If there’s one thing New Yorkers take seriously, it’s their restaurant reservations. And apparently, the rest of the country agrees that NYC knows a thing or two about good food: 14 New York City restaurants have just landed on OpenTable’s list of the best restaurants in the country for 2026.
The annual ranking spotlights standout dining destinations across the U.S. based on over 11 million real diner reviews and dining experiences, giving foodies plenty of new (and familiar) names to add to their must-try lists.
Consider this your official excuse to start scrolling Resy, rallying the group chat, and finally booking that reservation you’ve been talking about.
OpenTable’s top NYC restaurants for 2026
This year, 14 New York City restaurants made the cut. OpenTable clarifies that the list is organized alphabetically, not ranked by order of preference or popularity.
- Chambers (Contemporary – Manhattan)
- Don Angie (Italian, American – Manhattan)
- Fairfax (American – Manhattan)
- Gallaghers (Steakhouse – Manhattan)
- Graciela (Argentinian – Manhattan)
- Jeffrey’s Grocery (American, Seafood – Manhattan)
- Joseph Leonard (American – Manhattan)
- Kabawa (Caribbean, Tasting – Manhattan)
- Palma (Italian – Manhattan)
- Red Hook Tavern (American – Brooklyn)
- Sailor (American – Brooklyn)
- The Odeon (French-American, Brasserie – Manhattan)
- The Tavern at Gramercy Tavern (Contemporary, American – Manhattan)
- Una Pizza Napoletana (Pizza – Manhattan)
The full ranking can be found on OpenTable’s website.
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