Tripadvisor announced the winners of its 2021 Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” Restaurants awards, with five new categories of must-visit restaurants, based on traveller reviews of people who have dined there before. From favourite Fine Dining establishments for the more discerning taste buds and the Best Brunch Spots to fill up on avocado toast and mimosas, to the Hottest New Restaurants and Best Vegan Spots serving up some of the tastiest plant-based grub. These award-winning restaurants have something to suit every type of palate.
The title of U.S. No. 1 Fine Dining restaurant goes to the Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Va. This intimate restaurant boasts an award-winning 14,000 bottle wine cellar (what’s not to love about that?!) and serves up classic French cuisine including dishes such as carpaccio of herb-crusted Elysian Fields baby lamb loin with Caesar salad ice cream and coconut sorbet with passionfruit and ginger granité.
If quality food on the go is what you’re after, the Quick Bites category (previously named Fast Casual) fits the brief and this year it’s New York City’s Bleecker Street Pizza topping the list. This much-hyped pizza joint knows a thing or two about serving up a decent slice.
New this year, the Picture-Perfect Restaurants category celebrates those places that have a serious wow factor, not just for the food, but the restaurant setting as well. These stunning spots are worth a thousand selfies and it’s not surprising to see why Koral Restaurant in Nusa Dua, Bali has been crowned world No. 1. At this epic aquarium restaurant, you’ll feel as though you’re dining underwater as tropical fish swim around and above you and a hypnotic soundtrack plays to give the full below the waves experience.
If you’re looking to set the mood with a romantic dinner, the Date Night category – another newbie for 2021 – has you covered. Topping the U.S. list is The Silver Fork in Manchester, Vt. Located in the picturesque Manchester Village, The Silver Fork is housed within the historic building which was once the Mark Skinner Library. This quaint restaurant is run by a husband and wife team and serves up an eclectic mix of cuisines from around the world including goat cheese soufflé with chutney and homemade melba toast and mixed paella for two.
“It’s no secret that the restaurant industry has taken a hit over the past year or so, but the good news is that would-be diners all over the world are hungrier than ever to dine out again,” said Martin Verdon-Roe, general manager of Hospitality Solutions at Tripadvisor. “There is so much good out there to explore this summer and beyond and no matter what you’re craving, the Best of the Best Restaurants Awards is on hand to serve as a menu of options to satisfy your appetite.”
Below you’ll find the No. 1 restaurants in the U.S. and the world across the eight award subcategories. The full list of winners can be found here.
Fine Dining – High-end dining that’ll impress your taste buds
Inn at Little Washington – Washington, Va.
The Old Stamp House Restaurant – Ambleside, United Kingdom
Everyday Eats – Great food that won’t break the bank
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille Ft. Myers Beach – Fort Myers Beach, Fla.
Quick Bites – Quality meals when you’re on the go
Bleecker Street Pizza – New York City, N.Y.
This is a U.S. only subcategory
NEW! Picture-Perfect Restaurants – Places that look as good as the food tastes
Koral Restaurant – Bali, Indonesia
This is a world only subcategory
NEW! Hottest New Restaurants – New restaurants getting some buzz
Asil Restaurant – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This is a world only subcategory
NEW! Date Night – Set the mood with a table for two
The Silver Fork – Manchester, Vt.
Degusteria Italiana agli Uffizi – Florence, Italy
NEW! Best Vegan Spots – Vegan food that will wow even meat lovers
Full Bloom Vegan – Miami Beach, Fla.
Vegan Beat – Athens, Greece
NEW! Best Brunch Spots – Restaurants that host the weekend’s favourite meal
Halls Chophouse – Charleston, S.C.
Scarlett Green – London, United Kingdom
U.S. Fine Dining Restaurant Award-Winners
Inn at Little Washington – Washington, Va.
Cafe Monarch – Scottsdale, Ariz.
Halls Chophouse – Charleston, S.C.
Sazón – Santa Fe, N.M.
Collage Restaurant – St. Augustine, Fla.
Mama’s Fish House – Paia, Hawaii
GW Fins – New Orleans, La.
Lahaina Grill – Lahaina, Hawaii
Circa 1886 Restaurant – Charleston, S.C.
Kokkari Estiatorio – San Francisco, Calif.
U.S. Everyday Eats Restaurant Award-Winners
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille Ft. Myers Beach – Fort Myers Beach, Fla.
CVI.CHE 105 – Miami Beach, Fla.
Local Goat – Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Florida’s Fresh Grill – Cocoa Beach, Fla.
Ristorante Pesto – Philadelphia, Pa.
Blue Moose Burgers & Wings – Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Chesapeake’s Seafood and Raw Bar – Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Jargon – Asheville, N.C.
Binion’s Roadhouse – Hendersonville, N.C.
Timber Kitchen and Bar – Bangor, Maine
U.S. Quick Bites Restaurant Award-Winners
Bleecker Street Pizza – New York City, N.Y.
BirdHouse – Page, Ariz.
In-N-Out Burger – Los Angeles, Calif.
Laspada’s Hoagies – Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Portillo’s Hot Dogs – Chicago, Ill.
Seven Brothers – Kahuku, Hawaii
NY Pizza Suprema – New York City, N.Y.
Blaze Pizza – Orlando, Fla.
The Doghouse – Fort Myers Beach, Fla.
Muldoon’s – Munising, Mich.
U.S. Date Night Restaurant Award-Winners
The Silver Fork – Manchester, Vt.
Circa 1886 Restaurant – Charleston, S.C.
Le Stick Nouveau – Eureka Springs, Ark.
Latitude’s Restaurant – Key West, Fla.
Bistro St. Michaels – St, Michaels, Md.
Collage Restaurant – St. Augustine, Fla.
Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant – Cape May, N.J.
Inn at Little Washington – Washington, Va.
Madeline’s Restaurant & Wine Cellar – Cambria, Calif.
Tidepools – Poipu, Hawaii
U.S. Best Vegan Restaurant Award-Winners
Full Bloom Vegan – Miami Beach, Fla.City O City – Denver, Colo.
The Land of Kush- Baltimore, Md.
Planta South Beach – Miami Beach, Fla.
Green Elephant – Portsmouth, N.H.
Laughing Seed Cafe – Asheville, N.C.
VegeNation – Las Vegas, Nev.
Vedge – Philadelphia, Pa.
Bouldin Creek Cafe – Austin, Texas
Fox & Fig Cafe – Savannah, Ga.
U.S. Best Brunch Restaurant Award-Winners
Halls Chophouse – Charleston, S.C.
High Cotton Charleston – Charleston, S.C.
Nomo Soho Restaurant – New York City, N.Y.
EIGHT4NINE Restaurant & Lounge – Palm Springs, Calif.
Mon Ami Gabi – Las Vegas, Nev.
Mala Tavern – Lahaina, Hawaii
Atchafalaya – New Orleans, La.
Commander’s Palace – New Orleans, La.
Oxford Exchange – Tampa, Fla.
Vintage – Vail, Colo.
Methodology
The 2021 Best of the Best Restaurants Awards are calculated based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings for restaurants on Tripadvisor collected from January 1, 2020 – April 30, 2021, specific to each award subcategory, as well as an additional editorial process.
Source: Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor announces the winners of its 2021 Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” Restaurants awards
Tripadvisor announced the winners of its 2021 Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” Restaurants awards, with five new categories of must-visit restaurants, based on traveller reviews of people who have dined there before. From favourite Fine Dining establishments for the more discerning taste buds and the Best Brunch Spots to fill up on avocado toast and mimosas, to the Hottest New Restaurants and Best Vegan Spots serving up some of the tastiest plant-based grub. These award-winning restaurants have something to suit every type of palate.
The title of U.S. No. 1 Fine Dining restaurant goes to the Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Va. This intimate restaurant boasts an award-winning 14,000 bottle wine cellar (what’s not to love about that?!) and serves up classic French cuisine including dishes such as carpaccio of herb-crusted Elysian Fields baby lamb loin with Caesar salad ice cream and coconut sorbet with passionfruit and ginger granité.
If quality food on the go is what you’re after, the Quick Bites category (previously named Fast Casual) fits the brief and this year it’s New York City’s Bleecker Street Pizza topping the list. This much-hyped pizza joint knows a thing or two about serving up a decent slice.
New this year, the Picture-Perfect Restaurants category celebrates those places that have a serious wow factor, not just for the food, but the restaurant setting as well. These stunning spots are worth a thousand selfies and it’s not surprising to see why Koral Restaurant in Nusa Dua, Bali has been crowned world No. 1. At this epic aquarium restaurant, you’ll feel as though you’re dining underwater as tropical fish swim around and above you and a hypnotic soundtrack plays to give the full below the waves experience.
If you’re looking to set the mood with a romantic dinner, the Date Night category – another newbie for 2021 – has you covered. Topping the U.S. list is The Silver Fork in Manchester, Vt. Located in the picturesque Manchester Village, The Silver Fork is housed within the historic building which was once the Mark Skinner Library. This quaint restaurant is run by a husband and wife team and serves up an eclectic mix of cuisines from around the world including goat cheese soufflé with chutney and homemade melba toast and mixed paella for two.
“It’s no secret that the restaurant industry has taken a hit over the past year or so, but the good news is that would-be diners all over the world are hungrier than ever to dine out again,” said Martin Verdon-Roe, general manager of Hospitality Solutions at Tripadvisor. “There is so much good out there to explore this summer and beyond and no matter what you’re craving, the Best of the Best Restaurants Awards is on hand to serve as a menu of options to satisfy your appetite.”
Below you’ll find the No. 1 restaurants in the U.S. and the world across the eight award subcategories. The full list of winners can be found here.
Fine Dining – High-end dining that’ll impress your taste buds
Inn at Little Washington – Washington, Va.
The Old Stamp House Restaurant – Ambleside, United Kingdom
Everyday Eats – Great food that won’t break the bank
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille Ft. Myers Beach – Fort Myers Beach, Fla.
Quick Bites – Quality meals when you’re on the go
Bleecker Street Pizza – New York City, N.Y.
This is a U.S. only subcategory
NEW! Picture-Perfect Restaurants – Places that look as good as the food tastes
Koral Restaurant – Bali, Indonesia
This is a world only subcategory
NEW! Hottest New Restaurants – New restaurants getting some buzz
Asil Restaurant – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This is a world only subcategory
NEW! Date Night – Set the mood with a table for two
The Silver Fork – Manchester, Vt.
Degusteria Italiana agli Uffizi – Florence, Italy
NEW! Best Vegan Spots – Vegan food that will wow even meat lovers
Full Bloom Vegan – Miami Beach, Fla.
Vegan Beat – Athens, Greece
NEW! Best Brunch Spots – Restaurants that host the weekend’s favourite meal
Halls Chophouse – Charleston, S.C.
Scarlett Green – London, United Kingdom
U.S. Fine Dining Restaurant Award-Winners
Inn at Little Washington – Washington, Va.
Cafe Monarch – Scottsdale, Ariz.
Halls Chophouse – Charleston, S.C.
Sazón – Santa Fe, N.M.
Collage Restaurant – St. Augustine, Fla.
Mama’s Fish House – Paia, Hawaii
GW Fins – New Orleans, La.
Lahaina Grill – Lahaina, Hawaii
Circa 1886 Restaurant – Charleston, S.C.
Kokkari Estiatorio – San Francisco, Calif.
U.S. Everyday Eats Restaurant Award-Winners
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille Ft. Myers Beach – Fort Myers Beach, Fla.
CVI.CHE 105 – Miami Beach, Fla.
Local Goat – Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Florida’s Fresh Grill – Cocoa Beach, Fla.
Ristorante Pesto – Philadelphia, Pa.
Blue Moose Burgers & Wings – Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Chesapeake’s Seafood and Raw Bar – Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Jargon – Asheville, N.C.
Binion’s Roadhouse – Hendersonville, N.C.
Timber Kitchen and Bar – Bangor, Maine
U.S. Quick Bites Restaurant Award-Winners
Bleecker Street Pizza – New York City, N.Y.
BirdHouse – Page, Ariz.
In-N-Out Burger – Los Angeles, Calif.
Laspada’s Hoagies – Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Portillo’s Hot Dogs – Chicago, Ill.
Seven Brothers – Kahuku, Hawaii
NY Pizza Suprema – New York City, N.Y.
Blaze Pizza – Orlando, Fla.
The Doghouse – Fort Myers Beach, Fla.
Muldoon’s – Munising, Mich.
U.S. Date Night Restaurant Award-Winners
The Silver Fork – Manchester, Vt.
Circa 1886 Restaurant – Charleston, S.C.
Le Stick Nouveau – Eureka Springs, Ark.
Latitude’s Restaurant – Key West, Fla.
Bistro St. Michaels – St, Michaels, Md.
Collage Restaurant – St. Augustine, Fla.
Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant – Cape May, N.J.
Inn at Little Washington – Washington, Va.
Madeline’s Restaurant & Wine Cellar – Cambria, Calif.
Tidepools – Poipu, Hawaii
U.S. Best Vegan Restaurant Award-Winners
Full Bloom Vegan – Miami Beach, Fla.City O City – Denver, Colo.
The Land of Kush- Baltimore, Md.
Planta South Beach – Miami Beach, Fla.
Green Elephant – Portsmouth, N.H.
Laughing Seed Cafe – Asheville, N.C.
VegeNation – Las Vegas, Nev.
Vedge – Philadelphia, Pa.
Bouldin Creek Cafe – Austin, Texas
Fox & Fig Cafe – Savannah, Ga.
U.S. Best Brunch Restaurant Award-Winners
Halls Chophouse – Charleston, S.C.
High Cotton Charleston – Charleston, S.C.
Nomo Soho Restaurant – New York City, N.Y.
EIGHT4NINE Restaurant & Lounge – Palm Springs, Calif.
Mon Ami Gabi – Las Vegas, Nev.
Mala Tavern – Lahaina, Hawaii
Atchafalaya – New Orleans, La.
Commander’s Palace – New Orleans, La.
Oxford Exchange – Tampa, Fla.
Vintage – Vail, Colo.
Methodology
The 2021 Best of the Best Restaurants Awards are calculated based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings for restaurants on Tripadvisor collected from January 1, 2020 – April 30, 2021, specific to each award subcategory, as well as an additional editorial process.
Source: Tripadvisor