America's Favorite Restaurants - The
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How many of your best memories come from a good meal? If you're like us, the answer is most
of them. The American culinary scene is a fertile and expansive banquet filled with treasures.
From classic and seafood restaurants to cutting-edge venues and fusion eateries, the options
are plentiful and the quality tends to reflect the countless ingredients that we are able to grow,
raise, harvest, and nurture.
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Benu
Since opening in 2010, Benu has become a San Francisco destination. Widely recognized as a
leading restaurant, Benu was the first in San Francisco to receive three stars from The Michelin
Guide in 2014. We aim to provide you with friendly, warm service and our chefs prepare a fixed
menu each evening that features a wide variety of seafood and vegetables, a few meat courses,
and some sweets. We look forward to welcoming you.
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Canlis
"Seattle's landmark fine-dining destination for 70 years, offering contemporary Pacific Northwest
The fare in a midcentury-modern landmark."
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State Bird Provisions
Official State Bird CA 1931 California valley quail [native], known for their hardiness and adaptability
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state bird provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements
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Saison
Saison is a modern American restaurant located in San Francisco, California. Our cuisine is
focused on wood fire cooking of seasonal ingredients. We work directly with fishermen,
hunters, gatherers, ranchers, and farmers to source the best products in local existence. The
kitchen and dining room share the same open space, creating a dynamic and intimate exchange
between our team and guests.
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Lahaina Grill
Top 15 Fine Dining Restaurants in U.S. TripAdvisor 2020. Lahaina Grill features cuisine using
techniques and flavors from around the world with the freshest ingredients from Maui’s local
farms, dairies, and surrounding waters. Voted Best Maui Restaurant for 28 years in a row.
(1994-2021). Open nightly from 5 pm.
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Gary Danko
Twenty-two years after opening its doors in San Francisco’s iconic Fisherman’s Wharf
neighborhood, Restaurant Gary Danko continues to refine its award-winning combination of
classic French cooking, thoughtful and inventive use of local ingredients, and personable yet
impeccable service. “You don’t just open a great restaurant,” says Chef Gary Danko, “it’s a
constant work in progress.”
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Bateau
Modern, whole-animal, Seattle steakhouse serves classics, done the right way, such as twice-fried Frites, buttery mashed potatoes, iconic cocktails, and an extensive bottle list alongside
steak--grass-fed and grass-finished, butchered in house and served by cut and weight. Service
is friendly yet refined. A Seattle Times and Seattle Eater favorite—voted one of America's best
restaurants in 2017. 1er Beouf!
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Peninsula Grill
There is a special place in the very heart and soul of Charleston's Historic District, where a
longstanding tradition occurs every evening. At dusk, Peninsula Grill's copper carriage lanterns
are lit by hand—one by one—until the courtyard comes alive. Palmetto trees are illuminated
and tea lights flicker in this magical twilight tableau. With its resplendent sense of arrival through
a garden illuminated by flickering lanterns, iconic velvet-lined dining room, award-winning wine
list, and Relais & Chateaux service, Peninsula Grill is where Charlestonians dine in style. And
no visit is complete without ordering the legendary 12-layer Ultimate Coconut Cake,
Charleston's most famous dessert.
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Le Pigeon
Elegant French-inspired fare served along with a diverse selection of wines in a lively and
intimate room on East Burnside St.
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Quince
Situated in San Francisco's historic Jackson Square, Lindsay and Chef Michael Tusk's
celebrated Quince features Californian contemporary cuisine with Italian influences. Quince
serves nightly-changing tasting menus highlighting the restaurant's unique partnership with
Fresh Run Farm where Michael and third-generation owner Peter Martinelli plan the plantings in
the singular microclimate of Bolinas each season.
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Spoon and Stable
A restaurant by Chef Gavin Kaysen in the North Loop focused on the seasonality of the
Midwest, the roots of the local culture, and technically inspired by the French cuisine for which
Chef Kaysen is known.
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Coquine
Coquine is a full-service, neighborhood restaurant featuring food and drink menus that
continually evolve with the seasons. Dinner is offered five nights per week, Wednesday through
Sunday. Full-service breakfast and lunch are offered daily, as well as a counter service coffee
and espresso bar. Chef Katy Millard cooks delicious, thoughtful, and seasonal food. She is
committed to sustainable practices and sourcing from local farms.
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Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993
Nestled in a historic brewery building in downtown Wauwatosa, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 is
the flagship of The Bartolotta Restaurants. Opened in 1993, Ristorante Bartolotta serves
handmade pasta and rustic Italian cuisine in a cozy, intimate setting.
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Cochon Restaurant
At Cochon, Chef Link has reconnected with his culinary roots, serving the traditional Cajun
Southern dishes he grew up with. Chef Link and Chef/Co-owner Stephen Stryjewski are working
with locally sourced pork, fresh produce, and seafood, focusing on traditional methods, creating
authentic flavors of Cajun country.
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Per Se
Opened in 2004, Per Se is Thomas Keller’s acclaimed interpretation of The French Laundry in
the Deutsche Bank Center at Columbus Circle. Designed by Adam D. Tihany, Per Se features a
serene, intimate environment with spectacular views of Central Park and Columbus Circle. The
restaurant is Chef Keller’s second three-Michelin-starred property featuring a nine-course
tasting menu and a nine-course vegetable tasting menu using classic French technique and the
finest quality ingredients available.
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Husk
Centrally located in historic downtown Charleston, Husk transforms the essence of Southern
cuisine. Led by Executive Chef Travis Grimes, the kitchen reinterprets the bounty of the
surrounding area with ingredient-driven cuisine that redefines what it means to cook and eat in
the Lowcountry. At Husk, there are some rules about what can go on the plate – if it doesn’t
come from the South, it’s not coming through the door. The restaurant is as casual as it is chic,
evoking a way of life centered on seasonality and the grand traditions of Charleston life. It is a
neighborhood gathering place for friends and a highly-acclaimed destination dining spot for
travelers.
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Demi
Demi brings us back to the original purpose of a restaurant: to restore. Located in the North
Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis, adjacent to sister restaurant Spoon and Stable, Demi offers
a tasting experience that seeks to ignite a sense of curiosity and comfort.
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Momofuku Ko
At Ko, we are guided by the Japanese kaiseki tradition as well as seasonality, the innovation of
our mentors and peers, food memories, and the breadth of cuisine available in the melting pot of
New York City.
The restaurant features two separate spaces, The Bar at Ko and the Main Dining Room.
The Bar at Ko serves an evolving à la carte menu while the Main Dining Room showcases a full-tasting menu, all of which can be enjoyed alongside an expansive beverage program.
Ko has two Michelin stars, which it has maintained since 2009. In 2015, Ko was awarded three
stars by the New York Times. In 2019, Ko was ranked No. 76 on the World’s 50 Best
Restaurants list.
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The French Laundry
Chef Thomas Keller visited Yountville, California, in the early 1990s to find a space to fulfill a
longtime culinary dream: to establish a destination for fine French cuisine in the Napa Valley. In
his travels, he came across a rustic two-story stone cottage. As he walked into the restaurant’s
quaint courtyard, he knew it was where he had been headed throughout his career.
The French Laundry, a 1,600 square-foot structure constructed of river rock and timbers, was
built as a saloon in 1900 by a Scottish stonemason. The building later served as a residence,
and during the 1920s operated as a French steam laundry. In 1978, town mayor Don Schmitt
and his wife Sally renovated the structure into a restaurant, which Keller then purchased in
1994.
The menu, which changes daily, commits itself to serving classic French cuisine with the finest
quality ingredients, along with a similarly intense focus on impeccable guest service.
Since 2007, the Michelin Guide has awarded The French Laundry their highest rating of three
stars, making Chef Thomas Keller the only American-born chef to have two three-starred
Michelin restaurants. The James Beard Foundation gave The French Laundry the highly
coveted “Outstanding Restaurant Award” and awarded Chef Thomas Keller “Outstanding
Restaurateur” in 2007. Since 2007, the restaurant has been the recipient of the Wine Spectator
Grand Award.
The French Laundry is a member of French-based Relais & Chateaux, Relais Gourmands and
Traditions & Qualité; organizations recognized for their dedication to maintaining the highest
international standards for hospitality and culinary excellence.
