How many of your favorite memories involve a delicious meal? If you're anything like us, you'll say most of them. The American dining scene is a lush and diverse feast filled with treasures. From conventional eateries and seafood spots to avant-garde institutions and fusion restaurants, the possibilities are numerous, and the quality reflects the numerous ingredients we can cultivate, raise, harvest, and forage for.
We couldn't be more enthusiastic about encouraging you to patronize your neighborhood establishments. Restaurants that have survived the pandemic will need you more than ever in the future as they reopen. But if you're seeking for the best of the best as you reconsider traveling — or if you're just wondering about a restaurant you've heard a lot about but have yet to visit — this essay is for you. Here are the top 25 restaurants in the United States.
Karv Kitchen
Atlanta, Georgia
Karv Kitchen, located just outside of town north of Atlanta, is a family-friendly Greek restaurant that attracts both residents and tourists. The rotisserie meats are skillfully cooked, and the loukoubombs are legendary, a bite-sized, golden brown European donut that is a fantastic way to end a meal (with a cup of coffee, preferably).
Eleven Madison Park
NYC, New York
Eleven Madison Park, one of the country's most recognized restaurants for good reason, has been defining the high-end dining experience for years. The beloved New York City restaurant has gone meatless, citing environmental, ethical, and health concerns. It is nothing short of miraculous that it has kept its unique edge and world-class experience while removing so much of the old menu. Chef Daniel Humm is obviously one of the greatest in the country, if not the world, at his art.
Higgins
Portland, Oregon
It's difficult to keep the finest restaurant title in a culinary metropolis like Portland. Higgins is constantly on the short list, with an incredible seasonal menu and snug bar, as well as being responsible for incubating several of the city's top chefs before they went on to open their own restaurants. Everything is created in-house, and the service is second to none. If you want to experience the true bounty of the Northwest in a really farm-to-table setting, this is the place to go.
Vera’s Backyard BBQ
Brownsville, Texas
You've probably heard that the best barbeque can be found in tiny towns in unassuming locations. If Vera has anything to say about it, it's that it's absolutely correct. The Brownsville institution is known for its barbecoa de cabeza, or grilled cow's head. It sounds a little scary until you try it. The flesh is incredibly tender, thanks to a half-day of underground cooking. But don't stop there; you can also make your own tacos here from a variety of different types of meat, all of which are delicious. It recently won a well-deserved accolade from the James Beard Foundation.
Vaga
Encinitas, California
Vaga, located in the surf town of Encinitas between San Diego and Los Angeles, boasts ocean vistas, al fresco eating, and some amazingly fresh southern California-inspired meals. There's Baja sea bass with spicy ghee and Marcona almond basmati rice, as well as tomahawk steak with parmesan fondue. It's ideal for surf and turf lovers searching for a little more flair and innovation than your average seafood restaurant or steakhouse can muster.
Christopher’s at the Wrigley Mansion
Phoenix, Arizona
The pandemic delayed its big opening, but Christopher's is now open in one of the most beautiful parts of the American West. It is located next to the Wrigley Mansion and overlooks the Phoenix cityscape from the picturesque desert. It boasts breathtaking décor and equally stunning food. The eight-course chef's tasting menu is one for the ages, French-informed but closely aligned with the season, local produce and proteins, and served with a presentation excellence rarely seen—anywhere.
Joule
Seattle, Washington
Joule is the epitome of good fusion, combining American and Korean food. From scallion pancakes with smoked salmon roe and smoked tofu with honshimeji confit to misco black fish and a bavette steak with lemongrass pesto, the Rachel Yang project has it all. It's not just the talk of Seattle's North Lake; it's also one of the best restaurants in the Pacific Northwest.
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