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Zagat Best
Saigon Sandwich is one of Zagat Best.

1. Saigon Sandwich

8.9
560 Larkin St (btwn Eddy & Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Tenderloin · 175 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: It's cash only so be sure to stop by an ATM first.

Mijita is one of Zagat Best.

2. Mijita

24 Willie Mays Plz, San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission Bay · 29 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Glee fans can gleek out at Mijita. The show’s second-season will be aired on a 100-inch TV, and there will be $10 sangria pitchers as well as free chips and salsa available during the show.

Barker Tavern is one of Zagat Best.

3. Barker Tavern

7.2
21 Barker Rd, Scituate, MA
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: In the Scituate area? Zagat surveyors rave about the swordfish at this “charming” American.

Yama is one of Zagat Best.

4. Yama

6.9
245 Washington St, Wellesley, MA
Japanese Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Lunch boxes start at $8.50, which includes soup, salad and rice.

Chiara is one of Zagat Best.

5. Chiara

569 High St, Westwood, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Enjoy a $33 three-course prix fixe menu Sundays–Thursdays ($45 with wine pairings).

Nick & Stef's Steakhouse is one of Zagat Best.

6. Nick & Stef's Steakhouse

7.1
9 West 33rd Street (8th Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Chelsea · 19 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Hard-core sports fan like this Garment District resto for its secret door into Madison Square Garden.

7. Otom Restaurant

951 W Fulton Market (Morgan), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 9 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Enjoy a selection of $5 cocktails Wednesdays after 5 PM

Retro Bistro is one of Zagat Best.

8. Retro Bistro

1746 W Golf Rd, Mount Prospect, IL
Café · 10 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Check out the $16 three-course lunch menu.

Lula Cafe is one of Zagat Best.

9. Lula Cafe

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Stop by on Mondays for the three-course $28 farm menu.

Yoshi's Cafe is one of Zagat Best.

10. Yoshi's Cafe

3257 N Halsted St (at W. Aldine Ave.), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Lake View East · 30 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: On Wednesdays wine is offered half price.

Swordfish is one of Zagat Best.

11. Swordfish

7.8
207 N Randall Rd (at McKee St), Batavia, IL
Sushi Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Go the last Wednesday of every month for a $35 all-you-can-eat buffet (including sushi).

Gioco is one of Zagat Best.

12. Gioco

1312 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · South Loop · 32 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Join the frequent diner program to earn points for gift certificates at any venue owned by the KDK Restaurant group.

North Pond is one of Zagat Best.

13. North Pond

8.6
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: A five-course seasonal tasting menu is offered for $85.

1776 Restaurant is one of Zagat Best.

14. 1776 Restaurant

8.1
397 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: This New American offers an $18 half-pound fish fry on Fridays, which includes a side and salad.

A.O.C. is one of Zagat Best.

15. A.O.C.

8.9
8700 W 3rd St (at S Hamel Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Mid-City West · 123 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: If you don’t have a reservation, try the bar.

Guelaguetza Restaurant is one of Zagat Best.

16. Guelaguetza Restaurant

8.7
3014 W Olympic Blvd (at Normandie Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 94 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Can’t decide among the multitude of moles? Get the sampler.

Cole's is one of Zagat Best.

17. Cole's

8.8
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 194 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Check out Varnish, a speakeasy accessible through the back of the restaurant, for old-fashioned libations.

Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant is one of Zagat Best.

18. Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant

9.1
704 S Alvarado St (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · Westlake South · 176 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Call ahead for curbside pickup if you’re in a rush.

Lucques is one of Zagat Best.

19. Lucques

8474 Melrose Ave (at Clinton St), Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: The much-lauded Sunday Suppers ($45 per head) are still the best bargain here.

Chaya is one of Zagat Best.

20. Chaya

525 S Flower St (btwn 5th & 6th), Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant · Financial District · 54 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Check out the happy-hour deals on fresh-fruit cocktails and fancy bar bites.