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OpenTable Reveals the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026

PR Newswire•04/11/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤OpenTable names 100 U.S. restaurants based on 11 million verified diner reviews
  • ➤California leads with 19 honorees across destinations from Palm Springs to San Francisco
  • ➤New York City has 14 honorees, while Chicago follows with 12
  • ➤Denver reaches seven honorees, up from one restaurant over the past couple years
  • ➤OpenTable helps more than 70,000 restaurants worldwide fill 2 billion seats annually

Expert Statements

Amy Wei, Chief Operating Officer at OpenTable

“Diners have no shortage of places they can turn to for dining inspiration, but none quite like our Top 100, which casts a wide net across the country and reflects the restaurants Americans are truly loving”

Amy Wei, Chief Operating Officer at OpenTable

“Our 2027 Dining Trends Report found 68% of Americans expect to visit restaurants the same or more often – and that many are finding new reasons to dine out – we hope this list inspires every occasion, from holiday celebrations to just because.”

OpenTable Reveals the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 PR Newswire

California leads with 19 honorees, while New York City and Chicago stand out among cities

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