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Estiatorio MilosSee Estiatorio Milos Video ($$$$)
(1075 ratings)

125 W 55th St Map It!
New York, NY 10019
(212) 245-7400
estiatoriomilos.com/resta...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Extra Crispy"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Let's Do Lunch"
  • Baklava
    traditional pastry w/ pistachios, almonds, walnuts & vanilla ice cream
  • Milos Special
    lightly fried zucchini & eggplant tower, kefalograviera cheese & tzatziki; "I will eat the whole thing top to bottom" -Martha Stewart
 4.0 out of 5
1075 ratings		 est. 1997; locations in major cities worldwide; known for Mediterranean fine dining & seafood
Fonda San Miguel ($$$)
(1164 ratings)

2330 W North Loop Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 459-4121
www.fondasanmiguel.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Mexican Food"
  • Cochinita Pibil
    Yucatan specialty of slow-cooked pork baked in banana leaf; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1164 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); served in a charming, colorful, hacienda-style space
GrillSee Grill Video ($$$$)
(267 ratings)

99 Seagram Building E 52nd St Map It!
New York, NY 10022
(212) 254-3000
thegrillnewyork.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Layers of Goodness"
  • "The Grasshopper" Charlotte
    layered chocolate sponge cake & "grasshopper" ganache sandwiches, coating layers of chocolate parfait, vanilla mouse & mint mousse; "so moist, so creamy, so velvety!" -Geoffrey Zakarian
 4.0 out of 5
267 ratings		 est. 2017; American steakhouse located in the historic Seagram Building; serving classic dishes & cocktails
High StreetSee High Street Video ($$)
(856 ratings)

101 S 9th St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 625-0988
highstreetonmarket.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Brunch"
  • Pastrami & Hash
    shaved pastrami, spiced hash, roasted peppers & onions, farm egg, russian dressing served on Kaiser roll; "a pastrami that rivals the best our Food Networks experts have ever tasted" -Geoffrey Zakarian; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
856 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Brunch)
House of Prime RibSee House of Prime Rib Video ($$$)
(8942 ratings)

1906 Van Ness Ave Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 885-4605
houseofprimerib.net
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Classics"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Steak"
  • Prime Rib
    carved at the table; prime rib buried in mountain of rock salt, slow-roasted, dug-out from the salt pile & sliced at your table; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
8942 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); San Francisco Landmark; cozy English-style dining room setting
Humphry Slocombe Ice CreamSee Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream Video ($)
(3490 ratings)

2790A Harrison St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 550-6971
www.humphryslocombe.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Unexpected"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ice Cream"
  • Prosciutto Ice Cream
  • Secret Breakfast Ice Cream
    top seller; ice cream w/ corn cereal cookies made w/ bourbon; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
3490 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ice Cream); won many awards (SF Weekly - "Best Ice Cream in San Francisco" Reader's Poll, and other recognitions)
Killen's BBQSee Killen's BBQ Video ($$)
(2802 ratings)

3613 E Broadway Map It!
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2272
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best BBQ"
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked for 16 hrs; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2802 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best BBQ); est. 2013; long lines (up to 3 hrs long!)
La TaqueriaSee La Taqueria Video ($)
(4632 ratings)

2889 Mission St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 285-7117
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Tacos"
  • Burritos
    no rice as filler, but rather lingua (cow's tongue)
  • Carne Asada Tacos Dorados
    not on menu; "hard & soft" taco shell (2 shells: crispy on the inside, soft on the outside) w/ carne asada (thin sliced steaks), melted monterey jack cheese, beans, homemade salsa, green hot sauce, avocado & sour cream; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
4632 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Tacos); #55 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 1973; long lines
Las Puertas ($$$)
(111 ratings)

385 Rhode Island St Map It!
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 807-1141
laspuertas-buffalo.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "In the Last Place You'd Expect"
  • Lechón con Frijoles
    slow roasted pork belly, chachoyota & queso; served w/ corn dumplings & pickled chiles; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
111 ratings		 est. 2018; "upscale Mexican restaurant w/ an emphasis on technique, quality & local ingredients" (from its website)
LiliaSee Lilia Video ($$$)
(1255 ratings)

567 Union Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 576-3095
www.lilianewyork.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Big Cheese"
  • Cacio e Pepe Fritelle
    pecorino & asiago batter, balled & deep fried, tossed in pecorino & black pepper; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1255 ratings		 est. 2016; classic Italian dining w/ wood-fired seafood & handcrafted pastas
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles ($$)
(2856 ratings)

1220 S Central Ave Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 340-1304
loloschickenandwaffles.co...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Soul Food"
  • KK's Combo (Chicken & Waffles)
    three piece fried chicken southern style, two waffles, grits & two eggs w/ cheese & onions
 4.0 out of 5
2856 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Soul Food); multiple locations in AZ
Longman & EagleSee Longman & Eagle Video ($$)
(2565 ratings)

2657 N Kedzie Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-7110
www.longmanandeagle.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Fried Chicken"
  • Fried Chicken & Waffles
    fried in beef fat; served w/ sweet potato & pork belly hash, maple syrup; available only for brunch (check website for updated menu)
 4.0 out of 5
2565 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Fried Chicken)
Louie Mueller BarbecueSee Louie Mueller Barbecue Video ($$)
(778 ratings)

206 W 2nd St Map It!
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-6206
www.louiemuellerbarbecue....
As Seen On:
BBQ Crawl, Episode: "Texas Competition"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "BBQ"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Grilling Greats"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ribs"
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked in mesquite & post-oak; seasoned w/ salt & pepper & smoked
  • Texas Beef Rib
    "Dino-Ribs" (they're big!); beef ribs rubbed w/ salt & cracked black pepper then slow-cooked over post oak wood; once sold out, they're out for rest of evening; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
778 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ribs); started in 1936 as a grocery store, selling BBQ w/ leftover meats; full-fledged BBQ joint in 1949; James Beard Foundation award-winner (American Classics - 2006); Other Recipes: Potato Salad
m.henrySee m.henry Video ($$)
(1915 ratings)

5707 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-1600
mhenry.net
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Stacked"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Brunch"
  • Blackberry Bliss Cakes
    house hotcakes w/ warm blackberries & vanilla mascarpone cream, topped w/ brown sugar & oat crust
  • Cinnamon Roll French Toast
    french toast made w/ house baked brioche cinnamon rolls, layered w/warm seasonal fruit, vanilla neufchatel creme & topped w/a granola crust; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1915 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Brunch); "chow for now" serving globally inspired, new american style cooking; serving breakfast, lunch, brunch only
Mary & Tito's Cafe ($)
(463 ratings)

2711 4th St NW Map It!
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-6266
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Mexican Food"
  • Carne Adovada Turnover
    slow-roasted pork wrapped in homemade tortilla dough, deep-fried & smothered in spicy red chile sauce
 4.0 out of 5
463 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); since 1963; serving authentic New Mexican cuisine
Milwaukee Brat HouseSee Milwaukee Brat House Video ($$)
(733 ratings)

1013 N Old World 3rd St Map It!
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 273-8709
www.milwaukeebrathouse.co...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Bar Food"
  • "The Miltown" (Bratwurst)
    brat cooked in beer, then grilled, served on pretzel roll & topped w/ Wisconsin cheddar cheese, sauteed onions & mushrooms; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
733 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bar Food); est. 2008; "a professional drinking establishment for beer barons, boot leggers & patriots" (from its website)
Mission Bowling ClubSee Mission Bowling Club Video ($$)
(666 ratings)

3176 17th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 863-2695
www.missionbowlingclub.co...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Burgers"
  • Mission Burger
    1/2-lb aged & granulated patty, monterey jack, caramelized onions, caper aioli, fries; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
666 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Burgers); "boutique bowling alley that departs from tradition by serving award-winning food & extraordinary specialty cocktails, along w/ a rotating craft beer & wine list" (from its website)
Modern DinerSee Modern Diner Video ($)
(321 ratings)

364 East Ave Map It!
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-8390
moderndinerri.com
As Seen On:
Diner ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Diners"
  • Meat Loaf, Crusty French Toast, Granola
  • French Toast
    topped w/ custard sauce, candied pecans, raspberry syrup; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
321 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Diners); recognized as the first diner in the nation housed in factory-built Sterling Streamliner; serve breakfast & lunch only
Original Ninfa's on NavigationSee Original Ninfa's on Navigation Video ($$)
(1937 ratings)

2704 Navigation Blvd Map It!
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-1175
www.ninfas.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Old School"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Houston, TX"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Mexican Food"
  • Queso Flameado
    melted cheeses topped w/ homemade chorizo; server comes out w/ small cheese-chorizo mix in casserole dish and a side of tortillas and makes the queso flameado at your table
  • Beef Fajitas Al Carbon
    served in a flour tortilla w/ Pico de Gallo, guacamole, & chile con queso; supposedly they are the first to serve fajitas; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1937 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); opened in 1973; supposedly served the first beef fajitas (according to its website); caution: there are 2 Ninfa's in Houston...this is the one highlighted on the show (and rated better)
Pinewood SocialSee Pinewood Social Video ($$)
(2194 ratings)

33 Peabody St Map It!
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 751-8111
pinewoodsocial.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Brunch"
  • Post Roast Hash
    sous-vide tri-tip beef, potato, peppers, egg topped w/ veal reduction sauce
 4.0 out of 5
2194 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Brunch); "a place to meet" w/ Americana-style restaurant, bowling, swimming pool, boccie ball
River CafeSee River Cafe Video ($$$$)
(1301 ratings)

1 Water St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-5200
www.rivercafe.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Romantic Foods"
  • Chocolate Brooklyn Bridge
    milk chocolate Marquise shaped like the Brooklyn Bridge, raspberry sorbet, vanilla ice cream, crisp meringue, dark chocolate glaze
 4.0 out of 5
1301 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Romantic Foods); since 1977; elegant restaurant nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge w/ sweeping views of the New York skyline & the Statue of Liberty
Royers Round Top CafeSee Royers Round Top Cafe Video ($$)
(293 ratings)

105 Main St Map It!
Round Top, TX 78954
(979) 249-3611
royersroundtopcafe.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chocolate"
  • Sweet n' Salty Pie
    dense fudge brownie filling w/ caramel & sea salt all baked into a pie shell; served a la mode; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
293 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chocolate); tiny 40-seat joint in a tiny town of only 77 people (people make the hour's drive from both Austin & Houston); "a Texas country bistro serving gourmet comfort food" (from its website)
Sant Ambroeus ($$$)
(526 ratings)

1000 Madison Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10021
(212) 570-2211
www.santambroeus.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Rise and Dine"
  • Tonno Classico
    tuna, tomato, light mayonnaise; served on a fresh brioche bun; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
526 ratings		 serving authentic, fine specialties from Milan since 1982
Secret Pizza ($)
(6014 ratings)

3 Boulevard Tower Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 698-7000
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Late Night Eats"
  • The Big Sexy (Pizza)
    thin crust w/ pepperoni, onion & pepperoncini; looks good
  • White Pizza
    looks good
 4.0 out of 5
6014 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Late Night Eats); in hidden location at The Cosmopolitan (you need to ask around)
Sierra MarSee Sierra Mar Video ($$$$)
(485 ratings)

47900 Hwy 1 Map It!
Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2800
www.postranchinn.com/dini...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Romantic Foods"
  • Rack of Lamb
    served w/ creamed barley, sauteed mushrooms; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
485 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Romantic Foods); located in The Post Ranch Inn, a serene retreat high atop the cliffs of Big Sur offering breathtaking views
Geoffrey Zakarian (bio)   (69 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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