Top Restaurants in US:

New York City:

  • Eleven Madison Park (11 Madison Avenue) Overall Rank: 4 -- A 3 Michelin star restaurant run by chef Daniel Humm located in the Financial district is both a grand and fun experience.
  • Le Bernadin (155 West 51st Street) Overall Rank: 21 -- Over the past 20 years, chef Eric Ripert has honed this restaurant into one of the best seafood restaurants in the world.
  • Per Se (10 Columbus Circle) Overall Rank: 30 -- This East Coast satellite of Thomas Keller's world famous French Laundry restaurant in California has been one of the top restaurants since it's launch in 2004.
  • Daniel (60 East 65th Street) Overall Rank: 40 -- Owner Daniel Boulud's opened his eponymous restaurant in 1993 with a focus on modern French cuisine while showcasing American ingredients.

Chicago:

  • Alinea (1723 N Halsted Street) Overall Rank: 9 -- Opened in 2005, owner Grant Achatz offers 4 distinct dining rooms with an amazing tasting menu of 15 - 19 items.

California:

  • French Laundry (Yountville) Overall Rank: 44 -- In the heart of Napa Valley in a century old stone cottage, this Thomas Keller restaurant has been one of the finest in America for 20 years.
  • Atelier Crenn (San Francisco) Overall Rank: 35 -- Originally from France, Chef Dominique Crenn offers a stunning tasting menu, superb wine pairings, and iconic desserts.
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