Carmen’s is home to eclectic comfort food with a twist, such as carrot-whipped mashed potatoes with bacon and Spanish lump crab toasts with buttery manchego.
Pensacola, FL

Closed For Business

Best known for its huge selection of draught beers, Closed For Business also is a good place for burgers, Sunday brunch and fried oysters.
Charleston, SC

Crab Claw

Started as a wholesale crab shack, The Crab Claw has become one of the premier places to indulge in Maryland hot blue crabs and cold beer.

Dan & Louis Oyster Bar

A grand nautical restaurant from the early 20th century, Portland's Dan & Louis serves impeccable Northwest seafood, including a famous oyster stew.
Portland, OR

DeShawn’s Seafood and Chicken

Top-quality, no-frills seafood and great fried chicken make DeShawn's a destination feast in North Augusta. [*PERMANENTLY CLOSED*]
North Augusta, SC

Eaton Street Seafood

Fresh fish at its finest makes casual Eaton Street Seafood an essential Key West food-lover's destination. In season, stone crabs are a must.
Key West, FL

Ecola Seafoods Restaurant & Market

Ecola is a no-frills seafood market & restaurant in Cannon Beach serving Oregon coast fresh fish, Dungeness crab & salmon caught by the Ecola boat.
Cannon Beach, OR

Fantastic Café

Spending a day out driving on a warm California summer gets you in the mood for certain foods. For me, I am always jonesing for a classic road-side diner. Not just your average fast-food joint, these restaurants offer nearly everything you can think of: burritos, sandwiches, pastas and salads, and of course – a wide … Continue reading Fantastic Café

FireFly

A "chef-driven restaurant" serving modern Southern cuisine, FireFly, in Key West's Bahama Village, is a source of classic dishes with inventive twists.
Key West, FL

Fishnet Seafood

Point to the fish you like and Fishnet fries it to order. Especially good are devil crabs (here called Jesus crabs) and big milky fillets of Carolina flounder.

French Market Grille

A taste of New Orleans in an Augusta, Georgia, shopping center, the French Market Grille offers Big Easy ambience and Creole classics in gentle-tempered form.
Augusta, GA

Freshy’s Seafood Market

** THIS RESTAURANT IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED ** In a former gas station on Mercer Island, Freshy's is a seafood market and picnic-style restaurant that is a brilliant taste of the Pacific Northwest.

Galatoire’s

The defining Creole restaurant in New Orleans maintains highest standards in food and service. A meal at Galatoire's is a unique and unforgettable experience.
New Orleans, LA

Giovanni’s Fish Market and Galley

Giovanni's is an abalone dealer offering fresh catch on a deck hovering over Morro Bay with views of Morro Rock.
Morro Bay, CA

Great Machipongo Clam Shack

Eastern Shore crab and more, including hefty crab cakes, share the menu with oysters, shrimp, and clams at this colorful roadside attraction.

Great Southern Cafe

A casual, sophisticated restaurant with a seafood-focused menu, Great Southern Café offers "new-fashion Southern cuisine." Best bet: smoked Gouda cheese grits.

Harris Crab House

Crab feast, Maryland-style! Beyond crackable and pickable whole crabs, Harris offers great crab imperial, crab cakes, clams & shrimp.

Highroller Lobster

Maine seafood gets the Highroller treatment in Portland with locally-made brioche, charred pineapple mayo, & lobster grilled cheese you won't want to put down.

Jake’s Famous Crawfish

Thick white tablecloths & jacketed wait-staff are emblems of a classic Pacific Northwest fish house. Jake's has been a Portland best-bet for over a century.
Portland, OR

Jerry’s Seafood

There's no romantic atmosphere, but Jerry's is for lovers of crab: as soup, crab cakes, crab dip, and huge "crab bombs." Also a full menu of other seafood.

John O’Groats

John O’Groats on West Pico Boulevard, not far from Century City and Beverly Hills, is a comfortable neighborhood restaurant filled with regular customers. Service by the entire staff is friendly and efficient, from the hostess to the waitresses and busboys. The restaurant is made up of three attractive rooms, the brightest and most crowded of … Continue reading John O’Groats
Los Angeles, CA

Little Uncle

Seattle is home to some of the finest Asian eateries in the nation. Among locals, Little Uncle holds the number one spot. Dungeness Crab Fried Rice, anyone? *CLOSED*
Seattle, WA

Lou’s Fish Shack

Try Dungeness crab and other local San Francisco seafood near Fisherman's Wharf at the family-friendly Lou's Fish Shack.
San Francisco, CA

Luna Sea Fish House

None of the seafood at Luna Sea in Yachats, Oregon, is farmed; all of it was recently swimming. There is none better on the coast.

Lunch Supper | Memorable Meals | A Richmond, Virginia Best

Lunch & Supper's three memorable meals a day offer inventively crafted food and drinks and herbs & veggies from the garden.
Richmond, VA

Mahoney’s Po-Boys

Mahoney's is a perennial award-winner for its chef-driven versions of New Orleans’ favorite sandwich, the po boy.
New Orleans, LA

Mandina’s

Among many excellent Creole-Italian restaurants in the Crescent City, Mandina’s stands out for unique specialties, enormous portions, and spectacular seafood.
New Orleans, LA

Mayflower Cafe

A Mississippi gem featuring okra gumbo, fried shrimp and oysters, Mayflower is known for comeback dressing, for dipping fries as well as adorning salad.

Mickey’s Oceanic Grill

An ultra-casual East Hartford, Connecticut, drive-in, Mickey's serves good fried clams and a blue crab roll glistening with Key lime dressing.

Noodle Boat Thai Cuisine

The Noodle Boat is a beacon of Thai cuisine in Issaquah, Washington. Specialties include sunny fried trout topped with mango salad and tom kah hot & sour soup.

Norma’s Seafood and Steak

An Oregon coast restaurant with excellent seafood, Norma's makes especially good crab Louis. Also: yummy local sole and a large variety of fish and chips.

Pacific Way Bakery & Cafe

2-for-1: Pacific Way is a casual coffee house with world-class pastries and an adjoining restaurant with eclectic Oregon seafood and creative pizzas.

Park Place Liquor & Deli

Sandwiches and sun: Park Place Liquor & Deli of Coronado, California, is the best place to find unforgettable sandwiches.

Pho Please

Pho Please serves authentic Vietnamese recipes in a casual Austin shopping center. It's not uniquely Texan, but is a locals' favorite.
Austin, TX

Posey’s Steam Room & Oyster Bar

Posey's of Panacea, Florida, is a happy dive where oysters rule: raw, baked, or fried. Plus a Gulf Coast menu of mullet, crabs, grouper and 'gator.

Rae’s Coastal Cafe

Rae's of Augusta is famous for its marinated-lettuce green salad, a classic concoction to accompany seafood both Carolina and Caribbean style.
Augusta, GA

Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen

Rakiraki Ramen is the star of San Diego’s Convoy district. In addition to excellent Asian dishes, a must-eat is the amazing Ramen Burger.
San Diego, CA

Safe Harbor Restaurant

At Safe Harbor, the fish is as freshly-caught as you’d expect in a fish market next to the water. The menu's must-eat: spicy blackened shrimp.

Sakura Garden Japanese Steak House

We have eaten sushi far and wide; Sakura Garden of South Windsor, Connecticut, has the best ever.

Sal & Judy’s

Sal & Judy's is a taste of Italian New Orleans, serving huge portions at very low prices. One of the joyous sounding places to eat in existence.

Seaside Restaurant & Crab House

Seaside is a big Maryland restaurant featuring Chesapeake Bay crab feasts as well as a full menu of other local seafood, including superb crab soup.

Side Street Inn

Side Street Inn is a sports bar that serves massive portions of Hawaiian pub grub to families and off-the-clock chefs late at night.
Honolulu, HI

South Beach Fish Market | Best Oregon Coast Fish and Chips

An eat-in-the-rough seafood market and roadside cafe on the Pacific Coast, South Beach serves some of the best Oregon fish and chips and superb onion rings.
Newport, OR

Splash Cafe

A casual beach-centric environment and excellent clam chowder make Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach, California, the perfect detour for a seafood fix.
Pismo Beach, CA

Starliner Diner

The Starliner is a funky strip-mall diner just off I-270 serving an eclectic menu that includes Creole macaroni, Cuban sandwiches, and boutique pizzas.

Suicide Bridge Restaurant | Best Crab Cakes in Maryland?

A charming waterside restaurant, Suicide Bridge is Maryland crab cake paradise, with Eastern Shore seafood that includes 4-star jumbo lump crab cakes.

Swan Oyster Depot

Swan Oyster Depot is a small, always-too-crowded San Francisco oyster bar that serves some of the best seafood in the city. In-season Dungeness crab is a must!
San Francisco, CA

Taco Temple

In Morro Bay, California, Taco Temple puts a special twist on tacos and other familiar Mexican-American restaurant favorites.
Morro Bay, CA

The Chowder Bowl

Any chowder tour of the Oregon coast should include The Chowder Bowl, located a few steps from the Pacific Ocean in the Nye Beach neighborhood of Newport.
Newport, OR

The Crab Shack

Sit right on Chimney Creek and eat as much fresh crab, deviled crab and Brunswick stew as you can handle at The Crab Shack.
Tybee Island, GA

The Wreck

The Wreck has no sign outside, but it's a Charleston landmark for excellent fried shrimp and oysters, she crab soup, and squares of spiced grits.

Upperline

Modern Creole fare at Upperline includes fried green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade and Cane River shrimp is served in a sauce of bacon, mushrooms and garlic.
New Orleans, LA

Wintzell’s Oyster House

Wintzell's of Mobile has long been known for the unique Gulf crab specialty, West Indies salad. And of course, oysters on the half shell or fancy-cooked.
Mobile, AL

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Aiken, SC

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Grants Pass, OR

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Sagle, ID

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Edina, MN

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Cannon Beach, OR

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Norristown, PA

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Los Angeles, CA

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Superior, WI

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Hudson, IL

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Kihei, HI

Taqueria el Franc

Tijuana, BC

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Visalia, CA

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Half Moon Bay, CA

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New York, NY

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New Orleans, LA

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