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

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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
4.6 (6675)
$30 and under
Seafood
Ann Arbor
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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BobVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Love the ambience at the Gandy Dancer! Food is delicious and perks for Landry's members very good.
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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BobVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Love the ambience at the Gandy Dancer! Food is delicious and perks for Landry's members very good.
El Pinto
4.6 (7449)
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern
Albuquerque
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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Robert
Dined 1 day ago
Consistently good food, reasonably priced with excellent service and a pleasant ambiance.
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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Robert
Dined 1 day ago
Consistently good food, reasonably priced with excellent service and a pleasant ambiance.
Girl & the Goat
4.8 (15190)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
West Loop
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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Erin
Dined 3 days ago
Easy to book, kind staff, incredible food. Each dish was busting with flavors. The salmon poke was our favorite.
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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Erin
Dined 3 days ago
Easy to book, kind staff, incredible food. Each dish was busting with flavors. The salmon poke was our favorite.
Lidia's Restaurant
4.8 (8028)
$31 to $50
Italian
Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
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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Amia
Dined on May 1, 2025
Excellent as always! Lidia's has amazing food, amazing service and the atmosphere is so classy and elegant. Winning choice for special occasions or even just a lovely dinner with special people.
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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Amia
Dined on May 1, 2025
Excellent as always! Lidia's has amazing food, amazing service and the atmosphere is so classy and elegant. Winning choice for special occasions or even just a lovely dinner with special people.
Momofuku Las Vegas
4.7 (3989)
$50 and over
American
The Strip
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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EdwardVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Well from the front of the place if you look inside it looks like a normal sushi place. But when you go back in the dining room it’s awesome. Music playing wine racks. First time here eating and it’s awesome!! Food is delicious. They combine flavors that u don’t think of. Trust me this is a go to place
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.
Top review
EdwardVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Well from the front of the place if you look inside it looks like a normal sushi place. But when you go back in the dining room it’s awesome. Music playing wine racks. First time here eating and it’s awesome!! Food is delicious. They combine flavors that u don’t think of. Trust me this is a go to place
Morimoto Asia
4.7 (9511)
$31 to $50
Pan-Asian
Lake Buena Vista
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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BrianVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Been to this Morimoto multiple times as well a few other restaurants. It always delivers. The sushi and sashimi are always amazing
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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BrianVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Been to this Morimoto multiple times as well a few other restaurants. It always delivers. The sushi and sashimi are always amazing
Angelini Osteria - Beverly Blvd
4.7 (2635)
$31 to $50
Italian
Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
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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CarolineVIP
Dined on Apr 25, 2025
Our lunch was pleasant. Service was friendly and food was delicious. But, I do think it’s overpriced for what it is.
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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CarolineVIP
Dined on Apr 25, 2025
Our lunch was pleasant. Service was friendly and food was delicious. But, I do think it’s overpriced for what it is.
Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia
4.9 (2468)
$50 and over
Italian
Center City
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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EdVIP
Dined 3 days ago
From the moment we walked in the door we felt welcomed. The food choices were varied, the presentation was visually appealing and most importantly the food was delicious. This is the 2nd time I’ve been there and I’ll return next time I’m in town
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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EdVIP
Dined 3 days ago
From the moment we walked in the door we felt welcomed. The food choices were varied, the presentation was visually appealing and most importantly the food was delicious. This is the 2nd time I’ve been there and I’ll return next time I’m in town
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