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Best Restaurants in North America (2026)

Places to eat at every budget, from street food and casual local spots to established restaurants and fine dining.

152 places · Updated November 12, 2026

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101. Rose’s Luxury

Contemporary American$$$Capitol Hill

A Michelin-starred restaurant in a converted Capitol Hill townhouse, known for chef Aaron Silverman's eclectic menus and dishes such as its lychee salad.

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102. Saltie Girl

Seafood bar$$$Back Bay

A small Back Bay seafood bar on Dartmouth Street known for its tinned fish boards, warm lobster roll, caviar service and raw bar.

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104. Sunnys Chinese

Sichuan and Cantonese$$Kensington Market

A lively Kensington Market restaurant hidden down an indoor hallway, cooking bold Sichuan and Cantonese-style dishes and holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

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106. Anh and Chi

Vietnamese$$Mount Pleasant

A brother and sister run this Bib Gourmand Vietnamese restaurant on Main Street, in the space their parents' restaurant occupied for more than 30 years.

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108. Campechano

Mexican taquería$$King West

A small King West taquería with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, pressing tortillas from Mexican heirloom corn every day and serving tacos, ceviche and mezcal.

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109. El Socio Naiz

Modern taquería$$Downtown (Centro)

A modern open-air taquería on Avenida Nader serving heirloom-corn tacos al pastor, octopus chicharrón tacos and spicy craft cocktails.

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110. Fonda Margarita

Traditional breakfast fonda$Tlacoquemécatl del Valle

A family-run breakfast fonda in Colonia del Valle, cooking over charcoal since 1956, where shared tables fill early for huevos con frijoles and chicharrón in salsa verde.

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111. Grill 23 & Bar

Steakhouse$$$$Back Bay

An independent Back Bay steakhouse open since 1983, serving steak and seafood for dinner every night with a wine list that holds a Grand Award.

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112. Hugo’s Cellar

Classic continental fine dining$$$Downtown (Fremont Street)

Old-school fine dining in the Four Queens on Fremont Street, with a rose for arriving guests, a tableside salad cart, aged steaks and desserts flambéed at the table.

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113. Le Petit Alep

Syrian and Armenian$$Petite-Patrie

Bib Gourmand restaurant on rue Jean-Talon Est run by sisters Chahla and Tania Frangié, serving Syrian and Armenian-inspired mezze, kebabs and desserts.

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117. Smoque BBQ

Barbecue$$Northwest Side

Smoque BBQ on North Pulaski Road is a neighbourhood barbecue restaurant best known for its brisket, open Tuesday to Sunday with online ordering for pickup.

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118. Sushi Kashiba

Sushi$$$$Pike Place Market

Led by veteran sushi chef Shiro Kashiba, Sushi Kashiba is a sushi restaurant beside Pike Place Market with counter seatings at 5pm, 7pm and 9pm.

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119. Via Carota

Italian trattoria$$$West Village

Rita Sodi and Jody Williams's West Village trattoria serves seasonal Italian cooking, from vegetable plates to cacio e pepe, in a rustic setting.

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