What was on diners’ plates in 2019?
From plant-based eats to more indulgent cuisines, we searched reviews and analyzed our data to see what was trending amongst our diners. Before we close the menu on 2019, let’s take a look at what was on our diners’ plates this year!
Here’s what was on your plates…
Plant-based
You vegged out on vegan delights as more restaurants added plant-forward options to their menus. Reviews referencing plant-based foods increased by 136% since 2017.
Plant-based
You vegged out on vegan delights as more restaurants added plant-forward options to their menus. Reviews referencing plant-based foods increased by 136% since 2017.
Cauliflower Crust
You swapped out the traditional pizza crust for a thin and crunchy cauliflower alternative and mentioned it in your reviews 487% more times since 2017.
Cauliflower Crust
You swapped out the traditional pizza crust for a thin and crunchy cauliflower alternative and mentioned it in your reviews 487% more times since 2017.
Jackfruit
You enjoyed this giant, spiny fruit and its ripened texture as a popular stand-in for dishes like pulled pork. Jackfruit was mentioned 148% more than in 2017
Jackfruit
You enjoyed this giant, spiny fruit and its ripened texture as a popular stand-in for dishes like pulled pork. Jackfruit was mentioned 148% more than in 2017
Data is sourced from January 2017 to November 2019
Here’s what was on our plate in 2019…
283M
Seated diners
13M+
Reviews given this year
8M+
Five-star reviews
Data is sourced from January 2019 – September 2019 based on direct seated reservations.
You were eager to try new things
Diners were interested in trying new things with 70% of reservations coming from new diners booking restaurants for the first time on OpenTable, compared to repeat diners, based on their reservation history.
Data is sourced from January 2019 to September 2019
You also indulged a little…
Cacio e pepe
This authentic Roman dish may only have three main ingredients, but its flavors made a big impression on your taste buds. Mentions in reviews increased by 96% since 2017.
Cacio e pepe
This authentic Roman dish may only have three main ingredients, but its flavors made a big impression on your taste buds. Mentions in reviews increased by 96% since 2017.
Queso
Reviews increased by nearly 31% since 2017. You loved adding queso to your favorite dishes, like juicy burgers or a plate of nachos piled to the sky with your go-to fixings.
Queso
Reviews increased by nearly 31% since 2017. You loved adding queso to your favorite dishes, like juicy burgers or a plate of nachos piled to the sky with your go-to fixings.
Potstickers
Pork, shrimp, or just veggies? No matter which style you prefer, pot stickers are bite-sized deliciousness. Mentions in reviews increased by 61% since 2017.
Potstickers
Pork, shrimp, or just veggies? No matter which style you prefer, pot stickers are bite-sized deliciousness. Mentions in reviews increased by 61% since 2017.
Data is sourced from January 2017 to September 2019
..and we were right there with you!
449
Reservations made
per minute
26K
Reservations made
per hour
323K
Reservations made
per day
Data is sourced from January 2019 – September 2019 based on the average direct seated reservations and the
average restaurant open 12 hours per day 7 days a week.
American vs. Italian cuisine
American cuisine was the most popular amongst our diners for breakfast and lunch, but Italian cuisine reigned supreme for dinner.
Data is sourced from January 2019 to September 2019
