We all need to eat, but some love food more than others. Foodies have a particular interest in food and seek out unique dishes and experiences no matter where they are.
There are several American cities that are great destinations for solo travelers looking to eat some of the best food you can find. Check out our latest recommendations for cities fit for foodies:
1. San Francisco
Not only is San Francisco home to restaurants with the most Michelin stars in the country, it’s also home to almost every type of food you can imagine. “The Bay Area is obsessed with food,” says Joyce Goldstein, a chef and author familiar with the food scene in the city. Given the size of San Francisco, it’s no surprise the range of cuisines seem endless. Click here for Condé Nast’s list of the best restaurants in the entire city.
2. New Orleans
A list about the best food cities in the country wouldn’t be complete without a mention of New Orleans, where Astrid Solo Travel Advisor was launched in 2016. The Big Easy is known for its cajun and creole food such as jambalaya and gumbo, but also has so many other food genres all around the city. New Orleans has dozens of Vietnamese restaurants next door to Italian dishes, burger joints, and fast food favorites. Click here for Condé Nast’s list of best restaurants in New Orleans.
3. Charleston
As a city regularly compared to New Orleans in terms of southern hospitality, architecture, and proximity to water, Charleston is known for its seafood dishes--and more-- too. Eater rounded up a list of the most iconic dishes in Charleston, which includes everything from southern stew to fried chicken and pizza. “These are the dishes that define Low Country cuisine. The food reflects the environment of the rich oceans and lands of Charleston.” Click here for the Condé Nast’s list of best restaurants in Charleston.
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To read our posts about some of our favorite restaurants, bars, cafes and eateries in New Orleans, scroll through the posts below!
One of the South's most recognized thoroughfares, Magazine Street street is a six-mile journey filled with nearly every type of shop, restaurant and bar imaginable. If you’re looking for things to do on your next solo trip to New Orleans, check out this list of our favorite stops on the iconic Magazine Street.
In a city filled with James Beard winners and classic culinary institutes, a solo traveler might not think that New Orleans had any more room for new, exciting restaurants. Think again! Here is our list of the 5 trendiest new eateries in the Crescent City. Yum!
During the month of August, experience cuisine that delights your palate and is an integral part of the history and culture of New Orleans. This annual culinary tradition features specially priced prix-fixe lunch, dinner and brunch menus, all at an incredibly affordable price!
As the city of New Orleans gears up to turn 300, there is no shortage of new and exciting restaurant openings for the solo traveler to enjoy. Southern Living magazine even ranked the Big East as the South’s best food city for all of 2018. Make your next solo destination New Orleans.
The James Beard Foundation today announced the semifinalists for this year’s culinary awards, and New Orleans has a mix of familiar local names and newer additions in the running. If you are traveling alone to New Orleans make sure to dine at one of these top restaurants for a meal to remember.
Didn't get those Coolinary deals last month when traveling alone in New Orleans? Don't worry! Restaurant Week New Orleans kicks off yearly in September, giving you, the solo traveler, another opportunity to enjoy delicious, summer New Orleans dining deals!
Alon Shaya is breathing some fresh Mediterranean air into the bust-your-gut New Orleans food scene with a menu of bright, colorful food inspired by his birthplace, Israel. Put this unique and innovative restaurant on your “must do” list when visiting NOLA!
Craft breweries are the perfect place to relax, grab a bite to eat, and drink a few cold ones. Over the past five years, New Orleans has seen a significant rise in the amount of breweries and beer gardens. Here are some of Astrid Solo Travel Advisor’s favorites:
Chef Donald Link's restaurant Herbsaint specializes in modern Southern bistro that merges the soul of Louisiana's regional cuisine with the spirit and sophistication of these foodie times. If you’re looking for an on-trend restaurant that offers authentic New Orleans food, check out Herbsaint on your next visit to the city!
Lula is Louisiana's first restaurant-distillery and is producing delicious rum, vodka, and gin made from Louisiana cane sugar. This is a great place to enjoy a unique dining and drinking experience in New Orleans!
In a city filled with countless James Beard winners and classic culinary institutes, you might think that New Orleans is running out of room for new restaurants. Think again! Here are 5 new restaurants to try during your next visit to New Orleans!
Spend a day strolling down New Orleans' picturesque Oak Street, a Carrollton gem that still retains the turn-of-the-last-century feel of an old Americana Main Street.
New Orleans is home to many wine shops and bars that will please wine connoisseurs and newbies alike.
Whether its Cold Brews or Cappuccinos, there is sure to be a New Orleans coffee shop you , the solo traveler, will enjoy. See our list of Top 6 New Orleans Coffeehouses for you to try a great cup of java when traveling alone in the Big Easy.
Located on picturesque Jackson Square at Le Petit Theatre, Tableau is Dickie Brennan’s newest restaurant. Tableau has quickly been propelled into the ranks of New Orleans restaurants where visitors and locals, solo travelers and large parties, can happily coexist.
With the a big bar, friendly staff, and the freshest food around, Dryades Public Market is great for the solo traveler looking to get a taste of local vendors in a new and welcoming space!
If you’re a traveler visiting New Orleans during the Thanksgiving holiday, you’re in luck because a number of restaurants will be serving fabulous Thanksgiving dinners (and lunch), New Orleans Style!
Magazine Street is a thriving place of commerce, where you will find world-class shopping, great restaurants and classic New Orleans architecture in a relaxed, local atmosphere. Here are our top musts for solo travelers visiting New Orleans!
From the Vallée de la Marne to the banks of the Mississippi - join other solo travelers from around the world in enjoying Champagne Day in New Orleans. Check out the best places to celebrate this festive day in New Orleans.
Uptown New Orleans seems to have it’s own little Italy nestled on Freret Street in Ancora Pizzeria and Salumeria. This restaurant offers authentic Neapolitan pizzas and house-made salumi. If you’re a solo traveler, and you can’t quite make it all the way to Italy, you might be able to get a taste here!
When in NOLA, if you find yourself in the mood for some good Vietnamese food, the absolute best place to get pho in New Orleans is at Magasin Kitchen, a fusion Vietnamese restaurant located in New Orleans’ trendy Warehouse District.
New Orleans is full of fabulous places to find a glass of wine, a bite to eat, and maybe even somewhere to listen to live music. We've found the five best venues to drink wine in New Orleans for solo travelers and wine lovers alike.
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Author: Julia Ballard
Julia was the first member of the Astrid Solo Travel Advisor team, and has helped shape our unique approach to travel writing which focuses on affordable, luxury ideas for the solo traveler. She is on top of all the cutting-edge in everything from technology to travel, and works to share her insights with our audience. To read more about her and each one of our Solo Travel Advisors, head over to theAbout page!
Known for its live music, local art and good eats, Frenchmen Street in New Orleans should be a must on every solo traveler’s list!