USA TODAY’s 2025 Restaurants of the Year celebrates the South’s most exciting and storied dining destinations. Chosen by our team of food writers who live and work in the communities they cover, it ...

Whether you’re looking for a low-lit speakeasy or a bright, airy lounge space, East Nashville is home to an exciting variety ...

Welcome to the North End Tavern & Brewery, where the cheeseburgers are massive, the beer is cold, and the atmosphere is as ...

Nestled on Custom House Wharf in Portland, Maine, The Porthole Restaurant & Pub is like that unassuming friend who surprises ...

Craft breweries offer more than local beer. They provide a “third place” for community members and are oftentimes helmed by the very neighbor who handcrafted those brews.

"We try not to pass anything along to the consumer because there's only so much people will pay for a six-pack," Bruchey said.

From buzzy Instagram-worthy spots to tried-and-true small-town standbys, these are USA TODAY's top restaurants across the United States in 2025.