Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka's 10 Favorite Restaurants Across the U.S.

by Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka

Updated March 12, 2019

Powerhouse Hollywood couple—and parents of twins—David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris may live in New York, but their busy lives take them all around the country. David, a professional chef who graduated from Le Cordon Bleu, started a catering company in LA and became a Food Network star. Neil has been a successful actor for most of his life, but his long-standing passion for all things delicious grew over the years, and he’s now seen as an authority on food and dining too. With all the traveling they do, we asked them which U.S. restaurants they savor the chance to eat at.

Gandy Dancer

4.7

4.7 (6533)

$30 and under

Seafood

Ann Arbor

About the restaurant

Set in a historical landmark, this is one of Michigan's best restaurants. This place is wonderful for events and big parties. This establishment is known for fine food, which has a menu that focuses on seafood and wonderfully cooked steaks.

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John

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

Always a great meal, atmosphere and staff! It’s a family favorite and we are happy we selected it to celebrate Christmas!

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Dynamite Scallops

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Seared Diver Scallops

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Key Lime Pie

El Pinto

4.5

4.5 (7384)

$30 and under

Mexican / Southwestern

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

The decor of this New Mexican restaurant is as impressive as the food. Located about 20 minutes outside of Albuquerque, this massive hacienda boasts many rooms. The terra cotta fountains, plentiful chips, salsa, guacamole, and green chile are what make this restaurant a true wonder.

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Mary

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

Our dinner was great and the service was just as great!

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Famous Red Chile Ribs

Girl & the Goat

4.8

4.8 (14930)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

West Loop

About the restaurant

I have been here a few times, and every time I come to Chicago, I simply can't skip out on this place. Top Chef winner Stephane Izard creates innovative and creative food. With its small plates, you'll have to resist yourself from ordering the entire menu. Strong, flavorful food that is better after every single bite.

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TravisVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing! Would highly recommend! Try everything… get out of your comfort zone it all is delicious.

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4.7

4.7 (7942)

$31 to $50

Italian

Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

About the restaurant

Lidia Bastianich, acclaimed chef and TV personality, created Lidia's, which is the quintessential restaurant for rustic northern Italian cooking. Set in an old train station, the farmhouse atmosphere is perfectly rustic and elegant at the same time. The dishes are flavorful and will leave you beyond full of delicious food. When ordering, go for the pastas, especially the pasta trio that's cooked tableside. If you can find room in your stomach, you'll have to try anything with the gorgonzola sauce or the mushroom arancini.

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Anna

Dined 5 days ago

We dined last night to celebrate my birthday and it was such a treat for everyone involved! Miranda served us and was incredibly attentive to our needs and preferences, and gave excellent advice on which wine to pair with our meals! Thank you to the team at Lidia’s for a unique and enjoyable experience, everyone left feeling satisfied and overjoyed!

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4.7

4.7 (3920)

$50 and over

American

The Strip

About the restaurant

Okay let’s be honest, have you ever had a bad meal at Momofuku?! David Chang brings his seasonal, always changing, Asian-inspired menu to a bigger, badder and tastier level. Always great food done Vegas style.

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Pargat

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

The Ramen was truly fantastic and lived up to their reputation. Every server was incredibly friendly and made us all feel very welcome. All three different ramens we got were top notch in their own way and I’m looking forward to going back.

Morimoto Asia

4.6

4.6 (9214)

$31 to $50

Pan-Asian

Lake Buena Vista

About the restaurant

Looking for the best sushi in Orlando? This is your place. The dining room is like a Vegas nightclub, but the food is as authentic as eating in Japan. Whether you sit down and share dim sum on lazy Susan's, or order straight from the gigantic sushi bar, this iron chef does it right.

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ErikVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Non-sushi menu is thin however everything was tasty and presented beautifully on the plate. We had Chilean sea bass, ribs and a couple of rice dishes, very flavorful and nicely done. Appetizers were dumpling, spider maki and oysters, overall we had a good time, the restaurant was super busy, a testament to their popularity and creativity.

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Duck Ramen

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LOBSTER SINGAPORE NOODLES

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Morimoto "Buri-Bop"+

Angelini Osteria - Beverly Blvd

4.8

4.8 (2595)

$31 to $50

Italian

Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

About the restaurant

If you're in the mood for Italian cuisine, this is your place to go. Make sure to book ahead because this tiny Trattoria fills up fast. From homemade, rolled pasta to perfectly cooked Bistecca Florentine, this LA favorite is a no brainer.

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Carlo

Dined 6 days ago

Simply a must when in LA. Great food. great service & owner is a sweetheart. Get the Green Lasagna. Great vibe in king time LA classic.

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Deep Fried Zucchini Flowers

Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia

4.9

4.9 (2378)

$50 and over

Italian

Center City

About the restaurant

With a tiny dining room and a multi-course tasting menu, Ventri never disappoints. It's over-the-top, expensive and probably some of the best Italian food you will ever have.

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Meryl

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

My husband and I returned to Vetri Cucina to celebrate our anniversary, as we had done the year prior. Immediately, we were encompassed by the warm singular ambience of the small dining room: it feels like coming home. Eric, our server, was outstanding. He was with us throughout the multi-course prix-fixe meal, and gave us excellent commentary about what we were about to eat and drink. He even laughed when I asked, “Does everyone make it through all of the courses?” and he responded, “No. You are the first one.” Vetri is a unique experience. The courses arrive in a decent pace, always giving us enough time to digest and ruminate. The food is uniformly excellent; you can’t really go wrong. Highly recommend!

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