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AK’s Waltham

Waltham, MA

The family behind AK’s has been in the pizza business since the 1970s. Hand-tossed pies, calzones, pasta, wings, and fried Oreos for dessert. Catering trays are available for corporate events, parties, and holiday spreads. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 9 PM.

Appetites On Main

Exton, PA

Family-owned sports bar on Route 100, open since 2002. Twenty-four TVs, 16 draft beers, and a patio that won Best of Main Line. The menu runs from wings and cheesesteaks to an Impossible Burger and a full Doggie Menu (yes, for actual dogs). Trivia on Tuesdays, karaoke on Wednesdays, and lunch combos starting at $10.99.

Bayside Clam Bar & Grill

East Islip, NY

Waterfront seafood spot on the Great South Bay at East Islip Marina. You’re watching Fire Island from your table. Fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, local Long Island brews, and live music on the calendar. Note: this is a seasonal restaurant, so check hours before heading out.

Bella Napoli

Schaumburg, IL

Neapolitan pizza fired in a custom-built wood oven at 900 degrees. The Fig & Pig pie and the classic Margherita are the ones to try, made with imported San Marzano tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday, 3:30 to 6. Private events and catering available.

Bite Me Cupcakery

Huntsville, AL

Half cupcake shop, half sandwich counter. “The Iconic 6” cupcakes are the signature lineup, and The Sandwich Counter runs chef-driven creations alongside them. Open seven days, 10 AM to 8 PM on weekdays, 9 PM on weekends. The branding doesn’t hold back (“Life’s Short. Eat the Iconic Ones.”), and neither do the portions.

Camelot Lanes

Youngstown, OH

Bowling alley with a bar and kitchen in Boardman. The Pizza Pins & Pop package runs $69.95 per lane for up to six people and includes two hours of bowling, shoes, a large pizza, and a pitcher. Cosmic bowling on Friday and Saturday nights bumps the price to $89.95. Monday is 18+ night with a $10 cover that converts to $10 in credit for bowling, food, or drinks.

Chaska

Cranston, RI

The name means “obsession” in Hindi, and the concept backs it up. Chaska is the fourth location from Rhode Island’s Indian Restaurant Group (the same family behind Rasoi, Rasa, and Kabob and Curry, all also on this list). The kitchen blends Indian flavors with French plating and Spanish tapas-style sharing. Craft cocktails, catering, and takeout available.

Coach’s Corner Grill

Purcellville, VA

Family-owned sports bar with Maryland roots, and the crab cakes prove it. Eastern Shore Style Crab Cake sandwich for $19, wings by the pound or two ($14-$26), Viking Burger for $16. Everything’s made in-house, including the sauces and hand-cut fries. Twenty-plus TVs and late-night hours (open until 2 AM Thursday through Sunday).

Coexist GameHouse

New York, NY

Gaming lounge, co-working space, and bar on West 38th Street. The Dollar Bar is exactly what it sounds like. Membership-based, with corporate memberships available for team events. Esports tournaments, a production studio, and a Music Monday series round out the programming. Open until 2 AM on weekends. Also runs a 501(c)(3) non-profit arm called Coexist Cares.

Crosstown Brewing Co

Memphis, TN

Memphis-brewed craft beer on Concourse Avenue. The flagship lineup includes Karl (a hazy IPA), Fool’s Gold Lager, and Boris, a bourbon barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout for the adventurous. Full kitchen on-site, live music, and event space rentals for private functions. Open daily, 11 AM to 10 PM (8 PM Sundays).

Einstein Bros. Bagels

1 location in MI

Fresh-baked bagels and coffee brewed on the hour. The $8 Breakfast & Brew deal works for a quick morning meeting, and catering runs from a Baker’s Dozen box to full spreads delivered warm. Download the app for a free bagel and shmear on signup.

Elliott Bay Brewery & Pub

Seattle, WA

Seattle’s first organic brewery, family-owned since 1997. The West Seattle location on California Ave SW has the original cozy brick-walled pub and a menu of fish and chips, burgers, and organic house-brewed beers. Party space available for private events.

Elliott Bay Brewhouse & Pub

Burien, WA

The Burien outpost, opened in 2007, sits near Sea-Tac airport. Travelers waiting for arrivals have been known to post up here. Same organic beer lineup as the West Seattle original, plus shuffleboard and multiple private event spaces including a Brewer’s Room and full patio.

Elliott Bay Public House & Brewery

Lake City, WA

The northernmost Elliott Bay location, on historic Lake City Way. Next door, the Brother Barrel space hosts Rachel’s Bagels for breakfast before the pub opens. Several private event spaces, including Cascade Hall and the Brewer’s Room. Sip n Paint workshops on the events calendar.

Everbowl

10 locations in IA/TX

Acai bowls, smoothies, and build-your-own superfood bowls. The “Whatever Bowl” lets you customize everything. Fast, health-forward, and available for catering. App-based rewards. If your team is looking for a lunch option that won’t put everyone to sleep by 2 PM, this is the one.

Finn McCool’s Irish Sports Pub

Wheeling, IL

Irish pub in the Chicago suburbs with the full package: draft beer, Irish whiskey, handcrafted cocktails, and enough TVs to cover every game. Also runs fundraising programs for local organizations. Locations in Wheeling and Schaumburg.

Firehouse Subs

4 locations in MS/TN

Hot subs, app-based rewards, and every order supports local first responders through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. Catering available for groups. Four new Dinova locations in Mississippi and Tennessee.

Kabob And Curry

Providence, RI

Rhode Island’s longest-running Indian restaurant, open since 1990 on Thayer Street. The menu covers kabobs, curries, and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, all made from scratch. Full bar, catering, and delivery available. Part of the same Dhar family restaurant group as Chaska, Rasa, and Rasoi.

King Dough Pizza

2 locations in IN

Voted Best Pizza in Indianapolis by Indianapolis Monthly readers in 2024, and Best Pizza in Indiana by Indiana Connection in 2025. The dough is naturally leavened, hand-rolled, and stone-baked. Try the sticky sticks (deep-fried mozzarella with hot honey). Catering includes a mobile pizza oven they’ll bring to your event.

Little Maven

New York, NY

Modern American restaurant on West 18th in the Flatiron area. Lunch runs $22 to $66 (Fluke Crudo to Steak Frites). Dinner gets into Caviar & Tots ($50) and a Truffle Burger ($60). Maven Hour at the bar, Monday through Friday 5-6:30, drops cocktails and wine to $14. Private events available.

Lovers Seafood and Market

Dallas, TX

Half restaurant, half fresh seafood market on West Lover’s Lane. Oysters, king crab, lobster rolls, gumbo, and what locals call “Dallas’ Best Burger.” Happy hour runs Monday through Friday, 3 to 5, with $10 cheeseburgers, $2 oysters, and $5 martinis. Sunday fried chicken dinner is worth noting. Part of the Fearing Restaurant Group (same ownership as Shinsei, also on this list).

Lucky Penny

Los Olivos, CA

The building is tiled with over 150,000 real copper pennies. Inside, a wood-burning oven fires Neapolitan-style pies at 900 degrees. The Los Olivos location also serves breakfast pastries, coffee, and ice cream. Part of Acme Hospitality, with a sister location in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone.

Maru Sushi & Grill

Okemos, MI

Five locations across Michigan, from Grand Rapids to Brighton. Owner Robert Song and Director of Culinary Arts Chef Moon Yang run a menu of handcrafted sushi rolls, sharing plates, and Japanese-inspired cocktails. Happy hour Monday through Friday. Catering available.

Mistora

Atlanta, GA

Upscale tapas and cocktail bar in Midtown Atlanta with a smart chic dress code and premium shisha. Cocktails include the Creamsicle, Paloma, and Espresso Our Way. Free self-parking at Chase Bank next door, $10 valet. Hosts events including a regular piano series. Closed Mondays.

Moretti’s Restaurant and Pizzeria

3 locations in IL

Thirteen locations across Chicagoland, 100% family-owned since 1992. The menu has 80+ items, from classic tavern-style thin crust to Chicago deep dish, all handcrafted to order. Just won Best Chicago Deep Dish/Stuffed Crust Pizza at the 2026 International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. Party rooms and catering at every location.

Murray’s Pizza and Wine

Houston, TX

Co-executive chefs Deets Hoffman and Edward Thompson built Murray’s around a 3-day fermented dough made with Barton Springs Mill organic flour. The restaurant is named after Deets’ wife, Murray. Natural wines from small producers, Texas-based spirits, and a cocktail list that includes a Frozen Negroni. Chef de Cuisine Miguel Torres has appeared on Guy’s Grocery Games.

Musashino Sushi Dokoro

Austin, TX

Over 30 years in Austin, and still the go-to for traditional sushi in the city. Counter seating lets you watch the chefs work. The signature roll list includes the 34 Special, Black Sabbath, and Texas Roadkill. Dinner only, Tuesday through Saturday, reservations on Resy. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

Natural State Provisions

Indianapolis, IN

Gastropub on Dorman Street sourcing from local farms: Fischer Farms beef, Miller chicken, Barton Springs Mill flour. Smash Burger $12, Fried Chicken Sando $15, Buffalo Wings (8) $15. Happy hour drops a Classic Mule or Margarita to $7. They also carry Delta 8 RTD drinks, natural wines, and N/A beer options.

Ocean Prime

2 locations in TN

Cameron Mitchell’s upscale seafood and steakhouse chain, with 22 locations nationwide. Nashville is the newest. Signature Rose & Garnet oysters are an exclusive partnership with Cape Cod Oyster Co. Wine Spectator-honored wine list, VIPrime loyalty program, and private dining rooms at every location. If you’re closing a deal, this is where you do it.

Picala

1 location in CA

Spanish-inspired, live-fire tapas in LA’s West Adams neighborhood. Executive Chef Luis Sierra trained at Michelin-recognized kitchens in New York (Estela, Altro Paradiso) before heading west. GM Lehena Leplus is Basque French, a Certified Sommelier, and helped Saltie Girl land on the LA Times Top 101 list. Patio dining, pintxos, and a Basque torta on the menu. Reservations on OpenTable.

Pizza Hut

1 location in OK

A classic since 1958. The Crispy Parm Pan Pizza is the latest addition. Group deals, delivery, and catering make it a reliable call for feeding the office. One new Dinova location in Oklahoma.

Plomo Quesadillas

3 locations in AR/TX

Founded by Omar Kasim in Fayetteville, AR, originally as a side project out of a juice bar. Now in Dallas and expanding. The Escobar (skirt steak, avocado, elote, pickled red onion, $12.50) and the Rick Ross (chopped brisket, avocado, jalapeno, salsa verde, $13) have a following. Add $2 to “Make it Dirty” with a cheese crust on the outside. Late-night hours, catering, and a loyalty app called Stacks.

Potomac Taphouse

Ashburn, VA

Scratch-made American fare with 39 local drafts and 80+ bottles and cans. Steaks are a specialty. Happy hour, catering menu, and a membership program for regulars. Open daily, 11 AM to 10 PM weekdays, 11 PM weekends.

Rasa Restaurant

East Greenwich, RI

“Rasa” means “essence” in Sanskrit. The Dhar family opened this one after decades running Kabob and Curry, Rasoi, and Chaska across Rhode Island. Concentrated flavors from plants, fruits, and spices, plus a full bar with craft cocktails. Catering and reservations available.

Rasoi

Pawtucket, RI

The Dhar family’s fourth Rhode Island restaurant. “Rasoi” means “kitchen” in Hindi. Open kitchen, modern decor, and a monthly rotating menu inspired by a different region of India each time. Family-friendly. Catering available.

Shinsei Restaurant

Dallas, TX

Celebrating 20 years on Inwood Road near the Katy Trail. Shuji Sugawara (everyone calls him Elvis) runs the sushi bar, with fresh fish flown in daily. The menu spans nigiri and pressed sushi to robata grill items and Thai fried rice. Private dining room seats 24, plus The Courtyard, a fully enclosed patio. Part of the Fearing Restaurant Group alongside Lovers Seafood. Friday lunch available.

TAP

4 locations in FL/NY

100% gluten-free Brazilian cafe built around tapioca. Pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), acai bowls, and tapioca sandwiches, all from a kitchen with zero cross-contamination. Founded by Roberto Simonsen, with CEO Pedro Uchoa steering expansion. Four locations in NYC and Miami, two more coming. Won “The Perfect Pitch” at the 2025 Fast Casual Executive Summit. Catering with a $200 minimum and 72-hour notice.

The Chef’s Table

2 locations in TX

Chef Paul Friedman has owned and operated 58 restaurants across South Africa, Europe, and the United States. His Houston location reflects all of it. The “Out of Africa” section of the menu is the most distinctive part, alongside steaks, seafood, and a full brunch. Private dining and catering available.

The Wine Room On Atlantic Ave

Delray Beach, FL

Over 2,500 wines available through Enomatic self-pour dispensers. That’s the hook. The kitchen serves steaks, fresh seafood, and artisanal cheeses. Downstairs, Radcliffe’s Supper Club runs as a 1920s-inspired speakeasy with live music. Private events and catering available. Open late on Fridays and Saturdays (until 1:30 AM).

Tokyo Pie

Covington, KY

Japanese ingredients on wood-fired pizza, and it works better than you’d think. The dough cold-ferments for 72 hours. The Sosēji pie features Snake River Farms wagyu sausage, blistered shishitos, and Parmigiano-Reggiano ($20). The Shiso Margherita tops San Marzano tomatoes with torn shiso and furikake ($18). Craft cocktails lean Japanese too: yuzu, sakura syrup, black sesame. Same ownership group as Whiskey Yard (also on this list).

Turning Point

2 locations in FL/VA

Breakfast and lunch only, open 7:30 AM to 3 PM. “No. Nights. Ever.” is the staff promise, and the food is just as deliberate. Founded in 1998 in New Jersey by Kirk Ruoff, with COO Bonnie Iavaroni (CIA-trained chef) running the culinary side since 1999. Fifteen consecutive years as NJ Monthly’s Best Breakfast/Lunch. They roast their own coffee under the Cowabunga Coffee label. Catering through EZCater.

Urbane Cafe

1 location in CA

Hearth-oven baked focaccia, out of the oven less than 30 minutes before it’s served. Founder Tom Holt started Urbane in 2003 in Ventura, and there are now 44 locations. Meats are roasted in-house daily, hormone-free. The High Protein Bowl packs 40g of protein (70g with extra chicken for $2). Catering and a community fundraising program available.

wagamama

7 locations nationwide

Asian food inspired by Japanese flavors. Communal long tables, dishes served as soon as they’re ready, and a menu anchored by the chicken katsu curry. Locations in Boston, NYC, Tampa, and Arlington, VA. All US locations are OpenTable Diners’ Choice winners. Group dining and private events available.

Whiskey Yard

Liberty Township, OH

Over 200 whiskeys and bourbons, curated by region with flights ranging from “Whiskey-Light” to “Barrel Geek.” The food is globally inspired and built for sharing: oven-warm breads, seasonal dishes, and a weekend brunch starting at 9 AM. Live music, a semi-private event space, and zero-proof cocktail options. Same ownership group as Tokyo Pie. Newly opened.