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The 2020 James Beard Awards Nominees

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by The OpenTable team
Updated May 05, 2020

The 2020 James Beard Awards nominees are here, marking the arrival of the short list of who could win one of the food world’s most prestigious honors. See the list below for which OpenTable restaurants were nominated, and head to our blog for how to best support these restaurants and help celebrate the moment.

Jaleo - DC
4.7 (11151)
$30 and under
Spanish
Penn Quarter
Outstanding Restaurant
Top review
Stefanie
Dined 4 days ago
DC institution with fantastic tapas. Recommend the spinach, octopus, and cheese. Great for vegetarians or meat eaters
Outstanding Restaurant
Top review
Stefanie
Dined 4 days ago
DC institution with fantastic tapas. Recommend the spinach, octopus, and cheese. Great for vegetarians or meat eaters
Centrolina
4.7 (2226)
$50 and over
Italian
Penn Quarter
Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic: Amy Brandwein
Top review
tarsoVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Chef Amy is one of the best chef in USA , love her and the food , very consistent.
Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic: Amy Brandwein
Top review
tarsoVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Chef Amy is one of the best chef in USA , love her and the food , very consistent.
Boka
4.8 (7326)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Lincoln Park
Best Chef, Great Lakes: Lee Wolen
Top review
PeytonSVIP
Dined 5 days ago
We had a lovely time. Food was amazing as expected, ambiance matched, and service was exceptional. Noosha took great care of us, guided us on menu choices and even gave us Chicago recommendations as it was our first time here. Would highly recommended.
Best Chef, Great Lakes: Lee Wolen
Top review
PeytonSVIP
Dined 5 days ago
We had a lovely time. Food was amazing as expected, ambiance matched, and service was exceptional. Noosha took great care of us, guided us on menu choices and even gave us Chicago recommendations as it was our first time here. Would highly recommended.
Momotaro
4.7 (3996)
$31 to $50
Japanese
West Loop
Best Chef, Great Lakes: Gene Kato
Top review
AngelaVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food and drinks, cool atmosphere and WONDERFUL service, thanks for the perfect recommendations!
Best Chef, Great Lakes: Gene Kato
Top review
AngelaVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food and drinks, cool atmosphere and WONDERFUL service, thanks for the perfect recommendations!
Little Donkey
4.7 (2162)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
Cambridge
Outstanding Restaurateur: Jamie Bissonnette and Ken Oringer
Top review
Heather
Dined 2 days ago
Very good food, but pricey. Definitely a fun night !
Outstanding Restaurateur: Jamie Bissonnette and Ken Oringer
Top review
Heather
Dined 2 days ago
Very good food, but pricey. Definitely a fun night !
Republique
4.7 (5316)
$50 and over
French
Hollywood
Outstanding Pastry Chef: Margarita Manzke
Top review
Yuval
Dined 6 days ago
Wonderful experience, great service and food was delicious. Best part was the chicken and the apple tart. Thank you for having us.
Outstanding Pastry Chef: Margarita Manzke
Top review
Yuval
Dined 6 days ago
Wonderful experience, great service and food was delicious. Best part was the chicken and the apple tart. Thank you for having us.
State Bird Provisions
4.7 (3377)
$50 and over
Californian
Western Addition
Rising Star Chef of the Year: Gaby Maeda
Top review
Nicky
Dined 1 day ago
This was our first visit to celebrate our anniversary. The staff was attentive and made it a special experience. The food was outstanding. It lived up to its excellent reputation and we’ve already talked about coming as an annual tradition for our anniversary for future years and the out of town friends we’d love to bring when they visit. The small plates brought around to the table were the highlight - especially the scallop crudo. The lamb tartare and accompanying sauces we’ll be thinking about for a long time to come. We are sober and the sodas were delicious and refreshing.
Rising Star Chef of the Year: Gaby Maeda
Top review
Nicky
Dined 1 day ago
This was our first visit to celebrate our anniversary. The staff was attentive and made it a special experience. The food was outstanding. It lived up to its excellent reputation and we’ve already talked about coming as an annual tradition for our anniversary for future years and the out of town friends we’d love to bring when they visit. The small plates brought around to the table were the highlight - especially the scallop crudo. The lamb tartare and accompanying sauces we’ll be thinking about for a long time to come. We are sober and the sodas were delicious and refreshing.
Angler San Francisco
4.7 (332)
$50 and over
American
Financial District / Embarcadero
Best Chef, California: Joshua Skenes
Top review
EdwardVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Innovative and creative dishes, fitting a M star restaurant!
Best Chef, California: Joshua Skenes
Top review
EdwardVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Innovative and creative dishes, fitting a M star restaurant!
Emmer & Rye
4.6 (3599)
$50 and over
American
Downtown
Best Chef, Texas: Kevin Fink
Top review
katieVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Sat at the chefs counter and got to see all the action play out. Dishes were incredible from the carpaccio to the PB & J dessert! Highly recommend!
Best Chef, Texas: Kevin Fink
Top review
katieVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Sat at the chefs counter and got to see all the action play out. Dishes were incredible from the carpaccio to the PB & J dessert! Highly recommend!
Coquette
4.8 (3157)
$31 to $50
American
Lower Garden District
Best Chef, South: Kristen Essig and Michael Stoltzfus
Top review
david
Dined 4 days ago
Probably our sixth visit over the last few NOLA trips. Excellent experience! The crab claws and salad were great. The shrimp pea risotto fresh and delish, but the crab smothered flounder was the best dish of our two week visit. The staff are terrific as well. See ya next trip!
Best Chef, South: Kristen Essig and Michael Stoltzfus
Top review
david
Dined 4 days ago
Probably our sixth visit over the last few NOLA trips. Excellent experience! The crab claws and salad were great. The shrimp pea risotto fresh and delish, but the crab smothered flounder was the best dish of our two week visit. The staff are terrific as well. See ya next trip!
Maypop
4.7 (1405)
$31 to $50
Southeast Asian
Central Business District
Best Chef, South: Michael Gulotta
Top review
BrendaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Love that Maypop had a delicious fusion menu. Grilled octopus was excellent.
Best Chef, South: Michael Gulotta
Top review
BrendaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Love that Maypop had a delicious fusion menu. Grilled octopus was excellent.
Toups Meatery
4.8 (2518)
$31 to $50
Cajun
Mid-City / City Park
Best Chef, South: Isaac Toups
Top review
JEFFERY
Dined 3 days ago
Our table had the lamb, chicken seafood con. And the cobb salad. All were excellent The turkey neck appetizers and the fried gizzard were awesome.
Best Chef, South: Isaac Toups
Top review
JEFFERY
Dined 3 days ago
Our table had the lamb, chicken seafood con. And the cobb salad. All were excellent The turkey neck appetizers and the fried gizzard were awesome.
Joule
4.6 (1448)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Wallingford
Best Chef, Northwest & Pacific: Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi
Top review
MakiVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Food was fair. Cocktails were yummy. The service was stellar.
Best Chef, Northwest & Pacific: Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi
Top review
MakiVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Food was fair. Cocktails were yummy. The service was stellar.
Departure Restaurant and Lounge
4.5 (4437)
$30 and under
Contemporary Asian
Downtown
Best Chef, Northwest & Pacific: Gregory Gourdet
Top review
JohnVIP
Dined on Apr 29, 2025
Great locations and food was very good. Jessica our waitress was knowledgeable and fun!
Best Chef, Northwest & Pacific: Gregory Gourdet
Top review
JohnVIP
Dined on Apr 29, 2025
Great locations and food was very good. Jessica our waitress was knowledgeable and fun!
Esther’s Kitchen
4.8 (2838)
$31 to $50
Italian
Downtown
Best Chef, Southwest: James Trees
Top review
ChrisVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing food, great mix of classic and nouveau Italian food. Delicious bread and pasta made in house. Everything very fresh, extensive reasonabl wine list and amazing service. Servers and bus people worked very hard on a very busy evening and we were amazed how attentive the service was. So many great things on the menu you can make numerous visits and enjoy a fabulous meal on each occasion. We will definitely go back soon.
Best Chef, Southwest: James Trees
Top review
ChrisVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing food, great mix of classic and nouveau Italian food. Delicious bread and pasta made in house. Everything very fresh, extensive reasonabl wine list and amazing service. Servers and bus people worked very hard on a very busy evening and we were amazed how attentive the service was. So many great things on the menu you can make numerous visits and enjoy a fabulous meal on each occasion. We will definitely go back soon.
Bar Dough
4.5 (1373)
$31 to $50
Italian
Highlands
Best Chef, Mountain: Carrie Baird
Top review
Fernando
Dined on May 1, 2025
I attended a Pizza Omakase dinner here and it was FANTASTIC! Staff was awesome, food was superb, and the portioning was perfect. I will be coming here more often to explore the menu since it was so good !
Best Chef, Mountain: Carrie Baird
Top review
Fernando
Dined on May 1, 2025
I attended a Pizza Omakase dinner here and it was FANTASTIC! Staff was awesome, food was superb, and the portioning was perfect. I will be coming here more often to explore the menu since it was so good !
Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993
4.7 (3324)
$50 and over
Italian
Wauwatosa
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Steve
Dined 5 days ago
Incredible service. Delicious food. Great atmosphere! We loved this restaurant! We will be back for sure!!!!!!! 😁😁
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Steve
Dined 5 days ago
Incredible service. Delicious food. Great atmosphere! We loved this restaurant! We will be back for sure!!!!!!! 😁😁
Harbor House
4.7 (8453)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Milwaukee
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
SofiaVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Always a fantastic time! Outstanding food and service. We are always well taken care of.
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
SofiaVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Always a fantastic time! Outstanding food and service. We are always well taken care of.
Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
4.8 (5913)
$50 and over
French
Milwaukee
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Janet
Dined 4 days ago
Our first time at Lake Park was disappointing however, we decided to give the restaurant another try and I am very happy we did. The food was outstanding and the service was exceptional. The staff was very attentive and anticipated our needs. We will be definitely be back and highly recommend Lake Park.
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Janet
Dined 4 days ago
Our first time at Lake Park was disappointing however, we decided to give the restaurant another try and I am very happy we did. The food was outstanding and the service was exceptional. The staff was very attentive and anticipated our needs. We will be definitely be back and highly recommend Lake Park.
Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant
4.7 (2426)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Milwaukee
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Janette
Dined on Apr 18, 2025
The food, ambience, and service are exceptional. Kimberly and Nick are a great team. They made me feel comfortable and well taken care of. I also appreciate the manager checking on me. The octopus starter and kiwi desert were both excellent recommendations. The amazing experience is always well worth the money.
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Janette
Dined on Apr 18, 2025
The food, ambience, and service are exceptional. Kimberly and Nick are a great team. They made me feel comfortable and well taken care of. I also appreciate the manager checking on me. The octopus starter and kiwi desert were both excellent recommendations. The amazing experience is always well worth the money.
Mr. B’s – A Bartolotta Steakhouse – Brookfield
4.7 (5157)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Brookfield
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Lori
Dined on Apr 30, 2025
Delightful hightop table in bar by fireplace. Derrik our our waiter was attentive and very personable. Happy hour food and drink were perfect, steak-bites were outstanding!
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Lori
Dined on Apr 30, 2025
Delightful hightop table in bar by fireplace. Derrik our our waiter was attentive and very personable. Happy hour food and drink were perfect, steak-bites were outstanding!
Mr. B's - A Bartolotta Steakhouse - Mequon
4.6 (1627)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Mequon
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Bishop
Dined on Apr 21, 2025
👍had a great time. Will be returning Thanks to everyone
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Bishop
Dined on Apr 21, 2025
👍had a great time. Will be returning Thanks to everyone
Joey Gerard's - A Bartolotta Supper Club - Greendale
4.4 (3936)
$30 and under
American
Greendale
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Ronald
Dined 4 days ago
Relaxing, enjoyable dining experience. Great bar and great drinks.
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Ronald
Dined 4 days ago
Relaxing, enjoyable dining experience. Great bar and great drinks.
Coppa
4.8 (1235)
$31 to $50
Italian
South End
Outstanding Restaurateur: Jamie Bissonnette and Ken Oringer
Top review
DavidVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Always excellent. Beautiful night in south end. Great neighborhood gem.
Outstanding Restaurateur: Jamie Bissonnette and Ken Oringer
Top review
DavidVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Always excellent. Beautiful night in south end. Great neighborhood gem.
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