There are ten million reviews: These are America’s 100 most loved restaurants in 2025

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Americans We’ve been hard at work this year, writing reviews for restaurants – and after analyzing over 10 million posts, the nation’s 100 favorite dining spots have been revealed.

The list — which includes expensive, budget, quirky and hidden gems — comes courtesy of reservation platform OpenTable, which finalized the list by combining diner reviews with demand and five-star review percentage.

The list includes 42 cities from 24 states and territories. chicago Ranked highest in popularity, accounting for 16 percent of all honorees.

Standouts are represented of the city Culinary acts include Alina, Daisies, and Pizzamici, where a 14-inch thin-crust cheese pizza costs $21.00, and Akahoshi Ramen, where a bowl of miso ramen is $19.

new york city comes close behind with 10 entries — including Italian hotspot Don Angie, French restaurant Le Veu d’Or and Sushi Nose, where dinners can easily cost $400 per person — proving that the Big Apple’s food scene remains as dynamic as ever.

New York's Le Veau d'Or restaurant, one of those dining spots that shows the city's food scene is as dynamic as ever

New York’s Le Veau d’Or restaurant, one of those dining spots that shows the city’s food scene is as dynamic as ever ,golden calf,

Bizarre entries include tiki bar Strong Water in Anaheim, California, which immerses guests in the atmosphere of a sunken treasure ship; And L’Opossum in Richmond, VermontWhich serves dishes including “Cocoy Yet Classic and So Very Comfy-Cozy Coq au Vin” and “A Brisk Fall Cookout in the Boneyard”.

Hidden gems that made the cut include The Pink Door seattleSigned by nothing other than a plain pink door in Post Alley and Sun Moon Studios in Oakland, CaliforniaThere were only four tables set up at a location in an industrial neighborhood.

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OpenTable notes that nearly half of the annual Top 100 list are newcomers, and that diners are increasingly favoring attentive service and intimate hospitality, with many entries seating fewer than 75 guests.

Chicago ranks highest in popularity, receiving 16 percent of all honorees. Pictured is the city's Rose Mary restaurant, which serves Italian-Croatian cuisine

Chicago ranks highest in popularity, receiving 16 percent of all honorees. Pictured is the city’s Rose Mary restaurant, which serves Italian-Croatian cuisine ,rose mary,
Hidden gems that make the cut include The Pink Door in Seattle, which is nothing more than a plain pink door in Post Alley.

Hidden gems that make the cut include The Pink Door in Seattle, which is nothing more than a plain pink door in Post Alley. ,Getty Images/iStockphoto,

“This year’s Top 100 celebrates the restaurants that remind us why we love eating out, the places that bring people together and make everyday moments memorable,” said Debbie Su, CEO of . open Table,

“From rising stars to timeless favourites, these places reflect the richness of food today and the breadth of offerings available on OpenTable, where there is something for everyone.”

Top 100 Restaurants of 2025

Arizona

Cafe Monarch – Scottsdale

Ocean 44 – Scottsdale

Steak 44 – Phoenix

California

Bar Cecil – Palm Springs

Beast – Los Angeles

Cali Restaurant – San Diego

Cesarina – San Diego

Cowboy Star – San Diego

Dunsmoor – Los Angeles

Gary Danko – San Francisco

House of Prime Rib – San Francisco

Young and Beautiful – Carlsbad

Kokkari Estiatorio – San Francisco

Lilo – Carlsbad

Musso & Frank Grill – Los Angeles

Providence – Los Angeles

SingleThread Restaurant & Inn – Healdsburg

Strong Water – Anaheim

Sun Moon Studio – Oakland

Sushi Bar Hermosa Beach – Hermosa Beach

Progress – San Francisco

colorado

Alma Fonda Fina – Denver

Alteno – Denver

Guard & Grace – Denver

Kizaki-Denver

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District of Columbia

Caruso Grocery – Washington

Philomena Restaurant – Washington

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Jaunt – Washington

Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien – Washington

Shea Restaurant – Washington

Florida

Bern’s Steak House – Tampa

Buchan – Palm Beach

Norigami FL – Winter Garden

Georgia

Bones – Atlanta

The Grotto – Atlanta

mujo – atlanta

Airport

Merriman’s Maui – Lahaina

Illinois

Akahoshi Ramen – Chicago

For Life – Chicago

Daisies Chicago – Chicago

Alina – Chicago

Gibson Italia – Chicago

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab – Chicago

Le Colonial – Chicago

Mon Ami Gaby – Chicago

Noriko – Chicago

North Pond – Chicago

Pizzamisi – Chicago

Pizzeria Portofino – Chicago

RL Restaurant – Chicago

Rose Marie – Chicago

Topo Gigio – Chicago

Valhalla – Chicago

Indiana

9th Street Bistro – Noblesville

Life-Indianapolis

louisiana

GW Fins – New Orleans

Massachusetts

Crossey – Boston

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Fore Street – Portland

Scales – Portland

minnesota

At Zone Park – St. Paul

new Jersey

Saddle River Inn – Saddle River

new mexico

Geronimo – Santa Fe

nevada

Golden Steer Steakhouse – Las Vegas

new york

Bonst – New York

Del Vino Vineyards – Northport

Don Angie – New York

Gallagher’s Steakhouse – Manhattan

Kabawa – New York

The Golden Calf – New York

Palma – New York

Sushi Nose – New York

Odeon – New York

The River Café – Brooklyn

A Neapolitan Pizza – New York

ohio

Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse – Cincinnati

Pepp and Dolores – Cincinnati

down – cincinnati

Campus – Cincinnati

pennsylvania

Fiorella Philadelphia – Philadelphia

Pete – Philadelphia

Park – Philadelphia

Salon Restaurant – Philadelphia

Puerto Rico

Marmalade Restaurant & Wine Bar – Old San Juan

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Tennessee

Kase x Noko – Nashville

Locust – Nashville

Noko – Nashville

texas

Aba – Austin

BCN Taste & Tradition – Houston

Clark’s Oyster Bar – Austin

Jay Carver – Austin

Jeffrey’s Restaurant – Austin

Mister Charles – Dallas

Red Ash Italia – Austin

Sammy’s Italian – Austin

Destiny – Austin

Uchi Austin – Austin

Virginia

L’Auberge Chez Francois – Great Falls

L’Opossum – Richmond

Washington

Pink Door – Seattle

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