Best American Cuisine Restaurants

By Gayot Editors

Hamburgers, hot dogs and apple pie may come to mind when thinking about “American cuisine,” but this culinary category has come to encompass much more than those classic dishes.

Chefs are reinventing regional cuisines and drawing inspiration from the country’s “melting pot” culture. Discover the restaurants that are redefining — or, on the flip side, preserving — American cuisine.

Top Restaurants for American Cuisine Near You

Click on each city to see the full list.

AtlantaNew York
BostonOrange County, CA
ChicagoPhiladelphia
Dallas / Fort WorthPhoenix / Scottsdale
DenverSan Diego
HoustonSan Francisco / Bay Area
Las VegasSan Jose, CA
Los AngelesSt. Louis
Maryland Suburbs (D.C.)Virginia Suburbs (D.C.)
Miami / South FloridaWashington, D.C.
New Orleans

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