As we close out the year and reflect on the very best of 2019, OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations, revealed the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2019, according to OpenTable diners. From one-of-a-kind dining experiences to local favorites, the list highlights top restaurants across the country based on verified reviews submitted by diners. The annual list comes off the heels of OpenTable’s recent year end dining report, a retrospective look back at this year’s most popular dining trends.
Whether it’s the outstanding menu inspired by the Pacific Northwest at Birdsong in San Francisco or Girl & the Goat in Chicago, the list illustrates the best restaurants in the U.S., as voted by OpenTable diners, and showcases the platform’s extensive network of dining options for every occasion.
“Whether a restaurant has received national accolades or is built on local fanfare, our Top 100 reflects diners’ favorite culinary experiences across the country,” said Andrea Johnston, COO at OpenTable. “What ultimately ties these restaurants together is their excellent hospitality paired with incredible dishes, which is why diners are applauding them with rave reviews.”
California took second place last year, but in 2019, the Golden State rose to number one with 22 restaurants featured. Florida, New York and Pennsylvania tied for second place with seven restaurants each, and Illinois followed closely behind with six winners. Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, D.C. boasted four honorees each. Additional states include Alabama, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia and Washington.
Similar to last year, American and Italian cuisine dominated the list; however, this year French cuisine proved to be a new favorite. Other global cuisines were represented on the list, such as Japanese, Latin American, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern, showcasing a growing appetite for more diverse and globally-inspired flavors.
OpenTable’s list of the Top 100 Restaurants for 2019 in the U.S. is generated from diner reviews collected between October 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019. All restaurants that have been part of the OpenTable network for at least the last 12 consecutive months with a minimum overall rating and number of qualifying reviews were included for consideration. Qualifying restaurants were then sorted according to an overall score generated by unique data points, such as overall diner rating, user klout, total number of reviews and regional overall rating.
Based on this methodology, the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2019 list, according to OpenTable diners, are in alphabetical order as follows:
Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2019
Acquerello – San Francisco, California
Addison Restaurant – San Diego, California
Ambra – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Anjelica’s Restaurant – Sea Bright, New Jersey
Antebellum – Flowery Branch, Georgia
The Artichoke Restaurant & Bar – Vinita, Oklahoma
Artisan – Elkhart, Indiana
Arturo Boada Cuisine – Houston, Texas
Atera – New York, New York
Bar Mingo – Portland, Oregon
Barrique Venice – Venice, California
Benu – San Francisco, California
Bibou – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Birdsong – San Francisco, California
Bistro 31 – Dallas, Texas
Bistro Barbes – Denver, Colorado
Bistro Daisy – New Orleans, Louisiana
Bites at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples – Naples, Florida
BOCA – Cincinnati, Ohio
Brassica Kitchen – Boston, Massachusetts
Brewery Bhavana – Raleigh, North Carolina
Buccan – Palm Beach, Florida
Bull & Bear Steakhouse – Orlando, Florida
Cafe Monarch – Scottsdale, Arizona
Cafe Provence – Prairie Village, Kansas
Carlos’ Bistro – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Chimney Park – Windsor, Colorado
Clark’s Oyster Bar – Austin, Texas
Collage Restaurant – St. Augustine, Florida
Crawford & Son – Raleigh, North Carolina
The Crossing – Clayton, Missouri
CRUST – Miami, Florida
The Dock – Newport Beach, California
Double Knot – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Eatt – Las Vegas, Nevada
Elizabeth’s Gone Raw – Washington, D.C.
The Family Jones Spirit House – Denver, Colorado
Fishing With Dynamite – Manhattan Beach, California
Geronimo – Santa Fe, New Mexico
Girl & the Goat – Chicago, Illinois
Guiso Latin Fusion – Healdsburg, California
Hachi – Carson, California
Hannas Prime Steak – Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Holdfast Dining – Portland, Oregon
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab – Multiple Locations*
Joel Robuchon – MGM Grand – Las Vegas, Nevada
Kai | Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass – Phoenix, Arizona
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens – Fulton, California
Kenzo Napa – Napa, California
The Kitchen Restaurant – Sacramento, California
Krave Restaurant – Tequesta, Florida
KUSAKABE – San Francisco, California
L’Auberge Chez Francois – Great Falls, Virginia
L’ATELIER de Joël Robuchon – New York, New York
Lahaina Grill – Lahaina, Hawaii
Le Diplomate – Washington, D.C.
Le Yaca – Virginia Beach, Virginia
The Little Owl – New York, New York
Mabel Gray – Hazel Park, Michigan
Mama’s Fish House – Paia, Hawaii
Maple & Ash – Chicago, Illinois
Mercato Stellina Pizzeria – Bellevue, Washington
NANCY – St. Simons Island, Georgia
NoJa – Mobile, Alabama
Noord – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ocean 44 – Scottsdale, Arizona
Olce Pizza Grille – Cedars, Pennsylvania
Oriole – Chicago, Illinois
Partage – Las Vegas, Nevada
Petrossian Restaurant & Boutique – West Hollywood, California
Phoenicia – Birmingham, Michigan
Quince – San Francisco, California
Rainbow Palace – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The Restaurant at Convict Lake – Mammoth Lakes, California
The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge – Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Restaurant Guy Savoy – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, Nevada
Riccardo Trattoria – Chicago, Illinois
Rosmarino Osteria Italiana – Newberg, Oregon
RPM Steak – Chicago, Illinois
Scalini Fedeli – New York, New York
Seven Hills – San Francisco, California
Sotto – Cincinnati, Ohio
St. Anselm – Washington, D.C.
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards – Santa Rosa, California
Steak 44 – Phoenix, Arizona
Steve & Cookie’s By the Bay – Margate, New Jersey
Sushi House – Leawood, Kansas
Sushi Kaito – New York, New York
Table 128 Bistro + Bar – Clive, Iowa
The Table at Season To Taste – Cambridge, Massachusetts
Tallulah Wine Bar and Bistro – Birmingham, Michigan
Tempura Matsui – New York, New York
Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant – Bodega Bay, California
Terzo – San Francisco, California
The WineSellar & Brasserie – San Diego, California
Tomo Sushi & Ramen – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Two Fish – Haddonfield, New Jersey
Vernick Coffee Bar – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Willow Restaurant – Portland, Oregon
Yopparai – New York, New York
You can find the complete Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2019 here.
* Restaurants with multiple winning locations were counted one time.
