The best U.S. hotels for foodies

While New York City may be considered the Empire State’s culinary capital, The DeBruce in the Sullivan Catskills region is an underrated haven for foodies. Although this 12-room boutique hotel isn’t all-inclusive, guests are privy to an extravagant multi-course tasting dinner from the namesake onsite restaurant, which just so happens to be a 2023 James Beard semifinalist. The menu—created by a trio of critically acclaimed chefs—changes frequently depending on the season. Still, sample selections include everything from onion petals with grilled cherry and caviar to scallop ceviche with strawberry to venison-stuffed grape leaves. Breakfast (think: avocado toast topped with smoked trout, beef fat hash browns and yogurt with wild berries) is also included. Pro tip: Plan your visit in the spring, when the backyard is teeming with ramps; during this time, guests can join chefs on walks to forage for these veggies to take home.

This sprawling central Florida resort, part of the 380-acre World Equestrian Center, is a surprising oasis for culinary connoisseurs. Within the hotel walls, there are three onsite restaurants. Fine-dining haunt Stirrups serves quality chops and seafood, and the 6,000-bottle wine collection is an incredible added bonus. For something more low-key, check out Yellow Pony Pub & Garden, serving elevated pub grub, like fried green tomato BLTs with fig jam and lobster mac. Last but not least is Emma’s Patisserie, a Parisian-inspired bakery-slash-coffee-shop helmed by the resort’s pastry chef—and Food Network’s Summer Baking Championship finalist—Yohann Le Bescond. The World Equestrian Center also has four eateries: Filo’s Mexican Cantina (serving classics like street tacos and burritos), Miss Tilly’s Lollipops (where the homemade fudge can’t be beat), Ralph’s Burger & Sandwich Shop (don’t miss the milkshakes or the cheeseburgers) and Viola & Dot’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria (where guests can customize flatbreads, salads and pasta).

Just 90 minutes from our nation's capital lies The Inn at Little Washington, and it's here where you'll find the only three-Michelin-starred restaurant within the Washington, D.C. area. Helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef Patrick O'Connell, the buzzy restaurant offers two multi-course set menus that change seasonally (one vegetarian, one meat-forward), spotlighting only the freshest produce, meats and cheeses. Here, you’ll also find a unique selection of one-of-a-kind delicacies. For example, you can't find caviar from Madagascar anywhere else in the world since the property purchased the entire farm's stock! All in all, mouthwatering options abound, including bigeye tuna and swordfish carpaccio with wasabi sorbet and puffed wild rice; Long Island duck breast with figs braised in Madeira, Portugal; and the "Global Warming" dessert (toasted corn ice cream cone with a blistered shishito pepper).

Las Vegas is known for being over the top, and the food and drink scene is equally extravagant. Foodies should make the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas resort their home base since some of Sin City’s best eats can be found onsite. The property offers 20 dining experiences and 14 bars, including The Buffet at The Wynn. Known as one of the most extravagant on The Strip, this over-the-top buffet with 16 live cooking stations is the perfect place to indulge in over 90 mouthwatering dishes that run the gamut from prime rib to chilled crab legs to eggs benedict. Beyond the buffet, there’s a sleek Japanese eatery, an award-winning seafood spot and an acclaimed Chinese restaurant—the first in North America to earn a Michelin star! Last but not least, sweet tooths can sign up for a Master Chocolate Class, which takes them behind the scenes of the resort’s pastry kitchen.

The waterfront Salmon Falls Resort is best known for its world-class salmon fishing and boat-to-table cuisine, best enjoyed at its Timbers Restaurant & Lounge. Here, guests can dig into an array of Alaskan seafood staples, including locally harvested Hump Island oysters, fish and chips featuring fresh-caught halibut, spot prawn chowder and poke nachos made with marinated Alaska salmon and halibut. Perhaps the coolest, most unique option, Hook & Cook allows guests to have their fresh catch prepared to their liking to enjoy at the resort. Salmon Falls Resorts also has a handful of seafood-driven foodie experiences, including a salmon roe and wine pairing, salmon cooking and tasting with an Alaska microbrew pairing and a fully guided fishing and shrimping tour (note: guests’ catches will be flash-frozen to be enjoyed throughout the year).

The 2,200-acre Nemacolin resort boasts 10 drinking and dining establishments to satisfy any craving, whether it's pizza, ice cream, steak and basically anything else that strikes your fancy. Several restaurants have attained AAA Five-Diamond status, including swanky seafood joint Aqueous and haute French haunt Lautrec. Those craving a more casual ambiance—albeit just as flavorful fare—can feast on wood-fired pizza at Barattolo, fresh-baked pastries at The Patisserie, poolside bites like flatbreads and salads at Dining at The Peak, refreshing treats at PJ's Ice Cream Parlor and elevated comfort food like short rib nachos and crispy chicken sandwiches at Rockwell's Bistro. Opening in November, the resort introduces new dining concept Fawn & Fable, which serves steakhouse staples in a stunning setting. There are two Pete Dye-designed golf courses on the property, should you need to burn off some calories during your stay.

With its luxury accommodations, tranquil spa, postcard-worthy scenery, and ample activities, it’s no wonder why Hidden Pond is considered one of Maine's best hotels. This boutique property is also noteworthy for its fantastic food and beverage program. Guests are greeted with fresh pastries and coffee delivered to their door each morning. It’s off to Earth for dinner, the onsite farm-to-table restaurant spearheaded by chef Joe Schafer, who works with local farmers, fishermen and foragers to serve only the freshest cuisine. Options include everything from wood-fired Maine lobster to zucchini spaghetti with housemade ricotta. It's also worth mentioning that many ingredients are plucked straight from the property’s organic gardens. Bonus: Hidden Pond has a trendy food truck, doling out elevated, fast-casual favorites like smash burgers, breakfast sandwiches and lobster rolls.

While Detroit is home to a handful of top-notch restaurants, the Shinola Hotel, located in the heart of downtown, is a dining destination in and of itself. Overseen by James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Carmellini of NoHo Hospitality, the property’s food and beverage programming is, in a word, fantastic. Guests can pick five distinctive dining options, including San Morello, showcasing southern Italian fare made with local ingredients, such as honey harvested from the beehives on the hotel's roof. The creamy burrata crostini or housemade pappardelle are not to be missed. There’s also Evening Bar, a swanky craft cocktail joint with a stellar selection of small plates. Penny Red’s dishes out crispy chicken and honey butter biscuits in a casual setting and serves as a grab-and-go for guests enjoying a cocktail or craft beer at The Brakeman next door. Last but certainly not least is the nostalgia-inducing Mister Dips—the perfect spot for burgers and soft-serve.

Encompassing a whopping 4,200 acres, the luxurious Blackberry Farm resort has been dishing out farm-to-table fare way before it was cool, making it a must-visit for any foodie. To ensure an incredible dining experience, Blackberry Farm works with a master team to curate your stay—including a chef, gardener, baker, cheesemaker, forager and butcher, to name a few. All meals are included in the experience, starting with a hearty breakfast of farm-fresh eggs, griddle cakes, housemade cereal, buttermilk biscuits and gravy. When it’s time for lunch, guests can dig into fresh salads, Southern-inspired sandwiches, and cozy soups featuring seasonal ingredients and local produce. Later, sit down for dinner at one of two restaurants, The Barn (an elevated James Beard Award-winning eatery with an elaborate multi-course menu) and The Dogwood (providing a more relaxed environment for equally tasty food). Gourmands can also sign up for chef-led cooking demos and farmstead tours; the latter provides a closer look at the fruits and veggies from the gardens, as well as how the forager, livestock team, cheese maker, butcher and preservationist all play a role in the resort’s culinary programming.

Thanks to a combination of sweeping vineyard views, a sprawling spa and pool area and sumptuous rooms and suites (most with soaking tubs and/or fireplaces), Auberge du Soleil has earned a reputation for being one of the best hotels in Napa. The 33-acre resort is also a favorite amongst foodies, who flock from all over to dine at its Michelin-starred restaurant. Considered the region’s first fine-dining establishment, The Restaurant has received a remarkable 16 consecutive Michelin stars. While dinner here is one for the books—order a la carte or indulge in one of the multi-course tasting menus—don’t sleep on the new two- or three-course prix fixe lunch menu. Lunch is served al fresco on the terrace and features a tableside champagne cart plus delicious dishes like cow’s milk burrata, heirloom tomato risotto and cabernet-braised short rib. Those who prefer a casual ambiance need not miss The Bar, serving shared plates like oysters on the half shell, mains ranging from grilled flatbreads to steaks, a wide selection of cheese and charcuterie, plus wine and cocktails. Speaking of vino, did we mention the 15,000-bottle cellar? Cheers!

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is less than 10 miles from downtown Raleigh, yet it feels worlds away. While the property’s picture-perfect lakefront locale is reason enough to stay here, guests won’t want to miss out on the signature restaurant Herons, one of just 79 Forbes Five-Star restaurants worldwide. Four-time James Beard Semifinalist Steven Greene leads the eatery, and dishes are crafted with locally sourced ingredients from 14 nearby farms and the property’s two-acre plot. The 98-seat dining area offers spectacular garden views plus a specially curated art collection so guests can eat and drink in style. Breakfast and brunch staples include almond butter toast topped with housemade granola and a decadent crab cake benedict. The lunch menu consists of soups, salads and sandwiches, while the four-course dinner menu features indulgent offerings like poached oysters, foie gras and quail with blueberry and miso. The hotel is also home to the cozy Umstead Bar, which serves lunch and dinner, a selection of cocktails, wine and beer, and a delectable afternoon tea service.