OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in America: California Leads
San Francisco – November 04, 2026 -- OpenTable has released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026, a list covering 21 states and Washington, D.C., with California claiming the most spots at 19. The list draws on more than 11 million reviews from verified OpenTable diners, plus dining metrics, and includes neighborhood staples as well as MICHELIN-starred destinations.
California leads, with New York City and Chicago close behind
California's 19 honorees span Palm Springs to San Francisco. They include Bar Cecil in Palm Springs, Callie Restaurant in San Diego and Providence in Los Angeles. New York City accounts for 14 honorees, among them Brooklyn's Red Hook Tavern and Sailor, plus Don Angie and Una Pizza Napoletana. Chicago follows with 12, including Daisies, Kasama and Lula Cafe.