Dining Catalog Across North America (USA & Canada)
Welcome to the comprehensive 'Woodward's Restaurant Catalog!' Our personal list is now at your disposal (mostly so we have a record of our favorite spots). We've scouted out the best places to eat as we've vacationed across the United States leaving only 14 of 50 states unchartered while spending ample time in British Columbia and Ontario Canada. This list encompasses ONLY our favorite bars, restaurants, diners and cafe's in 36 states plus the District of Columbia & the U.S. Virgin Islands along with the best kept secrets in Vancouver, Toronto and Whistler!
Dining guides to other parts of the world:
Africa click here.
Australia click here.
Bora Bora click here.
Central & South America, click here.
Europe click here.
United States & Canada keep scrolling down
Some places you will have heard of, but others are off the grid. Whether they are on an acclaimed list or hidden away, whether they are expensive or on the cheap, whether they are stand-alone or a franchise, we assure you they are fabulous and you wouldn't be disappointed if you happen to stroll in for a bite or a feast as you make your way across America. Below you'll see the "thumbs up" for 220 restaurants in the United States including D.C. and the US Virgin Islands as well as Ontario, Yukon and B.C. Canada as of November 29, 2017. We will periodically update our findings as we continue exploring the remaining states.
Note: We've limited this list to highlight a few favorites in each state. We did however go a little beserk with Chicago. We couldn't help ourselves because Chicago has been the pinnacle of our feasting in North America and we were residents for many years. We hope that you find our coast-to-coast catalog insightful. Eat well, travel often!
Michelin Stars
♦ delineates a One Michelin Star Restaurant
♦♦ delineates a Two Michelin Star Restaurant
♦♦♦ delineates a Three Michelin Star Restaurant
Can't Miss Restaurants Across The United States & Canada
Woodward's North American Dining Guide
Covering 36 of 50 States (and counting)
+ District of Columbia and The U.S. Virgin Islands
+ Ontario, Yukon and British Columbia
CANADA
British Columbia
- Araxi, Whistler
- Ask for Luigi, Vancouver
- Barefoot Bistro, Whistler
- Firerock Lounge at the Westin, Whistler
- Hawksworth, Vancouver
- Hy's Steakhouse, Whistler
- Quattro, Whistler
- Rimrock Cafe, Whistler
- Roger's Chocolates, Whistler
- Tojo's Restaurant, Vancouver
- Wildflower Restaurant at the Fairmont Chateau, Whistler
Ontario
- Bar Chef, Toronto
- Emerald Chinese Restaurant, Mississauga
- The Irish Harp Pub, Niagara On The Lake
- The Keg, Mississauga
- The Lockhart Cocktail Bar, Toronto
- North 44, Toronto
- Piano Piano The Restaurant, Toronto
Yukon Territory
- Klondike Kates, Dawson City
UNITED STATES
Alaska
- The Red Dog Saloon, Juneau
- Twisted Fish Company, Juneau
- The Alaskan, Juneau
Arkansas
- The Hive, Bentonville
- Faded Rose, Little Rock
Arizona
- Cooper'stown, Phoenix
California
- Animal, Los Angeles
- Coi, San Francisco ♦♦
- Baco Mercat, Los Angeles
- The Bazaar, Beverly Hills
- Bouchon Bistro, Yountville
- The French Laundry, Yountville ♦♦♦
- Michael Mina, San Francisco ♦
- Navio, Half Moon Bay
- Osteria Mozza, Los Angeles
- Red O, Newport Beach
- Terre, St. Helena ♦
- Zuni Cafe, San Francisco
Colorado
- Beau Jo's, Idaho Springs
- Cuba Cuba, Denver
- DJ's Berkley Cafe, Denver
- Flame at Four Seasons, Vail
- Game Creek Country Club, Vail
- Matsuhisa, Vail
- Modis, Breckenridge
- Red Square, Denver
- Snooze, Denver
- Sushi Den, Denver
Connecticut
- On20, Hartford
Deleware
- Jessop's Tavern, New Castle
Florida
- The Bazaar, South Beach
- Michael's Genuine Food, Miami
- Katsuya, South Beach
- Nobu, Miami
- Pubbelly, Miami
Georgia
- Floataway Cafe, Atlanta
- Kaleidoscope, Atlanta
Hawaii
- Captain Jack's Island Grill, Maui
- Huleo Lookout Fruit & Smoothies, Road to Hana Maui
Illinois
- Alinea, Lincoln Park Chicago ♦♦♦
- Antique Taco, Wicker Park Chicago
- Arun's Thai, Irving Park Chicago
- Au Cheval, Fulton Market District Chicago
- Aviary, Fulton Market District Chicago
- Bang Bang, Ravenswood Chicago
- Belly Q, West Loop Chicago
- Blackbird ,West Loop Chicago ♦
- Boarding House, River North Chicago
- Bohemian House, River North Chicago
- Cafe Baa-Baa-Reeba!, Lincoln Park Chicago
- Carnavali, River West Chicago
- Chicago Q, Gold Coast Chicago
- City Mouse, West Loop
- Doc B's, Gold Coast Chicago
- El Ideas, Lower West Side Chicago ♦
- Frontera Grill, River North Chicago
- The Gage, The Loop Chicago
- Gibsons, Gold Coast Chicago
- Gilt, River North Chicago
- Girl & The Goat, Fulton Market District Chicago
- GT Fish & Oyster, River North Chicago
- Hash House a Go Go, Goldcoast Chicago
- Hub 51, River North Chicago
- Kuma's Corner, Avondale Chicago
- Little Goat Diner, West Loop Chicago
- Longman & Eagle, Logan Square Chicago ♦
- Mercadito, River North Chicago
- Mexique, Noble Square Chicago
- Naha, River North Chicago ♦
- Next, Fulton Market District Chicago
- The Office, Fulton Market District Chicago
- Pizanos, Gold Coast Chicago
- Pizza Grinder, Lincoln Park Chicago
- The Publican, Fulton Market District Chicago
- The Purple Pig, Downtown Chicago
- Quartino, River North Chicago
- Rockit, River North Chicago
- RPM, River North Chicago
- Salero, West Loop Chicago
- Sepia, West Loop Chicago ♦
- Siena Tavern, River North Chicago
- Sixteen, River North Chicago ♦♦
- Spiaggia, Gold Coast Chicago ♦
- Sunda, River North
- Tiparos, River North Chicago
- Topolobampo, River North Chicago ♦
- Trattoria No. 10, Loop Chicago
- Tru, Streeterville Chicago ♦♦
- Untitled Supper Club, River North Chicago
- Xoco, River North Chicago
- Violet Hour , Wicker Park
Indiana
- Twenty Tap, Indianapolis
- Concannon's, Muncie
- St. Elmo's Steakhouse, Indianapolis
Iowa
- Caroline's Restaurant, Dubuque
Kentucy
- Butchertown Grocer, Louisville
- Proof on Main, Louisville
- Novo Dolce, Bowling Green
- Smoke Shack BBQ, Scottsville
- Thai Thai, Bowling Green (no known website)
Louisiana
- Brennan's, New Orleans
- Cafe Du Monde, French Quarter
- Cochon, New Orleans
- Commander's Palace, New Orleans
- Galatoir's, New Orleans
- Restaurant August, New Orleans
Maine
- Brahma Grill, Bangor
Maryland
- Osteria 177, Annapolis
Massachusetts
- Abe & Louie's, Boston
- Blackbird Doughnuts, Boston
- O-ya, Boston
- Rabia's Ristorante, Boston
- Union Oyster House, Boston
Michigan
- Dime Store Detroit, Detroit
- Lake Street Emporium, Port Austin
- Nico & Vali, Plymouth
- Portofino, Wyandotte
- Roast, Detroit
- Xochimilco, Detroit
Minnesota
- Lemon Grass, Brooklyn Park
Mississippi
- City Grocery, Oxford
Montana
- Iron Horse Bar & Grille, Gardiner
Nevada
- Adrea's, Las Vegas
- Bazaar Meats, Las Vegas
- Bouchon, Las Vegas
- China Poblano, Las Vegas
- é by José Andrés, Las Vegas
- Jaleo, Las Vegas
- Sinatra's at the Wynn, Las Vegas
New Jersey
- Pearl at The Oyster Point Hotel, Red Bank
New Mexico
- Monroe's Restaurant, Albuquerque
New York
- ABC Cocina, Flatiron
- Anchor Bar, Buffalo
- Cosme, Flatiron District ~ added 08/09/17
- Daniel, Upper East Side Manhattan ♦
- Dead Rabbit, Financial District ~ added 08/09/17
- Dominique Ansel, Soho
- Du's Donuts, Brooklyn
- Estela, Nolita
- Ippudo NY, East Village
- Le Bernadin, Midtown Manhattan ♦♦♦
- Le Coucou , Soho
- Lucky Bee, Downtown
- Momofuku Noodle, East Village ~ added 08/09/17
- Peter Luger, Brooklyn ♦
- Sun Cuisines, Buffalo
- TØRST, Brooklyn
North Carolina
- Amelie's, Uptown Charlotte
- Baku, Charlotte
- Local Provisions, Asheville
- Rhubarb, Asheville
- Soul Gastrolounge, Charlotte
- Tupelo Honey, Asheville
- Wicked Weed Brewing, Asheville
Ohio
- El Vaquero, Powell
Oklahoma
- Mickey Mantle's, Oklahoma City
- Red Prime, Oklahoma City
Pennsylvania
- Hyde Park Restaurant, Pittsburgh
Tennessee
- Adele's, The Gulch Nashville
- Bastion, Sobro Nashville
- Bar Taco, 12 South Nashville
- Butcher & Bee, East Nashville
- Catbird Seat, Midtown Nashville
- Hattie B's, Midtown Nashville
- Henrietta Red, Germantown Nashville
- Henley, Midtown Nashville
- Main Street Cafe & Catering, Jonesborough
- Marsh House, The Gulch Nashville
- Martin's BBQ, Downtown Nashville
- Rolf & Daughter, Germantown Nashville
- The Patterson House, Midtown Nashville
- Watermark, The Gulch, Nashville
Texas
- BCN, Houston
- Brasserie 1895, Friendswood
- Fearings, Dallas
- Killens, Houston
- Lambert's BBQ, Austin
- One Fifth, Houston
- MF Sushi, Houston
- Perla's, Austin
- Torchy's Tacos, Dallas
- Underbelly, Houston
U.S. Virgin Islands
- Bleuwater, St. Thomas
Virginia
- District Chophouse, Dulles
Washington
- Aqua Terra, Seattle
Washington, District of Columbia
- Barmini, D.C.
- China Chilcano, D.C.
- DBGB, D.C.
- Jaleo, D.C.
- Komi, D.C.♦
- Inn at Little Washington, Historic Washington, VA ♦♦
- Minibar, D.C. ♦♦
- Oyamel, D.C.
- Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, Dupont Circle
- Pineapple & Pearls, Capitol Hill ♦♦
- Rose's Luxury, Capitol Hill ♦
- Zatinya, Chinatown
Wisconsin
- Water Buffalo, Milwaukee
Wyoming
- Mangy Moose, Jackson Hole
- Teton Thai, Teton Village
- Trap Bar & Grill, Grand Targhee
Thanks for Reading! Email us with any questions.
E & B Woodward
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You made some decent points with this list. Some of these places are off the beaten path, which I rather like.
Thanks Porsche. While lists are helpful, we think it’s important to do our own exploring and vet independent favorites because we all have a unique sense of taste and it’s nice to pave one’s own path. Thanks for reading! E & B Woodward.