Food Travel: Top 30 Foodie Cities In The US (and World) In 2021 (3 of 7)

San Diego, CA

From gnocchi to fish tacos to lots of beer, San Diego has everything a foodie’s heart desires. Rightly rated as one of the best foodie cities in the United States, San Diego will always have something new to offer to food lovers.

Known for its historic fishing industry and the immigrant cultures that have stayed in this city for generations, you will find the place refreshing and welcoming. If you want to truly enjoy the best fish taco, skip the ever-busy (though, highly overrated) joints in the Old Town and instead head over to the Taco’s Mimi or Ortiz’s Taco Shop.

In this mini-Italy neighborhood, there are some great craft beers you can find at Ballast Point Brewery before you sit down for a steaming plate of pasta at the Monello restaurant.

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles is quite underrated when it comes to food. The Californian city boasts cliff beaches, breathtaking canyons, and just everything you can think of. If you are in the city, do head over to Santa Monica or KoreaTown to enjoy some of the most amazing foods you will ever taste.

Do check out the Los Angeles Farmers Market as well that has been around since 1034, and offers some great foods offered by vendors and gourmet grocers.

Asheville, NC

If you are looking for comforting bites and craft beers, there is nothing better than the stunning mountain city of Asheville, NC, which has one of the most amazing foods you can enjoy.

Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city of Asheville has probably more breweries per person than any US city – there are over 100 drafts you can enjoy! Some of the most popular ones include Big Mountain Ciderworks, Burial Beer Co., and Lookout Brewery.

You can relish Rhubarb’s rustic fare, order some fine North Carolina cheese, and enjoy draft beer.

Berkeley, CA

Most people who visit the Bay Area tend to prefer San Francisco, but those who know the history of Berkely know that missing this city is a sin they cannot commit as food lovers.

Part of the sunny East Bay, Berkeley has foods that will please everyone. You can go to “Gourmet Ghetto”, where you can visit some of the finest farm-to-table food restaurants such as Chez Panisse, which is often considered the first of its kind. They change the pies on a daily basis using organic, locally-grown veggies and top-quality cheeses.

Another way you can enjoy food at the eateries is by going on a food tour with a local guide.

Miami, FL

Ceviche. Empanadas. Rum. Miami isn’t just known for its striking beaches; it is also the city that is known for some of the finest foods you will get in the country.

From Little Havana tostones to South Beach’s Sweet Liberty Drinks cocktails, Miami will keep your tastebuds happy. If you want to enjoy a romantic date, head over to La Mar that offers some really amazing Japanese-Peruvian dishes, which include anticuchos and delicious ceviches.