120 Best American Restaurants in the Best Cities 2026

Brasserie

$$ Viale Giovanni Bovio, 14/16, 73014, Gallipoli

American International European Casual Dining Fast Casual Family Style Pizzeria

Brasserie is a 360-degree food experience featuring homemade burgers with artisan buns and delicious combinations, superfood porn appetizers, super-stuffed sandwiches and a steakhouse ready to delight you with every type of cut. Last but not least, the homemade pizzas are from the most classic to those with super enjoyable combinations. A wide selection of international craft beers accompanies all. Brasserie today is considered a pub without schemes, a place without limits where the friendship and history of a family have become the story of a local generation.

Oak Long Bar + Kitchen

$$$ 138 St James Ave, 02116, Boston

American Premium Casual

Dine in high style at OAK Long Bar + Kitchen. The fresh, farm-to-table menu features locally inspired ingredients to savour among dramatic, artfully-restored surroundings. More than just an inspiring dining destination, OAK is a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike, where patrons can see and be seen. Savour the dramatic results of an extensive restoration and each thoughtfully curated detail. Simple elegance complemented by contemporary spirit and style. OAK is located in Boston.

Grill 23 & Bar

$$$$ 161 Berkeley St, 02116, Boston

American Premium Casual

Proudly independent since 1983, Grill 23 & Bar has been bringing unrivalled steak, seafood and service to Boston for decades. Grill 23 & Bar is located in Boston in the Bay Village neighbourhood.

The Pembroke

$$$$ 1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, 20036, Washington

American Elegant & Chic

The Pembroke is situated in the bustling heart of Dupont Circle, a sophisticated dining destination at The Dupont Circle Hotel. Featuring contemporary American fare with global influences, The Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema described the experience as “cut from a different cloth.” The Pembroke’s stunning design by Martin Brudnizki features plush velvet coral-toned banquettes around glossy marble tables, cream-panelled walls with playful artwork, and boasts panoramic views of the neighbourhood, while a seasonal terrace offers al fresco dining from spring to fall. The marble-topped bar is a bright and airy nod to cocktail bars of the 1950s and features classic drinks with a twist and a selection of fine wines. Reserve your table today to see why “The Pembroke makes Dupont Circle a destination again.”

Kinship

$$$$ 1015 7th St NW, 20001, Washington

American Fine dining

Kinship is an acclaimed Chef Eric Ziebold’s restaurant. The restaurant is located on the first floor of 1015 Seventh Street NW in a historic brick building dating back to 1907. A second restaurant, Métier, opened in the bi-level space shortly after, offers a seven-course tasting menu. Both restaurants commit themselves to offering creative and contemporary American cuisine with a continued dedication to hospitality. Kinship is Chef Ziebold’s vision of what the modern American restaurant can be and offers an à la carte menu celebrating the rich diversity of influences that have come to shape American cuisine. The restaurant offers 59 seats plus a 12 seat bar with a lounge area and fireplace. The restaurants have been designed by Darryl Carter, a Washington D.C. native and a leader in the design world, recognized for his restrained, distinguished, and livable environments. Darryl has played a key role in defining the personality of the restaurants from day one, making design elements intimately woven with the experience Eric wants to provide their guests and giving the historic nature of the space a second life. Antique materials and furniture pieces are mingling with modern details to create an elegant yet warm and comfortable atmosphere.

The Lafayette

$$$$ 800 16th St NW, 20006, Washington

American Fine dining

Directly overlooking Lafayette Park, The Lafayette is a famed restaurant in Washington D.C., featuring a light-filled dining room and carefully prepared menu of upscale contemporary American cuisine. With an attentive staff, stately setting and meal service for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, The Lafayette provides a truly unique fine dining experience in downtown Washington.

The Point DC

$$$$ 2100 2nd Street S.W., 20024, Washington

American Japanese International Premium Casual

The Point shines as the first restaurant in the newest waterfront destination in Washington D.C., Buzzard Point. Opened in Spring 2021 The Point brings the thrill and robust flavors of open flame cooking with fresh, local seafood. Perfectly situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, the contemporary design with live green walls, tranquil open-air patio and fire pits, compliment the picturesque and panoramic views.

Rich Table

$$$$ 199 Gough St, 94102, San Francisco

American Fast Casual Family Style

This is the culinary vision of Chefs Evan and Sarah Rich. With over three decades of combined experience in San Francisco and New York high-end restaurants, the team brings with them a wealth of talent, knowledge of quality foods and wine, and connections with the best farms and purveyors. Rich Table offers the restaurant offers specialities of modern American cuisine and it's located in the heart of San Francisco, near the Civic Center.

NoMI

$$$$ Seventh Floor, 800 Michigan Ave, 60611, Chicago

American Japanese Premium Casual

Named after its iconic location on North Michigan Avenue, NoMI immerses guests in three distinct spaces, offering unique activations and unforgettable experiences with sweeping views of Chicago’s historic Water Tower and Lake Michigan. The three approaches on the 7th floor of the iconic Park Hyatt Chicago are tied together by Executive Chef Terence Zubieta’s cuisine, highlighting locally sourced ingredients with artful flavours, a standout beverage program with craft cocktails and an extensive global wine collection. A philosophy of impeccable service from sincere and approachable team members balances the NoMI dining experience. NoMI Kitchen offers Executive Chef Terence Zubieta’s menu featuring modern American cuisine rooted in French techniques, thoughtfully highlighting local ingredients uniquely enhanced by subtle touches that honour his cultural and professional heritage. The restaurant’s expertly curated beverage program offers craft cocktails, wines from an extensive global collection, and fine spirits that can stand on their own and complement the menu.

Le Chick Miami

$$$ 310 NW 24th St, 33127, Miami

American Premium Casual

Le Chick Miami, inspired by Rotisserie Amsterdam has become a hotspot known for its burgers and rotisserie chicken. They have incorporated a sophisticated approach to casual cuisine with its modern atmosphere and nightlife. Le Chick is a place that has brought casual dining to a whole new level with its fresh and high-end ingredients. The founder's Coco Coig and Jorge Sanchez, traveled all around the world searching high and low to produce the best burger, making sure that every sauce and every pickle was made from scratch. Coco Coig and Jorge Sanchez discovered the concept in 2015, and fell in love with the style of the food, the flavors, and the sophisticated, yet inviting atmosphere. The restaurant's crave-able recipes, affordable price point, cozy bar vibe, and unique outdoor area distinguishes Le Chick as an up-scale casual dining/bar experience for those seeking flavorful comfort food and craft cocktails.

Lulu

$$$$ 3105 Commodore Plaza, 33133, Miami

American Premium Casual

Coconut Grove is all about delicious food and mixed drinks; we're on top of it in ways you haven't yet experienced. At Lulu, one of Coconut Grove's best American Contemporary restaurants, we offer a variety of globally influenced seasonal dishes and drinks in a funky neighbourhood setting with a sophisticated ambience. Guests come from all walks of life and all over the world, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder in our cosy banquettes, enjoying breakfast, lunch, brunch, cocktails and dinner. Lulu defines the quintessential Coconut Grove restaurant, where people gather to eat with family, friends, and strangers alike.

Restaurant Gary Danko

$$$$ 800 North Point St, 94109, San Francisco

American Fine dining

Twenty-three years after opening its doors in San Francisco’s iconic Fisherman’s Wharf neighbourhood, Restaurant Gary Danko continues to refine its award-winning combination of classic French cooking, thoughtful and inventive use of local ingredients and personable yet impeccable service.

Quince

$$$$ 470 Pacific Ave, 94133, San Francisco

American Fine dining Elegant & Chic

Situated in San Francisco's historic Jackson Square, Lindsay and Chef Michael Tusk's celebrated Quince features Californian contemporary cuisine with Italian influences. Quince serves nightly-changing tasting menus highlighting the restaurant's unique partnership with Fresh Run Farm where Michael and third-generation owner Peter Martinelli plan the plantings in the singular microclimate of Bolinas each season.

Mazi DC - New American Cuisine

$$$$ 1518 K St NW, 20005, Washington

American Premium Casual

Mazi DC - New American Cuisine Restaurant is located in Washington. Our vision is to offer creative New American Cuisine influenced and inspired by Greek and Mediterranean recipes and flavours. We aim to use fresh, seasonal ingredients and offer a menu of contemporary favourites, seasonal specials and health options, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free.

The Hamilton

$$$ 600 14th St NW, 20005, Washington

American Japanese Premium Casual

A uniquely eclectic experience steps from the White House, The Hamilton has quickly become Washington, DC’s favourite gathering place for music, art, entertainment and inventive dining. The Hamilton is designed to welcome any crowd or party seeking an exceptional way to celebrate. We use local, fresh, and sustainable foods across our menus. Long ago, Clyde’s Restaurant Group chose to bypass traditional commercial produce routes and opt for locally-raised, farm-grown vegetables and fruits.

Lyon & Swan

$$$ 124 Columbus Ave, 94133, San Francisco

American French Casual Dining

Located in the historic Jackson Square below Columbus Avenue, Lyon and Swan’s underground dinner experience offers a memorable evening of wonderful food, cocktails, and wine while enjoying eclectic live entertainment.

Waterbar

$$$$ 399 The Embarcadero, 94105, San Francisco

American International Elegant & Chic

Regarded as San Francisco's top seafood restaurant, Waterbar continues to set new sustainability, variety, and excellence standards. Waterbar is in a prime location on the waterfront of San Francisco’s Embarcadero, just south of the “Cupid's Span" sculpture, featuring panoramic views of the bay, Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, and the San Francisco skyline.

John's Grill

$$$$ 63 Ellis St, 94102, San Francisco

American International Premium Casual

John's Grill, which Esquire magazine called one of America's top 10 restaurants, is as much a historic fixture of San Francisco as the Golden Gate Bridge and the cable cars. Come for lunch or dinner, and you’re likely to rub shoulders with the mayor, a police chief or two, a movie star or a huddle of technology titans.

JOEY DTLA

$$$ 700 W 7th St Ste S430, 90017, Los Angeles

American Elegant & Chic

Wrapping the corner of 7th and S Flower St with the largest street level patio downtown Los Angeles, this space features a theatre kitchen, a stunning stone bartop and a custom wine wall in the lounge. The dining room showcases a large commissioned art piece by Los Angeles local, America Martin, an interior willow tree that provides an oasis within the city.

Craft Los Angeles

$$$$ 10100 Constellation Blvd, 90067, Los Angeles

American Premium Casual

After six successful years in New York, chef Tom Colicchio brought Craft’s pioneering approach to dining to Los Angeles in 2007. Craft’s emphasis on seasonal and local is a natural West Coast fit. Designed by award-winning architecture firm, Bentel & Bentel, Craft Los Angeles seats 300 in a 10,000-square-foot space with a dining veranda overlooking a four-acre park.

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