The most famous restaurant in every state

Frank Olito,Erin McDowellJan 24, 2024, 01:04 IST

A scene from the movie "When Harry Met Sally" helped put New York's Katz's Deli on the map.Brad Barket/Getty Images

Every state has a famous restaurant that everyone knows about.
Some are fine dining establishments like the Greenbrier in West Virginia.

From fine dining restaurants to local barbecue joints, every state has at least one legendary restaurant that everyone knows about. The types of eateries vary from the oldest restaurant to the very best, but each has ultimately made a name for itself.

Business Insider went state by state to find the most famous restaurant and measured the winners based on culinary awards, TV and movie appearances, and celebrity sightings.

Keep reading to learn what eatery is the most famous in your state.

ALABAMA: Dreamland Bar-B-Que in Tuscaloosa

Dreamland Bar-B-Que in Alabama.Mary M./ Yelp

ALASKA: Snow City Cafe in Anchorage

President Obama in Snow City Cafe.MANDEL NGAN/ Getty

ARIZONA: Durant's Steakhouse in Phoenix

Steak, wine, and martinis at Durant's Steakhouse.Ashley H./ Yelp

ARKANSAS: Petit and Keet in Little Rock

Petit and Keet is located in Arkansas.John J./ Yelp

CALIFORNIA: Craig's in Los Angeles

Fried chicken at Craig's.Sandee T/ Yelp

COLORADO: Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs in Denver

A bacon and cheddar dog at Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs.Jessica M// Yelp

CONNECTICUT: Mystic Pizza in Mystic

The outside of Mystic Pizza.PhotoItaliaStudio/Shutterstock

DELAWARE: Stoney's Pub in Wilmington

Pie and peas at Stoney's British Pub.Kristina S./Yelp

FLORIDA: Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge in Miami

Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge overlooking the yachts on the Miami River.Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge/ Yelp

GEORGIA: STK in Atlanta

STK in Atlanta.Phuong D./ Yelp

HAWAII: Manago Hotel Restaurant in Captain Cook

Manago Hotel and Restaurant.David O./Yelp

IDAHO: White Horse Saloon in Spirit Lake

White Horse Saloon & Hotel.Michael W./Yelp

ILLINOIS: Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen in Chicago

Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen.Johnny R./Yelp

INDIANA: St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis

St. Elmo Steak House.St. Elmo Steak House/Yelp

IOWA: Northwestern Steakhouse in Mason City

Northwestern Steakhouse.Will F./Yelp

KANSAS: Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que in Kansas City

Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que ribs.Jay P./Yelp

KENTUCKY: Harland Sanders Cafe and Museum in North Corbin

Harland Sanders Cafe and Museum.Raymond S./Yelp

LOUISIANA: Commanders Palace in New Orleans

Commander's Palace.Steve G./Yelp

MAINE: The Lobster Shack at Two Lights in Cape Elizabeth

Food from the Lobster Shack at Two Lights overlooking the water.Jessie B./ Yelp

MARYLAND: Woodberry Kitchen in Baltimore

Woodberry Kitchen.Chris L./Yelp

MASSACHUSETTS: Cheers in Boston

The interior of Boston's Cheers.Elizabeth G./ Yelp

MICHIGAN: Hack-Ma-Tack Inn and Restaurant in Cheboygan

Hack-Ma-Tack Inn & Restaurant.Sandy B./Yelp

MINNESOTA: Matt's Bar in Minneapolis

The burger oozes with cheese at Matt's Bar.Chassidie L./Yelp

MISSISSIPPI: Mayflower Café in Jackson

Mayflower Cafe.Andrea K./Yelp

MISSOURI: Gates Bar-B-Q in Kansas City

Gates Bar-B-Q sandwich.Donna D./Yelp

MONTANA: Lucca's in Helena

The lasagna at Lucca's.Joe D./ Yelp

NEBRASKA: Big Mama's Kitchen in Omaha

The "Pig Ear Sandwich" at Big Mama's Kitchen.Jeff B./ Yelp

NEVADA: Mr. Chow in Las Vegas

The main dining room at Mr Chow in Las Vegas.Mr Chow/ Yelp

NEW HAMPSHIRE: Moxy in Portsmouth

Beef short rib at Moxy in New Hampshire.John B./ Yelp

NEW JERSEY: Tops Diner in East Newark

The Firebird sandwich at Tops Diner.Krystal P./ Yelp

NEW MEXICO: El Pinto in Albuquerque

An appetizer at El Pinto.Phil V./ yelp

NEW YORK: Katz's Delicatessen in New York City

Katz's Deli sandwiches.Brad Barket/Getty Images

NORTH CAROLINA: Skylight Inn in Ayden

Food at the Skylight Inn.Seymour S./ Yelp

NORTH DAKOTA: Red Pepper in Grand Forks

The taco burger at Red Pepper.The Red Pepper/ Yelp

OHIO: Red Steakhouse in Cleveland

The steak at Red Steakhouse.James D./ Yelp

OKLAHOMA: Rock Cafe in Stroud

Rock Cafe.M G./Yelp

OREGON: Lilia Comedor in Portland

Lilia Comedor.Bertha B./Yelp

PENNSYLVANIA: Victor Cafe in Philadelphia

The interior of Victor Cafe.Scott V./ Yelp

RHODE ISLAND: Crazy Burger Cafe & Juice Bar in Narragansett

Crazy Burger in Rhode Island.Barbara Ann W./ Yelp

SOUTH CAROLINA: Butcher & Bee in Charleston

A roast beef sandwich at the Butcher & Bee.Michelle K./ yelp

SOUTH DAKOTA: Wall Drug Store in Wall

Wall Drug Store blueberry pie.Pranjali S./Yelp

TENNESSEE: Bluebird Cafe in Nashville

Taylor Swift at Bluebird Cafe.John Shearer/ Getty

TEXAS: Franklin Barbecue in Austin

Brisket from Franklin Barbecue.Erin McDowell/Insider

UTAH: Ruth's Diner in Salt Lake City

Country-fried steak from Ruth's Diner.Katie W./Yelp

VERMONT: Prohibition Pig in Waterbury

Mac and cheese from Prohibition Pig.Melody C./Yelp

VIRGINIA: Beach Pub is famous for its various seafood dishes.

Oysters Rockefeller from Beach Pub.RunAway B./Yelp

WASHINGTON: Canlis in Seattle

Canlis overlooking the cliff it sits on.Jules H./ Yelp

WEST VIRGINIA: The Main Dining Room at Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs

The Main Dining Room at Greenbrier Resort sea bass.Grace K./Yelp

WISCONSIN: Mader's Restaurant in Milwaukee

The exterior of Mader's Restaurant in Wisconsin.John D./ Yelp

WYOMING: Snake River Grill in Jackson Hole

Eskimo bars at the Snake River Grill.Sheri R./Yelp

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