There’s no doubt that for many of us, a favorite pastime includes dining out. Experiencing a variety of restaurants both for the food and atmosphere is a fun thing to do. Whether it’s a relaxing evening with friends, an experimental foodie experience or just you and your honey having a romantic night on the town, we all have our favorite restaurants. When new places open their doors it’s exciting and entertaining – there’s nothing like great food and drinks. And, with the restaurant business being pretty cutthroat, failure happens all too often, however the good ones may last for generations. Choosing a favorite restaurant is pretty personal, but Business Insider’s roundup of The Best Restaurants in America is a solid list. Based on a variety of rankings made up of experts, diners and food critics here’s a look at the top ten and for the full list, click here.
1. Le Bernardin, Chef Eric Ripert – New York, NY
2. Eleven Madison Park, Chef Daniel Humm – New York, NY
3. The French Laundry, Chef Thomas Keller – Yountville, California
4. Per Se, Chef Thomas Keller – New York, NY
5. Daniel, Chef Daniel Boulud – New York, NY
6. Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Chef Dan Barber – Pocantico Hills, New York
7. Alinea, Chef Grant Achatz – Chicago, Illinois
8. Momofuku Ssäm Bar, Chef David Chang – New York, NY
9. Jean-Georges, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten – New York, NY
10. Bern’s Steak House, Chef Habteab Hamde – Tampa, Florida
Have you had the pleasure of experiencing any of the restaurants on this list? What’s your favorite restaurant for a night out?