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7 Delicious Destination Restaurants That Are Worth the Drive
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7 Delicious Destination Restaurants That Are Worth the Drive

A good restaurant is worth traveling for. That's why we partnered with Hilton for this post.

Turn your next dining adventure into a travel adventure and plan a foodie minivacation that takes you to a delicious destination. And we've discovered restaurants that are so worth the drive. We're talking sustainable seafood, the best hot dogs, and even barbecue. Jump in the car for a drive, or turn checking out one of these restaurants into an eating excursion for exploring new locations.

1 Burt's Place

Burt's Place
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Location: Morton Grove, IL
Why you should make the drive: Located 30 minutes outside Chicago, Burt's Place is worth the drive if you're in the mood for amazing pizza. The old-school decor makes you feel like you're in a dive bar, but it's really all about the pizza.

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2 The Commoner

The Commoner
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Location: Pittsburgh
Why you should make the drive: This is more than just a short drive, so turn it into a minivacation when making the five-hour drive from Philadelphia. The Commoner is a new spin on the sports bar in Pittsburgh. The menu changes seasonally, which turns it into a destination for grabbing a good beer and tasty grub.

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3 Victor's of York

Victor's of York
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Location: Lancaster, PA
Why you should make the drive: Get out of the city and drive the two hours from Philadelphia to Lancaster and have dinner at Victor's of York. Specializing in Italian food, the restaurant is housed in a renovated church, adding to its charm. With live jazz on Friday nights, bocce ball tournaments, and a collection of unique cocktails, it is a must visit.

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4 FM Smoke House

FM Smoke House
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Location: Irving, TX
Why you should make the drive: Jump in the car and drive the 30 minutes from Dallas to Irving for Texas comfort food at its best. FM Smoke House focuses on local and seasonal ingredients for a menu filled with homemade eats.

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5 Pescara

Pescara
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Location: Rochester, MN
Why you should make the drive: Known for its fresh seafood, Pescara is where to go for sustainable dishes. Plan on turning it into a weekend adventure and make the hour-and-a-half drive from Minneapolis to Rochester for delicious food and a fun getaway.

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6 Gene's & Jude's

Gene's & Jude's
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Location: River Grove, IL
Why you should make the drive: Gene's & Jude's is a mere 30 minutes out of Chicago, and the drive is completely worth it for one of the best hot dogs in the country. The combo of fries, dog, bun, and condiments comes together into an outrageously good bite.

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7 Lonesome Dove Bistro

Lonesome Dove Bistro
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Location: Fort Worth, TX
Why you should make the drive: Make a reservation at Lonesome Dove Bistro and head to Fort Worth. The urban bistro features flavors of the Old West in the Historic Stockyards District.

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