Tripadvisor is serving up the best restaurants in the U.S. as part of its annual Travelers' Choice Awards.
Tripadvisor announced the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards, honoring diners’ favorite Fine Dining and Everyday Dining Restaurants. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, these restaurants were consistently given high ratings and praise by diners in the U.S. and around the world. The prestigious 2020 awards honor 461 restaurants around the world.
What’s hot?
- Italian cuisine trending: Americans are craving authentic pizza and pasta dishes this year.
- Southern sizzle: Cities down south stole the show, with restaurants from Memphis, to The Woodlands, to Scottsdale delighting diners.
- Coast to coast: Award winners are located in 31 different cities across the U.S.
- NYC, the culinary center: Home to seven of the top Fine Dining and Everyday Dining Restaurants, more than any other city.
The French Laundry in Yountville, California, made its debut in this year’s awards as the #1 Fine Dining Restaurant in the U.S. With over 1,100 “excellent” Tripadvisor reviews, this 20-year-old French restaurant is called “bucket list” or “life changing” by diners who visit.
Below are the top 10 Fine Dining and Everyday Dining Restaurants in the U.S., along with popular dishes from recent Tripadvisor reviews. To view the full list of 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winning restaurants, including Tripadvisor diners’ favorite restaurants in the world, visit: https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Restaurants.
Fine Dining Award-Winners
High-end, special occasion restaurants known for impeccable food and service.
1. The French Laundry – Yountville, California (also ranked #24 in the world overall)
- Popular dishes: Oysters and pearls, waygu beef
2. Daniel – New York City, New York
- Popular dishes: Foie gras, amuse bouches
3. Halls Chophouse – Charleston, South Carolina
- Popular dishes: Prime rib, crab cakes
4. Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar – Memphis, Tennessee
- Popular dishes: Bison, stuffed filet
5. GW Fins – New Orleans, Louisiana
- Popular dishes: Soft shell crab, lobster dumplings
6. Geronimo – Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Popular dishes:Elk tenderloin, sea bass
7. Collage Restaurant – St. Augustine, Florida
- Popular dishes: Black grouper, veal Orleans
8. Cafe Monarch – Scottsdale, Arizona
- Popular dishes: Cauliflower soup, sea bass
9. Charleston Grill – Charleston, South Carolina
- Popular dishes: Foie gras, crab cakes
10. Peninsula Grill – Charleston, South Carolina
- Popular dishes: Lobster “3 Way,” coconut cake
Everyday Dining Award-Winners
Restaurants that provide great meals for any occasion without breaking the bank.
1. Pane & Vino – Miami Beach, Florida
- Popular dishes: Spaghetti alla Ruota, cappelletti verdi tartufati
2. 11th Street Diner – Miami Beach, Florida
- Popular dishes:Burger, pancakes
3. Ribalta Pizza – New York City, New York
- Popular dishes: Italian sausage pizza, seafood salad
4. Fog Harbor Fish House – San Francisco, California
- Popular dishes: Clam chowder, salmon
5. Duke’s Waikiki – Honolulu, Hawaii
- Popular dishes: Fish tacos, ribs
6. Buona Ristorante – St. Pete Beach, Florida
- Popular dishes: Pizza, garlic knots
7. Ristorante Pesto – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Popular dishes: Cavatelli, eggplant
8. The Republic Grille – The Woodlands, Texas
- Popular dishes: Chicken fried steak, cornbread
9. Spice Symphony – New York City, New York
- Popular dishes: Garlic naan, samosas
10. Taste of Italy – Gatlinburg, Tennessee
- Popular dishes: Garlic knots, lasagna
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