Martin Berasategui in Spain Tops World
List for 2nd Consecutive Year; Chicago’s
Alinea Best in the U.S.
TripAdvisor®, the travel planning and booking site, today announced
its Travelers’ Choice™ awards for top restaurants around the world.
This year’s awards recognize 528 restaurants
overall, including the top 25 fine dining in the world and
dedicated lists for Asia, Canada, Europe, India, Mexico, South
America, South Pacific, the U.K. and the U.S. This year,
TripAdvisor has also awarded some of the best bargain dining
establishments around the world. Award winners were
determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity
and quality of reviews for restaurants around the world, gathered
over a 12-month period.
“Thanks to insights from the millions of
tastemakers in the TripAdvisor community, we’re excited to
recognize the top restaurants around the world,” said Barbara
Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “This esteemed
restaurants list can be consulted for a special night out, a meal
without breaking the bank, or anyone looking to book a special
gourmet getaway.”
Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants in the
U.S.:
1. Alinea – Chicago, IllinoisFor
its 10th anniversary, chef Grant Achatz decided to deconstruct his
own creation, revamping the restaurant interior and its popular
menu that promises a timeless spin on the freshest food. A
TripAdvisor reviewer stated, “You will be there for four hours, but
it will be four hours of culinary ecstasy! Each course is carefully
prepared and executed like a work of art. The mix of flavors and
presentation is unparalleled.”
2. Victoria & Albert’s – Orlando,
FloridaChef Scott Hunnel offers modern American cuisine in
a beautiful old-world setting, using flavors from all over the
world to enhance local ingredients. Observed one TripAdvisor
reviewer, “The whole experience here is like having front row
orchestra seats. Food, presentation and service are perfect. The
ultimate place for that special or any occasion!”
3. Per Se – New York City,
New YorkThomas Keller’s New York outpost features a daily
nine-course tasting menu that showcases classic French gastronomy.
“Per Se lets the food speak for itself by finding the perfect
balance between tradition and innovation without trying to add
gimmicky touches. Beyond the headline dishes, the menu is
sophisticated and not overbearing. Between the heavier dishes,
there was a great selection of fresh and delicate dishes,” wrote a
TripAdvisor reviewer.
4. Halls Chophouse –
Charleston, South CarolinaAt this storied
steakhouse, celebrated as one of America’s best, the Hall family
puts a premium not just on the quality meat and other ingredients,
but on hospitality. One TripAdvisor reviewer playfully claimed,
“Don't go here! It will ruin every future restaurant experience you
ever have. It's that good.” Though it’s not just for carnivores, “a
classic steak and a classic experience awaits.”
5. Bouley – New York City,
New YorkVaulted ceilings, opulent fabrics and the aroma of
ripe apples greet you when you enter Bouley. On your plate? The
season’s finest ingredients prepared with purity and health in
mind. Travelers should book a reservation soon as the restaurant is
reported to be closing by the end of the year. According to a
TripAdvisor reviewer, “Still (after 30+ years) the most creative
cuisine around, with an attention to quality and freshness in
ingredients, subtle and nuanced preparation, and superb service,
all in one of the most beautiful spaces in New York.”
6. Charleston Grill – Charleston, South
CarolinaCool jazz, dark wood and marble floors welcome
visitors to the Charleston Grill. The menu puts a French spin on
Lowcountry style, from sautéed frog legs, to fried green tomatoes.
A TripAdvisor reviewer raved, “Fantastic food, beautiful setting,
classic Southern hospitality. The dishes are elegantly crafted and
the service is impeccable. Get a table near the garden and absorb a
true Charleston treasure.”
7. Daniel – New York City, New
YorkDaniel Boulud now owns restaurants around the globe,
but his flagship restaurant in New York City is still the crown
jewel. His bold blend of classic and contemporary French cuisine
ranges from foie gras to lapin. “Decor is delightful, service
unobtrusive but totally attentive. The four-course tasting menu is
complemented by amuse bouche, coffee, macaroon and chocolates and
even a tasty canelé to take away to remember your evening,” praised
a TripAdvisor reviewer.
8. Restaurant Gary Danko –
San Francisco, California Farm-fresh ingredients
and dash of the dramatic turn classic French fare new and exciting
at Restaurant Gary Danko. After 17 years, the restaurant is now as
iconic as its Fisherman’s Wharf surroundings. “It is a lovely
setting, refined and understated. The menu is quite interesting,
with options for three, four or five courses—and selections broad
enough to please any palate and mood. The food was simply sublime,
well-prepared, and beautifully presented,” wrote a TripAdvisor
reviewer.
9. The French Laundry
– Yountville, CaliforniaAnother elite
Thomas Keller restaurant, The French Laundry brought classic French
cuisine to the Napa Valley. According to a TripAdvisor reviewer,
“Not for the gastronomically challenged, this restaurant will take
your palate on a run through fresh-grown vegetables to perfectly
cured meats. I enjoyed every single aspect of this restaurant, from
its gardens to its fine service. I took a nice ride through Thomas
Keller's mind and emerged better for it.”
10. Mama’s Fish House –
Paia, Hawaii Nestled in a coconut grove on a
private beach, Mama’s Fish House has been setting the standard for
fresh fish, local cuisine and Hawaiian hospitality for more than 40
years. The daily menu even lists the names of the fisherman who
caught the day’s offerings. A TripAdvisor reviewer noted this to be
“the absolute freshest, most simple yet exquisitely prepared
seafood on Maui, bar none. The setting is paradise, and the decor
is vintage Hawaiian and delightful.”
Top 10 Travelers’ Choice Restaurants in the
World:
- Martin Berasategui – Lasarte, Spain
- Maison Lameloise – Chagny,
France
- L'Auberge de l'Ill – Illhaeusern,
France
- Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons – Great Milton,
England
- Ristorante Don Alfonso 1890 – Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi,
Italy
- Alinea – Chicago, Illinois
- Waterside Inn -- Bray on Thames,
England
- Voila Bistrot – Paraty,
Brazil
- Adam’s – Birmingham, England
- Azurmendi Gastronomico – Larrabetzu,
Spain
America’s Top 10 Bargain Dining
Restaurants
- Old Tyme Grocery – Lafayette, Louisiana: This
Louisiana hotspot has been serving up beloved New Orleans-style
po’boys (referred to as “Poor Boys” in the restaurant) since
1982.
- Mas Tacos – Nashville, Tennessee:
Eight-year-old roadside establishment has quickly built a following
for its tortilla soup, fried plantains, and of course,
tacos.
- Phillippe the Original – Los Angeles,
California: An L.A. institution since 1908, Phillippe is
famous for its French Dip sandwich, which the restaurant claims to
have invented.
- Stewby’s Seafood Shanty – Fort Walton,
Florida: A Fort Walton fixture for decades, Stewby’s
prides itself on its fresh seafood and seasoning made from scratch.
- Home Slice Pizza – Austin, Texas: Featuring
New York-style pizza with Austin prices, customers having been
enjoying slices there since 1985.
- Brown Dog Deli – Charleston, South Carolina:
Popular city sandwich shop is best known for its gourmet specialty
sandwiches including the “Pig n’ Fig” pulled pork.
- Helena’s Hawaiian Food – Honolulu, Hawaii:
Since 1946, Helena’s has been serving up traditional Hawaiian
cuisine including kalua pig and short ribs pipikaula style.
- Pantry Restaurant – Santa Fe, New Mexico:
Mexican dining spot serves breakfast all day and is beloved for
plates from breakfast burritos to brisket tacos.
- Eli’s BBQ – Cincinnati, Ohio: People line up
at this Riverside Drive joint known for its baked beans, pulled
pork and jalapeno cheddar grits.
- Saw’s Soul Kitchen – Birmingham, Alabama:
Popular for its pork, greens and grits, Saw’s also serves a
signature sweet-tea fried chicken.
For the complete list of winners from the 2016
Travelers’ Choice Restaurants, as well as reviews and candid
traveler photos, go to:
www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Restaurants.
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