25 Best Restaurants to Eat in the United States

In the Where to Eat: 25 Best Series

In the Where to Eat: 25 Best Series

We’re shining a spotlight on our top restaurant picks in cities across the United States. This curated list will be regularly updated as new dining spots emerge and others close their doors. Our recommendations are based on personal experiences, as we always pay for our meals and do not accept complimentary dishes.

Banshee
Location: East Atlanta | Cuisine: Eclectic American

Credit…Banshee
The popularity of the pepperoni butter served with three delightful rounds of fry bread has soared, leading Banshee to offer it by the pint for $10. However, this is just one of the many delectable innovations coming from the kitchen, expertly led by Executive Chef Nolan Wynn and Chef de Cuisine Ben Lee. They creatively grill habanadas—fruity, heatless cousins of habaneros—in a tiger-skin style, pairing them with puffed rice and black beans. Seasonal dishes feature vibrant beets enhanced with hibiscus in a medley of fall root vegetables, while a tres leches tiramisu is elegantly finished with a sprinkle of thyme salt. This eclectic menu perfectly complements the funky, vibrant atmosphere of a restaurant that has become a cornerstone of the East Atlanta dining scene since its inception by Wynn and three longtime friends in 2018.

Address: 1271 Glenwood Avenue Southeast; Phone: 470-428-2034; Website: banshee-atl.com

Bread & Butterfly
Location: Inman Park | Cuisine: French, African Diaspora

Credit…Cam McMinn
After a series of successful pop-ups, chef Demetrius Brown has quietly taken the helm of a beloved French café, transforming dinner into a delightful showcase of French cuisine influenced by Caribbean culinary traditions, particularly those from Haiti. His delicate interpretation of the classic beef patty is infused with cilantro, thyme, and epis, a fragrant herbaceous spice blend. Additionally, Mr. Brown enhances djon-djon—a dish named after a unique type of Haitian mushroom—by incorporating English peas and fresh local mushrooms. His halibut is marinated for escovitch, and he pairs single-origin Haitian chocolate with creamy coconut ice cream for a decadent dessert. The cocktail menu, heavily driven by the kitchen’s creativity, deserves special mention, particularly the nonalcoholic offerings made with refreshing snap pea juice and matcha. For those craving more traditional French fare, the lunch and breakfast menus remain available and enticing.

Address: 290 Elizabeth Street Northeast, Suite F; Phone: 678-515-4536; Website: bread-and-butterfly.com

Bomb Biscuits
Location: Old Fourth Ward | Cuisine: Southern

Credit…Kendrick Brinson for The New York Times

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