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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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Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
7 Mares
Mexican seafood is brilliant at 7 Mares, an unlikely shopping-center restaurant where highlights include shrimp-stuffed chiles rellenos & mile-high margaritas.
Lexington, SC
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar
Enjoy a "scream of southern" seafood meal at one of the best restaurant in Charlesron SC. Amen Street, an airy Charleston restaurant named for the two 18th-century churches located on this stretch of road.
Charleston, SC
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Bakn
Between bacon Bloody Marys and Bacon-Bourbon Ice Cream, Pittsburgh's Bakn serves pound-of-bacon BLTs, bacon flatbread, and bacon flights of 4 different kinds.
Memorable | One of the Best
Beach Donuts
Beach Donuts, along a sandy section of the Boston Post Road, makes what some consider to be the best donuts in Connecticut.
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Biscuit Head
Great knobby cat head biscuits -- crisp on top, creamy in the middle -- are the foundation for a rainbow of southern-accented breakfast and lunch.
Asheville, NC
Memorable | One of the Best
Blue Heaven
House motto: "Blue Heaven: you don’t have to die to get there." A magical meal on the outdoor terrace is an unforgettable taste of Key West.
Key West, FL
Memorable | One of the Best
Bon Ton Cafe
Bon Ton is the New Orleans restaurant in which to taste such Creole classics as crawfish etouffe, jambalaya, and signature Red Fish Bon Ton.
New Orleans, LA
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Bone & Broth
Just north of downtown Asheville, North Carolina, Bone & Broth serves blue-ribbon steaks, high-class comfort food, and expertly mixed cocktails.
Asheville, NC
Memorable | One of the Best
Boone Tavern
Built in 1909 and affiliated with Berea College (which supplies much of the staff), the Boone Tavern serves great vintage hotel food with many modern twists.
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Café Poca Cosa
Cafe Poca Cosa's menu reflects what's fresh in the kitchen. Nothing is ordinary, all is creative. Mole is at its best in this Tucson treasure. *CLOSED*
Tucson, AZ
Good | Worth a Return
Dixie Grill
Wilmingtonians of every stripe flock to the Dixie Grill, a vintage diner serving square meals with a pronounced Dixie accent and plenty of hash house sass.
Memorable | One of the Best
Don & Millie’s
Don & Millie's serves well-dressed burgers, chili-cheese dogs & the Omaha specialty Cheese Frenchee: a batter-dipped grilled cheese sandwich.
Omaha, NE
Memorable | One of the Best
Donut Man
Donut Man in Glendora on Historic Route 66 is one of the country's best donut destinations. Summer-only fresh fruit-filled donuts are truly peerless.
Memorable | One of the Best
El Alma
El Alma offers Mexican cuisine packed with fresh flavors and a laid-back rooftop for soaking up the Austin, Texas sun.
Austin, TX
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
El Bruno’s
El Bruno's spicy salsa whets appetite for New Mexico favorites such as stuffed sopaipillas and stacked enchiladas made with blue corn tortillas.
Excellent | Worth a Detour
El Charro
Tucson's El Charro is a colorful fortress of Arizona-Mexican foodways, from the chimichanga to superb carne seca & dizzying margaritas.
Tucson, AZ
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Erizo Cocina de Mariscos
Among upscale places to get Baja seafood in Tijuana, Erizo is best. Its inspired blend of Baja-Med and Peruvian flavors make a truly great fish house.
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Felipe’s
Felipe's is a modest storefront restaurant serving some of the best Mexican food in Palm Springs. Margaritas are great; dessert mustn't be missed.
Palm Springs, CA
Excellent | Worth a Detour
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
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Frog and The Hen
Cutting-edge style, casual ambience, and a menu of brilliant takes on homespun Dixie dishes make Frog and The Hen an Augusta best bet.
Augusta, GA
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Frog Hollow Tavern
Local, seasonal, organic: Augusta's Frog Hollow Tavern does it right. Shrimp & grits is kaleidoscopic; in-season peaches are spectacular; cocktails are clever.
Augusta, GA
Memorable | One of the Best
Hammond’s Ferry Larder
Small plates, Saturday brunch, blissful patio dining, and a wide variety of creative meals (plus a full bar) make the Larder a treasured foodie destination.
North Augusta, SC
Memorable | One of the Best
Hogfish Bar & Grill
Hogfish Bar & Grill offers a happy, casual, tropical-themed taste of Florida-Keys life, including superb local seafood and masterfully mixed cocktails.
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Hogfish Bar & Grill | Margaritaville Seafood & Potent Cocktails
Hogfish Bar & Grill offers a happy, casual, tropical-themed taste of postcard-perfect Florida Keys life, including superb local seafood and potent cocktails.
Key West, FL
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Hot Suppa
Craving comfort food? Head to Portland’s West End and Hot Suppa, home of crisp corned beef hash, fried green tomato Benedict, and Cajun bloody Marys
Memorable | One of the Best
Hurricane Hole
Fresh seafood & clever cocktails served under sun on a colorful marina make Hurricane Hole a dreamy destination at the edge of Key West.
Key West, FL
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Iron Horse Grill | Beech Island Bar Food and Potent Drinks
Bar food and potent drinks make the Iron Horse Grill a favorite destination in rural South Carolina. $20 buys a year's membership.
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Island Restaurant
Island Restaurant is an Upper East Side neighborhood retreat with yacht-like decor & menu of fine Northeast seafood and New York comfort-food standards.
New York, NY
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Johnny’s Cafe
Johnny’s has been Omaha’s steak house since 1922, a grand-scale restaurant where beef rules: steaks, chops, ribs, liver, even sweetbreads and chicken-fried steak.
Omaha, NE
Memorable | One of the Best
Kuma’s Corner
Kuma’s Corner is a special place: heavy metal music, elaborate beer selection and, most importantly, some of the best tasting and most creative burgers known to man. A melting pot of hardcore rockers and demanding foodies, Kuma’s always has a crowd; if you don’t time your visit well, expect to wait at least an hour. … Continue reading Kuma’s Corner
Chicago, IL
Memorable | One of the Best
La Corriente CevicherÃa Nais
La Corriente CevicherÃa Nais is a mini-chain for Baja beach-shack seafood such as red snapper ceviche tostadas, shrimp tacos, mezcal daiquiris & Clamato beer.
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Loro
Austin's Loro combines Asian cuisine and Texas barbecue to create a unique eating experience in a cozy environment.
Austin, TX
Memorable | One of the Best
LowBrau Bierhalle
LowBrau Bierhalle is a modern twist on a classic German beer hall, serving everything from brunch to beer snacks and locally made sausages.
Sacramento, CA
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
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
Memorable | One of the Best
M & M Soul Food Cafe
M&M is a modest, downhome soul food restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada: fried chicken with highly seasoned crust, succulent pork chops and pancake-style cornbread.
Las Vegas, NV
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Manuel’s Bread Cafe
In this town cafe with a French accent, specialties range from trout Reubens to variations of the croque monsieur. Save room for 5-flavor pound cake.
North Augusta, SC
Memorable | One of the Best
Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen
Maria's is a Santa Fe institution which has been serving classic northern New Mexican fare since 1950. The margaritas are legendary.
Santa Fe, NM
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Mario’s Family Restaurant
Mario's Cuban fare is beautifully prepared and bountifully served. It's a reasonably-priced Homestead, Florida treasure.
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Matt’s El Rancho
A bustling south Austin Tex-Mex landmark, Matt's El Rancho is the place to come for chilies rellenos, huevos rancheros and legendary Bob Armstrong Queso.
Austin, TX
Memorable | One of the Best
Mint Bar: Rugged Tavern in Sheridan WY
We recommend the Mint Bar as the ultimate Wyoming cowboy tavern for its spectacular Wild-West looks, inside and out. However... there's nothing to eat!
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Moonstone Beach Bar and Grill
Moonstone is an ocean-view restaurant servings a seafood-focused Sunday brunch and cocktails with a casual beach-side vibe.
Memorable | One of the Best
Perly’s | Jewish Deli Reborn | Richmond, VA
Perly's is a reborn vintage deli that serves traditional Jewish fare with modern upgrades, clever twists, a spirit of fun, and dedication to high-quality ingredients.
Richmond, VA
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Pinpoint Restaurant
Pinpoint is a Wilmington beacon of high-end farm (and sea)-to-table fare that is original, radiant with flavor, and glossy-magazine beautiful.
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Pizzeria Bianco
Pizzeria Bianco of Phoenix is among the top tier pizzerias in the country, the pies emerging from a wood fired oven with amazing crust.
Phoenix, AZ
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Polonez
Polish food at its best in Milwaukee: From chicken noodle soup to pierogi to elegant crepes, Polonez is is a memorable experience. * PERMANENTLY CLOSED *
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Prime Steakhouse | Best Beef | Aiken, SC
Sophisticated but not the least bit snooty, Prime Steakhouse is first-class all the way, featuring the best beef for miles around.
Aiken, SC
Good | Worth a Return
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
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Rhinehart’s Oyster Bar
A graffiti-covered eating barn where the motto is "Beyond Casual," Rhinehart's is an Augusta favorite for raw oysters, po boys, shrimp, and jambalaya. And beer!
Augusta, GA
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Sadie’s of New Mexico
Pay close attention to Sadie's adovada spare ribs: New Mexico's traditional chile-saturated meat, but with ribs standing in for pork chunks.
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Salsas
Salsas is a Cathedral City storefront restaurant with a full California Mexican menu that includes fantastic shrimp dishes and grilled tacos.
Cathedral City, CA
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Second State Coffee
Second State is an earnest coffee house that roasts its own and meticulously crafts elegant espressos, pourovers, and cold brews. Good pastries are available.
Charleston, SC
Memorable | One of the Best
Sophia’s Restaurant
Terrific from-scratch cooking and a full bar attract hungry (and thirsty) Buffalonians from all walks of life to Sophia's, where friendly diner spirit reigns.
Buffalo, NY
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Star Hill Provisions
In the old distiller's house on the Maker's Mark campus, Star Hill is a contemporary farm-to-table cafe featuring unique Kentucky eats and bourbon drinks.
Excellent | Worth a Detour
Tequila’s Mexican Grill and Bar
Cozy, high-quality Mexican eatery is known for superb shrimp dishes, potent margaritas, and festive ambience.
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Terra
Beautiful dishes creatively prepared with local ingredients and worldly savoir faire make Terra a food lover's gem. The setting is casual, service impeccable.
West Columbia, SC
Memorable | One of the Best
The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar
The Hatch puts a modern twist on classic comfort foods in a bustling, quaint, cozy space in downtown Paso Robles.
Paso Robles, CA
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
The Pepper Pod
Hit the Rocky Mountains for good views and great food at The Pepper Pod in Hudson, CO.
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
The Wyld
Tybee Island’s hidden gem, The Wyld offers panoramic marsh views with rum-based painkillers, fresh shrimp rolls, corn crab chowder and tangy key lime pie.
Savannah, GA
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Whiskey Alley
Beyond a copious whiskey selection, this lively downtown Aiken bar & restaurant offers a dazzling repertoire of small and large plates for snacks or dinner.
Aiken, SC
Excellent | Worth a Detour
White Duck Taco
Mexico is the inspiration for some of White Duck's tacos, but most are a fascinating fusion that reflects flavors of the world, from Buffalo, NY to Thailand.
Asheville, NC
Memorable | One of the Best
Whitney Restaurant and Bar
A handsome, hospitable downtown restaurant/bar serving upscale square meals and elegant cocktails, the Whitney is a charming date-night destination.
Aiken, SC
Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere
Willcox Hotel | Grand Hotel | Aiken, SC
A grand hotel restaurant that's casual but pricey with stylish modern food, the Willcox hearkens back to Aiken's heyday as a swank winter colony.
