Food Paradise

Nachos at a San Diego brewery; crazy ice cream confections in New Jersey.

Deep-dish pizza in Denver; a five-ham pig-out in Pittsburgh; a massive ice cream sundae in Massachusetts.

Succulent, savory and spectacular seafood, including lobster at a Jersey Shore eatery where fishing boats tie up next to the tables, legendary seafood stew in San Diego and deep-fried stuffed crab in Baltimore.

Diners dig into super-stacked bowls, including bowls of macaroni and cheese, comforting pasta creations, bold beef stew, and a chili with soul.

The lowdown on the best local grub, from a hidden pizza haven in San Diego to a Jewish deli in Miami.

Named for the average Joe, the country's best diners are highlighted, from a liquor store-turned-restaurant serving up burgers to an authentic Mexican kitchen laying down the law with its arresting dishes.

Diners check out bucket-list dishes, including Philadelphia's life-changing roast pork sandwiches, the best burger in New York City and a cavalcade of Cajun flavors at the best bayou brunch around.

Pubs serve up great grub, including monstrous pulled pork sandwiches in Galveston, Texas, beer-infused mussels in Maine and the hottest barbecue in Miami.

Putting on the freshmen 15 never looked so good as diners eat their way through college towns; from an entire Thanksgiving feast on a roll to mac 'n' cheese doughnuts, these dishes will fuel any cram session.

Because great food calls for great entertainment, these places offer spectacles as well as incredible meals, from Tex-Mex meatballs fueling music fans in Dallas to a comedy show featuring fresh Atlantic seafood in Maine.

Pizzerias share their most delicious spins on America's favorite pie, from a family-run institution in Chicago specializing in stuffed pizzas to a one-of-a-kind pizza palace slinging outrageous dessert pizzas.

These places dish up all the meat one can eat, from a bottomless buffet of skewered meats in New York City to mile-high meaty sandwiches in Colorado.

Diners get a fresh take on fast food at these unique fast-casual restaurants across the country, from a New Jersey sandwich shop specializing in gourmet hoagies to a Los Angeles hot dog joint serving up bacon-wrapped dogs and fully-loaded fries.

Pumped-up portions from across the country that deliver on decadence, from a colossal 30-pound taco pizza in Atlantic City, N.J., to a towering mountain of meat in Seattle.

Diners make mouthwatering memories at monumental sites, from sandwiches stacked with international flavors across the street from the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to silky, sweet ice cream sundaes near Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

Diners cozy up to some of the most feel-good foods around the country, including fully loaded tater tots, outrageous shakes and mouthwatering Australian meat pies.

These A-plus eateries serve up delicious food and awesome service near U.S. colleges and universities, from an iconic burger shop steps away from Harvard University to a beloved breakfast joint just off the University of Minnesota campus.

Diners pull over and fill up on gourmet delights at these road-food hot spots across the country, from classic burgers and frosty root beer floats right off of Route 61 in Louisiana to fish and chips on the Pacific Coast Highway.

Restaurants serve up dishes that have stood the test of time and provide soul-satisfying experiences, from chocolate egg creams at a 1950s soda fountain in New York City to a San Francisco bakery re-imagining Old World confections.