Restaurants
Dining guides, chef spotlights, and restaurant coverage from a team of editors and writers who don’t miss a meal.
The Best Pizza in Detroit
Detroit-style pizza has fueled the Motor City for generations. From a vegan newcomer to tried-and-true classics, these are the best versions.
Marcus Samuelsson Comes Home
At Marcus Addis, atop Ethiopia’s tallest building, one of the world’s most successful chefs is securing his legacy by preparing the next generation of talent.
We Need to Talk About How Dark Restaurants Are
Restaurants use mood lighting to curate a vibe, but not everyone agrees on what constitutes bright enough.
Taste of the Town
The Best Crab Cakes in Baltimore
Summer means blue crab season in Baltimore, which locals celebrate with generously packed crab cakes. These are the best versions.
The Best Lemon Pepper Wings in Atlanta
Served everywhere from strip clubs to Bangladeshi and Filipino restaurants, lemon pepper wings are a staple of Atlanta food culture. These are a local expert’s top picks.
The Best Kebabs in Paris
Parisian life is fueled by endless combinations of fire-grilled meat, crisp vegetables, and bright sauce folded into pliable bread. These versions are a cut above the rest.
The Best Breakfast Tacos in San Antonio
No place does breakfast tacos quite like San Antonio, where homemade flour tortillas are loaded with sustenance and flavor. These eight restaurants blend tradition and ingenuity.
The Best Doro Wat in Washington, DC
The rich and spicy stew, often regarded as Ethiopia’s national dish, is the pride of local restaurants. Here are the eight best versions.
The Best Lobster Rolls in Portland, Maine
Alongside great traditional versions, chefs reinterpret the classic dish with steamed bao, bathed in curry-flavored mayo, and with plush homemade tortillas.
The Best Poutine in Montreal
From tried-and-true classics to inspired new spins, these are the nine top spots for a curd-squeaking, gravy-drenched Quebecois specialty.
The 8 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Houston
Blood Bros.’ Smoked turkey bahn mi, standout sausages at The Pit Room, glorious brisket from Gatlin’s BBQ, and plenty more proof Houston is one of America’s best and most interesting barbecue cities.
The 8 Best Donut Shops in Portland, OR
From old-school classics to a chewy new wave of mochi donuts, these are the very best donut shops to start—or finish—your day.
These Are the 12 Best Tacos in Los Angeles
Regional taco styles are flourishing in LA. These are local food writer and taco expert Javier Cabral’s picks for the absolute best ones across the city.
The 8 Best Italian Beefs in Chicago
From gravy-soaked classics to delightful new spins, Chicago’s iconic Italian beef is alive and well. Here’s where to find the very best versions, according to a local.
The 8 Best Places to Eat Buffalo Wings in Buffalo
Spicy, buttery, and did we mention spicy? In a city of great wings, these ones soar above the rest.
The 8 Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia
Philly has changed a lot in the last 90 years, and so has the cheesesteak. The best versions of the iconic dish include berbere-spiced beef, slow-cooked bulgogi, and some unbeatable classics.
The 8 Best Bowls of Gumbo in New Orleans
Pretty much everyone in this city has strong opinions about gumbo. Writer and New Orleans native Megan Braden-Perry shares her picks for the eight best versions you can find.
The 8 Best Hot Dogs in Chicago
Hot dogs are practically everywhere in this city. These are a local expert’s favorites, thanks to no-nonsense charm and a climbable mountain of toppings.
Code of Conduct
My Date Is a Dud! Can the Bartender Save Me?
A pro bartender answers your questions about the unspoken rules of bar etiquette
The Smartest Way to Ask Servers for Menu Recommendations
If you want to ace your order, here are the questions you should and shouldn’t ask, according to the pros.
Should Kids Be Allowed in Fine Dining Restaurants?
Some chefs and diners welcome the presence of well-behaved children at costly meals, but there are caveats.
How to Make, Cancel, and Change Restaurant Reservations Without Being Rude
Can I show up to my reservation with an extra person? Or book two restaurants so I have a backup plan? Here’s everything to know.
How to Split the Bill at a Restaurant, No Matter How Complicated
Only one person drinking? Your friend ordered the lobster? We asked etiquette experts how to split the check—and avoid paying more than your share.
How to Send a Dish Back at a Restaurant Without Making Your Waiter Hate You
Whether your meal is really salty, really cold, or just really disappointing, there are right and wrong ways to send it back. Here’s how three restaurant pros handle the uncomfortable situation.
Wait, I Need to Tip on Top of a Service Charge?
From dine-in fees to service charges, here’s everything to know about the extra fees showing up on restaurant checks these days.
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The 8 Best Bars in Portland, Oregon Right Now
From dreamy escapes to a drinking den built for film buffs, the bars in PDX are dripping in personality and vibes.
The 8 Best Bars in Los Angeles Right Now
Big, national names are building a local audience, while homegrown talent dazzle with their attention to craft.
The Food at Epic Universe Is Wild, Weird, and Shockingly Good
Universal’s new Epic Universe takes theme park food to a whole new level.
What the 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Say About the State of Dining
Here's what we saw on the ground at one of the biggest nights in food.
This Austin Café Turned Me Into a Breakfast-for-Dessert Person
At Mercado Sin Nombre, heirloom masa transforms a nostalgic lunchbox dessert into so much more.
The Best Bars in London Right Now
From indie bars with mercurial menus to posh hotel watering holes, here are 7 spots to try.
The 9 Best New Bars of 2025
Pouring dialed-in classics, witchy cocktails, or Japanese-inspired drinks, 2025’s Best New Bars are pushing boundaries.
Making Magic at New Orleans' Newest Witchy Bar, Tatlo
At this Bourbon Street bar, chef Cristina Quakenbush marries her Filipino cooking with her spiritual practice, manifesting divine results.
The Best Bars in Singapore Are Going Big on Nonalcoholic Cocktails
The international cocktail destination is leveling up non-alc drinking through clever experimentation centering aroma, flavor, and texture.
The 8 Best Bars in Chicago Right Now
From a chic North Side listening room to an acclaimed Pilsen brewery, Chicago’s drinks scene is as diverse as its 77 neighborhoods.
How Ice Cream Took Over the Dessert Menu
Between slimming margins and shrinking pastry programs, ice cream has become the dessert of choice for a number of buzzy new restaurants.
We Created the World's Best Restaurant—For Just One Night
At an exclusive dinner inside the New York Public Library, Bon Appétit assembled some of the best chefs in the world for an unforgettable four-course meal.
The Best Bars and Cafes in Philadelphia Right Now
Whether you’re sipping a Japanese whisky or enjoying a traditional chai, these 9 spots reflect Philly’s booming drinks scene
This Philly Bar Embraces Japanese Craft to Create Incredibly Thoughtful Cocktails
Almanac is an ambitious Japanese-style speakeasy that's a love letter to all things local and seasonal.
The Best Fried Chicken in Italy Might Be at This Michelin-Starred Chef’s Roadside Restaurants
ALT started as a passion project for chef Niko Romito. Today, it’s a nationwide movement for better roadside dining on Italian motorways.
Where to Eat in Marfa, Texas
This small West Texas town is big on art and flavor. Well-seasoned locals share their favorite pit stops for a memorable weekend trip.
The Design Firm Behind Today’s ‘It’ Restaurants
Post Company’s meticulous approach to design creates one-of-a-kind dining experiences
Where to Eat in Cornwall, UK
Seafood, surf, and superlative pastries make England’s southwestern most tip a destination like no other.
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The 10 Must-Visit Restaurants to Try This Spring
An Asian American diner in Houston, a swanky Afro-Caribbean restaurant in LA, and more reasons to dine out this season.
The 11 Best Restaurants in London Right Now
England's capital city is a dining destination like no other, and these 11 restaurants reflect the best London has to offer.
You're Not Imagining It, Restaurants Really Do Save the Best Tables For Reservations
We asked restaurant owners and managers how they choose which tables to set aside for walk-ins. You might want to book your next dinner now.
The Making of a Cover Story: What It Took to Reach a Fine-Dining Restaurant in the Himalayas
Sarah Khan’s travel diary on the hurdles of reaching Naar, the 16-seat, tasting menu destination on the cover of the Travel Issue.
The ‘Chef’s Table: Legends’ Cast Has Been Announced
For its 10-year anniversary, the show will turn the lens on José Andrés, Thomas Keller, Jamie Oliver, and Alice Waters
London's Most Controversial Chef on Spoiled Customers, Communism, and Fantasy
Hugh Corcoran, the firebrand chef behind the Yellow Bittern, thinks we all deserve a longer lunch break. “Reorganize society so we can drink wine in the middle of the afternoon.”
Eating a 15-Course Meal in the Heights of the Himalayas
At the height of his career, chef Prateek Sadhu left Mumbai for his Himalayan roots, creating a restaurant that is reimagining dining in India
How Cosmic Brownie–Inspired Desserts Took Over American Bakeries
The nostalgia-laden packaged treat has inspired creative interpretations at restaurants and bakeries across the country.
The Role Sushi Plays in Feeding Ukrainian Troops on the Front Lines
Sushi is about as far from traditional Ukrainian food as you can get. Over the past 20 years, it’s become central to the identity and cuisine of a country at war.
The ‘50 Best Group’ is Launching a North America Best Restaurants List
The list, which caters to foreign travelers, joins a crowded field of restaurant kingmakers who recognize top-notch dining in various ways.
Chefs Are Falling Back in Love With Steaming. You Should Too
Get started with the tenderest fish, elegant cabbage rolls, and more.
Today’s Best Pizza Gets Irreverent and Personal
Culture-combining craft pizzerias used to be outliers. Now, thanks to new tools, free-spirited experimentation, and a swell of diner excitement, they’re reshaping pizza culture in the US.