In honor of International Women’s Day, we’ve teamed up with the James Beard Foundation to showcase some of the world’s best restaurants on OpenTable with women at the helm. Some are James Beard Award-winners, nominees and semifinalists, others are trailblazing entrepreneurs whose reputations precede them. Though March 8th is the official day to celebrate women—with this many phenomenal restaurants in the mix—we encourage you to look through our lists and check them out any time you find yourself nearby.
| Restaurants: | A16 - San Francisco, Alter, Aviary… |
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| Price Range: | $$ - $$$ |
| Cuisines: | Italian, American, French… |
| Neighborhoods: | Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio, Wynwood / Edgewater, NE Portland… |
$$$$·Italian·
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
- Notable Wine List
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
Co-owner and wine director Shelley Lindgren is one of the country's most respected Italian wine experts, as well as co-owner of SPQR and two craft cocktail bars. Her wide array of …Read more
$$$$·American·
Wynwood / Edgewater
- Tasting Menu
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
In the kitchen of James Beard Award finalist chef, Bradley Kilgore's restaurant Alter, sous chef Leah Jones executes an ever-changing menu that highlights the best of South Floridi…Read more
$$$$·French·
NE Portland
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
A veteran of both the NYC fine dining scene and the Rose City’s own eclectic culinary scene, Sarah Pliner is owner and chef of Aviary. Her emergence on the Portland culinary scene …Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Uptown
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
Beast + Bottle, which opened in 2013, is one of Denver's most celebrated critical darlings, renowned for its ever-changing menu and top-notch beverage program. This is all credited…Read more
$$$$·French·
Downtown / LoDo
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch, the owners of Rioja, purchased the neighboring Bistro Vendome (across Larimer Square) in 2006. With Missy Ihli as manager and Ben Ashworth as ch…Read more
$$$$·American·
Financial District / Embarcadero
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Fit for Foodies
For more than 25 years, chef and co-owner Nancy Oakes' restaurant on the Embarcadero waterfront has remained a fine-dining go-to, reigning as a modern, elegant classic. Oakes, winn…Read more
$$$$·Bistro·
Bywater
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
- Neighborhood Gem
Following the success of Compere Lapin, James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef/owner Nina Compton opened her second restaurant, Bywater American Bistro, in the spring of 2018. C…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Kirkland
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Fit for Foodies
After East Coast living and global travels, Holly Smith moved to Seattle in 1993. She opened Cafe Juanita in 2000, eager to show how well Northern Italian cuisine would blend with …Read more
$$$$·Mexican·
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Gabriela Cámara, a celebrated chef from Mexico City, hopes to change people's perception of Mexican cuisine. Her first stateside location, Cala, earned a place on Bon Appetit's 50 …Read more
$$$$·American·
SE Portland
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
A long-time landmark of the hip SE Hawthorne area, Castagna is a minimalist, modern space whose menu focuses on fine seasonal Italian fare. Owner and restaurateur Monique Sui has b…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Downtown
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Centrolina is an Italian market and restaurant run by chef-owner Amy Brandwein. Amy was nominated by the James Beard Foundation for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic two years running. She w…Read more
$$$$·American·
Central Business District
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
Compere Lapin is the brainchild of its chef/co-owner Nina Compton, a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: South in 2018, who also gained fame as a Top Chef runner-up. In creatin…Read more
$$$$·American·
Garden District
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
- Neighborhood Gem
Kristen Essig, chef and co-owner of the Garden District bistro Coquette, came to the restaurant in 2016 following an impressive run through some of New Orleans eateries. Joining Mi…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary Mexican·
Gramercy / Flatiron
- Creative Cuisine
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
Chef Daniela Soto-Innes is the genius behind Cosme, and the one responsible for earning it a place on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants List. She started working at restaurants when …Read more
$$$$·Spanish·
Southwest Waterfront
- Special Occasion
- Tapas
- Waterfront
Maria Trabocchi’s Spanish heritage is the inspiration for District Wharf eatery Del Mar. Her family hails from the beautiful Mediterranean island of Mallorca, home to tapas, exquis…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Lower East Side
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Vegan
- Creative Cuisine
Amanda Cohen is the James Beard Award-nominated chef and owner of Dirt Candy, the award-winning plant-forward restaurant on New York’s Lower East Side. This was the first vegetable…Read more
$$$$·International·
Downtown / LoDo
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Great Beer
The third restaurant in the Jasinski-Gruitch empire is Euclid Hall, an American tavern housed in a circa-1883 building around the corner from Laramie Square. The restaurant's tagli…Read more
$$$$·Californian·
Mission
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
- Special Occasion
This Mission classic has drawn people in for two decades with its large, open-air central patio, nightly movie screenings, and elegantly executed menu. Chef and co-owner Gayle Piri…Read more
$$$$·Californian·
Castro
- Neighborhood Gem
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Chef and owner Melissa Perello, a semi-finalist for the 2016 James Beard Award for Best Chef of the West, named this tiny, chic restaurant after her grandmother, Frances. It’s alwa…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
West Loop
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
As well as being a top Chicago restaurateur, Stephanie Izard was also the first-ever female winner of the ever-popular Top Chef series. It was shortly after this that she started t…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Mid-Wilshire
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Handcrafted Cocktails
Farmers-market-driven New American cuisine with global influences, plus creative craft cocktails, characterize the offerings at Here's Looking at You, an eclectic space in Koreatow…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Old City
- Cozy
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
Old City’s High Street on Market is a combination of a classic bakery and a neighborhood restaurant, and is run by one of the most accomplished restaurateurs in Philadelphia, Ellen…Read more
$$$$·American·
Summerlin
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Casual
This farm-to-table Vegas hot spot is the love child of restaurateur Elizabeth Blau and her husband, Chef Kim Canteenwalla, who both received a James Beard Award semifinalist spot f…Read more
$$$$·Mexican / Southwestern·
Downtown
- Authentic
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
Irma Galvan first entered the restaurant scene serving up sandwiches out of an old home. Irma approaches hospitality from a place of deep faith and with a commitment to service. He…Read more
$$$$·American·
Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
The specialty of Jar, a Beverly Grove chophouse helmed by chef-owner Suzanne Tracht, is modernized versions of classic American comfort food, prepared with impeccable ingredients. …Read more
$$$$·French·
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
- Pre/post Theatre
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
Situated in trendy Hayes Valley for more than 20 years, Jardinière continues to be one of the city's worthwhile white-tablecloth dining experiences. Chef and owner Traci Des Jardin…Read more
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Wallingford
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Chef and co-owner Rachel Yang had an unconventional start, stepping away from her urban studies and visual art degrees to head to culinary school in New York City. With her husband…Read more
$$$$·Eastern European·
SE Portland
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
Growing up in Chicago as the daughter of Belarusian immigrants was the inspiration for Bonnie Morales, the chef and co-owner of Kachka and Kachinka, both located in SE Portland, wh…Read more
$$$$·Mexican·
East Village
- Casual
- Great for Brunch
- Fun
La Palapa is the brainchild of Barbara Sibley, a chef and artist with extensive New York City restaurant experience. She started out at La Tulipe, a New York Times three-star Frenc…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
Kelly Ronan moved to Seattle in 1991, after spending years in California restaurants learning her way around wine and the dining room. When Ronan became co-owner of Lark in 2003, s…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Harlem
- Neighborhood Gem
- Good for a Date
- Cozy
Perfectly positioned on a busy corner on Harlem’s Restaurant Row, Lido showcases the phenomenal cooking of James Beard Award-winning author and chef Serena Bass. She originally got…Read more
$$$$·Californian·
West Hollywood
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Lucques, a French bistro-inspired restaurant on Melrose in West Hollywood, is an incredible success story for its two female founders—Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne. The duo claim…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Pacific Heights
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
Chef and owner Melissa Perello, a semi-finalist for the 2016 James Beard Award for Best Chef of the West, opened this elegant, yet casual spot with a fresh rotating menu. Sara Haum…Read more
$$$$·American·
SOMA
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Neighborhood Gem
Chef Jennifer Puccio leads Marlowe, the epicenter of the restaurant extraordinaire Anna Weinberg’s Big Night Group’s restaurant empire. She also is executive chef at Leo's Oyster B…Read more
$$$$·French·
Fort Point Channel
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Romantic
Chef Barbara Lynch may very well be the leading figure in fine Boston dining. After winning a James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northeast back in 2003, she continues to wow diners w…Read more
$$$$·Korean·
Prospect Heights
- Casual
- Fun
- Creative Cuisine
Chef and owner Esther Choi grew up cooking traditional Korean food with her Korean grandmother and set out to broaden New Yorkers’ understanding and appreciation of Korean culture …Read more
$$$$·American·
Yountville
- Fit for Foodies
- Local Ingredients
- Great for Lunch
Cindy Pawlcyn's “Truck Stop Deluxe” has been a Napa Valley landmark and go-to spot for casual dining for over 30 years. Pawlcyn, an award-winning cookbook author, and a James Beard…Read more
$$$$·Californian·
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
- Tasting Menu
This elegant, boutique spot in Hayes Valley is the first solo project of chef and owner Kim Alter, a longtime fixture of the Bay Area food scene. Alter achieved critical acclaim wh…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
SE Portland
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
Chef/owner Cathy Whims opened this SE Portland institution after studying with prominent Italian chefs in their homes in Italy. She’s driven several top Portland dining establishme…Read more
$$$$·Korean·
Avondale / Irving Park
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
A small restaurant with a big reputation, Parachute’s Korean-American cuisine continuously impresses Chicago’s diners. One of six Chicago chefs on the ninth series of Top Chef, Par…Read more
$$$$·Mediterranean·
Back Bay
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Tapas
The local favorite Porto comes from the James Beard award-winning mind of Chef Jody Adams. Adams first made waves on the Boston scene with her celebrated Cambridge restaurant calle…Read more
$$$$·French·
Hollywood
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
In opening Republique, Margarita Manzke and her husband Walter Manzke took over the West Hollywood space of the legendary former Campanile, meaning expectations were high. Republiq…Read more
$$$$·Asian·
NE Portland
- Fit for Foodies
- Handcrafted Cocktails
- Good for a Date
Building on the success of their Revel in Seattle, Rachel Yang and her husband Seif Chirchi have taken the Rose City by storm with this small plate focused eatery near the center o…Read more
$$$$·Mediterranean·
Downtown / LoDo
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
Rioja was the first restaurant opened by a team of two women who would later create an acclaimed mini-empire across Denver — executive chef/co-owner Jennifer Jasinski and general m…Read more
$$$$·Californian·
Western Addition
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
The popularity of State Bird Provisions is due in large part to co-owners Nicole Krasinski and her husband Chef Stuart Brioza. This dream team has won two James Beard Awards includ…Read more
$$$$·American·
Miami Beach / South Beach
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
- Special Occasion
Not all great chefs have a long list of credentials and decades of experience. Every cook starts somewhere, and Dallas Wynne is no exception. At just 23 years old, this young up-an…Read more
$$$$·Californian·
Brentwood
- Great for Brunch
- Great for Lunch
- Good for a Date
Tavern is the second restaurant by acclaimed Lucques owners Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne, the winners of four James Beard Foundation Awards between them. Food & Wine magazine na…Read more
$$$$·Farm-to-table·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
Tamara Murphy has a lengthy culinary history, having worked in several New York City restaurants before making the move to Seattle in 1988. She made waves on the West Coast as well…Read more
$$$$·American·
Westwood
- Casual
- Bar Seating
- Good for a Date
The Tuck Room Tavern bills itself “a spirited drinking and dining den,” with an emphasis on cocktails and craveable comfort food. The small chain (in addition to Los Angeles, there…Read more
$$$$·Thai·
Kenmore Square / Fenway
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Fun
Tiger Mama hails from one of Boston's most popular chefs. Chef Tiffani Faison is a Top Chef alumni and nominee for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef: Northeast award. She is a…Read more
$$$$·American·
Wallingford
- Fit for Foodies
- Local Ingredients
- Special Occasion
Maria Hines didn’t grow up in Seattle, but she soon made it her home after completing culinary school, deeply fascinated with its green space and culinary opportunity. Her love of …Read more
$$$$·Mediterranean·
Seaport
- Business Meals
- Fit for Foodies
- Fun
Trade is another smash hit from chef Jody Adams, a James Beard Award-winner for Best Chef: America. Already a local culinary superstar for her Cambridge restaurant Rialto, Adams op…Read more
$$$$·American·
Wallingford
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
Having lived around Seattle her entire life, Chef Renee Erickson has an intimate relationship with the sea and land — and it shows up in all of her dishes. She is co-owner of The W…Read more
$$$$·Southern·
The Venetian and Palazzo
- Comfort Food
- Casual
- Fit for Foodies
Winning the season finale of Gordon Ramsey’s reality cooking show Hell's Kitchen, Kimberly Ann Ryan bloomed right into the culinary spotlight, and her gig as the head chef at the V…Read more
$$$$·Middle Eastern·
Old City
- Fit for Foodies
- Tasting Menu
- Special Occasion
Just down the road from Washington Square, Zahav brings the unique culture and flavor of Israel to Philadelphia. Zahav had an amazing year in 2018. Not only were they nominated for…Read more
$$$$·American·
Mid-City / City Park
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for Anniversaries
Zasu, which opened in Mid-City on New Year's Eve 2018, is the first solo venture of chef/owner Sue Zemanick, who won the James Beard Award for Best Chef: South in 2013. She also se…Read more
$$$$·Seafood·
Fort Lauderdale
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
Adrienne Grenier started her professional career at 3030 Ocean. Under the mentorship of renowned chefs Paula DaSilva and Dean Max, she began her journey as a professional chef. Two…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Downtown
- Neighborhood Gem
- Good for a Date
- Casual
Longtime restaurateurs and sisters Joan and Marion Gillcrist run 68 Degrees. Marion is the chef and has over 30 years’ experience, including working with names such as Mark Miller …Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Oakland
- Neighborhood Gem
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
The Oakland version of one of San Francisco’s most popular upscale Italian restaurants holds many similarities. Both share an owner, Shelley Lindgren, who curates an impressive sel…Read more
$$$$·Asian·
Uptown
- Fun
- Good for a Date
- Good for Groups
It takes a certain kind of daring to open a ping-pong-based restaurant, but the married-couple team of Jen and Josh Wolkon, owners of the Secret Sauce Food & Beverage Group, took s…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Russian Hill
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Tasting Menu
Chef Suzette Gresham is an owner of Acquerello, opened in 1989 and regarded as one of the finest Italian restaurants in San Francisco and the nation. She has established herself as…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Fremont
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
Maria Hines of Tilth fame opened Agrodolce in 2012, with southern Europe in her sights. She sought southern Italian and Sicilian inspiration that would transfer to the Pacific Nort…Read more
$$$$·Mediterranean·
University City
- Good for a Date
- Authentic
- Great for Brunch
Hanna Debela had a vision that stemmed from her deep love for Philly and a desire to make a positive impact in the Baltimore Avenue neighborhood. Aksum is the culmination of that v…Read more
$$$$·French·
Napa
- Fit for Foodies
- Waterfront
- Good for a Date
Tucked at the end of Downtown Napa's Main Street, Bettina Rouas' classic French gem has spectacular views of the Napa River, a unique dining room set in a former 1890s ship supplie…Read more
$$$$·Seafood·
SoHo
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Aquagrill is a NYC treasure. It is a first-rate restaurant with a SOHO neighborhood feel. The daily specials are always spot-on, and the long list of sides range from simple prep…Read more
$$$$·American·
Downtown
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
Self-taught chef Kristen Kish rose to fame after winning season 10 of Top Chef in 2012. However, she didn’t stop there. She traveled extensively for five years, before moving to Au…Read more
$$$$·Mexican·
Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
- Good for a Date
- Good for Birthdays
- Special Occasion
When Armando's opened in 1978, the 1920s made a reappearance. Seen through the lens of Mexico City, this decade enjoyed a vibrant social scene that’s a foundational asset of a meal…Read more
$$$$·Creole·
French Quarter
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Arnaud's is a true New Orleans institution, founded in 1918 by Arnaud Cazenave and spanning almost a full city block in the French Quarter. This formal fine-dining institution, who…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary Mexican·
Midtown West
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Atla is the newest eatery from New York City’s bold, young superstar chef Daniela Soto-Innes. After breaking the mold with her upscale Mexican restaurant Cosme, Soto-Innes wanted t…Read more
$$$$·Indian·
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
Owner Hetal Shah left her corporate position in advertising technology at Google to open this restaurant. Shah, who grew up in India before moving to California in 2002, combines I…Read more
$$$$·French·
Inman Park
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
After fruitful years in the restaurant industry, Marla Adams knew a glass ceiling couldn’t keep her down. That’s why, in 1992, she made the move to open her own restaurant, naming …Read more
$$$$·Contemporary European·
SE Portland
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Neighborhood Gem
A 50-seat SE Division neighborhood favorite run by Nancy Hunt, Bar Avignon has racked up dozens of accolades since opening in 2008. Hunt's nearly 30 years in the restaurant industr…Read more
$$$$·Mediterranean·
Center City
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran are often referred to as the Queens of Midtown Village, due to the sheer number of successful establishments they’ve opened up. Safran-Turney hospi…Read more
$$$$·Northwest·
NW Portland
- Casual
- Comfort Food
- Fit for Foodies
A true Portland institution that’s been around since 1903 and was the recipient of the first liquor license in the city after the Prohibition ended. Besaws is a historic eatery tha…Read more
$$$$·Japanese·
NoHo
- Neighborhood Gem
- Casual
- Cozy
Maiko Kyogoku and Chef Emily Yuen are masters of Japanese comfort food. Tucked away on Bleecker Street, the duo drew inspiration for Bessou from Kyogoku’s family’s traditional cook…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Spring Valley
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Mixing the flavors of her Vietnamese upbringing with the fine French techniques she learned while working in top Strip restaurants has proved to be an unbeatable combo for chef Jam…Read more
$$$$·Mexican·
Mandalay Bay Resort
- Creative Cuisine
- Casual
- Fit for Foodies
Originally opened in Los Angeles after co-chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger completed a road trip across Mexico in a VW Bug, Border Grill is now also a Vegas culinary insti…Read more
$$$$·Mexican·
Downtown
- Creative Cuisine
- Casual
- Good for Groups
Open since 1985 and as popular as ever, Border Grill in downtown Los Angeles is an institution, establishing its co-owners and co-chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger as autho…Read more
$$$$·American·
Center City
- Comfort Food
- Good for a Date
- Casual
Bud and Marilyn are Chef Marcie Turner’s grandparents, who ran their own restaurant for nearly 50 years. Marcie has infused Bud & Marilyn’s with their long-standing philosophy of s…Read more
$$$$·Vietnamese·
Mid-City / City Park
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasion
Cafe Minh's co-chef/co-owner Cynthia VuTran came to New Orleans from Vietnam, as did her partner in the venture, chef Minh Bui. VuTrain worked in restaurant kitchens from a young a…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Gluten Free Options
- Neighborhood Gem
- Casual
As original investor, Julie Tall assumed full ownership of Capitol Cider after her son stepped down in 2014. From the outset, though, Tall’s influence was everywhere — from the pai…Read more
$$$$·Thai·
Buckhead
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
- Authentic
Whereas her restaurant Tuk Tuk keeps things authentic with street-style food, DeeDee Niyomkul’s second restaurant, Chai Yo, combine modernity with innovation. Chef and owner Niyomk…Read more
$$$$·Indian·
Downtown
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
- Spicy
Chef and co-owner Maneet Chauhan is truly a celebrity -- snagging a gig as a judge on popular food show Chopped and making a guest appearance on Next Iron Chef. She’s also worked a…Read more
$$$$·American·
Northwest
- Great for Brunch
- Good for Birthdays
- Special Occasion
Chez Zee has been an Austin favorite since 1989. Owner Sharon Watkins used to run an ad agency but decided to buy a little dive known as Chez Fred and make a go of it in the restau…Read more
$$$$·Latin American·
The Venetian and Palazzo
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for Anniversaries
Originally from Venezuela, busy Chef Lorena Garcia runs several airport eateries across the nation and the Culinary Loft in Miami, as well as overseeing the kitchen at this popular…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Sandy Springs
- Good for a Date
- Neighborhood Gem
- Good for Anniversaries
With more than three decades in the culinary world, Linda Harrell knows her way around the kitchen. She’s worked in several fine dining restaurants and has shared her culinary know…Read more
$$$$·French·
Russian Hill
- Neighborhood Gem
- Cozy
- Fit for Foodies
Co-owners Aurore Martinez and Mikael Audry operate Cocotte as a Provencal-style, French rustic rotisserie with a limited yet welcoming space. Seating near the front of the dining e…Read more
$$$$·Mexican·
River North (Denver)
- Handcrafted Cocktails
- Bar Seating
- Casual
Rayme Rossello famously started Comida in 2010 as a hot pink food truck nicknamed “Tina,” roaming the Front Range of Colorado and winning a dedicated legion of fans with its modern…Read more
$$$$·Spanish·
Bellaire
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for Anniversaries
- Special Occasion
Angeles Dueñas and Kitty Bailey bring a combined near six decades of expertise to the kitchen and atmosphere at Costa Brava Bistro. Dueñas alone has lived through 30 years in the h…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
North Beach
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
A long-time North Beach favorite, this Venetian-inspired osteria occupies a corner storefront with crimson-colored walls and ceiling and a Murano chandelier. Chef and co-owner Jen …Read more
$$$$·American·
NE Portland
- Cozy
- Notable Wine List
- Fit for Foodies
Jane Smith is the mastermind behind the creation of Dame, a Portland hot spot that was recently named one of the Top 50 Best New Restaurants in the Nation by Bon Appetit magazine. …Read more
$$$$·Chinese·
West Loop
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
Stephanie Izard was born in Chicago and, after attending Scottsdale Culinary Institute, returned in 2000 when she began her illustrious career working with chefs like Dale Levitski…Read more
$$$$·American·
West Loop
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
- Neighborhood Gem
You can’t get fresher than ‘just-picked’ ingredients. That’s the ethos at West Loop’s Eden, which has an on-site greenhouse where fruit, veggies, and herbs grow in a delightful urb…Read more
$$$$·Farm-to-table·
Central Austin
- Local Ingredients
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
An award-winning chef and owner of three restaurants, Sonya Coté wants diners to understand exactly where their food comes from. She admires the passion of food growers and produce…Read more
$$$$·Sushi·
Midtown
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
Eight Sushi Lounge's president and managing partner, Lei G. (Lily) Ho, found widespread success with Rice Restaurant and Sushi Bar before moving into the Atlanta food scene with th…Read more
$$$$·Mexican·
Downtown
- Happy Hour
- Great for Outdoor Dining
- Casual
Chef Alma Alcocer hails from Mexico City and honed her culinary skills at Jeffrey’s, an Austin fine-dining institution. She is now the executive chef for the entire El Chile restau…Read more
$$$$·Traditional Mexican·
Central Austin
- Authentic
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
Tex Mex is great, but Mexican food lovers want the real thing these days, and this Rainey Street restaurant delivers. Genuine mole negro sits alongside empanadas de huitlacoche, ac…Read more
$$$$·Spanish·
Chelsea
- Tapas
- Good for a Date
- Neighborhood Gem
El Quinto Pino is the creation of chef/co-owners Alex Raij and Eder Montero. Raij is a celebrated chef at Txikito and La Vara as well and specializes in unique takes on classic Spa…Read more
$$$$·Vietnamese·
Galleria / Uptown
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Creative Cuisine
Classic French meets Southeast Asia at Le Colonial, a well-known Houston restaurant. Nicole Routhier and Hassan Obaye are the culinary masters behind the menu that delicately balan…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Downtown
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Vegan
- Fit for Foodies
Established in 1999, Equinox promises locally-sourced fine dining in the heart of Washington. One of the masterminds behind this simple yet effective concept is Ellen Kassoff Gray…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Downtown
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Creative Cuisine
Deb Paquette isn’t just an accomplished chef here in Nashville, she’s also inspired and empowered many other women in the food business, such as Kim Totzke, COO of Provence Breads…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Georgetown
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Authentic
JoAnna Filomena moved from New York to Washington in 1980. At that time, she found eating out in D.C. a rushed affair with no soul. She decided to try and emulate the warmth and ho…Read more
$$$$·Seafood·
West Village
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Casual
Veteran restaurateur Laura Shapiro has found the magic recipe for fantastic seafood. Flex Mussels - 13th Street serves up the highest quality Prince Edward Island mussels, seafood …Read more
$$$$·Seafood·
Upper East Side
- Good for a Date
- Neighborhood Gem
- Casual
Laura Shapiro partnered with her daughter Alexandra and husband Bobby to bring Flex Mussels to New York City. The seasoned restaurateurs have instrumented 20-something successful v…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Greenwood
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
The success of seafood-centric RockCreek led co-owner Christy Donnelly and her chef husband to open FlintCreek in 2016. The converted Greenwood industrial building serves as the pe…Read more
$$$$·Seafood·
North Central
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Worth the Drive
Heidi Garbo grew up surrounded by lobster - strange thing to grow up around, right? This was because her family ran a huge New England seafood supplier. She started her career with…Read more
$$$$·Mediterranean·
Greenpoint
- Neighborhood Gem
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
Glasserie is one of Brooklyn’s coolest new restaurants, occupying an 1860s glass factory at the northern tip of Greenpoint. Owner Sara Conklin spent her childhood in places like Ku…Read more
$$$$·Seafood·
Dupont Circle
- Neighborhood Gem
- Casual
- Great for Outdoor Dining
As owner and chef at Hank's Oyster Bar, Jamie Leeds is one of Washington’s most recognized chefs and community heroes. She prides herself on serving “Urban Beach Food,” which inclu…Read more
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Nashville
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
Germantown’s Henrietta Red is the brainchild of Nashville-born Julia Sullivan. This talented chef graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in New York and has worked at eat…Read more
$$$$·American·
Downtown
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
Hillside Farmacy is another restaurant owned by award-winning Sonya Coté, named by Marie Claire as one of their “women on top.” Glass display cabinets, bottles, and jars are all cl…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Inman Park
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Authentic
As owner and operator of Il Localino since 2000, Gale Parker knows the importance of blending good food with good ambiance. She loves to take on everything from holiday planning to…Read more
$$$$·Japanese·
East Passyunk Avenue
- Romantic
- Good for a Date
- Neighborhood Gem
A savvy business woman who’s passionate about food, Lynn Rinaldi began her career as a teenager when she opened a successful café at her art college. That flair for business combin…Read more
$$$$·Spanish·
Center City
- Tapas
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
Partners in both business and life, the inseparable Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran turned their culinary eye towards Spain with Jamonera. The restaurant opened the year after a w…Read more
$$$$·Steakhouse·
River North (Chicago)
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
- Business Meals
River North is host to a dazzling array of restaurants, but Kinzie Chophouse keeps it simple and satisfying with sizzling steaks, classic burgers and sandwiches, and homemade favor…Read more
$$$$·French·
West Loop
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
The sister restaurant to Susanne Poilevey’s Le Bouchon, La Sardine has been serving French comfort food for over two decades. A dedicated family-and-business woman, Susanne couldn’…Read more
$$$$·Thai·
SOMA
- Business Meals
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for Groups
For 20 years, Lalita Souksamlane has brought the Thai culinary experience to San Francisco with her Osha Thai locations. At Lao Table, she focuses on food she grew up eating in Nor…Read more
$$$$·French·
Bucktown / Wicker Park
- Cozy
- Authentic
- Good for a Date
Susanne Poilevey runs the French restaurants La Sardine and Le Bouchon, both creations of her late husband, Chef Jean-Claude Poilevey. Le Bouchon is widely renowned for introducing…Read more
$$$$·Ethiopian·
Columbia Heights / Brightwood
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Comfort Food
- Fit for Foodies
Based in Columbia Heights, Letena offers traditional Ethiopian food with plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians. The spices that give the dishes their unique flavors come all…Read more
$$$$·American·
West Loop
- Casual
- Great for Brunch
- Comfort Food
Stephanie Izard, the first female winner of Top Chef, feels that goat is a highly-underrated ingredient. She’s trying to change that. She’s currently incorporating seven whole goat…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Center City
- Good for a Date
- Neighborhood Gem
- Cozy
Once upon a time, it was worrying to walk down 13th Street alone. Now, thanks in part to the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran, it’s a thrivi…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
West Loop
- Good for a Date
- Authentic
- Neighborhood Gem
Macello invites you to “Step into the world of Italy.” Angela (Angie) Padula is the mastermind behind the restaurant, and does everything from designing menus to managing the resta…Read more
$$$$·Middle Eastern·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
- Good Vegetarian Options
Racha Haroun is both the co-owner and the passion behind Mamnoon’s rich menu. She brought her family’s hospitality and their love of food from Damascus all the way to Seattle in 19…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
- Neighborhood Gem
Donna Moodie’s childhood in Jamaica inspired her to open Marjorie in 2003, a culinary tribute to her mother’s unforgettable home cooking. Moodie is a passionate owner and host, and…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Design District / Buena Vista
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
Brandy Coletta and Dena Marino teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind restaurant. MC Kitchen reflects a lifetime of experience and dedication to fresh, seasonal food. Coletta brings a…Read more
$$$$·American·
Williamsburg
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
Stephanie Lempert and Polo Dobkin opened up Meadowsweet under the Williamsburg Bridge in 2014. Since then, the husband-and-wife team have been coming up with thoughtful, modern Ame…Read more
$$$$·American·
Back Bay
- Good for a Date
- Great for Brunch
- Great for Lunch
Kathy Sidell first earned renown as the owner of a commercial production company and then as a restaurant entrepreneur. After those ventures, she moved into the restaurant business…Read more
$$$$·French American·
Nashville
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Look out for proud restaurant owner Seema Prasad greeting guests with a smile at Sylvan Park’s Miel. Seema has run restaurants across Washington and Seattle, and has two decades of…Read more
$$$$·Vegan·
Williamsburg
- Vegan
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Creative Cuisine
This Brooklyn hot spot is actually modeled after the original restaurant in Omaha. Chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz is the coolest vegan chef on the planet and, in addition to her two ve…Read more
$$$$·Seafood·
Back Bay
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
Mooncusser's chef Carolyn Johnson rose to fame under Jody Adams at the Cambridge favorite Rialto. When she set out to open her own restaurant, she developed Mooncusser in the heart…Read more
$$$$·Creole / Cajun / Southern·
French Quarter
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
Mr. B's Bistro, one of the most celebrated restaurants in New Orleans, owes its continuing success to two women: owner Cindy Brennan and chef Michelle McRaney. Cindy Brennan, of th…Read more
$$$$·Global, International·
Mission
- Neighborhood Gem
- Creative Cuisine
- Casual
Chef Trish Tracey headed the kitchens of several San Francisco restaurants before returning to her New Jersey family. After opening a bistro there, she returned to the city to open…Read more
$$$$·Sushi·
Midtown
- Special Occasion
- Good for Groups
- Fit for Foodies
Original owner Tetsuko Nakato came to the United States and fell in love with Southern living, opening her Nakato steakhouse, tempura, and sushi bar restaurant in 1972. As the olde…Read more
$$$$·Thai·
Midtown
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
- Good for a Date
Nan Niyomkul first entered the restaurant industry at age 19, fine-tuning her craft in Manhattan, and later setting her sights on Atlanta. As chef and co-owner, Niyomkul first open…Read more
$$$$·Seafood·
Seaport
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
Celebrated chef Nancy Batista-Caswell made a splash (no pun intended) on the Massachusetts restaurant scene with a pair of smash hit restaurants in the town of Newburyport. Oak + R…Read more
$$$$·Southern·
Downtown
- Comfort Food
- Casual
- Good for a Date
Co-owner and reality star Kandi Burress-Tucker first brought the idea of Old Lady Gang to the forefront in Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta. Burruss-Tucker opened Old Lady Gang i…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Belltown / Pike Place Market
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
- Good for Birthdays
Following the success of her two earlier restaurants, Steelhead Diner and Blueacre Seafood, CFO and co-owner Terresa Davis sought to offer a more land-based menu. She also wanted a…Read more
$$$$·Fusion / Eclectic·
Coral Gables / Coral Way / Little Havana
- Special Occasion
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
Cindy Hutson is a name that comes showered with decades of culinary acclaim. In 1994, she began a lifelong journey into restaurant ownership that kicked off with rave reviews for “…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Hollywood
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Chef Nancy Silverton has created a Los Angeles restaurant empire, and Osteria Mozza is the crown jewel. Get anything from the in-house mozzarella bar, and you can’t go wrong with a…Read more
$$$$·Afternoon Tea·
River North (Chicago)
- Afternoon Tea
- Special Occasion
- Seasonal
Famous for its afternoon tea, Pavilion is another remarkable dining option within the excellent Langham Hotel. Dining industry veteran, Lindsay Srednicki, utilizes her meticulous a…Read more
$$$$·Seafood·
Logan Circle
- Neighborhood Gem
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
Barbara Black is one half of the dynamic duo running Black Restaurant Group. The group consists of nine top establishments in the Washington area, including Pearl Dive Oyster Palac…Read more
$$$$·Chinese·
Midtown / Montrose
- Authentic
- Cozy
- Creative Cuisine
Yunan Yang, the woman behind one of the best Chinese restaurants in Houston, is definitively a restaurateur of note. Since she opened the first Pepper Twins in 2015, the brand has …Read more
$$$$·Californian·
Potrero Hill / Dogpatch
- Neighborhood Gem
- Fit for Foodies
- Great for Lunch
Owners Sher Rogat and Margherita Stewart Saganhis run this neighborhood Italian restaurant housed in a bright yellow 1850s-era house situated deep in San Francisco's Dogpatch. The …Read more
$$$$·Southeast Asian·
Lower East Side
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Casual
Top Chef contestant Leah Cohen opened Pig and Khao to serve up her innovative Southeast Asian cuisine in swanky digs on the Lower East Side. Raised with a Filipino upbringing, Cohe…Read more
$$$$·Vegan·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Vegan
- Great for Brunch
- Creative Cuisine
A childhood spent helping in her parents’ vegan sandwich shop meant that Makini Howell couldn’t shake Seattle from her soul, returning after a decade in New York City to open Plum …Read more
$$$$·Mexican·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Fun
- Authentic
- Fit for Foodies
Courtney Fox fell in love with the notion of running a restaurant, and in 2011, she teamed up with husband Eric and friends Matt Fundingsland and Dustin Watson to open Poquitos in …Read more
$$$$·Italian·
East Village
- Neighborhood Gem
- Authentic
- Fit for Foodies
Chef Sara Jenkins opened her first NYC restaurant, Porchetta, in 2009 and has been serving some of the city’s most iconic meat dishes ever since. Porsena, also located close to Ast…Read more
$$$$·American·
West End
- Business Meals
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasion
An upscale West End restaurant, RIS holds the name of accomplished chef and owner Ris Lacoste. Her all-female team is an inspiration to up-and-coming women in the food industry eve…Read more
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Gold Coast / Streeterville
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Great for Lunch
Ralph Lauren might be famous for fashion, but now the world-renowned clothing company has dipped their toe into the restaurant industry. The flagship restaurant stands proudly on E…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Adams Morgan
- Good for Groups
- Casual
- Comfort Food
Bare bricks and long rows of seats at the bar welcome hungry guests to Roofers Union in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. Classic American fare is on the menu, which is the vision of …Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Rittenhouse Square
- Fit for Foodies
- Local Ingredients
- Cozy
Kristin Wood is an accomplished pastry chef who runs Russet alongside her husband, Andrew. Kristin studied at the California Culinary Academy, where she developed a real passion fo…Read more
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Though the original, long-time owner Ruth Fertel is no longer around, her impeccable standards for customer service and quality food remain strong. Fertel, who bought the first Chr…Read more
$$$$·Vietnamese·
West Loop
- Casual
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
As the name suggests, this multiple award-winning Vietnamese restaurant is the brainchild of two sisters, Mary Nguyen Aregoni and Theresa Nguyen, along with their mother, Mama Suu…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Beacon Hill
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
The great Lydia Shire has been a fixture on the Boston food scene for decades. Her first efforts were under the famed New England chef Jasper White and then as the head chef for Lo…Read more
$$$$·Global, International·
Miami
- Scenic View
- Waterfront
- Great for Outdoor Dining
Jill Martinez Montinola breathes new life into the sweet treats served on the dessert menu at Seaspice. Martinez Montinola brings more than a decade of experience with pastries to …Read more
$$$$·Mediterranean·
Oakland
- Fit for Foodies
- Neighborhood Gem
- Tapas
This trendy, casual food spot, led by Top Chef alumni Jen Biesty, focuses primarily on Mediterranean fare with Spanish influences, though Northern California flavors appear in seve…Read more
$$$$·American·
Nashville
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Great for Brunch
Brenda Reed is one of the owners of Sinema, a classic American restaurant housed in the historic Melrose Theater. The entire concept aims to keep the atmosphere and ambiance of the…Read more
$$$$·Northwest·
North Portland
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
This North Portland self-described “inauthentic Asian eatery” is run by chef/owner Johanna Ware, a newcomer to the local dining scene who has already been nominated for the prestig…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Pacific Heights
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
SPQR serves modern Italian fare in an intimate setting with low lighting and sleek decor. Choose a table under whimsical nautical paintings in the dining room or at the chef’s coun…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Highlands
- Neighborhood Gem
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
Sputino, in Denver's historic Potter Highland neighborhood, started as a gelato shop and transformed into a casual Italian restaurant, currently owned by the married couple Cindhur…Read more
$$$$·Seafood·
Miami Beach / South Beach
- Casual
- Fit for Foodies
- Local Ingredients
Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis define the term ‘power couple’ in the restaurant industry. These two culinary masterminds were behind the wildly successful Root & Bone brand that too…Read more
$$$$·Creole / Cajun / Southern·
NE Portland
- Casual
- Creative Cuisine
- Authentic
Chef Anh Luu’s Vietnamese-inspired take on classic Cajun/Creole New Orleans style food has proved to be an instant hit for Tapalaya, a standout on the NE 28th restaurant row. Focus…Read more
$$$$·Fine cuts·
West Village
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for Anniversaries
Famed New York Chef Angie Mar is the chef and owner of The Beatrice Inn, one of the city’s most well-renowned Prohibition-era speakeasies. While it has always boasted a superb atmo…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Downtown
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
- Pre/post Theatre
Lady Bird Lake is home to some amazing Austin eateries, and The Bonneville lives up to that reputation and then some. This restaurant promises New American cuisine that’s globally …Read more
$$$$·American·
Rittenhouse Square
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasion
Aimee Olexy is a key player in the burgeoning Philly food scene. She opened Talula’s Garden and Talula’s Daily, both farm-to-table eateries that consistently attract a lot of atten…Read more
$$$$·Wine Bar·
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
- Fun
- Special Occasion
- Hot Spot
Jen Pelka, CEO of Magnum/PR, founded this women-owned and women-run Champagne bar, The Riddler, a sophisticated, playful, and chic spot in Hayes Valley. Named on Forbes' “30 Under …Read more
$$$$·Oyster Bar·
Petaluma
- Local Ingredients
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
Petaluma's first oyster bar is the creation of sisters Aluxa and Jazmine Lalicker. Born in the Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan, respectively, they’ve spent their lives near the ocean…Read more
$$$$·Northwest·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Good for a Date
- Handcrafted Cocktails
- Neighborhood Gem
Does ballroom dancing have anything in common with casual eats? Hallie Kuperman, owner of The Tin Table, firmly believes so. That’s why she owns both businesses and situated them a…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Wynwood / Edgewater
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
Norman Van Aken's latest culinary institution, Three, employs some of the most talented young chefs in the business, and Mame Sow is no exception. Her culinary brilliance was first…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
River North (Chicago)
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Fit for Foodies
The Langham Hotel is a top destination in Chicago, with a culinary team headed up by director of food and beverage Lindsay Srednicki. A veteran of the food industry since 2007, Lin…Read more
$$$$·Thai·
Midtown
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Creative Cuisine
Chef DeeDee Niyomkul grew up around restaurants, learning her trade at an early age alongside her grandmother at home, as well as in her parents’ restaurant, Nan Thai Fine Dining. …Read more
$$$$·Steak·
Silverton Casino Hotel
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
Sizzling steaks, a top-shelf bourbon selection, and an excellent wine list make the Twin Creeks Steakhouse inside the Silverton Casino a destination for those looking for a true cu…Read more
$$$$·Sushi·
Central Austin
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Billed as the “child of Uchi,” one of Austin’s finest and most popular restaurants, Uchiko is Japanese cuisine with a farm-to-table philosophy. Uchiko is famous for its divine priv…Read more
$$$$·Spanish·
Downtown / LoDo
- Fit for Foodies
- Handcrafted Cocktails
- Great for Outdoor Dining
General manager Jessica Cann and executive chef Adam Branz join owners Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch in running Ultreia, a Spanish-Portuguese restaurant that opened in 2017. A…Read more
$$$$·Pizzeria·
Central Austin
- Good for a Date
- Neighborhood Gem
- Fun
Owner Shalou Barth is a Cherrywood local and passionate about her neighborhood and surrounding Central Austin. She and her husband bought and renovated a run-down office block and …Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Mid-City / City Park
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Bar Seating
Chef Amandalynn Picolo and pastry chef Amelia Watts drive the menus at Vessel, a Mid-City restaurant famously housed in a former church. Diners are drawn to the circa-1914 building…Read more
$$$$·Global, International·
Downtown / LoDo
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
Vesta, named after the Roman goddess of the hearth, was the first in what is now Jen and Josh Wolkon's string of Denver restaurants under their Secret Sauce brand. Jen Wolkon worke…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Downtown / Loop
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Pre/post Theatre
Gina Capitanini is the third-generation owner of Chicago’s oldest Italian restaurant. Vivere is one of three restaurants housed inside a single building, with sister restaurants La…Read more
$$$$·Japanese Speciality·
West Loop
- Tasting Menu
- Special Occasion
- Creative Cuisine
Modern, fine dining meets Japanese cuisine at Yūgen, a women-helmed restaurant in the premier dining area of the West Loop. Executive chef Mari Katsumura grew up above her family’s…Read more
$$$$·French·
TriBeCa - Downtown
- Cozy
- Fit for Foodies
- Neighborhood Gem
Located in downtown Manhattan, just a block from the Hudson River, Yves is one of the city’s most elegant French brasseries. Alex Baker is Paris-trained, she attended culinary scho…Read more
$$$$·French·
Cole Valley
- Neighborhood Gem
- Good for a Date
- Cozy
Owner Jennifer Bennett Piallat has operated this French-inspired neighborhood institution for nearly two decades and owned it since 2005. She's also co-owner of Napa restaurant, Ca…Read more