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Restaurants presidents have visited from Washington to Trump and Biden

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Fraunces Tavern, New York City, New York
Gadsby’s Tavern, Alexandria, Virginia
The Log Inn, Warrenton, Indiana
Delmonico's, New York City, New York
Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington DC
The Hubbell House, Mantorville, Minnesota
Keens Steakhouse, New York City, New York
Buckhorn Exchange, Denver, Colorado
Antoine's, New Orleans, Louisiana
Nathan’s Famous, New York City, New York
Dixon’s Famous Chili, Independence, Missouri
Princess Restaurant, Frostburg, Maryland
Arthur Bryant's, Kansas City, Missouri
Union Oyster House, Boston, Massachusetts
Martin’s Tavern, Georgetown, Washington DC
Mader’s, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
El Adobe De Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, California
Mary Mahoney’s Old French House, Biloxi, Mississippi
The Firehouse, Sacramento, California
Mabel’s Lobster Claw, Kennebunkport, Maine
 Peking Gourmet Inn, Falls Church, Virginia
Mi Tierra, San Antonio, Texas
Versailles, Miami, Florida
Coopers Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que, Llano, Texas
Ben’s Chili Bowl, Washington DC
The Sink, Boulder, Colorado
Zingerman’s Deli, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Charcoal Pit, Wilmington, Delaware
The Red Hen, Washington DC
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Meals fit for a president

From storied saloons steeped in history, to hole-in-the-wall spots that have since achieved cult status, all of the restaurants in this round-up have been visited by presidents at some point in their history. Whether we’re talking about George Washington’s favorite watering hole, Abraham Lincoln's pick for perfect potatoes gratin, Joe Biden’s go-to burger spot, or one of few independent eateries patronized by Donald Trump, here we reveal the 29 restaurants that have received the presidential seal of approval.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover where you can dine like a POTUS, too.

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Clare Thorp

06 November 2023

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