The 101 best restaurants in America

What makes a good restaurant a “best”? The food? The service? The chef? The legacy? All of the above?

These 101 restaurants serve food that’s thoughtful and thought-provoking, and they also have a dining room and a level of service that suit the quality of what's on the plate, a good beverage list and a true sense of personality, imagination and consistency. Visiting one of these restaurants feels like a truly memorable culinary experience.