NEEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, today
announced the winners of its Travelers' Choice® awards for
Restaurants. This year, the awards recognize 75 U.S. restaurants
overall across the categories of Fine Dining, as well as two new
categories: Everyday Dining and Fast Casual.
The first-ever Everyday Dining category awards restaurants that
provide great meals for any occasion, while the Fast Casual
category awards restaurants that offer high-quality meals at a
great value to diners on the go.
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.
"Millions of diners worldwide rely on TripAdvisor to discover
their perfect culinary experience. The 2018 Travelers' Choice
restaurant winners are what diners consider the best-in-class, and
we hope these leaders in hospitality will inspire others to try
something new," said Bertrand
Jelensperger, senior vice president for TripAdvisor
Restaurants. "Food and dining experiences can often be the main
highlight of any trip or an evening out. Luckily, diners can use
this list to find the ideal eatery for any occasion – from formal
to casual and everything in between."
To view the full list of 2018 Travelers' Choice award-winning
restaurants, including the top restaurants in the world,
visit: https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Restaurants.
2018's Best U.S. Restaurants
Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants
- Gabriel Kreuther – New York
City, New York (also
ranked #16 in the world overall)
Michelin Star and James
Beard award-winning chef Gabriel Kreuther serves up
delectable French cuisine at his namesake luxurious Midtown
Manhattan restaurant. "The food was exquisite, the service
impeccable and the overall experience wonderful. It's pricey, so
save it for a special occasion, but I can't recommend it highly
enough," noted a TripAdvisor diner.
- Daniel – New York
City, New York (also
ranked #25 in the world overall)
Located on the Upper East
Side, Daniel Boulud's flagship restaurant, Daniel, is well-known
for its refined European cuisine, world-class wine cellar and
exemplary service. "From the moment we walked in the front door
until we exited, we all agreed this was the most unique dining
experience we've ever had… I've eaten all over the world and the
meal, service and dining experience at Daniel will never be
duplicated," noted a TripAdvisor diner.
- Café Monarch – Scottsdale,
Arizona
The family-owned and operated Café Monarch
offers an ever-evolving four-course tasting menu featuring local,
organic, sustainable and premium ingredients in an elegant setting.
"The food was exceptional in quality and presentation – a real
delight for the taste buds. The staff pampered us and made us feel
right at home in this former mansion. We had a most memorable meal
in this world class restaurant," noted a TripAdvisor diner.
- Circa 1886 – Charleston, South Carolina
Tucked behind the
historic Wentworth Mansion, Circa 1886 is renowned for its modern
take on classic Lowcountry cuisine and charming décor. "Super
creative and delicious food, superior service and a wonderfully
cozy and elegant dining room. It's our favorite restaurant in
Charleston hands-down," noted a
TripAdvisor diner.
- Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar – Memphis, Tennessee
Set in the heart of
downtown Memphis, indecisive
diners will find delight in Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar's
unique approach of serving their meals in tasting flight trios.
"The flight format for dinning is brilliant. The quality of the
food, and the knowledge of our waiter in helping us to select our
flights, then helping us pair wine with the food...awesome," noted
a TripAdvisor diner.
- Halls Chophouse – Charleston, South Carolina
Revered for its
excellent service and premium steaks, the family-run Halls
Chophouse features live music every night of the week. "We were
treated like royalty the minute we walked in the door until the
moment we left… Our steaks were amazing, wine was top-notch and the
staff will leave you awe-stricken," noted a TripAdvisor diner.
- GW Fins – New Orleans,
Louisiana
Located in the French Quarter, GW Fins is
well-known for serving fresh, high-quality fish with a menu that
changes daily. "This restaurant has a great ambience, the staff are
delightful and the food is absolutely delicious. Well cooked,
nicely presented and as fresh as you can get," noted a TripAdvisor
diner.
- Charleston Grill –
Charleston, South
Carolina
Set within the Belmond Charleston Place
hotel, Charleston Grill takes an
elegant spin on Southern cuisine while featuring live jazz music
seven nights a week. "I have dined at many fine restaurants
throughout the world and this experience was amongst the best.
Impeccable service, sensational cuisine accompanied by an amazing
jazz combo made for a memorable evening," noted a TripAdvisor
diner.
- Lahaina Grill –
Maui, Hawaii
The
highly-acclaimed Lahaina Grill
features delectable new American cuisine in a romantic,
contemporary bistro setting. "An overall outstanding experience.
Everything from the service, the menu, the wine list, the
atmosphere, and the food was five-star. Expensive, but fine dining
at its best," noted a TripAdvisor diner.
- Geronimo – Santa Fe, New Mexico
Uniquely situated within a
250-year-old adobe home, Geronimo offers a global eclectic menu of
Southwestern-inspired dishes in a warm and rustic atmosphere. "The
food, service and ambiance are all amazing. Highly recommend
planning a special meal if you are visiting Santa Fe. It is not easy to find a restaurant
as awesome as Geronimo," noted a TripAdvisor diner.
Top 10 Restaurants for Everyday Dining
- Pane & Vino – Miami
Beach, Florida
- Mon Ami Gabi –
Las Vegas, Nevada
- Hog Island Oyster Company – San Francisco, California
- Phil's BBQ – San Diego,
California
- Spice Symphony – New York
City, New York
- Duke's Waikiki –
Honolulu, Hawaii
- Blue Heaven – Key West,
Florida
- Santa Barbara Shellfish Company – Santa Barbara, California
- Oceana Grill –
New Orleans, Louisiana
- The Pink Door – Seattle,
Washington
Top 10 Fast Casual Restaurants
- Portillo's – Chicago,
Illinois
- Earl of Sandwich – Las
Vegas, Nevada
- Shake Shack – New York
City, New York
- Blaze Pizza – Orlando,
Florida
- In-N-Out Burger – Los
Angeles, California
- The Taco Stand – La
Jolla, California
- Five Guys – Orlando,
Florida
- Super Duper Burgers – San
Francisco, California
- Tacos el Gordo – Las
Vegas, Nevada
- Torchy's Tacos – Austin,
Texas
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