"There's this place..." It's what friends say when recommending one of America's great independent dining spots: Best–kept-secrets, family-owned eateries, out-of-the-way haunts, hole-in-the-wall diners…all independent eating destinations specializing in pleasing the local palate and providing top-notch service.

If you have an appetite for enjoying and recommending the best of America's dining experiences, spend some time here. Search for eating establishments near your home or along your journey. As you discover other tip-worthy independent restaurants, we invite you to post them on TheresThisPlace.com so others can enjoy them too.

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