RestaurantsVirginia BeachCroc's 19th Street Bistro
620 19th Street
Croc’s 19th Street Bistro is a fun restaurant in Virginia Beach, with special theme nights like « Bourbon, Burgers, and Bingo » on the first Wednesday of the month (not your grandma’s bingo!) and the Sunday Drag Brunch every Sunday with a drag show.
RestaurantsNew York44 1/2
626 10th Ave (btwn 44 & 45)
Seasonally inspired menu; revisited American Cuisine. Brunch offers over Saturdays and Sundays. Check the website for opening hours and menus.
RestaurantsNew YorkAsiate
80 Colombus Circle
One of the most refined dining experiences in New York. Asiate offers a unique, sophisticated reinvention of Asian flavors and inventive cuisine in an excusive setting. Only available upon reservation, visit their website to book your culinary exp...
RestaurantsSan DiegoBaja Betty's
1421 University Ave.
Baja Betty’s claims to be ”home to the most fabulous Margarita north of the border!” Serving colorful people colorful drinks and a hearty plate of Mexi-fresh cuisine, they showcase over 100 tequilas, ensuring there’s always something new to tickle...
RestaurantsPhoenixBliss ReBAR
901 N 4th St
Drinking eating venue located in Downtown Phoenix, for lunch, happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or late night.
RestaurantsSan FranciscoCafe Flore
2298 Market St (at Noe)
Celebrated social hub in the Castro, serving great coffee and American fare. This greenhouse-looking café is a great spot for watching the locals pass by. Large outdoor area. Its popularity means Cafe Flore can get very busy.
RestaurantsProvincetownCafe Heaven
199 Commercial St.
Café Heaven, a small storefront cafe in the west end of town, offers the best breakfast in Provincetown. Lunch features European-influenced sandwiches and salads, such as the avocado and goat cheese on a baguette.
RestaurantsNew YorkClinton Street Baking Company
4 Clinton Street
This diner is a staple in the Lower East Side. Their delicious daytime menu is served seven days a week. Ingredients are locally produced and chosen according to seasonality to become NY’s Clinton Street Baking delicacies.
RestaurantsProvincetownDevon's
31 Bradford Street
The Devon’s signature food style is Modern American with global influences as interpreted by Chef Drew David Egy.
RestaurantsSan FranciscoDuboce Park Cafe
2 Sanchez St (at Duboce)
Poppular spot in front of Duboce Park serving up sandwiches, salads and great smoothies. Outdoor seating with park views and free Wi-Fi. Dog-friendly.
RestaurantsNew YorkFig & Olive
420 West 13th Street
Combining the pleasures of Mediterranean food and the olive oil culture. Every dish is inspired to Italian, Spanish, Southern French flavours and paired with a specific kind of oil. Check the official website for opening hours and seasonal menus o...
RestaurantsProvincetownFront Street
230 Commercial St
This intimate, unassuming venue, located in the downstairs of an 18th Century Victorian Building serves nothing short of superb original food presented to you by a marvelous staff.
RestaurantsLos AngelesHamburger Mary’s Bar & Grill
8288 Santa Monica Blvd
Hamburger Mary’s in central WeHo is an LA institution and for good reason. If you’re into camp decor, strong drinks and drag action, then this is the place for you. Serves up great burgers, salads and brunch at weekends. Hamburger Mary’s runs drag...
RestaurantsSan FranciscoHarvey’s
500 Castro St
Named after gay activist Harvey Milk, this centrally located Castro bar offers drinks, food and comedy shows. Great burgers and fries. Fantastic Bloody Mary’s! Perfect spot for people watching.
RestaurantsLos AngelesHome
1760 Hillhurst Ave, Los Feliz
At Home, hipsters fill up on heaping plates of homestyle comfort food and tasty cocktails on the heated patio. Expect to rub shoulders with the stars at the weekend!
RestaurantsChicagoHopleaf
5148 N. Clark St.
A popular hangout in the heart of Chicago’s gay area, Andersonville. Serving Belgian food and beers on tap.
RestaurantsProvincetownKaroo Kafe
338 Commercial St
Karoo Restaurant is inspired by the diversity of British, Dutch, African, Malaysian, Portuguese and Indian flavors that make up the delicious dishes of Chef Sanette Groenewald’s South African homeland.
RestaurantsPalm SpringsKoffi
515 N. Palm Canyon Drive
The original Koffi location with Mount San Jacinto providing a backdrop of tranquility in the outside courtyard. An oasis for coffee lovers.
RestaurantsNew YorkLa Esquina
114 Kenmare Street
Located in Nolita and Wiliamsburg, La Esquina offers a unique and innovative selection of Mexican inspired street food. Treat yourself with tasty snacks and delicious drinks in a Mexican atmosphere and diner-like setting.
RestaurantsNew YorkLa Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich Street
Locanda Verde is the TriBeCa neighborhood inn serving Italian delicacies to please your tastebuds and your soul! A comfortable atmosphere, heartfelt cooking and delicious flavors, ranging from traditional cuisine to reinvented recipes.
RestaurantsNew YorkLips
227 East 56th Street
Lips celebrates 20 years of drag across America! A drag dining experience that started in the West Village and now has five different locations across the U.S. The boozy, all-you-can-drink brunch every Sunday is a highlight!
RestaurantsAtlantaLips
3011 Buford Highway NE
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant and Bar, the ultimate in Drag Dining! In New York, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, San Diego and Chicago.
RestaurantsSan DiegoLips
3036 El Cajon Blvd
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant and Bar, the ultimate in Drag Dining! In New York, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta and Chicago.
RestaurantsFort LauderdaleLips
1421 East Oak Park Boulevard
Lips is the ultimate in drag dining in Fort Lauderdale for over a decade. Dinner, drinks and drag! Open 6/7 (closed on Mondays), nov cover on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more details, be sure to check out Lips’ official website.
RestaurantsProvincetownLocal 186
186 Commercial St
Local 186 has set out to highlight our country’s foremost culinary icon and done so with eloquent ease. Positioned on Commercial Street, where you will find both indoor and outdoor seating, Local 186 is officially welcoming all lovers of food and ...
RestaurantsRichmondL'Opossum
626 China Street
Named ”The South’s Best Restaurant” by ”Southern Living” magazine, L’Opossum restaurant in Richmond, VA is, according to The Advocate, ”a queer, phallus-obsessed, Disney-esque immersion experience” led by ”the South’s XXX Gay Rock Star Chef” David...
RestaurantsNew YorkLucky Cheng’s
605 W48 Street
Legendary drag queen cabaret in NYC. During your dinners, night out, or birthday parties, you can be entertained by NY’s most famous queens.
RestaurantsNew YorkMexicue
225 5th Avenue
Great food made with quality ingredients in a fusion of Mexian recipes and American BBQ tradition. Bar selection specialized in drinks with a base of Tequila, Mezcal and Burbon. Open seven days per week. Serving brunch on weekends. A mouthwatering...
RestaurantsNew YorkMomofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Avenue
Momofuku Noodle Bar ramen and revisited Asian dishes using seasonal ingredients. Its notorious caviar fried chicken pork buns are available only upon reservation. Otherwise, it’s a walk-in restaurant.
RestaurantsProvincetownPatio American Grill & Blue Bar
328 Commercial St
Patio American Grill and Cocktail Bar offers a true Cape Cod experience in the center of Provincetown. This is the place to come and enjoy inspired New England cuisine and great cocktails in a casual yet chic setting.
RestaurantsSan FranciscoPizzeria Delfina
3611 18th St (at Guerrero)
Very popular pizzeria dishes up Neapolitan-style pizzas as well as seasonal antipasti, salads and Italian wine. Expect lines at busy times! Inspired by the best pizza of Naples, Italy and New York City.
RestaurantsProvincetownPost Office Cafe & Cabaret
303 Commercial St
The Cafe bar is always open and we now offer a late night dining menu along with live entertainment. As an added feature this season, the Cafe now offers outdoor patio dining perfect for people watching on busy Commercial Street!
RestaurantsProvincetownRelish Bakery and Sandwich Shop
93 Commercial St.
Nestled in the quiet, residential neighborhood of Provincetown’s west end, Relish is a convenient stop on the way to the beach. A selection of breakfast sandwiches, coffee cakes, muffins and scones for the early birds.
RestaurantsSacramentoRoscoe's bar & burgers
2007 K St.
Roscoe’s Bar Burgers (previously Sidetrax Sacramento) is an LGBTQ-themed/owned bar restaurant opening in 2022 in a renovated two-story building in Midtown Sacramento. Roscoe’s Bar Burgers is located in the heart of Sacramento’s gay and lesbian ...
RestaurantsProvincetownRoss' Grill
237 Commercial St
One of Provincetown’s most talked about dining experiences overlooking Provincetown Harbor at Whalers Wharf. Enjoy signature cocktails and fine wines.
RestaurantsNew YorkShake Shack
Southeast corner of Madison Square Park (near Madison Avenue & E.23rd Street)
Shake Shack was born from a simple hot dog cart in 2004. Check the website for locations: new ones are popping up continously all over the city. Menus and opening hours also vary depending on location.
RestaurantsSan FranciscoSquat & Gobble
3600 16th St
The tongue-in-cheek name may raise some giggles, but there’s nothing funny about the Squat Gobble experience. This popular Castro location serves salads, breakfasts and American fare in respectable portions. The bonus is the Parisian-style sidewa...
RestaurantsSan FranciscoStarbelly
3583 16th St
A friendly and casual neighborhood Castro, Starbelly features a menu of forward-thinking, California comfort food. Drinks-wise, expect craft beer, wine and cocktails. Expect a chilled atmosphere, a large communal table, and a year-round patio. Ope...
RestaurantsFort LauderdaleThe Grille On The Drive
2000 Wilton Dr
The Grille on the Drive sits where Tropics - one of Wilton Manors most beloved establishments for decades, was located for 25 years before it closed in 2017. The Grille on the Drive is a steakhouse, a bar and offers live music shows, sunday brunch...
RestaurantsProvincetownTin Pan Alley
269 Commercial St.
Tin Pan Alley is a new restaurant and lounge with live entertainment in the center of Provincetown featuring a seasonal menu of locally sourced foods.
RestaurantsPalm SpringsTrio
707 N Palm Canyon Drive
Solid American cuisine and specialty cocktails served up in a lively, modern space with a patio.The restaurant’s fixed price menu allows you to sample and indulge in modern American cuisine.
RestaurantsProvincetownVictor's
175 Bradford St. Ext.
This stand out in Provincetown’s culinary landscape offers a unique dining experience, especially geared toward people who like to enjoy upscale, casual dining with friends
RestaurantsNew YorkVynl
754 9th Avenue
An icon in Hell’s Kitchen serving American food with Asian influences. Bonus? Brunch all day long.
RestaurantsLos AngelesDu-Par’s
12036 Ventura Blvd (at Laurel Canyon), Studio City
24hrs, plush diner schmoozing; also 75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks
RestaurantsBrooklyn200 Fifth
200 5th Avenue
Neighbourhood sports bar.Opening hours:Mon-Wed 4pm-12amThursday 4pm-1amFriday Lunch 12pm - 4pmFriday Dinner 4pm-2amSat Brunch 11am-4pmSat Dinner 4pm-2amSun Brunch 11am-4pmSun Dinner 4pm-12am
RestaurantsNew YorkAgave
140 Seventh Avenue
Tequila Bar and Southwestern restaurant. Awarded by the NY Times. Your best choice in midtown if you fancy latin cuisine and culture.
RestaurantsBrooklynAlma
187 Columbia Street
Mexican restaurant on a rooftop. Tuesdays are Tacos night. Brunched is served on weedends until 2.30pm
RestaurantsMiamiArea 31
270 Biscayne Blvd Way (at the Epic Hotel)
brkfst, lunch dinner, open till 1am wknds, seafood, amazing view
RestaurantsBrooklynAtlantic ChipShop
129 Atlantic Ave
Traditional English café and sports pub in Brooklyn. Also able to cater for private events. Check the website for opening hours.
RestaurantsPalm SpringsAzul
369 N Palm Canyon Drive
Two-storey dining and entertainment venue in Palm Springs serving up a variety of sandwiches, salads, appetizers, burgers etc. Great patio area.
RestaurantsNew YorkB2 Harlem
271 W 119th St (btwn St Nicholas Ave & Frederick Douglass Blvd)
Seafood diner in the heart of Harlem: check their Facebook page for daily menus and opening hours.
RestaurantsNew YorkBann
350 W 50th St (btwn 8th & 9th Aves)
A unique Korean dining experience offering traditional cuisine with a refined, modern approach.
RestaurantsNew YorkBenny’s Burritos
113 Greenwich Avenue
Benny’s Burritos is located in the Greenwich Village and it’s a partner of a larger chain of Mexican restaurants. Check the website for opening hours and locations.
RestaurantsSan FranciscoBisou
2367 Market St (at 17th)
Want to take the boyfriend for a romantic meal or got a hot date lined up? Bisou is a perfect choice! This chic, two-tier French bistro in the Castro is ideal for getting cute in.
RestaurantsNew YorkBlossom
187 Nineth Avenue
Blossom offers delicious vegan dishes. Two locations in Manhattan Chelsea and Upper West Side. Only accepts reservations so contact them via their website.
RestaurantsLas VegasBootlegger Bistro
7700 S Las Vegas Blvd
24hrs, Italian, a Las Vegas classic, co-owned by a former lounge singer and current lietutenant governor of Nevada, musical entertainment nightly
RestaurantsPalm SpringsBrickworks Bistro
155 S Palm Canyon Drive
Wood-fired pizzas and other American dishes served in an upstairs eatery. Brickwords Bistro also has a great patio. Good portions and moderately priced.
RestaurantsLos AngelesCafe La Boheme
8400 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn Benecia Ave & Fox Hills Dr)
5pm-10pm Fri-Sat, till 11pm Sun-Th, eclectic Californian, full bar, patio, interior decor worthy of the opera
RestaurantsLos AngelesCiudad
445 S Figueroa St (at 5th St)
adventurous South American cocktails, tapas-style appetizers, favorite dishes from Havana to Buenos Aires and Barcelona, owned by celebrity chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger
RestaurantsNew YorkCowgirl Hall of Fame
519 Hudson St (at W 10th)
Since 1989, Cowgirl helped shape the community of the West Village This bar brings together the creative spirit of NYC and the traditional food and drinks from Texas.
RestaurantsBeverly HillsCut
9500 Wilshire Blvd (in Regent Beverly Wilshire), Beverly Hills
5:30pm-10pm, till 10:30pm Fri-Sat, also sidebar 5pm-1:30am nightly, steak house by Wolfgang Puck
RestaurantsNew YorkEmpire Diner
210 10th Ave (at 22nd St)
Located in the heart of West Chelsea, the iconic Empire Diner has been a neighborhood staple since 1976. Remarkable for its Art Nouveau design.
RestaurantsLos AngelesFalcon
7213 Sunset Blvd (btwn Poinsettia & Formosa)
dinner, California/continental fusion, full bar and lounge, hosts Rusty’s [MW] Tue
RestaurantsSan FranciscoFirewood Café
4248 18th St (at Diamond St)
Firewood Café are experts in dishing up fresh Mediterranean and Californian fare, including fresh pizzas and pastas, in a relaxed atmosphere.
RestaurantsSan FranciscoFrances
3870 17th Street
A neighborhood gem in the Castro, this compact restaurant with very hard-to-get tables serves a daily-changing menu that reflects modern California sensibilities. Most of the ingredients are from local markets, farms and producers.
RestaurantsLas VegasGo Raw
2381 Windmill Ln
9am-9pm, 11am-6pm Sun, organic vegan, also juice bar; also at 2910 Lake East Dr, 702/254-5382
RestaurantsPhiladelphiaGreen Eggs Cafe
Dickinson Street
A popular cafe in the heart of Philadelphia’s gayborhood. Expect decadent menu items including red velvet pancakes and a hefty portion of eggs benedict.
RestaurantsSan FranciscoHot Cookie
407 Castro St
Based in Castro, Hot Cookie has a cheeky catchphrase that sums their sugary treats up nicely: “putting something sweet in your mouth!” Indeed, their yummy, freshly-baked cookies go down a treat with locals and tourists alike, especially the naught...
RestaurantsNew YorkIntermezzo
202 8th Ave
Chelsea-based gay-friendly restaurant with Italian flavors. Gay electro brunches on Saturdays and Sundays.
RestaurantsSan FranciscoIt’s Tops
1801 Market St (at Octavia)
Love retro? It’s Tops is a 1950s-style vintage diner, open late night and mornings. This local institution comes complete with jukeboxes and vinyl booths and is located right across from the LGBT Center. Serves great pancakes and shakes!
RestaurantsLos AngelesKitchen
4348 Fountain Ave (at Sunset Blvd)
5pm-1am, from 11am Sat, till 10pm Sun, cozy diner, from veggie entree to chicken and dumplings and meatloaf and mashed potatoes
RestaurantsNew YorkLaVagna
545 E 5th St (btwn Aves A & B)
Italian restaurant iin the heart of the East Village. Cosy vibe, NYC design.
RestaurantsWashingtonLevel One
1639 R Street Northwest
Serving up snacks, salads, big bites and bottomless drinks (as much as you want in 90 minutes - yep, cocktails included!) Fantastic weekend brunches. Closed Mondays.
RestaurantsDallasLuckys
3531 Oak Lawn Ave
A neighborhood institution when it comes to places to eat in Oak Lawn. All-day breakfast alongside free-serve coffee make this place a firm local favorite any time of the day.
RestaurantsChicagoNacional 27
325 W Huron (at N Orleans)
Nuevo Latino with food from 27 Latin American countries, live music ever otherTue , also lounge till midnight and salsa dancing 11pm-2am Fri
RestaurantsMiamiNemo
100 Collins Ave (at 1st St)
lunch and dinner, Sun brunch, Pacific Rim and South American cuisine
RestaurantsNew YorkNoho Star
330 Lafayette St (at Bleecker)
A neighbourhood favourite offering American and International cuisine. Opening hours: 7:30am - 11:30pm
RestaurantsLos AngelesNyala
1076 S Fairfax (at Whitworth Dr)
many Ethiopian, Nigerian and other African restaurants to choose from on this block; Damron recommends Nyala, 1076 S Fairfax Ave, 323/936–5918
RestaurantsLos AngelesO-Bar
8279 Santa Monica Blvd (at Sweetzer)
6pm-2am, full bar, hosts Smack Th [M] for “boys who like boys who like blazers”
RestaurantsNew YorkOmai
158 9th Ave (at 19th St)
Located in Chelsea, Omai offers a wide variety of food choices: revisited Vietnamese food.
RestaurantsSan FranciscoOrphan Andy’s
3991 17th St
A Castro institution, this old-school diner is open 24/7, dishing up American diner fare in greasy spoon style. When the bars and clubs close, Orphan Andy’s comes to life.
RestaurantsSan FranciscoPancho Villa
3071 16th St (btwn Mission & Valencia)
Love Mexican? Pancho Villa is your no-frills counter service joint for burritos, tacos and tortillas. Plenty of seating.
RestaurantsNew YorkPhilip Marie
569 Hudson St (at 11th St)
Diner and wine bar offering innovative American cuisine in a cozy restaurant located in New York’s West Village.
RestaurantsNew YorkSigiri
91 1st Ave (btwn 5th & 6th Sts)
Sri Lankan restaurant blending recipies and cooking techniques from Indian, Portuguese, Dutch and Malay food traditions in Manhattan, Staten Island and New Jersey.
RestaurantsNew YorkTea & Sympathy
108 Greenwich Avenue
British restaurant serving traditional British comfort food, such as bangers and mash, Shepherd’s pie, roast beef, etc. Also teas and desserts. Also has a shop next door selling British groceries.
RestaurantsSan FranciscoThep-Phanom
400 Waller St (at Fillmore)
Lively and very popular Thai restaurant that’s been in business for over three decades. Essential to book in advance.
RestaurantsPalm SpringsThe Tropicale
330 E Amado Road
A chic and sophisticated environment offering international recipes and flavors, perfectly representing the spirit of Palm Springs.
RestaurantsMiamiUVA 69
6900 Biscayne Blvd (at NE 69th St)
11am-11pm, 8am-midnight wknds, also full bar, European bistro lounge, patio
RestaurantsSan FranciscoYamo
3406 18th St (at Mission)
A Mission favorite, located close to Dolores Park, Yamo serves Chinese and Burmese fair cheaply and deliciously. A hidden gem (not so hidden anymore!).
RestaurantsSan FranciscoZuni Cafe
1658 Market St (at Franklin)
Very popular Market Street restaurant. The menu changes often due to availability of ingredients. It’s pricey, but the food is generally excellent. Also has sidewalk seating for watching the rush of Market Street pass by.