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We’ve taken the Resy Hit List one step further — with an expertly curated list of the most influential and worthwhile restaurants right now.

National

The Restaurants That Defined Dining in America in 2025

In a year when one word ruled — vibes — these 16 restaurants across the country showed that great dining isn’t just about food or design. It’s about embracing the joy of a shared experience.

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Charleston

Post House, Lenoir, CudaCo and More: Charleston Dining’s Best in 2021

There’s no denying Charleston is delicious. But in a year of shifting pandemic protocols, staff shortages, and the pressure of…

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Boston

Bar Volpe, Geppetto, and More: Boston Dining’s Best in 2021

With another not-quite-back-to-normal year on the books, we’re revisiting the openings and re-openings that marked the Boston restaurant scene in…

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Dallas

Roots Southern Table, Meridian, and More: Dallas Dining’s Best in 2021

Dining out in Dallas-Fort Worth has always been an event, but even more so this year amid the pandemic. A…

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San Francisco

Ernest, Marlena, Abacá, and More: S.F. Dining’s Best in 2021

We’re finally approaching the end of 2021. It’s been one hell of a year everyone, especially for those in the…

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Seattle

Marmite, Homer, Communion, and More: Seattle Dining’s Best in 2021

Everyone knows that eating and drinking isn’t just good for the soul. We needed it to survive the pandemic,  especially…

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Portland

Apizza Scholls, Toki, Cully Central, and More: Portland Dining’s Best in 2021

If another year of a pandemic taught us anything, it’s to cherish the people and places we love the most.…

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Miami

Côte Miami, Boia De, Caja Caliente, and More: Miami Dining’s Best in 2021

Miami’s been fortunate to see its dining scene flourish this year with a burst of newcomers and reemergence of classic…

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Philadelphia

Middle Child Clubhouse, Zahav, and More: Philadelphia Dining’s Best in 2021

It’s been a roller coaster of a year, but compared to where we started 2021, we’re ending on a high…

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Los Angeles

Hanchic, Damian, Anajak Thai, and More: L.A. Dining’s Best in 2021

What a difference a year makes. This time last year, another COVID wave had restaurants going back to outdoors dining…

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Houston

Xin Chao, Bludorn, Yelo, and More: Houston Dining’s Best in 2021

Despite an ongoing pandemic and the closure of some much-beloved restaurants, it’s still been quite a thrilling time for Houston’s…

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