With a decor that says pirate hangout, The Crab Shack opens its doors to a full-on crab fest 362 days a year. Rachael Ray ordered "sweet as the South" blue crab, while Buddy Valastro and his family opted for the sampler platter. This all-forks-on-deck dish comes piled high with crab, shrimp, mussels, crawfish, sausage, potatoes and corn. A secret seasoning adds some kick to this seafood feast.

On $40 a Day, Rachael satisfies her sweet tooth with the peanut butter chocolate ice cream cake from Icebox. Meanwhile, the Chocolate Delight (formerly The Bomb) has been called Oprah's absolute favorite. But for a true Floridian bite, locals know it's all about the creamy, deep-dish Key Lime pie.

Reigning as one of central Maui's most popular Asian restaurants, A Saigon Cafe serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine with fresh, local ingredients. Some are even grown in the garden of Jennifer, the owner. Try building your own Vietnamese-Style Burrito, the house specialty.

Host Rachael Ray heads to Waialua, HI, for North Shore Country Okazo & Bento, serving quick and easy seafood on Food Network's $40 a Day.

Rachael's search for Miami nightlife led her to Tapas y Tintos where diners revel in live music and Flamenco dancing. For an authentic Spanish meal, order a small plate like shrimp sauteed in garlic or Rachael's pick of Tortilla Espanola, a traditional Spanish omelet made with potatoes and chorizo.

Visit Coral Bar inside the Tides Hotel -- known for being the tallest art deco hotel on Miami's Ocean Drive -- for one of their signature popsicle martini cocktails that Rachael calls "divine." Enjoy the drink specials at happy hour, then head to the terrace for lunch overlooking the ocean.

Finding a bar in Miami that won't break the bank isn't an easy task, so Rachael found Ortanique to be a pleasant surprise on $40 a Day. This spot claims to have the best mojito in Miami; Rachael was inclined to agree, calling it ''Cuba in a glass.'' She also enjoyed the curried lobster crab cake.

This casual Greek restaurant serves traditional Mediterranean food with a side of belly dancing, plate-breaking and fun for everyone in Hollywood, Fla. Enjoy homemade hummus and a complimentary sample of ouzo alongside the spit-fire roasted lamb, which Rachael calls "absolutely wonderful."

The oldest continuously operating restaurant in Atlanta serves traditional Southern cuisine like fried chicken, local fish and spiced oatmeal cake for lunch and dinner. The restaurant's herbs and produce are grown in an outdoor garden, which is open for diners to stroll through after a hearty meal.

After hitting the slopes in Sun Valley, Idaho, head to this 1936 Rocky Mountain hideaway named after Newport heiress Marjorie Oelrichs Duchin (late mother of bandleader Peter Duchin). Listen to live music as you sip a seasonal cocktail like Hot Buttered Rum, which Rachael terms "so spicy and good."

Host of Food Network's $40 a Day, Rachael Ray, finds the best burger in town at the Ram Dining Room, Sun Valley, ID.

The Big Wrap is a favorite among Aspen's local working crowd. Named one of the area's top affordable lunch spots, The Big Wrap has a monster menu for all tastes, with wraps, salads, tacos, smoothies and zesty citrus corn chips. Seating is limited, so enjoy it alfresco or call for midday delivery.

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The elegant side of Aspen escapes the busy streets at Cache Cache Bistro. An outdoor patio and indoor bar and dining room are always full of fresh-off-the-slopes diners savoring steamed mussels, rainbow trout and Colorado rack of lamb from a rotating "upscale French bistro" seasonal menu.

The locals escape the hubbub of downtown at Woody Creek Tavern. About six miles outside of town, it's an off-the-beaten-path quirky dive with tons of charm. The kitchen offers plenty of pub-style snacks and meals if you're hungry, and the fresh-squeezed blue agave margaritas are not to be missed.