Midcoast Maine
Long Grain's Thai food has been written up with glowing reviews in the New York Times and a dozen other food publications. We found the noodle soups,…
Must-see restaurants in New England
South End & Chinatown
The shrimp dumplings and steamed pork buns are highly recommended at this no-nonsense Chinatown favorite. The downside is that there are no pushcarts to…
Cape Cod
If burgers are your thing, step into this unassuming joint and order the Nun Burger. It starts with a half-pound of Angus beef placed in an oversize…
Nantucket
While the pastries are delicious enough on their own to warrant a recommendation, history lovers will also appreciate the story behind the establishment…
Cape Cod
Tucked amid gardens, a swan pond and period homes, the tea room resembles a Victorian-era movie set. The crumpets, cream teas and classical music just add…
South End & Chinatown
Start the day with a big breakfast of eggs, bacon, toast and other old-fashioned goodness, topped with a bottomless cup of coffee. If you need to refuel…
Cape Cod
Light on the wallet and handy for a quick lunch, this simple roadside operation attached to a farm stand offers an array of roll-up sandwiches, the best…
Martha's Vineyard Gourmet Cafe & Bakery
Martha's Vineyard
This simple joint serves inexpensive coffee, famous apple fritters and cannoli, but the time to swing by is from 7pm to 1am (when the shop itself is shut)…
Midcoast Maine
This cozy, mom-and-pop-style Indian nook may not pack any surprises, but the fact you can find good, reliable Indian food out here in the middle of Maine…
Cape Cod
Celebrate the Cape's Brazilian side at this real-deal rodízio (steakhouse), where an immense buffet is paired with churrasco (barbecued meat on skewers),…
Cape Cod
At the northwest side of town, this place makes excellent wood-fired pizzas loaded with everything from artichoke hearts to whole baby clams. The nightly…
Boston
At Falafel King, the Middle Eastern food is fast, delicious and cheap. This carry-out joint is perfectly placed for a picnic on the Common. Best of all,…
Connecticut
This credible barbecue joint doles out wicked wings by the dozen and smoky ribs with a range of tasty sides. Its location – a sprawling suburban condo…
Midcoast Maine
This cozy, redbrick spot has a nice selection of beer and oysters…and really, we feel we should end the review right there, because what more do you need…
Connecticut
A local favorite serving up 20 varieties of housemade pie, including pumpkin and blueberry crumb, alongside burgers, steaks and salads, offering the sort…
Boston
A North End staple. Crowds of tourists and suburbanites (and some locals, too) line up at Mike's to sample his diverse selection of cannoli – not just…
Vermont
For a slice of retro Americana, stop at Middlebury's A&W Drive-In. Among the few remaining New England branches of this century-old national chain, it's…
Publick House Historic Tap Room
Massachusetts
The historic inn's original dining room features a rustic atmosphere, enhanced by the enormous wide-hearth fireplace. Here you can order a traditional…
Midcoast Maine
This inviting wine-bar-esque haven looks more like a friend's tasteful living room scattered with multiple tables and sofas. Here you can kick back, enjoy…
Cape Cod
One of those fun, family-friendly, unstuffy waterfront places the Cape specializes in. The menu is big (including options for kids and land-food-only…
Midcoast Maine
When a restaurant specializes in smoked meats and enormous Bloody Marys, well, it doesn't take much more to convince us. Burgers with pork belly, racks of…
Portland
A little hip, a little home-style, Hot Suppa wows at breakfast with egg scrambles and corned beef hash. The menu speaks Southern at dinner, offering…
Nantucket
Settle in at a parasol-shaded sidewalk table and watch the traffic trickle by at this relaxed, year-round cafe. The chef-owners, trained at the Culinary…
Portland
Slightly surly tattooed staff and a bohemian crowd share the space at this almost painfully hip modern Vietnamese joint. You'll find real-deal cuisine…
Cape Cod
Hang out here for the likes of filet mignon with a bourbon caramel sauce, buttermilk-fried calamari and, of course, several incarnations of Wellfleet…
Martha's Vineyard
If the Obamas are on the island and you want to snag a photo, this is your best paparazzi hang: they’ll invariably swing by for a scoop of award-winning…
Boston
Step up to the counter and place your order for one of Sam La Grassa’s signature sandwiches, then find a spot at the crowded communal table. You won’t be…
Cape Cod
Don't be misled by the 1950s ice-cream shack appearance: this simple seafood takeout joint does it right. Forget frozen food – there's none in this…
Cape Cod
Head to this casual harborside gem for water-view dining and fresh seafood at honest prices. The menu's broad, but stick with the local catch, like the…
Nantucket
The place in town to munch on a bagel and get your quality caffeine fix. (If you ask about Starbucks, islanders on Nantucket just might think you're a…
Boston
Two words: free falafels. That’s right, everyone gets a little free sample before ordering. There is no disputing that this is indeed the falafel king of…
Cape Cod
Come here for the mother of all lobster rolls: it's like eating an entire lobster in a bun. The view overlooking Hyannis Harbor isn't hard to swallow…
Cape Cod
This simple seafood spot, attached to a fish market, has outdoor picnic tables and serves the perfect lobster roll: huge, overflowing with sweet chunks of…
Cape Cod
Corner Store's name and location (a charming storefront complete with a covered porch) are all nostalgia, but what it offers is a modern make-your-own…
Martha's Vineyard
These days it's more famous for its T-shirts than its food, but this legendary eatery packs a crowd. Just a short walk from the ferry, it's handy for…
Nantucket
This converted railroad car, a vestige of the actual railroad that sank in the sands of Nantucket, dishes up consistently good food. Classic dinner mains…
South End & Chinatown
Taiwan Cafe is a few steps off the main drag, so you might not have to wait quite as long for the excellent soup dumplings and other Taiwanese specialties…
Boston
This family-run Italian joint is one of Boston’s best-kept secrets. But those in the know keep coming back for more – staff seem to know everyone by name,…
Cape Cod
This former ship's chandlery is more than 200 years old, so you can feel as elegant as your surroundings as you tuck into brick chicken, Moroccan-inspired…
Cape Cod
If you're looking for some local character, stop into this beloved diner just outside Sandwich's town center; it's the kind of place where the regulars…
