Celebrate Good Bites

Get rewarded with your grub

It's summer! The weather's nice, and it's the perfect time to bring family and friends together for a celebration.

What's better than sitting down to dinner with the gang?

How about getting a little something in return for grabbing a bite at your favorite restaurant? Check out the AARP Credit Card from Chase, which rewards you with 3% cash back on all restaurant purchases. Spend less time in the kitchen and more time at the table with your friends.

Looking for a place to celebrate tonight? Check out Tasting Table's top restaurant picks across the country. You'll be able to accommodate every kind of eater in your group (see the slideshow).

Even Top Chef finalist and host of ABC's The ChewCarla Hall, makes time to dine out with friends between cooking meals with love.

"When you're not in the mood to cook, the only thing you should do is make is a reservation. Dining out is fun, relaxing and great way to spend time with friends," Hall exclaims. "So reward yourself and friends by dining out using your AARP Credit Card from Chase."

Whether you're craving New York City's famed crusty, charred pizza or leaning toward briny bivalves in L.A.? Dinner's your oyster.

Franny's in New York City

Franny's in New York City

Share a few charred, crusty pies with the family at this Brooklyn pizza institution and be sure to order at least one of their clam pizza and a bottle of fizzy Lambrusco for the table.

AARP Credit Card from Chase

AARP Credit Card from Chase

Get 3% cash back on all restaurant purchases with the AARP Credit Card from Chase.

Big Jones in Chicago

Big Jones in Chicago

Go Southern at this neighborhood joint where staples, like smoked ham and rosy jam to spread on cornbread is all made in-house. Head there on weekdays for a family-style fried chicken feast.

Yank Sing in San Francisco

Yank Sing in San Francisco

Pick every little basket of steaming, delicious dim sum at this legendary Bay Area restaurant and wash it all down with fragrant, slightly bitter tea.

Michy's in Miami

Michy's in Miami

If brunch is your thing, head to Michelle Bernstein's for Sunday brunch. Get the fried chicken with puffy buttermilk waffles and shrimp and grits.

Zahav in Philadelphia

Zahav in Philadelphia

Get all the hummus and freshly baked flatbread at Michael Solomonov's contemporary Israeli restaurant and share small plates, like duck hearts and grilled meats.

Bronwyn in Boston

Bronwyn in Boston

Grab some beers and pretzels and settle in this rustic German beer hall. Chef Tim Wiechmann made many of the furniture pieces himself and named the restaurant after his wife.

Mot Hai Ba in Dallas

Môt Hai Ba in Dallas

Feeling a little adventurous? Try Hanoi-inspired dishes from this Texas duo and get their updated version on classic shaking beef.

Fiola Mare in Washington, D.C.

Fiola Mare in Washington, D.C.

Enjoy a waterfront view and sumptuous seafood dishes from chef Fabio Trabocchi at his latest DC restaurant.

The General Muir in Atlanta

The General Muir in Atlanta

You can easily every meal at this modernized Jewish deli (and you should), so grab a table and get all the bagels, schmear and brisket you desire.

Connie & Ted's in Los Angeles

Connie & Ted's in Los Angeles

Grab some friends and slurp up a tower of briny oysters and succulent lobsters or take your tastebuds on a chef's curated selection of oysters and mignonette.