
10 Years of Top 100 Places to Eat
For the last 10 years, Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat has spotlighted local favorites across the country, reflecting the ever-changing tastes of the Yelp community. From a San Diego food truck to a beloved Mexican spot in Phoenix, Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat celebrates the diversity of the Yelp community.
Bon appétit!
Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat
Whether dining indoors, lunching on a breezy patio, ordering takeout, or getting delivery, Yelpers are always on the lookout for their next great meal. Each year, Yelp names the Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. – a list as interesting as the Yelp community itself. Explore the complete list for 2023, featuring Yelpers latest favorites and browse the lists from previous years, dating back to 2013. Want to see how your favorite restaurant has performed over time? Or are you looking for a new dining experience in a specific cuisine or price range? You can filter the lists by year, cuisine and price range to find exactly what you’re looking for. Discover the best restaurants in the country, and find your next great meal.
Rank | Restaurant Name | Location | Categories | Price Range |
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1 | BROKEN MOUTH | Lee's Homestyle | Los Angeles, CA | HawaiianKorean+1 more
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2 | Kaaloa's Super Js | Captain Cook, HI | Hawaiian
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3 | Archibalds Village Bakery | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Bakeries
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4 | Beyer Deli | San Diego, CA | SandwichesDelis
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5 | Adela’s Country Eatery | Kaneohe, HI | HawaiianSeafood+1 more
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6 | Sunbliss Cafe | Anaheim, CA | Coffee & TeaJuice Bars & Smoothies+1 more
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7 | The Nook Cajun Cafe | Norco, CA | Cajun/CreoleSeafood+1 more
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8 | Tumerico | Tucson, AZ | VeganVegetarian
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9 | Selam Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine | Orlando, FL | EthiopianVegan+1 more
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10 | Sababa Falafel Shop | Garden Grove, CA | FalafelMiddle Eastern+1 more
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11 | Chellas Arepa Kitchen | Lancaster, PA | VenezuelanPeruvian
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12 | Appu's Cafe | Long Beach, CA | VeganVegetarian+1 more
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13 | Little France Coffee & Bakery | Mission Viejo, CA | BakeriesCoffee & Tea+1 more
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14 | Gigi's Cafe | Burlingame, CA | Breakfast & BrunchSandwiches+1 more
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15 | Vietwich | Stafford, TX | SandwichesVietnamese+1 more
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16 | Crumbville | Houston, TX | VeganBakeries+1 more
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17 | Ekiben | Baltimore, MD | Asian FusionSandwiches
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18 | Trust | Santa Ana, CA | Tapas/Small PlatesAmerican (New)
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19 | Arario Midtown | Reno, NV | KoreanGluten-Free+1 more
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20 | GONZO! | Carlsbad, CA | RamenComfort Food+1 more
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21 | Uptown Eats | St. Petersburg, FL | Cafes
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22 | 1618 Asian Fusion | Austin, TX | VietnameseThai+1 more
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23 | BMORE Protein Pub | Long Beach, CA | Juice Bars & SmoothiesBreakfast & Brunch+2 more
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24 | Zenaida's Cafe | Las Vegas, NV | CafesBreakfast & Brunch+1 more
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25 | Rajas con Crema | Maywood, CA | MexicanItalian
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26 | Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe | Tucson, AZ | Breakfast & BrunchCafes
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27 | XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant | Chicago, IL | Mexican
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28 | Baobab Fare | Detroit, MI | Coffee & TeaAfrican+1 more
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29 | Malka | Portland, OR | American (New)
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30 | Kadence | Orlando, FL | Sushi BarsJapanese
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31 | Falafel Inc | Washington, DC | FalafelVegetarian
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32 | Geno D's Pizza | Charlotte, NC | Pizza
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33 | Rice Box Kitchen | Reno, NV | Asian FusionDim Sum+1 more
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34 | Maison Cafe & Market | Dana Point, CA | FrenchItalian+1 more
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35 | Baba Kabob | San Diego, CA | MediterraneanAfghan+1 more
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36 | Cafe d'Marie | Davenport, IA | Coffee & TeaCafes
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37 | Vida | Indianapolis, IN | American (New)Seafood
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38 | House of Falafel | Farmington Hills, MI | MediterraneanAmerican (Traditional)+1 more
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39 | De Babel | Scottsdale, AZ | MediterraneanMiddle Eastern+1 more
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40 | Jessica’s Cafe | Plainfield, NJ | ItalianFrench
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41 | Dolce Vita | Oxnard, CA | Coffee & TeaSandwiches+1 more
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42 | Hungry Pants | Orlando, FL | SaladBurgers+1 more
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43 | Izzy's Comfort Kitchen | Coeur d'Alene, ID | Comfort FoodAmerican (Traditional)
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44 | OmG Omakase by Gino | Santa Ana, CA | Sushi Bars
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45 | La Condesa Eatery | Reno, NV | SaladTacos+1 more
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46 | Nonno's Ristorante | Murrieta, CA | ItalianSeafood+1 more
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47 | burger-chan | Houston, TX | BurgersAmerican (Traditional)+1 more
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48 | Jot india Restaurant | Newport, KY | Indian
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49 | Izakaya Tori | Tampa, FL | Sushi BarsTapas/Small Plates+1 more
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50 | CRUST | Miami, FL | ItalianPizza+1 more
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51 | two birds cafe | West Chester, PA | CafesBreakfast & Brunch+1 more
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52 | Mike's Red Tacos | San Diego, CA | Tacos
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53 | North South Grill | Pembroke Pines, FL | BurgersAmerican (New)
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54 | Botto's BBQ | Portland, OR | Barbeque
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55 | Curry Hyuga | Burlingame, CA | Japanese CurryComfort Food
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56 | Sandra's Next Generation | New Haven, CT | Soul FoodSouthern+1 more
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57 | Cocina Madrigal | Phoenix, AZ | Mexican
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58 | Sunny Thai | Arlington, TX | Thai
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59 | Root | Newport, RI | VeganJuice Bars & Smoothies+1 more
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60 | The Bao Spot | Las Vegas, NV | Asian Fusion
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61 | Lord Empanada | Monrovia, CA | ArgentineEmpanadas+1 more
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62 | Fattoush Mediterranean Kitchen | Pantego, TX | Mediterranean
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63 | Balmoral Restaurant | Campton Hills, IL | Scottish
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64 | Catullo’s Italian | Jacksonville, FL | Wine BarsItalian+1 more
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65 | Buena Gente Cuban Bakery | Decatur, GA | Coffee & TeaSandwiches+1 more
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66 | West Coast Taco Bar | Sacramento, CA | Food TrucksTacos
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67 | Bocata Arepa Bar | Glen Allen, VA | VenezuelanSandwiches
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68 | Sam's Italian Deli & Market | Fresno, CA | DelisBeer+2 more
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69 | La Cabaña | Seattle, WA | HonduranSalvadoran+1 more
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70 | Thanh Do Restaurant | Garden Grove, CA | Vietnamese
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71 | Guava Tree Cafe | Albuquerque, NM | Latin AmericanCaribbean+1 more
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72 | Maui Bread | Kihei, HI | BakeriesHawaiian+1 more
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73 | Wellness Sushi | Denver, CO | VeganRamen+1 more
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74 | Chadd's Bistro | Rochester Hills, MI | SandwichesCafes+1 more
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75 | Freeman's Grub & Pub | Greensboro, NC | American (New)Cocktail Bars+1 more
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76 | The Kitchen Restaurant | Sacramento, CA | American (New)Venues & Event Spaces
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77 | Bunbury | Miami, FL | ArgentineSteakhouses+1 more
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78 | Kenko Sushi | Lincoln Park, NJ | JapaneseSushi Bars
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79 | Rossi Rosticceria Deli | Poughkeepsie, NY | DelisItalian+1 more
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80 | Jaguar Sun | Miami, FL | Cocktail BarsItalian
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81 | Corazon Taste of Mexico | Brea, CA | MexicanWine Bars+1 more
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82 | Twice Removed | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Cocktail BarsGastropubs+1 more
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83 | YiaYia’s Greek Kitchen | Torrington, CT | Greek
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84 | Taqueria El Amigo | Waltham, MA | Mexican
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85 | Ling's Asian Cuisine | Omaha, NE | Vietnamese
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86 | Ricky’s Hot Chicken | Richardson, TX | Chicken WingsChicken Shop+1 more
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87 | 185 | Poquoson, VA | American (Traditional)Breakfast & Brunch+1 more
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88 | Nicholas Anthony’s Family Kitchen | West Orange, NJ | Italian
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89 | Fiore Market Cafe | South Pasadena, CA | CafesAmerican (New)
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90 | Tukro Coffee | Dunedin, FL | Coffee & TeaDesserts
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91 | Livery - Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Latin AmericanEmpanadas+1 more
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92 | Boxcar Betty's | Charleston, SC | SandwichesChicken Shop
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93 | La Reforma Brewery | Albuquerque, NM | BreweriesDistilleries+1 more
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94 | Hanuman Thai Eatery | Costa Mesa, CA | ThaiAsian Fusion
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95 | Il Paesano | Fort Lauderdale, FL | DelisItalian+1 more
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96 | Pitaland | Pittsburgh, PA | BakeriesCafes+1 more
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97 | Silver Fork | Manchester, VT | American (New)
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98 | Gumba | Portland, OR | ItalianBeer Bar
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99 | Kiin Di | Austin, TX | Food TrucksThai
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100 | Timmy's Brown Bag | Placerville, CA | SandwichesCafes+1 more
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The Most Popular Cities
The Top 100 Places to Eat list is an annual celebration of the best restaurants, according to the Yelp community. But which cities have dominated the list over the last 10 years? Take a closer look at these foodie cities that have appeared most often on the list, from Los Angeles to Miami to Omaha, and everywhere in between. These cities have been home to some of the most popular and highly-rated restaurants in the country according to users.
Category Craze
Take a closer look at the cuisines fueling the taste buds of Yelp users across the United States. From Italian and American to Mexican and Chinese, every type of cuisine is represented on the list. But which categories have been the most popular among the Yelp community users? Explore the interactive charts below to see the trends and changes in restaurant categories, and discover what the country has been craving.
Familiar Favorites
These standout restaurants have made multiple appearances on the Top 100 over the last 10 years. Explore the chart below to see which restaurants have made the most frequent appearances on the list and learn more about these dining destinations. You may discover some new favorites among these consistently successful restaurants.
Ranking by year
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Halls Chophouse
Charleston, SC
Arun's Indian Kichen
Coral Springs, FL
Blues City Deli
Saint Louis, MO
Joe's Kansas City BBQ
Kansas City, KS
TKB Bakery & Deli
Indio, CA
Aviva by Kameel
Atlanta, GA
Baguette Cafe
Las Vegas, NV
Bogart's Smokehouse
Saint Louis, MO
Cocina Madrigal
Phoenix, AZ
Little Miss BBQ
Phoenix, AZ
Los Andes Restaurant
Providence, RI
Sal, Kris, & Charlie's Deli
Astoria, NY
T Deli
San Diego, CA
Tommy Tamale Market & Cafe
Grapevine, TX
Yoshino Japanese Deli
Carlsbad, CA
Appu's Cafe
Long Beach, CA
Bangers & Brews
Bend, OR
Bell Street Farm
Los Alamos, CA
Beyer Deli
San Diego, CA
Cafe Kacao
Oklahoma City, OK
Cafe La Maude
Philadelphia, PA
Chadd's Bistro
Rochester Hills, MI
Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
Downers Grove, IL
Ciao! Pizza & Pasta
Chelsea, MA
Cream Pan
Tustin, CA
Da Poke Shack
Kailua-Kona, HI
Dametra Cafe
Carmel, CA
Franklin Barbecue
Austin, TX
Franky's Deli Warehouse
Hialeah, FL
Fratellino
Coral Gables, FL
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
Pittsburgh, PA
JJ's Caffe
Brockton, MA
Joe's Falafel
Los Angeles, CA
Johnny Pacific
Winnetka, CA
Kaaloa's Super Js
Captain Cook, HI
Kenko Sushi
Lincoln Park, NJ
Los Agaves
Santa Barbara, CA
Los Tacos No.1
New York, NY
Mama D's Italian Kitchen
Newport Beach, CA
Marukame Udon
Honolulu, HI
Monell's Dining & Catering
Nashville, TN
Mr. Mamas
Las Vegas, NV
Nini's Deli
Chicago, IL
Outlaws Cafe
Van Nuys, CA
Papa Marcos Grill And Kabob
Waukegan, IL
Playground 2.0
Santa Ana, CA
Poke Express
Las Vegas, NV
Porky's Kauai
Waimea, HI
Porto's Bakery & Cafe
Burbank, CA
Tacos El Gordo
Chula Vista, CA
Tony's Italian Delicatessen
Montgomery, TX
Yardie Spice
Homestead, FL
1618 Asian Fusion
Austin, TX
167 Raw
Charleston, SC
ACHILLES
Santa Clara, CA
Adobo Taco Grill
Lakewood, CA
Afghan Bistro
Springfield, VA
Alinea
Chicago, IL
Arario Midtown
Reno, NV
Arizmendi Bakery
San Francisco, CA
Bakery Nouveau
Seattle, WA
Barracuda Deli Cafe
St Pete Beach, FL
Big Al's Pizzeria
Maywood, CA
Bite Into Maine
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Blue Seafood & Spirits
Virginia Beach, VA
Boteco
Austin, TX
Brick 29
Nampa, ID
BROKEN MOUTH | Lee's Homestyle
Los Angeles, CA
Buena Gente Cuban Bakery
Decatur, GA
Bunz
Huntington Beach, CA
Café Besalu
Seattle, WA
Cafe Rolle
Sacramento, CA
Carlillos Cocina
Sparks, NV
Cheese Board Pizza
Berkeley, CA
Chellas Arepa Kitchen
Lancaster, PA
Classics Malt Shop
San Diego, CA
Coop's West Texas Barbeque
Lemon Grove, CA
Daddy O's Rockin Cafe
Upland, CA
Daniel
New York, NY
Dar Essalam
Wilsonville, OR
Dat Cajun Guy
Haleiwa, HI
Ekiben
Baltimore, MD
El Chato Taco Truck
Los Angeles, CA
El Dorado Cantina
Las Vegas, NV
Eleven Madison Park
New York, NY
Falafelle
Belmont, CA
Farmbird
Washington, DC
Fox Smokehouse Bbq
Boulder City, NV
Frenchman's Cafe
Kailua-Kona, HI
Garbo's Grill
Key West, FL
Gary Danko
San Francisco, CA
Gino's Deli Stop N Buy
San Antonio, TX
Gramercy Tavern
New York, NY
Gus's World Famous Hot & Spicy Chicken
Memphis, TN
Ike's Place
San Francisco, CA
Istanbul Grill California
Fountain Valley, CA
J28 Sandwich Bar
Hollywood, FL
Juana La Cubana Cafe
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kahuku Farms
Kahuku, HI
Kang Ho-dong Baekjeong
Los Angeles, CA
Kech Cafe
Fountain Valley, CA
King Mediterrano
Torrance, CA
Kokkari Estiatorio
San Francisco, CA
Korai Kitchen
Jersey City, NJ
Le Bernardin
New York, NY
Le' Pam's House of Creole
Houston, TX
Lou's Cafe
San Francisco, CA
Makai Sushi
Koloa, HI
Mastro's Steakhouse
Beverly Hills, CA
Mazaa Kabob House
Tracy, CA
Mr & Mrs Bun
Miami, FL
NoHo Cafe
Los Angeles, CA
Odd Duck
Milwaukee, WI
Ono Seafood
Honolulu, HI
Oscar's Mexican Seafood
San Diego, CA
Otis
Brooklyn, NY
Pappy's Smokehouse
Saint Louis, MO
Paseo
Seattle, WA
PDX Sliders
Portland, OR
Per Se
New York, NY
Peter's Kettle Corn
Oakland, CA
Prunedale Market
Salinas, CA
Roxie Food Center
San Francisco, CA
Saigon Beach Restaurant
Newport Beach, CA
Scotty's Cafe
Columbus, OH
Selam Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine
Orlando, FL
Shark Pit Maui
Lahaina, HI
Sierra Subs and Salads
Three Rivers, CA
Skull's Rainbow Room
Nashville, TN
Smiling With Hope Pizza
Reno, NV
Soho Japanese Restaurant
Las Vegas, NV
Sultan Bakery and Grill
Murrieta, CA
Sunny Side Kitchen
Escondido, CA
Sushi Ota
San Diego, CA
Sweet Dogs
Miami, FL
The Alcove
Sunnyside, NY
The Codmother Fish & Chips
San Francisco, CA
The French Laundry
Yountville, CA
The House of Gyros
Mesquite, TX
The Kitchen Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
The Local Wood Fired Grill
Alpharetta, GA
The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen
Frazier Park, CA
The Vox Kitchen
Fountain Valley, CA
The Waffle Window
Portland, OR
Uchi
Austin, TX
Uchiko
Austin, TX
Wally's Cafe
Emeryville, CA
Worth Takeaway
Mesa, AZ
Wright's Barbecue
Johnson, AR
Yo-Way
Gardena, CA
Yoyo's Hot Dog
Houston, TX
Zahav
Philadelphia, PA
Behind the Business
Check out the stories of past Top 100 Places to Eat winners and learn how the recognition impacted their business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat list?
What is Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat list?
Yelp’s annual Top 100 Places to Eat list covers a wide range of places to eat – from white tablecloth to food trucks and hot dog carts. It’s more accessible than a list of all fine dining establishments and really reflects the uniqueness of the Yelp community.
We encourage our community to submit their favorite restaurants, food trucks and eateries to help us celebrate the restaurant industry. All restaurant nominations must have a Yelp business page.
How do you determine each year’s list?
How do you determine each year’s list?
To determine Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2023, Yelp’s data science team starts by using the data generated from our community submissions. From the candidate restaurants, we narrow the list down with the expertise of our community managers and Trend Expert to curate a list as quirky, interesting and unique as the Yelp Community itself.
What is the nomination process?
What is the nomination process?
Nominations were open to the entire Yelp community from Tuesday, November 1st at YelpTop100.com. The nomination period closed on Monday, November 7th. All restaurant nominations must have a Yelp business page.
Behind the Scenes
To determine Yelp’s Top Places to Eat in 2023, Yelp reached out to the user community first, requesting individuals to submit beloved restaurants across the U.S. Yelp’s data science team analyzed the submissions from the community to determine the top restaurants by ratings, number of reviews, and volume of submissions, with geographic representation based on equal share of submissions of top-rated restaurants nationally. Yelp further curated the list with the expertise of our Community Managers around the country to finalize the rankings. The resulting list is collaborative and passion driven – an accurate reflection of the Yelp Community itself.