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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 (6722)
$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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Ken
Dined on Jun 16, 2025
I requested and received a table near the tracks. The ambiance, service and food was outstanding!
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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Ken
Dined on Jun 16, 2025
I requested and received a table near the tracks. The ambiance, service and food was outstanding!
El Pinto
4.6 (7492)
$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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Barry
Dined 3 days ago
Large portions very good. Margaritas was great too. Patio is very nice.
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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Barry
Dined 3 days ago
Large portions very good. Margaritas was great too. Patio is very nice.
Girl & the Goat
4.7 (15336)
$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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Samantha
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing food, spectacular drinks, awesome service!!!
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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Samantha
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing food, spectacular drinks, awesome service!!!
Lidia's Restaurant
4.7 (8044)
$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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Jay
Dined 3 days ago
Superb Sangiovese, the waiter made excellent recommendations, and the food was phenominal. We had the pollo al limone and brasato. Both were out of this world. The overall dining experience was top notch
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.
Top review
Jay
Dined 3 days ago
Superb Sangiovese, the waiter made excellent recommendations, and the food was phenominal. We had the pollo al limone and brasato. Both were out of this world. The overall dining experience was top notch
Momofuku Las Vegas
4.8 (4002)
$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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james
Dined 5 days ago
They did a very nice job of taking care of us.. nice dinner.
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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james
Dined 5 days ago
They did a very nice job of taking care of us.. nice dinner.
Morimoto Asia
4.7 (9587)
$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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JanelVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious sushi and entrees with attentive service
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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JanelVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious sushi and entrees with attentive service
Angelini Osteria - Beverly Blvd
4.8 (2642)
$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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DianeVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Very nice to sit outside- good food and service- noisy inside.
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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DianeVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Very nice to sit outside- good food and service- noisy inside.
Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia
4.9 (2507)
$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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Erica
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing food. Great atmosphere Danielle was a great resource helping with food recommendations as well as wine pairings.
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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Erica
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing food. Great atmosphere Danielle was a great resource helping with food recommendations as well as wine pairings.
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