Popular summer destinations have been busy lately; being visited by tourists from all over the world. Everybody needs a break from their usual, busy routine. But planning a good vacation takes a lot of time and it isn’t always easy to plan after a hard day’s work. While on a vacation, apart from enjoying the beautiful sights that make the place you are visiting famous, you will also want to savor some of the local cuisines and try out new delicacies. Whether it’s Estancia in La Jolla, California or White Gull Inn in Door Country, Wisconsin, you would love to enjoy the best local flavors and make the vacation a pleasant memory.

The American tourism industry is booming and the rise in the number of foreigners visiting has led to a huge success in local restaurants. The U.S. has always been a melting pot of cultures and cuisines. No need to travel the world for a specific cuisine, you can find it right here–Chinese, Italian or a steak right off the grill.

There are many online restaurant guides that list with reviews all local options to dine. From the sandwich shop to the award winning restaurants, you can always find a place that prepares and sells the food you want at a reasonable price.

Whether you are exploring Chicago or chilling out on a sandy beach with clear water in Hawaii, you want to try out some local dishes. You can find these local dishes by visiting a reliable restaurant guide site and search using your preferences as keywords. You will get a detailed list of options to fit your style and budget.

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In today’s modern fast paced world dinning out isn’t just about eating and leaving. There are many things involved in your experience. Today a restaurant must have a good ambiance, quality food, a good range of wines and drinks on their menu but is this enough. Today’s individual is exactly that, an individual with personal tastes and expectations, this person goes out to spend their hard earned money at a restaurant of their choice because it offers them the things that they want the most at that particular time. If I go out it is always about good service, fast but not rushed service, a good choice of different things, such as a nice choice of aperitifs, good tasting but not overdone food, a good wine and beer choice as well as a good choice of hard tack if I’m in the mood for that, a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere and most importantly “simplicity.” A restaurant that over does things by trying to be too extravagant, in their menu’s, their décor and service tends to be a restaurant that will rarely, if ever, see me.

The Wine magazine has a top 100 list that comes out every year and to be on this list is a highly coveted thing. The list for 2008 is as follows:

Eastern Cape

Smokey Swallows in East London with a trendy atmosphere and fine dinning food range including a touch of Indian and oriental foods.

Free State

De Oude Kraal in Bloemfontein, offering an incredible variety with Free State Farm style cooking with a touch of French Flair.

Seven on Kellner in Bloemfontein with a hip and happening atmosphere and Mediterranean African style foods.

Gauteng

Al Amin in Pretoria. Pakistani style food with flair of its own.

Amsale in Johannesburg.

Assagi in Johannesburg with its comfortable casual ambience and Italian style cooking.

Auberge Michel in Johannesburg is an elegant restaurant with French style cuisine and is the 1st restaurant to achieve a 5 star rating from the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa

Le Canard in Johannesburg is an incredible upmarket restaurant set in a Georgian House. Visited by dignitaries, royalty, and a host of the famous and the not so famous, Le canard is famous for its ambiance and Old French style cooking.

The Green Truffle in Johannesburg is a mix of classic elegance meets contemporary cool. If you enjoy truffles (the chocolate or mushroom varieties) or anything with truffle as an ingredient then this would definitely be the place to go. The type of food served is contemporary mixed with fusion.

De Hoek in Mogale City.

Linger Longer in Johannesburg is a fine dining restaurant with its own special brand of elegance. Food served is fine dining with a South African Flair.

La Madeleine in Pretoria is an upmarket restaurant with French Mediterranean flair

Mosaic in Crocodile River valley is a sublime setting with an amalgamation of modern European and slightly spiced oriental cooking it is definitely worth coming.

Osteria Tre Nonni in Johannesburg with it’s relaxed atmosphere and Italian style cuisine.

Pomodoro in Johannesburg. Italian style cooking with hints of Spanish and French.

Ritrovo Ristorante in Tswane is Authentic Italian fine dinning.

Roots in Muldersdrift has African and Asian Cooking combined with French roots.

Sai Thai in Johannesburg. Meaning connected to Thailand lives up to its name as this restaurant serves some of the most authentic Thai food to be found around.

The Saxon in Johannesburg is a beautiful fine dinning restaurant with contemporary modern cuisine.

Sel et Poivre in Johannesburg has French Cuisine at its heart with undertones of African flavour in classical surroundings.

Le Soufflé in Johannesburg

Villa Francesca in Pretoria is an Intimate restaurant with beautiful surrounds serving choice Italian dishes.

Yamato

In Johannesburg is an upmarket Japanese style restaurant serving seafood, sushi and health foods.

Zemara in Pretoria is a Family friendly restaurant serving halaal African cuisine.

Kwazulu Natal

9th Avenue Bistro in Durban, an upmarket feel with fine dining elegance.

Aubergine in Hillcrest, Durban has a wonderfully relaxed ambience serving French cuisine.

Cleopatra in Kamberg Valley is A haven for food lovers with a style that is eclectic, contemporary Country cuisine.

Granny Mouse in Lidgetton has an Elegant ambiance with South African and International cuisine.

Hartford House in Mooi River is an elegant fine dining experience.

Havana in Durban is a vibrant grill and wine bar in the glamorous Sun Coast casino complex.

Ile Maurice in Umhlanga with its Upmarket feel and French style cuisine.

Lynton Hall is an Upmarket restaurant with fine dinning at heart.

La Petite Normandie in Ramsgate has a classic elegant feel with French cuisine at its core.

Spice on Florida in Durban with a relaxed atmosphere and a fusion style of cooking.

Umami in Salt rock is a fusion of Eastern, Mediterranean and European cuisine.

Limpopo

L’Orange Bleue in Bela Bela is a French Belgium restaurant with 4 star rating.

Mpumalanga

Artists’ Café in Hendriksdal with a comfortable hip and happening ambiance and Italian style cooking.

Mrs Simpson’s in Dullstroom has a comfortable intimate environment with Local cuisine.

Northern Cape

Die Hantam huis in Calvinia serves traditional fair in comfortable surrounds.

Le Must in Upington with its typical Kalahari warmth and comfortable hospitality.

Northwest

Silver Orange bistro in Hartbeespoort. South African classics with a modern twist.

Villa Del Palazzo at Sun City with its classic regional Italian cuisine.

Western Cape

95 Keeroom in Cape town. Italian with a reasonably priced menu and contemporary cool ambiance.

The Atlantic in Cape town has fine dining with an upmarket feel.

Aubergine in Cape Town is Fine dining at its best with a relaxed atmosphere.

Bahiados Vaqueiros in Mossel bay is A fine dining Portuguese style restaurant with an upmarket feel.

Barnyard Brasserie in Cape Town. Its meals are described as classic French peasant with modern sensibility.

Bibi’s kitchen in Cape Town. Indian style fair with an upmarket feel.

Bon Appétit in Cape Town has French cuisine with an upmarket ambiance.

Bosman’s in Paarl is Apart of the Grand Roche Hotel, the only Relais Gourmand in Africa and has fine dining at its heart with a luxurious upmarket feel.

Bouillabaisse in Franschhoek is a trendy Asian style seafood restaurant set in the heart of Franschhoek.

Bread and Wine in Franschhoek has contemporary style dining with a relaxed atmosphere.

The Cape Colony in Cape Town is apart of the luxurious Mount nelson hotel and of course has fine dining with an upmarket ambiance.

The Cape Malay in Cape Town is a quiet relaxed restaurant with Cape Malayan Cooking at its core.

Cargills in Cape Town is intimate, romantic and sophisticated, with fine dining, and French contemporary cooking.

Castle Hotel in Cape Town has Portuguese style cooking with a comfortable and casual ambiance.

Catharina’s in Cape Town with Fine South African Dining and an upmarket ambiance.

Caveau in Cape Town is a continental Wine bar with a relaxed atmosphere.

The Cedar in Cape Town.

La Colombe in Cape Town offers modern and innovative French cuisine with touches of Asian elements.

Constantia Uitsig in Cape Town a Wine farm atmosphere with Italian cuisine at heart.

Daniela’s in Knysna is an intimate and elegant restaurant at leisure isle lodge.
Emily’s in Cape Town has an upmarket atmosphere with a South African Style Cuisine.

Firefly in Knysna is an intimate restaurant on the lagoon.

The Food Barn in Cape Town French cuisine mixed with South African flavours. Fine dinning to suit every pocket.

Fu.Shi in Plettenburg Bay is a fusion cuisine restaurant.

Ginja in Cape Town. Fine Fusion dining with an upmarket feel.

Grandeprovence in Franschhoek has French cuisine at heart with a special upmarket feel.

The Greenhouse in Cape Town has global international food types with an upmarket ambiance.

Haiku in Cape Town has a Contemporary cool Ambiance with Asian flair.

Haute Cabriere in Franschhoek has an elegant ambiance with continental fusion cooking.

Ile De Pain in Knysna has a comfy and casual ambiance with French Mediterranean cooking.

Jardine in Cape Town has a Contemporary cool atmosphere with Continental, South African cooking.

Jemima’s in Oudtshoorn.

Joostenberg Bistro in Stellenbosch with its casual comfort atmosphere and organic cooking.

Kitma in C ape town.

De Leeuwen Jagt in Paarl. Good South African cooking in a relaxed atmosphere.

Magica Roma in Cape Town is a warm traditional restaurant with Italian in every nook and cranny.

Manna Epicure in Cape Town, a Trendy ambiance with tapas and Bistro style cuisine.

Manolo in Cape Town is a Trendy restaurant with contemporary fusion style cuisine.

Marc’s in Paarl has Mediterranean style meals with a very relaxed atmosphere.

Megu in Paarl is a chic Japanese style restaurant.

Mon Plaisir in Stellenbosch with its Traditional French recipes and warm, relaxing atmosphere.

Mzoli’s Place in Cape Town lively and full of fun. You buy your meat at the butchery and they offer to braai it for you well worth the visit.

Noon gun in Cape Town is relaxed with traditional Malay meals.

Reuben’s in Franschhoek has contemporary cuisine with a Comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

Sand in Plettenburg Bay is a sophisticated fine dining, upmarket restaurant.

Serendipity in Wilderness. Fine dinning with definite South African flavours.

The Showroom in Cape Town. Contemporary cool ambiance with contemporary fusion cooking.

Sinn’s in Cape Town. Continental with a relaxed atmosphere.

Stonehill in Little Brak River is an intimate restaurant with French style dining.

The tasting room in Franschhoek.

The Tea Garden in Paternoster.

Terroir in Stellenbosch has French South African cuisine with a touch of elegance.

Tokara in Stellenbosch.

Topsy and Co in Franschhoek.

Zachary’s in Knysna has a traditional atmosphere with contemporary cooking.

Top 10 everyday restaurants

Bibi’s in Cape Town

Carlton Café in Pretoria

The food barn in Cape Town

Ile De Pain in Knysna

Joostenberg Bistro in Stellenbosch

Le Soufflé in Johannesburg

Mzoli’s place in Cape Town

Sai Thai in Johannesburg

The tea garden in Paternoster

Zemara in Pretoria

Top 10 smart casual

Bon Appétit in Simons Town

Bread and Wine in Franschhoek

Jardine in Cape Town

La Madeleine in Pretoria

Megu in Paarl

Ritrovo in Pretoria

Spice on Florida in Durban

Terroir in Stellenbosch

Umami in Salt rock KZN

Yamato in Johannesburg

Top 10 deluxe

Auberge Michel in Johannesburg

Aubergine in Cape Town

Bosman’s at Grand Roche

Cleopatra Mountain Lodge in Kamberg

Hartford House in Mooi River

Linger Longer in Johannesburg

Roots in Krugersdorp

The Saxon in Johannesburg

Tasting Room at le Quartier in Franschhoek

Zachary’s in Knysna.

Go try them out and enjoy the good life.

Australia has among the most diversed cultures in the world. The good thing is, Australia has kept its cultural diversity preserved, while people live together in harmony.

The same thing goes with their cuisine. Australian cuisine inherited its nature from British cooking. From pies, to grilled meat chops, slightly cooked veggies, and chips, Australian food has evolved progressively. It is now able to accommodate the dishes from the varied cultures in their land. Modern Australia is a term coined for it that includes the embrace of their multicultural culinary influences. Ever since the fusion of varied cultural dishes, the best restaurants in Australia have taken Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines to be part of their serving menu.

In the cities, you can find several eat-in and take-away Asian food shops that offer a multitude of Indian and Chinese dishes. This has resulted from the high count of Asian immigration to Australia, and of course the long existence of the Chinese community in Australia.

Still popular choices among Aussies are the American food chains such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Subway, and McDonalds. Australian restaurants have also came up with their own versions of fast food eat shops like Chicken Treat, Eagle Boys pizza chain, and Red Rooster. The most common food that you can order in fast food stores is the “Australian Hamburger”. This has become an iconic food item in Australia as this offers a wide variety of hamburger fillings anyone can choose from. Obviously, the persistence of fast food chains remains to be a legacy of Australia’s British traditions.

As Aussies enjoy a laid-back lifestyle, it is no doubt that they indulge in good culinary offers during the week. There are several good places to dine in Australia’s varied food shops. The best restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne are often listed in restaurant guides and directories to help you decide where to have a hearty meal. Whether you want it simple and common Australian food, or a different flavor of another culture’s dish, the best restaurants in Australia are able to accommodate multicultural cravings.

Situated in the Southern California, city of San Diego is known for its loads of attractions for the tourists around the world. Apart from visiting for its calm and tourist friendly climatic conditions, the city is a renowned place to numbers of restaurants that cater to the food needs of everyone. San Diego Restaurants are home to variety of foods and services are perfect. You must, however, know beforehand the common features of the restaurants.

One of the famous restaurants in the city is The Fleetwood. Known for its vast space and sports lounge, this restaurant is also famous for its nightclubs. You will find tradition banquettes arranged here very often and seating options everywhere are available in plenty to make you comfortable. The menu covers every dish of your taste and liking.

Are you looking for an exclusive seafood restaurant? Then, visit Osetra – The Fish House. Design of this San Diego Restaurants is based on some unique features that match to the sea climate and an Oyster Bar the main attraction. Dinning at the first floor gives special feeling of the surroundings. Seafood, steak and pasta are the main attraction along with great service.

Another San Diego Restaurants that is famous for its unique features is Croce’s. Established in 1985 this place is full of energy and warmth for the visitors and is a must for the food lovers. Bordeaux Braised Short Ribs, Croce’s Prime Contemporary Meatloaf. Sage and Rubbed Grilled Duck Breast are some of the excellent dishes served here.

If you are searching for a San Diego Restaurants that has distinct American style and traditional French brasserie, then pay a visit to Currant American Brasserie. Antique chandeliers are the most attractive and give atmosphere a clsssy touch.

A visit to Jack’s La Jolla at Viaggio becomes inevitable for those who are found of Italian cusine. Menu in this San Diego Restautants is full of house-made pastas like pancetta, basil, sweet corn ravoli etc. a classical touch to the décor as well as dishes served in the restaurants is what one can make a visit to the place. We can safely say that people who crave for Italian cuisine can depend on this restaurant for reliable services.

There are numbers of San Diego Restaurants you can make a visit for lasting impressions. Prior to making the visits, make sure that you have booked your seat to avoid the disappointment. San Diego Restaurants are one of the most booked places to eat as food variety is amaging to everyone. There are many online sites which are in the business of taking your order for keeping your seat at these restaurants safe. Ensure that you are at the right time for prompt serivices at place.

With a wide array of restaurants to be found, Dubai’s multi-ethnic flavour is further enhanced and dining in Dubai is made a real pleasure. High quality food and presentation coupled with wonderful settings make dining in Dubai restaurants an unforgettable gastronomical experience. As a tourist hotspot most of Dubai’s fine dining restaurants can be found in luxury five star hotels while there are also plenty of stand alone restaurants to be found. Tourists will find the most delectable dishes to tantalize their taste buds, as this city offers a diverse blend of international and local cuisine.

With internationally acclaimed seafood restaurants, diners are given the opportunity to taste the finest seafood dish from Japanese sushi to other seafood delights. For a different experience, many Persian and Lebanese restaurants that are influenced by the Middle East region can be found with truly unique settings and mouthwatering menus. With a large variety of far eastern restaurants, tourists can also find Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian and Italian restaurants that are becoming quite popular among the tourists.

For those who are looking for European cuisine with exquisite flavours and colourful presentation, the Fire & Ice – Raffles Cellar & Grill at Raffles Dubai is one of the best places to dine at. The innovatively delicate menus that include dishes of ‘Nitro Wagyu Beef’ (Fire), ‘Toro Sashimi’ (Water) or ‘Foie Gras Tower’ (Air) will promise an experience above the ordinary. The Dubai restaurant also offers a customized dining experience to combine courses with the new a-la-carte menu.

Contemporary fine dining Chinese cuisine can be found at the award-winning The Noble House restaurant which offers a menu that comprises of modern Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine. These dishes include Wok-Fried Australian Lobster, Two Flavoured Prawns and the Home-Made Coconut Ice with Black Glutinous Rice and Mango Cream. Located on the 17th floor of the hotel, the restaurant has an excellent setting with panoramic views of the Dubai skyline to complement the exquisite menu. With this kind of diversified dining experience, restaurants in Dubai ensure the best in culinary standards for the discerning diner.

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