Great Places to Eat

Our reviewers look for restaurants, bakeries, and other places that offer authentic regional or artisan food that's terrific.

If you know of someplace we should review, let us know. Or, if you'd like to write a review for RFT, please email us.

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Sanaa’s: An Unexpected Find in Sioux Falls, SD

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Who’d expect a terrific Middle Eastern restaurant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota? RFT Contributor Teresa Bergen shares her surprising find.

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Fortuna Ristorante Italiano: A New Italian Winner in Regina, Saskatchewan

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Light-as-air gnocchi with delicate pesto, freshly baked fococcia bread, cooked crisp Cornish hens, rich and spicy lobster fettuccine — Fortuna Ristorante Italiano is making a culinary following in Regina, Saskatchewan.

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Italian Star Deli, Regina, Saskatchewan: Authentic Italian Deliciousness

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For 30+ years, Italian Star Deli in Regina, Saskatchewan, has been delighting customers with custom-made Italian sandwiches and more.

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Chandler’s Crabhouse, Seattle: Freshest Fish, Spectacular Water Views

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A seafood meal at Chandler’s Crabhouse will have you swooning.

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Max’s Café, Hotel 5, Seattle, WA: A New, Creative Player in Town

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Max’s Cafe in Seattle’s Hotel 5 is serving up some creative and tasty dishes foodies will love.

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Bin on the lake, Kirkland, WA: Stunning Views, Elegant Food

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The Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland, Washington, offers stuffing food at bin on the lake, its waterside restaurant.

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Bamboo Sushi: Wildly Creative and Good for the Earth

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Bamboo Sushi in Portland, Oregon, is creating dishes that are beautiful, delicious, and good for the planet.

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Hyatt Regency, Kota Kinabalu: Dining is a Joy

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RFT Contributor Sandra Scott returns from three months in Asia with a report about the Hyatt Regency Kinabalu’s terrific restaurants.

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Sooke Harbour House: A Meal of a Lifetime

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For more than 30 years, Sooke Harbour House on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island has been serving guests extraordinarily fresh, local food that’s as beautiful to look at as it is to eat.

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Restaurants in Portland, Maine You Don’t Know You Love

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RFT’s newest contributor, Noella Schink, gives you a rundown on some of her favorite spots to eat in Portland, Maine.

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Gung Hay Fat Choy from Hong Kong

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The Chinese Year of the Dragon is especially auspicious this year because it is a lucky leap year. In Hong Kong, Chinese New Year means wonderful foods.

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Back to Basics at RedCan Gourmet, Tofino, British Columbia

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Sometimes you just need to get back to the basics – honest food, local ingredients, and a community of good friends. One of the restaurants we visited on Vancouver Island that illustrates this is RedCan Gourmet.

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