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OpenTable Diner Reviews Reveal the Top 100 Dining Hot Spots in the U.S.

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
Catch OpenTable Diner Reviews Reveal the Top 100 Dining Hot Spots in the U.S.

Top Chef winner Hung Huynh's new restaurant Catch is catching on with Manhattan's Meatpacking District diners!

We are  pleased to announce the 2012 Diners’ Choice Award winners for Top 100 Hot Spot Restaurants in the United States. These awards reflect the combined opinions of nearly 5 million reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The winning restaurants, which include Catch in New York City, ink. in Los Angeles, and Tavernita in Chicago, are scattered throughout 18 states and Washington, D.C.  California is king of the hot spot restaurants, taking 25 places on the list of winners. New York comes in second, with 20 winning restaurants.  The sunny state of Florida is chock full of trendy restaurants, handily placing third with 15 winners. Illinois accounts for 11 honorees, followed by Nevada with seven standouts and Texas with six. Georgia restaurants earned three places while Tennessee boasts two. Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, and Washington D.C. are also represented.

The Diners’ Choice Awards for the top 100 hot spot restaurants is generated from nearly 5 million reviews collected from verified OpenTable diners between March 1, 2011 and February 29, 2012. All restaurants with a minimum number of qualifying reviews were included for consideration. Restaurants were then scored and sorted according to the percentage of qualifying reviews for which “hot spot” was selected as a special feature.

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100 Restaurants with the Best Service in the U.S.: 2012 Diners’ Choice Awards

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Best Service 2012 100 Restaurants with the Best Service in the U.S.: 2012 Diners Choice Awards

Downton Abbey's footmen wore gloves, but we don't know of many contemporary wait professionals who do.

In recognition of how vital service is to the dining experience, we are pleased to announce the 2012 Diners’ Choice Award winners for the 100 restaurants in the United States providing the best service.  These awards reflect the combined opinions of nearly 5 million reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Regionally, the honorees span 29 states and Washington, D.C. The South reinforces the notion of southern hospitality, with 22 restaurants in the region being singled out for best service. The Northeast boasts 15 winning restaurants, including 10 in New York alone. The Pacific region accounts for 14 winners, 10 of which are in California, as does the Mid-Atlantic, with six restaurants in Virginia claiming spots. Eleven winners come from the Great Lakes Region, four of which are in the Twin Cities area. The Pacific Northwest and the Southwest follow with seven honorees apiece. The Rocky Mountain States count five winners, while the Central Plains has four, three of which are in Missouri. One restaurant in Hawaii also earned a nod.

Superior service can be found across a number of cuisines. Restaurants serving American food, however, account for 40 winners. French restaurants earned 25 places on the list. Steakhouses followed with 17 spots. Seven Italian restaurants are among the winners. Other cuisines include continental, global international, Japanese, seafood, and sushi.

The Diners’ Choice Awards for the top 100 restaurants providing the best service, which include Bluestem in Kansas City, Daniel in New York, and Uchiko in Austin, are generated from nearly 5 million reviews collected from verified OpenTable diners between February 2011 and January 2012.  All restaurants with a minimum number of qualifying reviews were included for consideration.  Qualifying restaurants were then scored and sorted according to the highest average rating in the service category.

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OpenTable Diner Reviews Reveal the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
2012 Most Romantic Restaurants OpenTable Diner Reviews Reveal the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.

Romance definitely means different things to different diners.

In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, OpenTable is pleased to announce the 2012 Diners’ Choice Award winners for the 100 most romantic restaurants in the United States. These awards reflect the combined opinions of nearly 5 million reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

With 30 winning restaurants serving American cuisine, it is clear that chefs are seducing OpenTable diners with local ingredients and homegrown inspiration. Naturally, reviewers also acknowledged the birthplace of fine dining by honoring 25 restaurants that serve food borne out of the kitchens of France. And Italian restaurants, which are closely associated with serving the world’s most sensual foods, account for an impressive 11 award winners. Transcending cuisine, restaurants that feature shared dishes proved popular, with 16 fondue restaurants making the list. Seven steakhouses also earned kudos.

Regionally, honorees cover 31 states and Washington, D.C., with California claiming 16 spots on the list and Texas taking eight places. New York restaurants earn seven wins, while Hawaii boasts six standouts, and Nevada and Ohio take five wins apiece. Arizona, Colorado, and Florida each count four restaurants. Also represented are Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Washington, among others.

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Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S.: 2011 Diners’ Choice Award Winners Revealed

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Barbara Lynch Best Overall Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S.: 2011 Diners Choice Award Winners Revealed

Menton, one of the newest restaurants from Chef Barbara Lynch is among Boston's most coveted reservations.

OpenTable is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Diners’ Choice Awards for top 100 best overall restaurants in the U.S. Derived from more than 10 million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the list of honorees is a terrific dining guide for the year ahead!

The honorees span 34 states and Washington, D.C., and include Canlis in Seattle, Barbara Lynch’s Menton in Boston and John Besh’s Restaurant August in New Orleans. North Carolina tied the dining mecca of California with ten winning restaurants, while New York eateries claimed seven spots. South Carolina, Texas and Virginia each took six places. Colorado and Ohio restaurants earned four wins apiece, and Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts and Minnesota all won three nods. States also represented on the list of winners include Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Rhode Island, and Tennessee, among others.

Congratulations to this year’s winners. Diners, how many of our best-of restaurants have you dined at? Tell us here or join the discussion on Facebook!

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Top 50 Wine Lists in the U.S.: Congratulations, Diners’ Choice Award Winners!

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
RN74 Seattle Last Bottle Board Top 50 Wine Lists in the U.S.: Congratulations, Diners Choice Award Winners!

RN74 Seattle's Last Bottle Board helps alert diners to wines that are about to be sold out.

OpenTable is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Diners’ Choice Awards for the top 50 restaurants with notable wine lists. Derived from more than 10 million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the list of honorees is a terrific guide for oenophiles.

This geographically diverse list of winners, which includes Aureole in Las Vegas, Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, RN74 in Seattle, and Veritas in New York, highlights 50 restaurants in 21 different states. California, arguably home to the nation’s best wine producers, boasts an impressive 11 award-winning restaurants. New York, Maryland and Virginia establishments took four spots apiece, while North Carolina and Washington boasted three each. Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan and Nevada are home to two honorees each, while additional states to earn a place on the list include Connecticut, Kansas, Ohio, Oregon, Texas and Wisconsin, among others.

“The entire team at RN74 is very grateful to be honored for our wine list. We strive to offer not only the best of Burgundy, but the best our local wineries have to offer, and we’re very proud of both. We are working diligently to introduce our guests to new and exciting wines, and we plan to grow our list by double this coming year,” said Eric Perlin, the general manager at award-winning restaurant RN74 Seattle.

Congratulations to all the winners. Diners, what restaurant boasts your favorite wine list? Weigh in here or on Facebook!

 

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Top 50 Fit for Foodies Restaurants: Meet the 2011 Diners’ Choice Award Winners!

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Frances Top 50 Fit for Foodies Restaurants: Meet the 2011 Diners Choice Award Winners!

Melissa Perello's San Francisco restaurant Frances is a Fit for Foodies winner!

OpenTable is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Diners’ Choice Awards for the top 50 fit for foodies restaurants. Derived from more than 10 million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the list of honorees is the ultimate guide for those for whom dining is sport!

The San Francisco Bay Area, home to scores of innovative chefs, such as Daniel Patterson (Coi), Melissa Perello (Frances) and Thomas Keller (The French Laundry), bested the nation, earning 13 places on the list. Chicago chefs Stefanie Izard and Graham Elliot helped the Windy City grab six awards, for second place. Meanwhile, New York City trailed with five wins, including Amanda Cohen’s Dirt Candy. Seattle and the greater Boston area each boast five recipients, including a win for Boston’s Barbara Lynch. Farther west, the Twin Cities scored a grand slam with four standout spots on the list: Haute Dish, Heartland Restaurant, Piccolo, and Saffron. Arizona, Colorado, Philadelphia, Oregon and South Carolina, among others, are also represented.

Our heartiest congratulations to all the winners. Diners, what restaurant do you think is truly fit for foodies? Weigh in here or on Facebook!

 

 

 

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Late Night Favorites: The Drawing Room’s Chef Nick Lacasse Talks Bacon Squared

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
bacon squared Late Night Favorites: The Drawing Rooms Chef Nick Lacasse Talks Bacon Squared

It's hip to be bacon squared at The Drawing Room.

We’re celebrating the release of the 2011 Diners’ Choice Awards for best late night restaurants by looking at a few of the dishes that diners find extra delish after hours. Executive Chef Nick Lacasse of The Drawing Room in Chicago talks about Bacon Squared, including his explanation for why it’s so popular.

The dish: Bacon Squared, which is bacon wrapped in Duroc pork belly. In its previous incarnation (pictured), it included frisée, pickled fennel, and kumquat gastrique. The most current preparation features peaches, habanero, maple-ginger vinaigrette, and basil.

The inspiration: “The inspiration for this dish was born from the original menu concept meetings of The Drawing Room, pre-opening with Shawn McClain. Back then, the focus was kitschy kind of tongue-in-cheek, small-dish offerings, where fun to eat was a main goal.”

The explanation: “It is an especially good seller during late night service. It’s very cocktail-friendly, having a base flavor of salty and fatty; it’s almost made for bourbon or rye. Its funny to me to imagine how many thousands I’ve rolled up over the years!”

Curious diners take note: Bacon squared is also served during the day.

Reserve a table at The Drawing Room to try this dish.

 

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Late Night Favorites: Chef Adam Lambert on Bar Cento’s Sunnyside Pizza

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Bar Cento Sunnyside Pizza Late Night Favorites: Chef Adam Lambert on Bar Centos Sunnyside Pizza

It's easy to see why diners get egg-cited about Bar Cento's Sunnyside Pizza.

We’re celebrating the release of the 2011 Diners’ Choice Awards for best late night restaurants by looking at a few of the dishes that diners find extra delish after hours. Next up, is Chef Adam Lambert’s Sunnyside Pizza at Bar Cento in Cleveland. He tells us about his creation, including an explanation for why it’s so popular.

The dish: Sunnyside Pizza

The inspiration: “Eggs with bacon is one of those classic combinations that everybody loves. So, when the idea of a breakfast pizza came about, it was the only logical way to go. We put our Bar Cento spin on it, substituting pancetta for bacon, and adding lots of black pepper and provolone cheese. We also source all of the eggs for the Sunnyside Pizza from local farms. Since the Sunnyside Pizza was awarded the title of  “Best Pizza in Ohio” by Food Network, we have been using a lot more eggs, and we want thank all of our guests for helping us support our local egg farmers!”

The explanation: “It is the perfect breakfast, lunch, and dinner pizza. Our customers love this pizza and can be heard ordering it by a multitude of different names (egg pizza, breakfast pizza, sunshine pizza, that one with eggs on it pizza, the F$*&^#%^ pizza). Guests that sit at the chef’s table get a close view of the pizza station and always look perplexed at the sight of us cracking eggs onto a pizza. But, the late night crowd sure seems to enjoy it (and our duck fat fried pomme frites).”

Curious diners take note: “The sunnyside pizza is available from open to close, 364 days a year. Feel free to come in and inquire about the one day a year we do not sell it.”

Reserve a table at Bar Cento to try this dish.

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Late Night Favorites: Chef Jordan Kahn Talks Red Medicine’s Beef Tartare

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Red Medicine Beef tartare Late Night Favorites: Chef Jordan Kahn Talks Red Medicines Beef Tartare

Red Medicine's beef tartare is definitely a late-night sight for sore eyes.

We’re celebrating the release of the 2011 Diners’ Choice Awards for best late night restaurants by looking at a few of the dishes that diners find extra delish after hours. First up, is Chef Jordan Kahn’s Beef Tartare at Red Medicine in Beverly Hills. He shares a few tidbits about his creation, including an explanation for why it’s so popular.

The dish: Beef tartare / water lettuce, water chestnut, nuoc leo, chlorophyll

The inspiration: “This dish represents the philosophy of our cuisine: French-Vietnamese influence, local ingredients, and a modern aesthetic.”

The explanation: “Steak tartare can be difficult to find on menus in Los Angeles; it offers a dish that everyone is familiar with, but in a new form and with a new flavor profile.  It’s particularly attractive to chefs and people in the restaurant industry:  high quality beef, peanuts, chili, herbs — what’s not to like?”

Curious diners take note: This particular version is only served at the bar — the bar menu is available every night, from 6pm until 2am.

Reserve a table at Red Medicine to try this dish.

 

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Top 50 Late Night Dining Restaurants: The 2011 Diners’ Choice Award Winners!

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Late Night Top 50 Late Night Dining Restaurants: The 2011 Diners Choice Award Winners!

Phillies is open late, but the scene is a big snore, unlike what you'll find at any of this year's winning late-night restaurants!

OpenTable is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Diners’ Choice Awards for the top 50 restaurants for late night dining.  Derived from more than 10 million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the list of honorees includes The Gorbals, Ivan Kane’s Cafe Was, and nopa, among others.

New York City solidified its reputation as the city that never sleeps with four spots on the list, but it shares top honors with Atlanta and Orlando, which both tied with the Big Apple. Minneapolis, Los Angeles and San Francisco are represented on the list by three restaurants each, followed by two winners in Chicago, Nashville and St. Louis. Other cities with winning restaurants include Boston, Cleveland, Las Vegas, Oakland, Philadelphia and Raleigh, among others.

Congratulations to all the winners, and tune in later today for coverage of some of the most popular late-night dishes from select winning restaurants.

 

 

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