Tired of the same ol' BBQed hot dog or burger?
Check out these good eats along your journey!
Note: These links are NOT paid affiliate links; just one friendly traveller tip to another.
- McGillin's Old Ale House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- What's special about this place is that it's the oldest, continuously operating tavern in Philly, and one of the oldest in the nation. It's doors opened in 1860, the year Lincoln was elected president! Anything here is good and the vibe is definitely historical; you can imagine Abe sipping a brew at the bartop!
- Best Friend, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Revered Chef Roy Choi is often spotted at his restaurant modeled after his Kogi bus Korean BBQ flavors. Your mouth will tickle with flavor as your enjoy the family-style portions while bumping to the beat of the live DJ.
- What to Get? Street Corn, Spicy Pork, Dry-Aged Tomahawk, Kogi Short Rib Tacos, and a slushy!
- Escobar's Mexican Restuarant, Kanab, Utah
- What to Get? Enchiladas, but everything at this family owned joint is delicious!
- Next Door Gastropub, Port Angeles, Washington
- Enjoy live music Sunday afternoons from their balcony stage
- What to Get? Westider, Nutty Professor, and of course one of their craft beers!
- Cassie's Supper Club, Cody, Wyoming
- Enjoy live music most nights and share Cassie's dance floor with the locals!
- What to Get? Prime Rib (or any steak cut!) - be sure to ask for a side of auj jus!
- T'Boy's Cajun Grille, Cameron, Louisiana
- What to Get? Fried Alligator Bites, Catfish, or Fried Chicken Po'Boy.
- Sugarfire Smokehouse, St. Louis, Missouri
- What to Get? Anything...it's all delicious BBQ!
- Sourdough Cafe (located @Sourdough Campground), Tok, Alaska
- What to Get? Sourdough pancakes and reindeer sausage!
- Mi Casa, Las Vegas, Nevada
- What to Get? Anything, but you will love the chips and salsa trio while you decide!
- Honest Abe's: Burgers + Freedom, Lincoln, Nebraska
- What to Get? Each day there are traditional burgers and custom burger specials.
- Cracker Barrel, multiple locations
- What to Get? Anything, but our favorite is a stack of the plain ol' pancakes!
- Seafood Express, Hyder, Alaska
- The chef of this bus (the only restaurant in this town of 50 or so folks) is cooking up the fish her son and husband catch each morning. Be prepared for excellent fresh fish, tasty tarter sauce, chowder, or desserts. Everything is homemade here!
- Klondike Rib & Salmon, Whitehorse, Yukon
- What to Get? Ribs, fish & chips, or the Kickass Klondiker Burger (elk, bison and boar meats combined!), or the focaccia sandwich. We loved this place so much we ate here on our way into Alaska and out! This place gets busy, but it's SO worth it! Oh, and get some pie to go!
- Jalama Beach Store & Grill, Lompoc, California
- What to Get? World Famous Jalama Burger and a beer.
- Burger Bus, Kenai, Alaska
- What to Get? Well a burger of course! Eating out of a bus is always awesome, but when it's this delicious, it will have you driving off the beaten path for a burger!
- McSorley's Old Ale House, New York City, New York
- Want to hang out where Abe Lincoln & Teddy Roosevelt were known to have an ale? The only thing they offer: Light Ale or Dark Ale (cash only)
- The Gorge Inn, Newhalem, Washington
- What to Get? The only thing they offer before the Historic Ladder Creek Falls Light Show...The Dam Good Chicken Dinner! Reservations are required!
- Salsa Brava, Flagstaff, Arizona
- What to Get? Anything here is delicious!
- Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe, Victorville, California
- What to Get? The Petite Brian Burger
- Sanford's Grub & Pub, Cheyenne, Wyoming (other locations as well)
- What to Get? $1 pint beers, the Hobo Sandwich and Fried Oreo dessert!
- Jolly Kone, Bridgeport, California
- What to Get? Any burger and the Strawberry Soft Serve Cone for dessert!
- Hook & Lime, Omaha, Nebraska
- What to Get? Steak or Brisket Tacos
- Whoa Nellie Deli, Lee Vining, California
- What to Get? Tri-Tip Salad
- The Shed, Mobile, Alabama (other locations as well)
- What to Get? Pulled Pork Sandwich.
- The Whistler Cafe, Nederland, Colorado
- What to Get? The Whistler Sandwich and breakfast!
- Rogue Brewery, Newport, Oregon (other locations as well)
- What to Get? Beer Cheese Soup or Clam Chowder.
- La Posta, Las Cruces, New Mexico
- What to Get? Green Chile Enchilada plate. Make sure you study the beautiful architecture of the buildings Billy the Kid used as a hideout!
- Big Nose Kate's Saloon, Tombstone, Arizona
- What to Get? The Big Ass Beer and a sandwich while you listen to live music!
- Maxwell's East Coast Eatery, Park City & Salt Lake City, Utah
- What to Get? Fat Kid Pizza or Fat Kid Chef Salad.
- JKQ BBQ, Black Hawk, Colorado
- What to Get? Ribs, pulled pork, or the meat platter!
- Millstream Brau Haus, Amana Colonies, Iowa
- What to Get? Spatzle Makkaroni and Kase, Loaded Fries.