The Best Places to Eat and Do in the United States
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Rank 601. Dry Storage
Artisan Bakery
The awards
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Winner · Outstanding Restaurateur · Erika Whitaker and Kelly Whitaker - ID EST
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Matt Husted, Erika Whitaker, and Kelly Whitaker - ID EST Hospitality Group
Why #601, between #600 and #602
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.98, the one above is 83.01 and the one below is 82.96, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #600 République 83.01
- #601 Dry Storage (this place) 82.98
- #602 Molly's Rise and Shine 82.96
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Rank 602. Molly's Rise and Shine
Southern American
Formica tabletops and vinyl chairs set the scene at this Garden District breakfast spot, which serves nothing but breakfast and takes that mandate seriously. The menu runs from yogurt and granola to loaded grits, biscuits and gravy, and a riff on the fast-food McMuffin with sage sausage and gooey American cheese. A James Beard semifinalist that manages to feel nothing like one, in the best way.
The awards
- Food & Wine Food & Wine: Hashbrown and Roe · Best Dishes Our Editors Ate This Year
- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: America's Best New Restaurants
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Food & Wine Hashbrown and Roe · Best Dishes Our Editors Ate This Year
- Bon Appétit America's Best New Restaurants
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
Why #602, between #601 and #603
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.961, the one above is 82.976 and the one below is 82.960, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #601 Dry Storage 82.976
- #602 Molly's Rise and Shine (this place) 82.961
- #603 Tatiana 82.960
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Rank 603. Tatiana
Caribbean
Kwame Onwuachi named this pan-African Caribbean restaurant after his older sister, and it carries that kind of personal weight through every dish. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the dining room inside Lincoln Center, the kitchen is open, and the playlist runs hip-hop while oxtail arrives in a pot big enough to make a scene. It's fine dining without the hush. North America's 50 Best Restaurants lists it among its top 40.
The awards
- AAA AAA: Four Diamonds
- The 50 The 50: #39 · North America's 50 Best Restaurants
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Infatuation’s Highest-Rated Restaurants In America
- AAA Four Diamonds
- The 50 #39 · North America's 50 Best Restaurants
- The Infatuation Infatuation’s Highest-Rated Restaurants In America
Why #603, between #602 and #604
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.960, the one above is 82.961 and the one below is 82.946, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #602 Molly's Rise and Shine 82.961
- #603 Tatiana (this place) 82.960
- #604 Eiffel Tower Restaurant 82.946
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This is a French fine dining room on the 11th floor of a half-size Eiffel Tower, which means you eat duck confit while the Bellagio fountains do their thing below. Window tables face The Strip, and the staff has seen enough dessert proposals that a ring on a plate barely registers as news. Dress like you're being photographed, because you will be. AAA gives it Four Diamonds, and the bar handles the cheaper, quicker version.
The awards
- AAA AAA: Four Diamonds
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Most Ridiculously Romantic Restaurants In America
- The Las Vegas Review Journal The Las Vegas Review Journal: The Top 100 Restaurants in Las Vegas
- AAA Four Diamonds
- The Infatuation The Most Ridiculously Romantic Restaurants In America
- The Las Vegas Review Journal The Top 100 Restaurants in Las Vegas
Why #604, between #603 and #605
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.95, the one above is 82.96 and the one below is 82.94, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #603 Tatiana 82.96
- #604 Eiffel Tower Restaurant (this place) 82.95
- #605 Koffeteria 82.94
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Rank 605. Koffeteria
Cambodian Bakery
The beef pho kolache alone explains why this Cambodian-influenced bakery and coffee shop landed on the New York Times' list of best bakeries in the country. Chef Vanarin Kuch, a Top Chef alum and James Beard Outstanding Bakery semifinalist, builds a menu where Southeast Asian flavors drift easily into French, Mexican, and Brazilian territory. The Salty Cambodian latte, finished with condensed milk and sourdough butter, has regulars skipping the cortado for good.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- The Infatuation Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
Why #605, between #604 and #606
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.94, the one above is 82.95 and the one below is 82.90, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #604 Eiffel Tower Restaurant 82.95
- #605 Koffeteria (this place) 82.94
- #606 Dai Due 82.90
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Rank 606. Dai Due
American
The butcher case up front, stocked with antelope salami and wild boar terrine, gives you a fair warning about what kind of restaurant this is. Dai Due is a supper club-style Texan spot where nearly everything on the plate, from the meat to the olive oil, comes from within state lines. The chef takes that constraint as a creative challenge rather than a marketing line, and the results run pleasantly strange. The Michelin Guide awards it a Bib Gourmand.
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Pancakes In America
- USA Today USA Today: Restaurants of the Year
- AAA Three Diamonds
- The Infatuation The Best Pancakes In America
- USA Today Restaurants of the Year
Why #606, between #605 and #607
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.903, the one above is 82.936 and the one below is 82.899, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #605 Koffeteria 82.936
- #606 Dai Due (this place) 82.903
- #607 FarmBar 82.899
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Reservations are required on weekends, which tells you something about how seriously Tulsa takes this farm-to-table restaurant. The chef behind it is a James Beard Outstanding Chef nominee who left the West Coast to actually farm before pivoting to feeding the city. Multicourse tasting menus anchor the weekends, while Wednesday and Thursday open things up to a la carte. Tuesday is burgers and Barbera, which is either brilliant or a fever dream, and possibly both.
The awards
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Nominee · Outstanding Chef · Lisa Becklund
- Eater The 18 Best Restaurants in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Southwest · Lisa Becklund
Why #607, between #606 and #608
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.899, the one above is 82.903 and the one below is 82.896, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #606 Dai Due 82.903
- #607 FarmBar (this place) 82.899
- #608 Crevette 82.896
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Rank 608. Crevette
Mediterranean Seafood
White tablecloths and cream walls give Crevette the look of a classic European brasserie, but the cooking runs along the coasts of Spain and France with enough color to make you forget Manhattan is outside. This is a proper seafood restaurant, lively and full, with the bar pulling its own crowd. The team behind Lord's and Dame keeps the room humming and the martini list pointed.
The awards
- Artful Living Artful Living: The Top 5 Most Stylish Restaurants in America
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2025 · 1 star, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Artful Living The Top 5 Most Stylish Restaurants in America
- The New York Times 2025 · 1 star, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
Why #608, between #607 and #609
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.896, the one above is 82.899 and the one below is 82.833, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #607 FarmBar 82.899
- #608 Crevette (this place) 82.896
- #609 Ling Kitchen 82.833
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Rank 609. Ling Kitchen
Chinese
One seating a night, about twenty guests, and chef Ling Qi Wu cooking in front of you: that's the whole deal at this dinner party-style Chinese tasting menu tucked into a strip mall on Research Blvd. Dumplings arrive shaped like animals with fillings like steamed lobster and crawfish with XO sauce, and duck with foie gras and caviar shows up alongside a bao bun with a cutout in it, somehow both silly and serious. The Michelin Guide has it listed.
The awards
- Time Out Time Out: The best Chinese restaurants in America
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #20 · The 25 Best Restaurants In Austin
- Time Out The best Chinese restaurants in America
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- The Infatuation #20 · The 25 Best Restaurants In Austin
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #609. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #609 Ling Kitchen (this place) 82.833
- #609 Weltons Tiny Bakeshop 82.833
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The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Restaurants In Charleston
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In Charleston
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #609. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #609 Ling Kitchen 82.833
- #609 Weltons Tiny Bakeshop (this place) 82.833
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The awards
- AAA AAA: Four Diamonds
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Nominee · Outstanding Restaurant
- AAA Four Diamonds
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Nominee · Outstanding Restaurant
Why #611, between #609 and #612
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.82, the one above is 82.83 and the one below is 82.80, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #609 Weltons Tiny Bakeshop 82.83
- #611 The Compound (this place) 82.82
- #612 Dim Sum Garden 82.80
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Rank 612. Dim Sum Garden
Shanghainese
Soup dumplings, made by hand, are the reason to find this Chinatown storefront, which has been a Philadelphia institution for long enough that regulars still refer to the old address. It's a casual Chinese restaurant with a broader menu than the xiao long bao headline suggests, running through stir-fries, noodles, and a full roster of house-made dumplings. The newer space added a bar and private dining room, but the vibe stayed mercifully unfussy.
The awards
- Time Out The best Chinese restaurants in America
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #612. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #612 Dim Sum Garden (this place) 82.796
- #612 Leu Leu Leucadia 82.796
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The awards
- Artful Living The Top 5 Most Stylish Restaurants in America
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #612. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #612 Dim Sum Garden 82.796
- #612 Leu Leu Leucadia (this place) 82.796
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Rank 614. Akahoshi Ramen
Japanese Noodle Shop
The chef spent a decade deep in ramen research on Reddit before opening this tiny Logan Square shop, and the menu reflects that obsessive focus: four ramens, a monthly rotating special, and nothing else. Everything, noodles through broth through tare, is made from scratch. Reservations drop and vanish within hours, which is its own kind of endorsement. Bon Appétit named it one of America's best new restaurants in 2024.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 11 Best Ramen Spots In America
- The Banchets The Banchets: Nominee · Rising Chef · Mike Satinover
- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: America's Best New Restaurants
- The Infatuation The 11 Best Ramen Spots In America
- The Banchets Nominee · Rising Chef · Mike Satinover
- Bon Appétit America's Best New Restaurants
Why #614, between #612 and #615
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.795, the one above is 82.796 and the one below is 82.782, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #612 Leu Leu Leucadia 82.796
- #614 Akahoshi Ramen (this place) 82.795
- #615 Familyfriend 82.782
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Rank 615. Familyfriend
Hawaiian
A barely-there sign on Beacon Hill marks this casual Guamanian restaurant and bar, which is either accidental humility or the universe's way of filtering out TikTokers (it has not worked). The menu follows the chef's biography through Filipino chicken adobo tacos and Guam-style corn soup, but the achiote-orange empanadas, stuffed with raisined beef and served in a pool of fina'denne', are what drew a James Beard semifinalist nod in 2025.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Burgers In America
- Esquire Esquire: Lola Martini · The Best Martinis in America
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2024 · The Restaurant List
- The Infatuation The Best Burgers In America
- Esquire Lola Martini · The Best Martinis in America
- The New York Times 2024 · The Restaurant List
Why #615, between #614 and #616
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.78, the one above is 82.80 and the one below is 82.74, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #614 Akahoshi Ramen 82.80
- #615 Familyfriend (this place) 82.78
- #616 Zak The Baker 82.74
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Rank 616. Zak The Baker
Bakery
The color-splashed facade in Wynwood is hard to miss, and the line of regulars out front means you won't either. This all-day kosher bakery and cafe runs on naturally leavened breads and pastries, with sandwiches, soups, and salads filling out the menu. The seasonal concha tends to disappear fast. A James Beard nominee for Outstanding Baker, Zak Stern trained on organic farms across Europe before bringing the whole project back home to Miami.
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- Time Out Time Out: The best bakeries in America
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2022 · Nominee · Outstanding Baker · Zak Stern
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- Time Out The best bakeries in America
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Nominee · Outstanding Baker · Zak Stern
Why #616, between #615 and #617
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.74, the one above is 82.78 and the one below is 82.72, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #615 Familyfriend 82.78
- #616 Zak The Baker (this place) 82.74
- #617 Bin 707 Foodbar 82.72
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The rib cap roulade sitting in a shallow queso-ish pool of Jasper Hill cheese, acidified with miso chimichurri, tells you everything about what's happening at this seasonal Colorado dining room. The chef calls the cooking "seasonal Colorado cuisine," which means Southwestern and Mexican flavors running through a menu that keeps proposing combinations you're not sure will work. They do. The New York Times put it on their Restaurant List, and a James Beard nomination for Outstanding Chef followed.
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Nominee · Outstanding Chef · Josh Niernberg
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Chef · Josh Niernberg
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2025 · The Restaurant List
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Nominee · Outstanding Chef · Josh Niernberg
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Chef · Josh Niernberg
- The New York Times 2025 · The Restaurant List
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #617. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #617 Bin 707 Foodbar (this place) 82.723
- #617 Yellow 82.723
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Rank 617. Yellow
Levantine
A wood-burning oven anchors this fast-casual Levantine cafe in Georgetown, where the line out the door reorganizes itself around whatever Michael Rafidi's team pulled from it most recently. Mornings run on pastries and shakshuka; afternoons shift to stuffed pitas and batata tots with urfa sauce. By night it flips to table service and a dinner menu. The Michelin Guide gave it a Bib Gourmand, which tracks.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: 14 Of The Best Croissants Across America
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
- AAA AAA: Approved
- The Infatuation 14 Of The Best Croissants Across America
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- AAA Approved
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #617. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #617 Bin 707 Foodbar 82.723
- #617 Yellow (this place) 82.723
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A petite East Village tasting menu spot where the produce comes from local queer farmers and the recipes go straight online for anyone who wants them. Chef Telly Justice runs two menus, one vegan and one omnivore, and Sunday brings a pay-what-you-want seating that fills fast. The kitchen leans hard into seasonal vegetables either way. Food & Wine named Justice a Best New Chef in 2025.
The awards
- Food & Wine Food & Wine: Telly Justice · Best New Chefs
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Semifinalist · Emerging Chef · Telly Justice
- Food & Wine Telly Justice · Best New Chefs
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Emerging Chef · Telly Justice
Why #619, between #617 and #620
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.71, the one above is 82.72 and the one below is 82.69, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #617 Yellow 82.72
- #619 HAGS (this place) 82.71
- #620 Machine Shop Boulangerie 82.69
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Rank 620. Machine Shop Boulangerie
French Bakery
The car lift and air pump are still there, which gives this French bakery in a former auto body shop a particular kind of credibility. The laminated pastries are serious, the canelés are delicate, and the seasonal produce finds its way into croissants and Danish that justify the line. A James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Bakery, it has also landed on The New York Times' list of the best bakeries in the country.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: 14 Of The Best Croissants Across America
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- Eater Eater: The Best New Restaurants in America
- The Infatuation 14 Of The Best Croissants Across America
- The Infatuation Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- Eater The Best New Restaurants in America
Why #620, between #619 and #621
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.69, the one above is 82.71 and the one below is 82.67, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #619 HAGS 82.71
- #620 Machine Shop Boulangerie (this place) 82.69
- #621 Bánh Anh Em 82.67
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Rank 621. Bánh Anh Em
Vietnamese
The line forms on Third Avenue before the door unlocks, which tells you most of what you need to know about this no-reservations Vietnamese neighborhood spot in the East Village. The baguettes for the banh mi come out of the oven fresh, and the pho runs on housemade noodles. The New York Times named the banh cuon among its favorite dishes of the year, and Michelin handed it a Bib Gourmand.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bánh Mì Across America
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2025 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
- The Infatuation The Best Bánh Mì Across America
- The New York Times 2025 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
Why #621, between #620 and #622
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.67, the one above is 82.69 and the one below is 82.64, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #620 Machine Shop Boulangerie 82.69
- #621 Bánh Anh Em (this place) 82.67
- #622 Lotus of Siam 82.64
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A separate menu devoted entirely to Northern Thailand, with dishes that lean toward Myanmar, Laos, and South China, is the thing that separates this Thai restaurant from every other Thai restaurant in Las Vegas. The room is a casino-scale take on temple architecture, all red brick and paper lanterns, but the cooking predates the glamour by a long stretch and has never chased it. Wine Enthusiast put it in their Restaurant Hall of Fame, which tracks.
The awards
- Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast: The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame
- AAA AAA: Approved
- The Las Vegas Review Journal The Las Vegas Review Journal: The Hall of Fame
- Wine Enthusiast The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame
- AAA Approved
- The Las Vegas Review Journal The Hall of Fame
Why #622, between #621 and #623
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.642, the one above is 82.672 and the one below is 82.641, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #621 Bánh Anh Em 82.672
- #622 Lotus of Siam (this place) 82.642
- #623 Chai Pani 82.641
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Rank 623. Chai Pani
Indian
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2022 · Winner · Outstanding Restaurant
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Restaurateur · Meherwan Irani and Molly Irani - Chai Pani Restaurant Group
- AAA AAA: Approved
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Winner · Outstanding Restaurant
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Restaurateur · Meherwan Irani and Molly Irani - Chai Pani Restaurant Group
- AAA Approved
Why #623, between #622 and #624
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.641, the one above is 82.642 and the one below is 82.636, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #622 Lotus of Siam 82.642
- #623 Chai Pani (this place) 82.641
- #624 Ramen del Barrio 82.636
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Rank 624. Ramen del Barrio
Japanese Noodle Shop
Ramen del Barrio is a counter-service ramen stall inside an Austin food court, where Mexican and Japanese cooking get blended without apology. Think carnitas tonkotsu and mole tsukemen, with paper lanterns overhead doing their best to convince you you're in Tokyo, provided you never turn around. It was a James Beard semifinalist for Best New Restaurant, which is a lot of résumé for something served in a food hall.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 11 Best Ramen Spots In America
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #17 · The 25 Best Restaurants In Austin
- The Infatuation The 11 Best Ramen Spots In America
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now
- The Infatuation #17 · The 25 Best Restaurants In Austin
Why #624, between #623 and #625
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.636, the one above is 82.641 and the one below is 82.621, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #623 Chai Pani 82.641
- #624 Ramen del Barrio (this place) 82.636
- #625 Barista Del Barrio 82.621
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Rank 625. Barista Del Barrio
Mexican
Barista Del Barrio is a counter-service Mexican spot on Grande Avenue where the burritos get pressed on the grill until they could pass for paninis, then arrive two to an order. The house chorizo runs heavy on red chile and sheds orange oil down your wrists, so grab extra napkins. The chef was a James Beard Semifinalist for Best Chef: Southwest, which the paper-towel-and-cup-of-coffee setting politely ignores.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Chorizo Breakfast Burrito · The Best Breakfast Burritos In America
- Eater Eater: The 19 Best Tucson Restaurants
- Tucson Foodie Tucson Foodie: The Ultimate Tucson Restaurant Bucket List
- The Infatuation Chorizo Breakfast Burrito · The Best Breakfast Burritos In America
- Eater The 19 Best Tucson Restaurants
- Tucson Foodie The Ultimate Tucson Restaurant Bucket List
Why #625, between #624 and #626
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.621, the one above is 82.636 and the one below is 82.615, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #624 Ramen del Barrio 82.636
- #625 Barista Del Barrio (this place) 82.621
- #626 Bayonet 82.615
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Rank 626. Bayonet
Seafood
Wahoo salami and cobia sausage are the calling card at this airy raw bar and seafood lunch spot in downtown Birmingham. The team behind the neighboring restaurant Helen runs it with the same eye for Gulf Coast ingredients and seasonality, turning a raw bar into something closer to a feast. The New York Times put it on their restaurant list, and the Michelin Guide awarded a Bib Gourmand. Come hungry enough for small plates and dessert.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Burgers In America
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
- Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast: Top 50 New Restaurants
- The Infatuation The Best Burgers In America
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- Wine Enthusiast Top 50 New Restaurants
Why #626, between #625 and #627
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.615, the one above is 82.621 and the one below is 82.577, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #625 Barista Del Barrio 82.621
- #626 Bayonet (this place) 82.615
- #627 River Twice 82.577
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Rank 627. River Twice
Modern American
The small tables at this modern New American restaurant come fitted with little drawers for your cutlery, which tells you something about how seriously things are taken here. Chef Randy Rucker runs a monthly multicourse tasting menu with a seafood lean and a French-Japanese sensibility, all from local ingredients. Counter seats face the kitchen. A James Beard semifinalist, and the floor-to-ceiling corner windows make the room feel like a decent consolation prize.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Burgers In America
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now
- The Infatuation The Best Burgers In America
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now
Why #627, between #626 and #628
The places on either side also show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.58, the one above is 82.62 and the one below is 82.56, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #626 Bayonet 82.62
- #627 River Twice (this place) 82.58
- #628 Gary Danko 82.56
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Rank 628. Gary Danko
French
The cheese trolley alone could stop traffic, and at Gary Danko it arrives with the gravity of a state visit. This is old-school prix-fixe fine dining near Fisherman's Wharf, the kind where servers wear dark suits and the wine list requires a commitment. Three to five courses, ample choices at each turn, or hand it all to the kitchen. An AAA Five Diamond, and on Wine Enthusiast's Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame, if that helps justify the occasion.
The awards
- AAA AAA: Five Diamonds
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide: Forbes Four Star
- Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast: The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame
- AAA Five Diamonds
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Four Star
- Wine Enthusiast The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame
Why #628, not #627
Both places show 83. This one's exact Score is 82.56 and the one above is 82.58, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #627 River Twice 82.58
- #628 Gary Danko (this place) 82.56
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Rank 629. Mémoire Cà Phê
Vietnamese
Pandan waffles and fish sauce bacon on the same menu sounds like a dare, but this counter-service Vietnamese brunch spot on Alberta Street pulls it off without a second thought. Rice bowls, breakfast burritos, and rotating pastries like matcha cinnamon rolls round out a menu that treats Vietnamese American cooking as brunch's natural home. The Vietnamese iced egg coffee reads as dessert and caffeine simultaneously, which covers two needs at once.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Fish Sauce Bacon Breakfast Burrito · The Best Breakfast Burritos In America
- Eater Eater: The Best New Restaurants in America
- Eater Eater: Restaurant Team of the Year
- The Infatuation Fish Sauce Bacon Breakfast Burrito · The Best Breakfast Burritos In America
- Eater The Best New Restaurants in America
- Eater Restaurant Team of the Year
Why #629, not #630
Both places show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.499 and the next is 82.481, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #629 Mémoire Cà Phê (this place) 82.499
- #630 Red Hook Tavern 82.481
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Rank 630. Red Hook Tavern
American
The brass footrest running the length of the bar sets the tone: this is a proper neighborhood tavern in Red Hook, the kind with exposed brick, floral wallpaper, and candles wedged between wine bottles on tight-packed tables. The menu is short and the cooking leans classic, which is a polite way of saying the dry-aged cheeseburger with cottage fries is not something you'll talk yourself out of. A James Beard Semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Burgers In America
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2019 · 1 star, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- The Infatuation The Best Burgers In America
- The New York Times 2019 · 1 star, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
Why #630, between #629 and #631
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.481, the one above is 82.499 and the one below is 82.465, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #629 Mémoire Cà Phê 82.499
- #630 Red Hook Tavern (this place) 82.481
- #631 The Port of Call 82.465
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The menu at this Mystic restaurant is organized by port of call, so any given dish might trace itself to Casablanca, Shanghai, or, improbably, landlocked Torrington, Connecticut. The beef empanadas, a James Beard-nominated Outstanding Chef nominee's childhood recipe, arrive with a tender homemade crust and ground beef from a nearby farm, made juicy with sofrito, olives, and American cheese. The NYT named them among the best dishes eaten across the country in 2024.
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Nominee · Outstanding Chef · Renee Touponce
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Nominee · Best Chef: Northeast · Renee Touponce
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Nominee · Outstanding Chef · Renee Touponce
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Nominee · Best Chef: Northeast · Renee Touponce
Why #631, between #630 and #632
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.47, the one above is 82.48 and the one below is 82.46, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #630 Red Hook Tavern 82.48
- #631 The Port of Call (this place) 82.47
- #632 Xiao Bao 82.46
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Rank 632. Xiao Bao
Pan-Asian
A diner-style Asian restaurant where a giant strawberry guards the door sets the tone for everything inside: Formica tabletops, red velvet couches, and a menu that bounces between hand-pulled noodles topped with brisket and a la zi spiced smash burger on a bao bun with beef fat fries. The retro fever-dream aesthetic is very much the point. The New York Times named it among Nashville's 25 best restaurants.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Burgers In America
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #23 · The Best Restaurants In Nashville
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 25 Best Restaurants in Nashville Right Now
- The Infatuation The Best Burgers In America
- The Infatuation #23 · The Best Restaurants In Nashville
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Nashville Right Now
Why #632, between #631 and #633
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.464, the one above is 82.465 and the one below is 82.456, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #631 The Port of Call 82.465
- #632 Xiao Bao (this place) 82.464
- #633 The Grey 82.456
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Rank 633. The Grey
Southern
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2022 · Winner · Outstanding Chef · Mashama Bailey
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
- Eater Eater: The All-Time Eater 38
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Winner · Outstanding Chef · Mashama Bailey
- AAA Three Diamonds
- Eater The All-Time Eater 38
Why #633, between #632 and #634
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.456, the one above is 82.464 and the one below is 82.445, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #632 Xiao Bao 82.464
- #633 The Grey (this place) 82.456
- #634 Radio Bakery 82.445
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Rank 634. Radio Bakery
Bakery
The line down the block on weekends is a reliable feature, and so is the sign that says they've sold out early. Radio Bakery is a small Greenpoint spot where croissants get shaped like Danishes and filled with whatever's good that month, focaccia sandwiches come stuffed with smoked salmon and cream cheese, and the brown butter corn cake is the thing to grab for later. Frustrating in all the right ways.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The New York Times The New York Times: 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now
- The Infatuation Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The New York Times 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now
Why #634, between #633 and #635
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.45, the one above is 82.46 and the one below is 82.44, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #633 The Grey 82.46
- #634 Radio Bakery (this place) 82.45
- #635 Coda Bakery 82.44
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Rank 635. Coda Bakery
Vietnamese Bakery
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bánh Mì Across America
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- Eater Eater: The 25 Best Restaurants in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- The Infatuation The Best Bánh Mì Across America
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- Eater The 25 Best Restaurants in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Why #635, between #634 and #636
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.44, the one above is 82.45 and the one below is 82.42, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #634 Radio Bakery 82.45
- #635 Coda Bakery (this place) 82.44
- #636 The Pig & The Lady 82.42
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Rank 636. The Pig & The Lady
Vietnamese
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 15 Best Chicken Wings In America
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Chef · Andrew Le
- Eater Eater: The 38 Essential Honolulu Restaurants
- The Infatuation The 15 Best Chicken Wings In America
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Chef · Andrew Le
- Eater The 38 Essential Honolulu Restaurants
Why #636, between #635 and #637
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.42, the one above is 82.44 and the one below is 82.41, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #635 Coda Bakery 82.44
- #636 The Pig & The Lady (this place) 82.42
- #637 Super Secret Ice Cream 82.41
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The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker · Kristina Zontini
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker · Kristina Zontini
Why #637, between #636 and #638
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.410, the one above is 82.421 and the one below is 82.405, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #636 The Pig & The Lady 82.421
- #637 Super Secret Ice Cream (this place) 82.410
- #638 Neptune Oyster 82.405
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Rank 638. Neptune Oyster
Oyster Bar
The shucker in a blue apron working the window display is a fixture at this North End seafood spot, where oysters rest on crushed ice behind the glass like a slow-motion invitation. Inside, mosaic tile, white marble, and red leather banquette make a narrow room feel considered rather than cramped. The day's oysters are listed on a small card; the wine list leans European coastal. The New York Times put it on their restaurant list, and the line outside most nights explains why.
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Infatuation’s Highest-Rated Restaurants In America
- The New York Times The New York Times: The Restaurant List
- AAA Three Diamonds
- The Infatuation Infatuation’s Highest-Rated Restaurants In America
- The New York Times The Restaurant List
Why #638, between #637 and #639
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.405, the one above is 82.410 and the one below is 82.393, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #637 Super Secret Ice Cream 82.410
- #638 Neptune Oyster (this place) 82.405
- #639 D'Andrews Bakery & Cafe 82.393
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D'Andrews is a bakery and cafe on Church Street where the pastry case looks like a jewelry counter that took up baking. There are mousse desserts shaped like fruit, a chocolate cube wearing a white chocolate feather and a bit of gold leaf, and croissants that appear to have nothing to prove. It was a James Beard Outstanding Bakery semifinalist. Expect a line, a lot of phones out first, and forks only afterward.
The awards
- Time Out Time Out: The best bakeries in America
- Nashville Scene Nashville Scene: 2025 · Best Beautiful Pastries · Best of Nashville
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- Time Out The best bakeries in America
- Nashville Scene 2025 · Best Beautiful Pastries · Best of Nashville
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #639. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #639 D'Andrews Bakery & Cafe (this place) 82.393
- #639 Golden Diner 82.393
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The pancakes at this Lower East Side diner are available until closing time, which tells you everything about where chef Sam Yoo's priorities lie. The room is full Formica-and-chrome diner, but the menu quietly goes sideways: a Reuben folded into a quesadilla, a wedge salad hit with chile crisp. It lands on both the Times and Eater lists of New York's top restaurants, which for a place serving breakfast all day feels like a flex.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Pancakes In America
- Eater Eater: The Best Breakfasts in New York
- The New York Times The New York Times: #39 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
- The Infatuation The Best Pancakes In America
- Eater The Best Breakfasts in New York
- The New York Times #39 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #639. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #639 D'Andrews Bakery & Cafe 82.393
- #639 Golden Diner (this place) 82.393
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Rank 641. Commander's Palace
Cajun & Creole
The turquoise Garden District mansion has been turning out Modern New Orleans Creole since Ella Brennan and a young Emeril Lagasse were essentially inventing the genre together. Fine dining in the grand sense, white tablecloths and all, though the room skews festive rather than stiff. Meg Bickford runs the kitchen now, keeping the cooking by turns classicist and a little bodacious. Wine Enthusiast put the cellar in its Hall of Fame, and the weekday lunch martinis go for a quarter.
The awards
- AAA AAA: Four Diamonds
- Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast: The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame
- Esquire Esquire: La-Ti-Da · The Best Martinis in America
- AAA Four Diamonds
- Wine Enthusiast The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame
- Esquire La-Ti-Da · The Best Martinis in America
Why #641, between #639 and #642
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.386, the one above is 82.393 and the one below is 82.370, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #639 Golden Diner 82.393
- #641 Commander's Palace (this place) 82.386
- #642 The Butter Milk Ranch 82.370
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A Nashville bakery-cafe in 12 South where the cinnamon cookies come roughly the size of a salad plate and the churro croissants are filled with dulce de leche cream. The fast-casual counter up front handles the pastry situation; the cafe in back does soft scrambled eggs with chili crunch and lattes for anyone who secures a seat. Midcentury-sunny room, long lines of people who planned ahead, and beignets that won Nashville Scene's city-wide vote.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: 14 Of The Best Croissants Across America
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 15 Best Bakeries In Nashville
- The Infatuation 14 Of The Best Croissants Across America
- The Infatuation Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- The Infatuation The 15 Best Bakeries In Nashville
Why #642, between #641 and #643
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.370, the one above is 82.386 and the one below is 82.365, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #641 Commander's Palace 82.386
- #642 The Butter Milk Ranch (this place) 82.370
- #643 Encina 82.365
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The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Pancakes In America
- Dallas Observer Dallas Observer: 2025 · Best Brunch · Best of Dallas
- D Magazine D Magazine: 2025 · Best Brunch · Best of Big D
- The Infatuation The Best Pancakes In America
- Dallas Observer 2025 · Best Brunch · Best of Dallas
- D Magazine 2025 · Best Brunch · Best of Big D
Why #643, between #642 and #644
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.365, the one above is 82.370 and the one below is 82.357, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #642 The Butter Milk Ranch 82.370
- #643 Encina (this place) 82.365
- #644 Mindy’s Bakery 82.357
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Rank 644. Mindy’s Bakery
Rustic Bakery
Mindy's is a Wicker Park bakery where the menu shifts often enough to keep regulars guessing, running from donuts to pot pies, with the occasional turnover stuffed with mortadella and giardiniera. The bagels get plenty of attention too. The room is tiny and there are only a couple of window seats, so most people end up eating in the car, which is fine, since crumbs are cheaper to vacuum than to explain.
The awards
- Time Out Time Out: The best bakeries in America
- The Banchets The Banchets: Nominee · Pastry Chef of the Year · Bo Durham
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 29 Best Bakeries In Chicago
- Time Out The best bakeries in America
- The Banchets Nominee · Pastry Chef of the Year · Bo Durham
- The Infatuation The 29 Best Bakeries In Chicago
Why #644, between #643 and #645
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.36, the one above is 82.37 and the one below is 82.30, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #643 Encina 82.37
- #644 Mindy’s Bakery (this place) 82.36
- #645 The Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s 82.30
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The awards
- AAA Five Diamonds
- Time Out The 20 best restaurants in Orlando
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in Orlando
Why #645, between #644 and #646
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.302, the one above is 82.357 and the one below is 82.298, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #644 Mindy’s Bakery 82.357
- #645 The Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s (this place) 82.302
- #646 Noodle in a Haystack 82.298
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Rank 646. Noodle in a Haystack
Modern Ramen Shop
A ramen omakase in the Richmond where the noodle is the main character, not a supporting act. The team built their name through pop-ups and global competitions before landing in this small corner space, and the tasting menu shows the range, broths that shift from delicate to deeply rich across several courses. It runs at a fine-dining pace and price, so dress one notch up from your usual bowl-of-ramen energy.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Infatuation’s Highest-Rated Restaurants In America
- The New York Times The New York Times: The Restaurant List
- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: America's Best New Restaurants
- The Infatuation Infatuation’s Highest-Rated Restaurants In America
- The New York Times The Restaurant List
- Bon Appétit America's Best New Restaurants
Why #646, between #645 and #647
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.298, the one above is 82.302 and the one below is 82.271, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #645 The Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s 82.302
- #646 Noodle in a Haystack (this place) 82.298
- #647 Matt's Bar 82.271
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Rank 647. Matt's Bar
Dive Bar
The Jucy Lucy, spelled without the "i" and stuffed with molten cheese between two beef patties, is the whole reason Matt's Bar exists and possibly the whole reason Minneapolis exists. This divey neighborhood bar on Cedar Avenue has been doing exactly one thing forever, and the pleather booths and unadorned bar haven't changed to accommodate anyone, including a former president who stopped in. Order the burger, wait for the cheese to cool slightly, and learn from whoever's nearby why the spelling matters.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Best Burgers In America
- Mpls St Paul The Best Restaurants in the Twin Cities
- Eater 38 Best Restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Why #647, between #646 and #648
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.27, the one above is 82.30 and the one below is 82.21, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #646 Noodle in a Haystack 82.30
- #647 Matt's Bar (this place) 82.27
- #648 Standard Baking Co. 82.21
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The awards
- Time Out Time Out: The best bakeries in America
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Restaurateur · Dana Street
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Winner · Outstanding Restaurateur · Dana Street
- Time Out The best bakeries in America
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Restaurateur · Dana Street
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Winner · Outstanding Restaurateur · Dana Street
Why #648, between #647 and #649
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.21, the one above is 82.27 and the one below is 82.20, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #647 Matt's Bar 82.27
- #648 Standard Baking Co. (this place) 82.21
- #649 Ursula 82.20
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Rank 649. Ursula
New Mexican Bakery
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Carne Adovada Burrito · The Best Breakfast Burritos In America
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2022 · Nominee · Best New Restaurant
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: New York State · Eric See
- The Infatuation Carne Adovada Burrito · The Best Breakfast Burritos In America
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Nominee · Best New Restaurant
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: New York State · Eric See
Why #649, between #648 and #650
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.204, the one above is 82.208 and the one below is 82.203, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #648 Standard Baking Co. 82.208
- #649 Ursula (this place) 82.204
- #650 Pioneer Saloon 82.203
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A steakhouse in Ketchum that's been feeding ski bums and ranch hands since the 1940s, and the decor has not been asked to change. It holds a James Beard America's Classics award for the Mountain region. The famous order is the Jim Spud, a baked russet roughly the size of a toddler's head, piled with teriyaki beef and cheese, listed as an appetizer by someone with a sense of humor. Plan to split it or pack leftovers.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Jim Spud · The Best Potato Dishes In America
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Winner · America's Classics: Mountain
- The Infatuation Jim Spud · The Best Potato Dishes In America
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Winner · America's Classics: Mountain
Why #650, between #649 and #651
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.203, the one above is 82.204 and the one below is 82.181, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #649 Ursula 82.204
- #650 Pioneer Saloon (this place) 82.203
- #651 El Taco De Mexico 82.181
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Rank 651. El Taco De Mexico
Mexican
A no-frills Mexican spot on Santa Fe Drive where the green chile-smothered burrito has its own spot on Eater's list of Denver's most iconic dishes. Denver takes breakfast burritos seriously enough to hold an official holiday for them, and this counter has been feeding the faithful forever. Come for the chile-relleno burrito, stay for the flautas and enchiladas, and when they ask about smothering, say yes. Cash-friendly prices, no dress code beyond pants.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Chorizo Burrito with Potatoes, No Beans, and Smothered · The Best Breakfast Burritos In America
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Restaurants In Denver
- Westword Westword: The Top 50 Restaurants in Denver Right Now
- The Infatuation Chorizo Burrito with Potatoes, No Beans, and Smothered · The Best Breakfast Burritos In America
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In Denver
- Westword The Top 50 Restaurants in Denver Right Now
Why #651, between #650 and #652
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.18, the one above is 82.20 and the one below is 82.16, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #650 Pioneer Saloon 82.20
- #651 El Taco De Mexico (this place) 82.18
- #652 Owamni 82.16
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The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2022 · Winner · Best New Restaurant
- Eater Eater: The All-Time Eater 38
- USA Today USA Today: Restaurants of the Year
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Winner · Best New Restaurant
- Eater The All-Time Eater 38
- USA Today Restaurants of the Year
Why #652, between #651 and #653
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.16, the one above is 82.18 and the one below is 82.15, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #651 El Taco De Mexico 82.18
- #652 Owamni (this place) 82.16
- #653 Kora 82.15
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Rank 653. Kora
Filipino Bakery
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: 11 Of The Best Donuts In America
- Eater Eater: Best Bakery · The 2025 Eater NY Award Winners
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The Infatuation 11 Of The Best Donuts In America
- Eater Best Bakery · The 2025 Eater NY Award Winners
- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries in NYC
Why #653, between #652 and #654
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.15, the one above is 82.16 and the one below is 82.14, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #652 Owamni 82.16
- #653 Kora (this place) 82.15
- #654 Butter & Crumble 82.14
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Rank 654. Butter & Crumble
Bakery
The line stretching down the block in North Beach is not a fluke. Butter & Crumble is a pastry and cake shop that built its name on laminated dough, and the croissants are the draw, from a plain version so flaky it barely holds together to cruffins stuffed with seasonal cream. Options rotate often enough that regulars have a reason to come back, which they do, loyally, before the case sells out. A few bar seats exist, but this is a takeout operation at heart.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: 14 Of The Best Croissants Across America
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle: Best bakeries in San Francisco Bay Area
- The Infatuation 14 Of The Best Croissants Across America
- The Infatuation Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- San Francisco Chronicle Best bakeries in San Francisco Bay Area
Why #654, between #653 and #655
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.14, the one above is 82.15 and the one below is 82.13, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #653 Kora 82.15
- #654 Butter & Crumble (this place) 82.14
- #655 Esther's Kitchen 82.13
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Rank 655. Esther's Kitchen
Italian
The sourdough, pasta, and pizza all come from a dedicated production area you can see from the dining room, which tells you something about how seriously this Arts District Italian restaurant takes the basics. Dark walls, vintage silver trays, and a big welcoming U-shaped wood bar give it a rustic warmth that feels nothing like the Strip. The seasonal menu leans farm-forward and the Michelin Bib Gourmand makes the price-to-pleasure math easy.
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
- USA Today USA Today: Restaurants of the Year
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
- AAA Three Diamonds
- USA Today Restaurants of the Year
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
Why #655, between #654 and #656
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.134, the one above is 82.142 and the one below is 82.133, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #654 Butter & Crumble 82.142
- #655 Esther's Kitchen (this place) 82.134
- #656 Barney Greengrass 82.133
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The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Latkes · The Best Potato Dishes In America
- The New York Times The New York Times: #92 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
- Eater Eater: The Best Upper West Side Restaurants
- The Infatuation Latkes · The Best Potato Dishes In America
- The New York Times #92 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
- Eater The Best Upper West Side Restaurants
Why #656, between #655 and #657
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.133, the one above is 82.134 and the one below is 82.128, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #655 Esther's Kitchen 82.134
- #656 Barney Greengrass (this place) 82.133
- #657 Atelier Ortega 82.128
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Rank 657. Atelier Ortega
Italian Dessert
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker · Oscar Ortega
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker · Oscar Ortega
Why #657, between #656 and #658
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.128, the one above is 82.133 and the one below is 82.112, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #656 Barney Greengrass 82.133
- #657 Atelier Ortega (this place) 82.128
- #658 The Pink Door 82.112
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Rank 658. The Pink Door
Italian
There's no sign, just a pink door off Post Alley, and the whole place operates on that same logic: swings hang from the ceiling, silk drapes overhead, murals cover the walls. It's an Italian trattoria that commits fully to the theatrical without forgetting to cook. Pasta, wine, and lively rooms full of people who found the door and feel rather pleased about it.
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Most Ridiculously Romantic Restaurants In America
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 21 Most Fun Dinner Spots In Seattle
- AAA Three Diamonds
- The Infatuation The Most Ridiculously Romantic Restaurants In America
- The Infatuation The 21 Most Fun Dinner Spots In Seattle
Why #658, between #657 and #659
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.112, the one above is 82.128 and the one below is 82.105, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #657 Atelier Ortega 82.128
- #658 The Pink Door (this place) 82.112
- #659 Mimi Chinese 82.105
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Rank 659. Mimi Chinese
Chinese
The awards
- Time Out The best Chinese restaurants in America
- Miami New Times 2025 · Best Chinese Restaurant · Best of Miami New Times
Why #659, between #658 and #660
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.105, the one above is 82.112 and the one below is 82.104, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #658 The Pink Door 82.112
- #659 Mimi Chinese (this place) 82.105
- #660 Urban Hill 82.104
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The Post District address puts it a block from Pioneer Park, which tells you something about how Salt Lake City has been changing. Urban Hill is an upscale, globally inspired restaurant anchored in Utah-sourced produce, meat, and dairy, with a kitchen that takes both seriously. The chef earned a 2026 James Beard nomination for Best Chef: Mountain, and Wine Enthusiast named it a Forward 50 restaurant in 2024. The room reads like somewhere you'd actually dress for.
The awards
- Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast: Forward 50 Restaurants
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Nominee · Best Chef: Mountain · Nick Zocco
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Nominee · Best Chef: Mountain · Nick Zocco
- Wine Enthusiast Forward 50 Restaurants
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Nominee · Best Chef: Mountain · Nick Zocco
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Best Chef: Mountain · Nick Zocco
Why #660, between #659 and #661
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.10, the one above is 82.11 and the one below is 82.08, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #659 Mimi Chinese 82.11
- #660 Urban Hill (this place) 82.10
- #661 Luna Fargo 82.08
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Luna Fargo is a sit-down American restaurant in a state where potatoes and German-Russian cooking are close to a civic religion. The knoephla soup, a bowl of button-sized dumplings and tender potato in golden broth with chives floating on top, is the dish The Infatuation singled out. The chef has been a James Beard Midwest semifinalist, which is a lot of credentials for a place where soup is the headline.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Knoephla Soup · The Best Potato Dishes In America
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Nikki Ness Berglund and Ryan Nitschke
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Nikki Berglund and Ryan Nitschke
- The Infatuation Knoephla Soup · The Best Potato Dishes In America
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Nikki Ness Berglund and Ryan Nitschke
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Nikki Berglund and Ryan Nitschke
Why #661, between #660 and #662
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.080, the one above is 82.104 and the one below is 82.077, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #660 Urban Hill 82.104
- #661 Luna Fargo (this place) 82.080
- #662 Plow 82.077
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Rank 662. Plow
American
The lemon-ricotta silver dollar pancakes here have a following that generates a line down the block most weekend mornings, which tells you everything about what kind of brunch spot Plow is. It's a casual, easygoing neighborhood place in Potrero Hill with a tight, unfussy menu built around a few things done carefully. The combination plate covers all the bases at once: crispy potatoes, eggs, meat, and those pancakes, with lemon curd on the side if you want to commit.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Pancakes In America
- AAA AAA: Approved
- San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle: Best brunch restaurants in the Bay Area
- The Infatuation The Best Pancakes In America
- AAA Approved
- San Francisco Chronicle Best brunch restaurants in the Bay Area
Why #662, between #661 and #663
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.077, the one above is 82.080 and the one below is 82.063, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #661 Luna Fargo 82.080
- #662 Plow (this place) 82.077
- #663 Evergreen Butcher + Baker 82.063
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The baguettes go fast, so regulars grab two. Evergreen is a bakery and butcher shop in Inman Park where naturally leavened bread shares the counter with whole-animal cuts, and the combination makes more sense than it sounds. The vollkornbrot is dense and serious, the croissants are not, and the fermented hamburger buns exist specifically to cradle the beef ground in back. Atlanta was not a bread town; Evergreen is doing something about that.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- The New York Times The New York Times: 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries In Atlanta
- The Infatuation Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- The New York Times 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now
- The Infatuation The Best Bakeries In Atlanta
Why #663, between #662 and #664
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.063, the one above is 82.077 and the one below is 82.056, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #662 Plow 82.077
- #663 Evergreen Butcher + Baker (this place) 82.063
- #664 Chubby Fish 82.056
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Rank 664. Chubby Fish
Seafood
Blue velvet curtains pull back at five o'clock, the line outside moves, and the handwritten menu above the open kitchen tells you what the boats brought in that day. Chubby Fish is a no-reservations seafood restaurant in Cannonborough that coordinates directly with fishers, so the raw bar and hot dishes shift constantly. It landed on the New York Times Restaurant List and North America's 50 Best. Skip lunch, get there early, and budget the full hour they'll give you.
The awards
- The 50 The 50: #21 · North America's 50 Best Restaurants
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
- Eater Eater: The All-Time Eater 38
- The 50 #21 · North America's 50 Best Restaurants
- AAA Three Diamonds
- Eater The All-Time Eater 38
Why #664, between #663 and #665
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.056, the one above is 82.063 and the one below is 82.047, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #663 Evergreen Butcher + Baker 82.063
- #664 Chubby Fish (this place) 82.056
- #665 Tartine Manufactory 82.047
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Rank 665. Tartine Manufactory
Pizzeria
A wood-fired brick oven anchors this sprawling bakery and cafe in the Mission, where the bread alone draws a line out the door most mornings. The Scandinavian-influenced dining room is airy enough that waiting feels less painful than it sounds. Coffee beans are roasted in-house, pastries lean contemporary, and the sourdough loaves are the kind people carry home on planes. Go for breakfast or lunch and plan to leave with a bag of something.
The awards
- Time Out Time Out: The best bakeries in America
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 20 Best Brunch Spots In SF
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 19 Best Pizza Places In San Francisco
- Time Out The best bakeries in America
- The Infatuation The 20 Best Brunch Spots In SF
- The Infatuation The 19 Best Pizza Places In San Francisco
Why #665, between #664 and #666
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.05, the one above is 82.06 and the one below is 82.04, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #664 Chubby Fish 82.06
- #665 Tartine Manufactory (this place) 82.05
- #666 Odd Duck 82.04
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Rank 666. Odd Duck
Southern
A food truck that grew up and got a roof, Odd Duck on South Lamar is a casual, come-as-you-are restaurant built around shareable Southern plates with a roving global curiosity. Chicken heart satay sits near wagyu burgers and stuffed quail with dirty rice, and nobody seems troubled by the range. The Michelin Bib Gourmand recognized it, and the sourdough ice cream with pecan streusel will make you understand why the room is always full.
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Infatuation’s Highest-Rated Restaurants In America
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
- AAA Three Diamonds
- The Infatuation Infatuation’s Highest-Rated Restaurants In America
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
Why #666, between #665 and #667
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.04, the one above is 82.05 and the one below is 82.03, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #665 Tartine Manufactory 82.05
- #666 Odd Duck (this place) 82.04
- #667 Pizzeria Bianco 82.03
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Rank 667. Pizzeria Bianco
Neapolitan Pizzeria
Chris Bianco is the Bronx-born pizzaiolo who convinced the rest of the country that Phoenix belongs in the pizza conversation, and this snug 42-seat brick room in Heritage Square is where it started. Wood-fired Neapolitan pies come out of an oven that has been running for decades, drawing lines that have shown no signs of shortening. Bianco holds two James Beard Awards, which is two more than most people who make pizza for a living.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Pizza Places In America
- 50 Top Pizza 50 Top Pizza: 50 Top Pizza USA Excellent Pizzerias
- Foodist Awards Foodist Awards: 2025 · Food Pioneer · Chris Bianco
- The Infatuation The Best Pizza Places In America
- 50 Top Pizza 50 Top Pizza USA Excellent Pizzerias
- Foodist Awards 2025 · Food Pioneer · Chris Bianco
Why #667, between #666 and #668
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.03, the one above is 82.04 and the one below is 82.02, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #666 Odd Duck 82.04
- #667 Pizzeria Bianco (this place) 82.03
- #668 Mel the Bakery 82.02
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The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker · Nora Faye Allen
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker · Nora Faye Allen
Why #668, between #667 and #669
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.02, the one above is 82.03 and the one below is 82.01, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #667 Pizzeria Bianco 82.03
- #668 Mel the Bakery (this place) 82.02
- #669 The Original Carolina's Mexican Food 82.01
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A bare-bones counter-service tortilleria in South Phoenix, the kind of place where the building has never once tried to impress you. The flour tortillas are the draw, soft but sturdy with a flaky edge, wrapped around machaca, eggs, and potatoes for under ten dollars. The move is dumping the smooth tomato salsa inside the burrito rather than treating it like a dip, which the regulars figured out decades ago.
The awards
- The Infatuation Dried-BeefMachaca Breakfast Burrito · The Best Breakfast Burritos In America
- Foodist Awards 2023 · Finalist · Uniquely Arizona
- Eater Flour Tortillas · The Most Iconic Dishes in Phoenix
Why #669, between #668 and #670
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.012, the one above is 82.024 and the one below is 82.006, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #668 Mel the Bakery 82.024
- #669 The Original Carolina's Mexican Food (this place) 82.012
- #670 Baroo 82.006
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Rank 670. Baroo
Korean
Seats at the chef's counter let you watch the whole operation unfold at this sleek DTLA tasting menu spot from the husband-and-wife team behind it. The look is concrete floors and black-and-white walls, the format is modern Korean, and the pairings run alcoholic or not. The Los Angeles Times ranked it third on their list of the city's best restaurants in 2025, and the James Beard Foundation nominated the chef for Best Chef: California.
The awards
- Eater Eater: The All-Time Eater 38
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Nominee · Best Chef: California · Kwang Uh
- Eater Eater: The Best New Restaurants in America
- Eater The All-Time Eater 38
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Best Chef: California · Kwang Uh
- Eater The Best New Restaurants in America
Why #670, between #669 and #671
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.006, the one above is 82.012 and the one below is 81.995, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #669 The Original Carolina's Mexican Food 82.012
- #670 Baroo (this place) 82.006
- #671 Una Pizza Napoletana 81.995
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Rank 671. Una Pizza Napoletana
Pizzeria
Anthony Mangieri runs the wood-burning oven himself, every service, at this airy Lower East Side pizza shop tiled in black and white and lined with canned tomatoes. The Neapolitan pies come out with fluffy edges and thin, papery crusts, topped with not much more than mozzarella di bufala and sweet tomato sauce, which is the whole point. A Michelin Bib Gourmand and ranked first in the country by 50 Top Pizza USA. Reservations are scarce, so arrive early and queue.
The awards
- 50 Top Pizza 50 Top Pizza: #1 · 50 Top Pizza World
- 50 Top Pizza 50 Top Pizza: #1 · 50 Top Pizza USA
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2019 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- 50 Top Pizza #1 · 50 Top Pizza World
- 50 Top Pizza #1 · 50 Top Pizza USA
- The New York Times 2019 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
Why #671, between #670 and #672
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 82.00, the one above is 82.01 and the one below is 81.99, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #670 Baroo 82.01
- #671 Una Pizza Napoletana (this place) 82.00
- #672 Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery 81.99
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Rank 672. Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery
Hawaiian Bakery
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: 11 Of The Best Donuts In America
- Eater Eater: The 38 Essential Honolulu Restaurants
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Restaurants In Honolulu
- The Infatuation 11 Of The Best Donuts In America
- Eater The 38 Essential Honolulu Restaurants
- The Infatuation The Best Restaurants In Honolulu
Why #672, between #671 and #673
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.990, the one above is 81.995 and the one below is 81.989, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #671 Una Pizza Napoletana 81.995
- #672 Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery (this place) 81.990
- #673 Gatlin’s BBQ 81.989
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Rank 673. Gatlin’s BBQ
East Texas Barbecue
East Texas-style barbecue joint that also does breakfast, which tells you something about how seriously Houston takes its mornings. The smoker runs through brisket, ribs, sausage, turkey, and chicken, and the sides, dirty rice and baked beans among them, hold their own. The chef was a James Beard semifinalist in 2023. Been a neighborhood staple long enough that ordering without looking at the menu is a point of local pride.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 15 Best Chicken Wings In America
- Houstonia Houstonia: The Best Barbecue Restaurants in Houston
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Texas · Greg Gatlin
- The Infatuation The 15 Best Chicken Wings In America
- Houstonia The Best Barbecue Restaurants in Houston
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Texas · Greg Gatlin
Why #673, between #672 and #674
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.989, the one above is 81.990 and the one below is 81.988, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #672 Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery 81.990
- #673 Gatlin’s BBQ (this place) 81.989
- #674 Mi Tocaya 81.988
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Rank 674. Mi Tocaya
Mexican
The antojitos here lean into Aztec culinary tradition that most Mexican restaurants skip entirely, which gives this Logan Square neighborhood spot a menu worth reading slowly. The chef has earned James Beard nominations and a Michelin Bib Gourmand while running what is, at its heart, a warm, unpretentious antojeria. Seasonal cocktails, knowledgeable servers, and a room that stays lively without tipping into loud.
The awards
- Eater Eater: The All-Time Eater 38
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Nominee · Best Chef: Great Lakes · Diana Dávila
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
- Eater The All-Time Eater 38
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Nominee · Best Chef: Great Lakes · Diana Dávila
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
Why #674, between #673 and #675
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.988, the one above is 81.989 and the one below is 81.986, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #673 Gatlin’s BBQ 81.989
- #674 Mi Tocaya (this place) 81.988
- #675 Doma 81.986
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Rank 675. Doma
Croatian Café
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Pancakes In America
- Eater Eater: Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes In Chicago
- The Infatuation The Best Pancakes In America
- Eater Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops
- The Infatuation The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes In Chicago
Why #675, between #674 and #676
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.986, the one above is 81.988 and the one below is 81.979, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #674 Mi Tocaya 81.988
- #675 Doma (this place) 81.986
- #676 Friends & Family 81.979
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The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: 14 Of The Best Croissants Across America
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: California · Gaby Maeda
- The Infatuation 14 Of The Best Croissants Across America
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: California · Gaby Maeda
Why #676, between #675 and #677
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.98, the one above is 81.99 and the one below is 81.97, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #675 Doma 81.99
- #676 Friends & Family (this place) 81.98
- #677 Gemini × Happy Ice Cream 81.97
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Rank 677. Gemini × Happy Ice Cream
Mediterranean Italian
A cave à manger on 17th Street where you order at a counter, find somewhere to stand, and immediately wish there were chairs. The menu is Mediterranean-Italian, the wine selection leans natural, and the kitchen behind it all has DNA from Komi, the couple's storied tasting room. Griddled pita and olives are constants; a Japanese sweet potato with koji butter somehow fits right in. The ice cream flavors, polenta-cassis among them, suggest nobody here makes easy choices.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Ice Cream In America
- Washingtonian Washingtonian: #7 · 100 Very Best Restaurants
- Washingtonian Washingtonian: Cacio e Pepe Bomboloni · Our Favorite Dishes of the Year in the DC Area
- The Infatuation The Best Ice Cream In America
- Washingtonian #7 · 100 Very Best Restaurants
- Washingtonian Cacio e Pepe Bomboloni · Our Favorite Dishes of the Year in the DC Area
Why #677, between #676 and #678
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.971, the one above is 81.979 and the one below is 81.966, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #676 Friends & Family 81.979
- #677 Gemini × Happy Ice Cream (this place) 81.971
- #678 Huarachis Taqueria 81.966
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Rank 678. Huarachis Taqueria
Sonoran
The electric pink neon sign is your landmark, and the shareable platters are the reason you came. This Sonoran taqueria from James Beard Award winner Rene Andrade runs on big, festive plates of ribeye or carnitas surrounded by beans, elote, and salsas, all meant to be wrapped into soft tortillas at the table. The cocktail program runs wilder than you'd expect from a taqueria. Bring people; the portions assume you did.
The awards
- USA Today USA Today: Restaurants of the Year
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 20 Best Restaurants In Phoenix
- USA Today Restaurants of the Year
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- The Infatuation The 20 Best Restaurants In Phoenix
Why #678, between #677 and #679
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.966, the one above is 81.971 and the one below is 81.964, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #677 Gemini × Happy Ice Cream 81.971
- #678 Huarachis Taqueria (this place) 81.966
- #679 Spencer 81.964
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Each month brings a single fixed menu, two entrée choices, no walk-ins, and reservations that open on Tock a few days before the month turns, so planning ahead is part of the ritual. Spencer is a neighborhood wine restaurant with family-style seating that reads less like a dining room and more like someone's very well-stocked kitchen. The wine list is a James Beard Nominee for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program, and it earns the attention.
The awards
- USA Today USA Today: Restaurants of the Year
- Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast: Forward 50 Restaurants
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Nominee · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
- USA Today Restaurants of the Year
- Wine Enthusiast Forward 50 Restaurants
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Nominee · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
Why #679, between #678 and #680
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.964, the one above is 81.966 and the one below is 81.957, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #678 Huarachis Taqueria 81.966
- #679 Spencer (this place) 81.964
- #680 Petitgrain Boulangerie 81.957
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Rank 680. Petitgrain Boulangerie
French Bakery
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- Eater Eater: Best New Bakery
- The Infatuation Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- Eater Best New Bakery
Why #680, between #679 and #681
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.957, the one above is 81.964 and the one below is 81.953, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #679 Spencer 81.964
- #680 Petitgrain Boulangerie (this place) 81.957
- #681 Communion Restaurant & Bar 81.953
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Rank 681. Communion Restaurant & Bar
Modern Soul Food
Kristi Brown's modern soul food restaurant on Capitol Hill runs on a certain gravitational pull, the kind where strangers at the bar invite you to art openings and the neck-bone stew, all smoky shredded meat and tender lima beans in a deep broth, makes conversation stop mid-sentence. The menu rotates seasonally, landing on catfish and grits or local clams in coconut milk depending on when you show up. A James Beard nominee, and on the New York Times radar too.
The awards
- USA Today USA Today: Restaurants of the Year
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Nominee · Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific · Kristi Brown
- The New York Times The New York Times: The Restaurant List
- USA Today Restaurants of the Year
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Nominee · Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific · Kristi Brown
- The New York Times The Restaurant List
Why #681, between #680 and #682
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.95, the one above is 81.96 and the one below is 81.94, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #680 Petitgrain Boulangerie 81.96
- #681 Communion Restaurant & Bar (this place) 81.95
- #682 The Tavern 81.94
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The Tavern is a downtown Tulsa pub built around a two-handed burger of short rib, chuck, and brisket, wearing stilton, a cognac-mushroom cream, and a challah bun like it's dressing for a wedding. The recipe hasn't changed in ages, and the neighborhood's dining scene more or less grew up around it. Expect pub prices, napkins in bulk, and a restaurateur nod from the James Beard semifinalists.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Best Burgers In America
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Elliot Nelson - McNellie's Group
Why #682, between #681 and #683
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.944, the one above is 81.953 and the one below is 81.936, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #681 Communion Restaurant & Bar 81.953
- #682 The Tavern (this place) 81.944
- #683 Partenope Ristorante 81.936
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Rank 683. Partenope Ristorante
Neapolitan Pizzeria
The dough here is made by hand in the Neapolitan tradition, soft enough that a margherita lands on the table looking almost too relaxed to be pizza. Partenope is a full-sit-down Italian restaurant on Main Street, the kind of place that takes its time with both the pasta and the service. It landed on 50 Top Pizza USA, which for Dallas is a meaningful data point. The room feels warm rather than scene-y, which in this city counts for something.
The awards
- 50 Top Pizza 50 Top Pizza: #18 · 50 Top Pizza USA
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Pizza Places In America
- 50 Top Pizza 50 Top Pizza: 2026 · Made in Italy · 50 Top Pizza USA Special Awards
- 50 Top Pizza #18 · 50 Top Pizza USA
- The Infatuation The Best Pizza Places In America
- 50 Top Pizza 2026 · Made in Italy · 50 Top Pizza USA Special Awards
Why #683, between #682 and #684
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.936, the one above is 81.944 and the one below is 81.926, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #682 The Tavern 81.944
- #683 Partenope Ristorante (this place) 81.936
- #684 Pizzeria Beddia 81.926
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Rank 684. Pizzeria Beddia
Pizzeria
A neon green peace sign marks the door on a narrow Fishtown lane, and inside what used to look like an auto repair shop, the room opens into light wood and clean lines, somewhere between a pizza bar and a Scandinavian chapel. The menu is short, the dough is organic, and the crust stays crisp and chewy to the last bite. Natural wines and snacks keep you busy while you wait. A Michelin Bib Gourmand.
The awards
- 50 Top Pizza 50 Top Pizza: #64 · 50 Top Pizza World
- 50 Top Pizza 50 Top Pizza: #16 · 50 Top Pizza USA
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Pizza Places In America
- 50 Top Pizza #64 · 50 Top Pizza World
- 50 Top Pizza #16 · 50 Top Pizza USA
- The Infatuation The Best Pizza Places In America
Why #684, between #683 and #685
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.93, the one above is 81.94 and the one below is 81.91, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #683 Partenope Ristorante 81.94
- #684 Pizzeria Beddia (this place) 81.93
- #685 Stiles Switch Bbq 81.91
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Rank 685. Stiles Switch Bbq
Texas-Style Barbecue
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 15 Best Chicken Wings In America
- Texas Monthly Texas Monthly: The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas
- The Infatuation The 15 Best Chicken Wings In America
- Texas Monthly The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas
Why #685, between #684 and #686
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.91, the one above is 81.93 and the one below is 81.90, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #684 Pizzeria Beddia 81.93
- #685 Stiles Switch Bbq (this place) 81.91
- #686 Via Carota 81.90
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Rank 686. Via Carota
Italian
Bare wood farm tables, whitewashed brick, and a risotto cacio e pepe that regulars will happily order twice: Via Carota is a West Village Italian restaurant where the room feels like a farmhouse and the cooking feels like someone's very talented relative took over the kitchen. Reservations go fast, so plan ahead. The James Beard Awards named it an Outstanding Restaurant Semifinalist, and the lines outside suggest most of the neighborhood agrees.
The awards
- AAA AAA: Four Diamonds
- Eater Eater: The All-Time Eater 38
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2015 · 2 stars · Restaurant Review
- AAA Four Diamonds
- Eater The All-Time Eater 38
- The New York Times 2015 · 2 stars · Restaurant Review
Why #686, between #685 and #687
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.90, the one above is 81.91 and the one below is 81.88, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #685 Stiles Switch Bbq 81.91
- #686 Via Carota (this place) 81.90
- #687 Okiboru House of Tsukemen 81.88
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Rank 687. Okiboru House of Tsukemen
Noodle Shop
This Lower East Side ramen shop is built around tsukemen, where thick cold noodles come alongside a hot, bonito-heavy broth and you dip them yourself like a person with a plan. The line out the door moves fast, and the people in it start swapping bowl reviews with strangers before they've sat down. If dipping feels like too much work, the milky tonkotsu-style ramen is right there. It's cheap, casual, and shows up on the New York Times 100 list.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 11 Best Ramen Spots In America
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2023 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- The New York Times The New York Times: #86 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
- The Infatuation The 11 Best Ramen Spots In America
- The New York Times 2023 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- The New York Times #86 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
Why #687, between #686 and #688
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.882, the one above is 81.902 and the one below is 81.881, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #686 Via Carota 81.902
- #687 Okiboru House of Tsukemen (this place) 81.882
- #688 Baker and Barista 81.881
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Rank 688. Baker and Barista
Coffee
The awards
- The Infatuation Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- Eater Where to Drink the Best Coffee in Miami
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #688. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #688 Baker and Barista (this place) 81.881
- #688 Bar-Bill Tavern 81.881
- #688 Tartine Bakery 81.881
- #688 Win Son Bakery 81.881
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Rank 688. Bar-Bill Tavern
Tavern
Bar-Bill is a wing tavern in the postcard village of East Aurora, where the sauce goes on with an actual paintbrush, which sounds like a bit until you see how evenly everything gets coated. It's a casual, paper-towel kind of room, the sort where locals argue about the cajun honey butter BBQ versus the hot. Josh Allen once put away 40 wings here in a single sitting, so consider your own order a modest one.
The awards
- The Infatuation The 15 Best Chicken Wings In America
- Eater The 18 Best Restaurants in Buffalo
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #688. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #688 Baker and Barista 81.881
- #688 Bar-Bill Tavern (this place) 81.881
- #688 Tartine Bakery 81.881
- #688 Win Son Bakery 81.881
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Rank 688. Tartine Bakery
Bakery
The line out the door at 5 p.m. is not a fluke; it's people waiting on the country loaf that Chad Robertson and Elisabeth Prueitt pull from the oven each afternoon. This Mission District bakery and cafe has been rewriting the rules on sourdough since forever, and the morning buns and cream tarts move fast enough that showing up early is less a suggestion than a strategy.
The awards
- Time Out Time Out: The best bakeries in America
- AAA AAA: Approved
- San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle: Best bakeries in San Francisco Bay Area
- Time Out The best bakeries in America
- AAA Approved
- San Francisco Chronicle Best bakeries in San Francisco Bay Area
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #688. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #688 Baker and Barista 81.881
- #688 Bar-Bill Tavern 81.881
- #688 Tartine Bakery (this place) 81.881
- #688 Win Son Bakery 81.881
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Rank 688. Win Son Bakery
Taiwanese-American Bakery
The awards
- Time Out The best bakeries in America
- Roadbook The Best Restaurants in New York City
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #688. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #688 Baker and Barista 81.881
- #688 Bar-Bill Tavern 81.881
- #688 Tartine Bakery 81.881
- #688 Win Son Bakery (this place) 81.881
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The menu credits local farmers by name, which tells you what kind of small-plates restaurant this is before the food even arrives. Reclaimed wood, subway tile, and a patio backed by a bold flower mural set the room; the kitchen turns whatever's in season into inventive rustic-American plates that change often enough to reward repeat visits. The chef was a James Beard nominee for Best Chef: Great Lakes in 2023.
The awards
- USA Today USA Today: Restaurants of the Year
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Nominee · Best Chef: Great Lakes · Andy Hollyday
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurant
- USA Today Restaurants of the Year
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Nominee · Best Chef: Great Lakes · Andy Hollyday
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurant
Why #692, between #688 and #693
The places on either side also show 82. This one's exact Score is 81.879, the one above is 81.881 and the one below is 81.878, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #688 Win Son Bakery 81.881
- #692 Selden Standard (this place) 81.879
- #693 Claud 81.878
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Rank 693. Claud
French
A few steps below street level on East Tenth, this French-inflected New American restaurant runs on shared plates and an open kitchen that keeps the room honest. The cooking touches the familiar at a slant: grilled cabbage, tempura squash blossoms, and a six-layer chocolate cake soaked in vermouth and evaporated milk that nominally serves two. The New York Times placed it fifteenth on its list of the city's hundred best. Reservations are a project, but the bar absorbs the overflow gracefully.
The awards
- Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast: Forward 50 Restaurants
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2022 · 3 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Nominee · Best Chef: New York State · Joshua Pinsky
- Wine Enthusiast Forward 50 Restaurants
- The New York Times 2022 · 3 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Best Chef: New York State · Joshua Pinsky
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #693. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #693 Claud (this place) 81.878
- #693 St. Vito Focacceria 81.878
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Rank 693. St. Vito Focacceria
Sicilian
Sfincione is Sicilian street food, something between focaccia and pizza, and this focacceria in the Gulch has built its entire identity around it. The dough gets folded in an open kitchen, then topped with fontina, breadcrumbs, and pecorino before rotating varieties like roasted potato cream or spicy tomato with burrata take over. The menu is short by design. A Michelin Bib Gourmand, and Esquire named it among the best new restaurants in America in 2024.
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Pizza Places In America
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand
- Esquire Esquire: The Best New Restaurants in America
- The Infatuation The Best Pizza Places In America
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- Esquire The Best New Restaurants in America
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #693. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #693 Claud 81.878
- #693 St. Vito Focacceria (this place) 81.878
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The awards
- Food & Wine Wisco Fried Cheese Curds · Best Dishes Our Editors Ate This Year
A Tie
There are 30 places with the exact same Score, so they share #695. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #695 Butterbird (this place) 81.872
- #695 Cultured 81.872
- #695 Din Tai Fung 81.872
- #695 Din Tai Fung 81.872
- #695 Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop 81.872
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The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
A Tie
There are 30 places with the exact same Score, so they share #695. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #695 Butterbird 81.872
- #695 Cultured (this place) 81.872
- #695 Din Tai Fung 81.872
- #695 Din Tai Fung 81.872
- #695 Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop 81.872
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The awards
- Time Out The best Chinese restaurants in America
A Tie
There are 30 places with the exact same Score, so they share #695. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #695 Butterbird 81.872
- #695 Cultured 81.872
- #695 Din Tai Fung (this place) 81.872
- #695 Din Tai Fung 81.872
- #695 Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop 81.872
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Rank 695. Din Tai Fung
Chinese
The awards
- Time Out The best Chinese restaurants in America
A Tie
There are 30 places with the exact same Score, so they share #695. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #695 Cultured 81.872
- #695 Din Tai Fung 81.872
- #695 Din Tai Fung (this place) 81.872
- #695 Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop 81.872
- #695 Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop 81.872
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The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
A Tie
There are 30 places with the exact same Score, so they share #695. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #695 Din Tai Fung 81.872
- #695 Din Tai Fung 81.872
- #695 Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop (this place) 81.872
- #695 Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop 81.872
- #695 Firefly 81.872
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The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Bakery
A Tie
There are 30 places with the exact same Score, so they share #695. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #695 Din Tai Fung 81.872
- #695 Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop 81.872
- #695 Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop (this place) 81.872
- #695 Firefly 81.872
- #695 Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe 81.872
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