Across the Map: America’s Favorite Bites
America’s food scene is as diverse and flavorful as its landscapes — from seafood shacks on the coast to barbecue joints in the heartland, every state has that one dish locals can’t get enough of. Whether it’s something sweet, smoky, or deep-fried, these favorites tell a story about where they come from. Grab a fork and join us on a delicious cross-country road trip through the most popular dish in every state!
Alabama – Fried Green Tomatoes
Alaska – King Crab Legs
Arizona – Chimichangas
Arkansas – Fried Catfish
California – Avocado Toast
Colorado – Green Chiles
Connecticut – Lobster Roll (Hot with Butter)
Delaware – Scrapple
(A breakfast classic made from pork and cornmeal, pan-fried and best served with eggs)
Florida – Key Lime Pie
Georgia – Peach Cobbler
Hawaii – Poke Bowls
(Fresh tuna, soy, sesame, and rice)
Idaho – Finger Steaks
(Chicken tenders beef cousin, served with cocktail sauce.)
Illinois – Deep Dish Pizza
Indiana – Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Iowa – Maid-Rite (Loose Meat Sandwich)
(Debatably the start of the Sloppy Joe with seasoned ground beef)
Kansas – Burnt Ends
Kentucky – Hot Brown
Louisiana – Gumbo
Maine – Lobster Roll (Chilled with Mayo)
Maryland – Crab Cakes
Massachusetts – Clam Chowder
Michigan – Coney Dog
Minnesota – Juicy Lucy
(A burger with molten cheese inside the patty)
Mississippi – Shrimp and Grits
Missouri – Toasted Ravioli
Montana – Bison Burger
Nebraska – Runza
(A handheld meat-and-cabbage pastry sandwich)
Nevada – Shrimp Cocktail
New Hampshire – Apple Cider Donuts
New Jersey – Pork Roll (Taylor Ham)
(Typically served on a bagel with egg and cheese.)
New Mexico – Green Chile Cheeseburger
New York – Pizza (Thin Crust)
North Carolina – Pulled Pork BBQ
North Dakota – Knoephla Soup
(Creamy dumpling soup with potatoes and herbs)
Ohio – Cincinnati Chili
(Served over spaghetti and topped with cheese)
Oklahoma – Chicken-Fried Steak
Oregon – Marionberry Pie
(A sweet, tangy twist on traditional berry pie, made with Oregon’s signature fruit)
Pennsylvania – Philly Cheesesteak
Rhode Island – Clam Cakes
South Carolina – She-Crab Soup
South Dakota – Chislic
(Cubes of skewered, fried red meat (usually lamb or beef), seasoned simply and served with saltines)
Tennessee – Hot Chicken
Texas – Brisket
Utah – Funeral Potatoes
Vermont – Maple Creemee
(A soft-serve ice cream flavored with pure maple syrup)
Virginia – Country Ham
Washington – Salmon
West Virginia – Pepperoni Roll
Wisconsin – Cheese Curds
Wyoming – Elk Steak
From coast to coast, every dish tells a story — about community, history, and the flavors that define us. Whether you’re savoring shrimp and grits in the South or a juicy Lucy up north, there’s one thing all these dishes share: the power to bring people together around a table.
We invite you to join us around the table for a meal to remember. Whether you’re here for a taste of home, or something new, we hope each bite feels like a little culinary road trip of its own.