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Top 5 Restaurants

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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
St Francis FountainSee St Francis Fountain Video ($$)
(1253 ratings)

2801 24th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 826-4210
www.stfrancisfountainsf.c...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Diners"
  • Nebulous Potato Thing
    pile of spuds w/ melted cheese, fresh salsa, sour cream & green onions; topped w/ optional sunny-side-up egg; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1253 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Diners); since 1918; San Francisco's oldest ice cream parlor/soda fountain
Strip HouseSee Strip House Video ($$$$)
(1103 ratings)

13 E 12th St Map It!
New York, NY 10003
(212) 328-0000
www.striphouse.com/new_yo...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Guilty Pleasures"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chocolate"
  • Strip House Chocolate Cake
    24-layer chocolate cake; looks good; 5 other locations
 4.0 out of 5
1103 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chocolate)
Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen ($)
(761 ratings)

1305 E Franklin St Map It!
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 933-1324
www.sunrisebiscuits.com
As Seen On:
Drive Thru ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Breakfast"
  • Chicken & Cheddar Biscuit
    fried chicken breast w/ homemade biscuits using grandmother's recipe; looks good
  • "Bad Grandpa"
    biscuit sandwich w/ chicken, egg, cheese & bacon biscuit, hash browns & sweet tea; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
761 ratings		 est. 1978; biscuits recognized by Maxim Magazine; long lines in drive-thru; original restaurant in Louisburg, NC
Swag Country InnSee Swag Country Inn Video ($$$$)
(32 ratings)

2300 Swag Rd Map It!
Waynesville, NC 28785
(828) 926-0430
www.theswag.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Romantic Foods"
  • Banana Pudding Pie
    call restaurant for availability (dessert menu changes)
 4.0 out of 5
32 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Romantic Foods); rating might be for hotel; mountaintop resort w/ incomparable Smoky Mountain views, an award-winning restaurant, pampering accommodations, world-class hiking trails, & warm hospitality; open seasonal
Tacko ($$)
(1042 ratings)

3115 Fillmore St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 796-3534
www.tackosf.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Cheap Eats"
  • Tuesday Taco Trio
    $2 tacos on Tuesdays; tacos: chicken mole, carnitas, carne asada
 4.0 out of 5
1042 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheap Eats)
Tam O'ShanterSee Tam O'Shanter Video ($$$)
(2036 ratings)

2980 Los Feliz Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0228
www.lawrysonline.com/tam-...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best for the Holidays"
  • Prime Rib
    served w/ mashed potatoes & gravy, Yorkshire pudding, freshly prepared horseradish, creamed spinach or creamed corn; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2036 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best for the Holidays); since 1922; "good cheer, warm hospitality and exceptional food in a cozy old world atmosphere" (from its website); John Wayne, Clark Gable, Mary Pickford & Walt Disney were regulars; at Christmas time, everything is covered w/ glitter lights & garland & servers dressed in old world costumes
Tart Restaurant [CLOSED] ($$)
(1315 ratings)

115 S Fairfax Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 556-2608
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Cheap Eats"
  • Country Fried Steak
    if you jump in the pool, you get 50% off the entree
 3.5 out of 5
1315 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheap Eats)
Threadgill's Old No. 1 [CLOSED] ($$)
(407 ratings)

6416 N Lamar Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5440
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Fried Foods"
  • Chicken Fried Steak
    made w/ 29-day aged beef & covered w/ bone marrow gravy
 3.0 out of 5
407 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Fried Food); iconic landmark serving Austin music since 1933...home cooking since 1981
Three Floyds Brewery & Pub ($$)
(1447 ratings)

9750 Indiana Pkwy Map It!
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 922-3565
www.3floyds.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Cheesy Dishes"
  • Cheese Curds
    togarashi tempura, kimchi aioli, pickled ramps, red peppers, scallions
 3.5 out of 5
1447 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheesy Dishes); since 1996; long lines
Tia Sophia's ($)
(867 ratings)

210 W San Francisco St Map It!
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-9880
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Breakfast"
  • Breakfast Burrito
    w/ thick bacon, shredded potatoes, red & green chile, shredded cheese & topped w/ fried egg
 4.5 out of 5
867 ratings
Top Round Roast Beef [CLOSED] ($)
(912 ratings)

1000 S La Brea Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 549-9445
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Cheesy Dishes"
  • Beef & Cheese Sandwich
    choice roast beef, slow roasted over 10 hours; served w/ cheese sauce on butter-toasted buns w/ seasoning shake & au jus; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
912 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheesy Dishes); "chef-driven fast food" (from its website)
Tops Diner ($$)
(4419 ratings)

500 Passaic Ave Map It!
East Newark, NJ 07029
(973) 481-0490
www.thetopsdiner.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Lunch"
  • Lobster Mac & Cheese
    use fresh lobsters (and hence seasonal); looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
4419 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Lunch); est. 1942; higher-end diner atmosphere
Totonno'sSee Totonno's Video ($$)
(842 ratings)

1524 Neptune Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 372-8606
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Pizza"
  • Mushroom & Pepperoni Pizza
    thin crust (NY-style) pizza w/ mozzarella, pepperoni, mushroom & tomato sauce, Parmesan & extra virgin olive oil; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
842 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); since 1924; family operated
Una Pizza Napoletana [CLOSED]See Una Pizza Napoletana Video ($$)
(613 ratings)

210 11th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-3444
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Pizza"
  • Margherita Pizza
    thin crust pizza topped w/ San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, extra-virgin olive oil,fresh basil, sea salt; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
613 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); only makes pizza (no appetizers or desserts); ingredients shipped from Italy, even pizza oven was built by family in Naples
Veracruz All NaturalSee Veracruz All Natural Video ($)
(1089 ratings)

2505 Webberville Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 981-1760
veracruztacos.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Tacos"
  • Migas Breakfast Taco
    corn tortilla taco w/ eggs, tortilla chips, avocado, pico de gallo & cheese
 4.5 out of 5
1089 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Tacos); est. 2008; taco truck; multiple locations; featured by Rachael Ray, Rolling Stone & Austin Eater
Via 313 Pizza - West 5thSee Via 313 Pizza - West 5th Video ($$)
(889 ratings)

10106 Menchaca Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78748
(737) 334-3313
www.via313.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Pizza"
  • The Detroiter Pizza
    thick crust, rectangular pizza w/ smoked pepperoni under the cheese, natural casing pepperoni on top; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
889 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); opened in 2011 by two brothers from Detroit serving "genuine Detroit Style Pizza"
Watershed on Peachtree [CLOSED]See Watershed on Peachtree Video ($$)
(333 ratings)

1820 Peachtree Rd NW Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 809-3561
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Fried Chicken"
  • Fried Chicken
    offered only on Tuesdays (check website for current info)
  • Chicken & Biscuits
    takes 3 days to make; available only on Wed (check website for updated menu)
 3.5 out of 5
333 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Fried Chicken); #99 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); local, seasonal, soulful dishes inspired by Southern tradition & prepared with present day artistry; co-owned by Emily Saliers (of the Grammy winning Indigo Girls)
Whiskey's Food & Spirits [CLOSED] ($$)
(637 ratings)

885 Boylston St Map It!
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 262-5551
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Cheap Eats"
  • 25-Cent Wings
    25-cents per wing...need I say more??
 2.5 out of 5
637 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheap Eats)
Yank SingSee Yank Sing Video ($$$)
(2796 ratings)

101 Spear St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 781-1111
www.yanksing.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bar-B-Que"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chinese Food"
  • Baked BBQ Pork Buns
    part of dim sum
  • Peking Duck
    signature dish; house-roasted Peking Duck served as a dim sum appetizer, Crispy paper thin honey-coated skin & tender slices of duck stuffed in a steamed seashell bun, accompanied w/ finely slivered scallions & smears of tangy hoisin sauce; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
2796 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chinese Food); James Beard Award winner (2009); dim sum: small individual portions of food pushed around on carts by servers
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar ($$$)
(6613 ratings)

1600 Lenox Ave Map It!
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 538-5220
runchickenrun.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Bacon Bites"
  • Bacon Butterscotch Cake
    4-layered cake w/ bacon frosting, butterscotch sauce, toasted pecan bourbon ice cream; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
6613 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bacon Bites); James Beard Award winner (Best New Restaurant-2012)
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