2019 James Beard Award Winning Restaurants and Chefs

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4.8 (7329)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Lincoln Park

Partners Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm took home the Outstanding Restaurateur award for their collection of acclaimed eateries including BOKA, Girl & the Goat, Momotaro, and more. Two of Chicago’s most respected operators and visionaries, their forward-thinking restaurants continue to stand out in the city’s stellar dining scene, thanks to their dedication to detail and distinction.

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StevenVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent experience overall. Exceptional staff and great food.

Partners Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm took home the Outstanding Restaurateur award for their collection of acclaimed eateries including BOKA, Girl & the Goat, Momotaro, and more. Two of Chicago’s most respected operators and visionaries, their forward-thinking restaurants continue to stand out in the city’s stellar dining scene, thanks to their dedication to detail and distinction.

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StevenVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent experience overall. Exceptional staff and great food.

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4.8 (927)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Northeast Minneapolis

Look out, New York. The Twin Cities are coming for you and your pizza. Best Chef: Midwest winner Ann Kim developed her palate for East Coast pies as a college student and brought that passion for them (along with some Korean flair) to Minneapolis, opening two pizza-focused eateries and, more recently, Young Joni. The almost-instant hotspot features pizza, but also Asian flavors in the way of Thai sausage skewers and pork belly ssäm.

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Mary

Dined 4 days ago

Staff was so knowledgeable and helpful in requested suggestions and appropriately attentive! Food choices were flavorful, perfectly portioned and beyond delicious!

Look out, New York. The Twin Cities are coming for you and your pizza. Best Chef: Midwest winner Ann Kim developed her palate for East Coast pies as a college student and brought that passion for them (along with some Korean flair) to Minneapolis, opening two pizza-focused eateries and, more recently, Young Joni. The almost-instant hotspot features pizza, but also Asian flavors in the way of Thai sausage skewers and pork belly ssäm.

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Mary

Dined 4 days ago

Staff was so knowledgeable and helpful in requested suggestions and appropriately attentive! Food choices were flavorful, perfectly portioned and beyond delicious!

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4.6 (2319)

$50 and over

Contemporary Asian

Back Bay

File this under “Local Boy Makes Good.” East Boston native Tony Messina completed his culinary education and training in and around Boston at some of the area’s finest restaurants, including AKA Sushi, Clio, and Menton. As his star rose and opportunity knocked, he partnered with Ken Oringer at UNI and has continued to shine in his own backyard, where he regularly earns accolades, including UNI being named the best restaurant in the city. Order the lubina (and thank us later).

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John

Dined 2 days ago

Highly recommend sitting at one of the sushi bars, chefs are friendly and engaging.

File this under “Local Boy Makes Good.” East Boston native Tony Messina completed his culinary education and training in and around Boston at some of the area’s finest restaurants, including AKA Sushi, Clio, and Menton. As his star rose and opportunity knocked, he partnered with Ken Oringer at UNI and has continued to shine in his own backyard, where he regularly earns accolades, including UNI being named the best restaurant in the city. Order the lubina (and thank us later).

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John

Dined 2 days ago

Highly recommend sitting at one of the sushi bars, chefs are friendly and engaging.

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4.8 (451)

$31 to $50

Southern

Oxford

It took multiple nominations and a decade of dazzling diners at this Oxford destination beloved by foodies, but Viswesh Bhatt captured the award for Best Chef: South for his cooking at Snackbar. His menu is French bistro fare with a north Mississippi point of view (you’ll find French onion soup alongside rabbit and andouille gumbo and housemade charcuterie served with southern flourishes, like spicy BBQ sauce). The experience is definitely more than a snack.

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SheilaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

My sister and I made a last minute reservation and enjoyed a fabulous meal at Shackbar! Our server, Raja was knowledgeable and friendly, describing our drink, wine and menu items. We didn’t order a lot but the oysters, french onion soup and monte cristo sandwich were outstanding! We highly recommend Snackbar and hope to visit again! Thank you to Raja and the entire staff for a lovely experience.

It took multiple nominations and a decade of dazzling diners at this Oxford destination beloved by foodies, but Viswesh Bhatt captured the award for Best Chef: South for his cooking at Snackbar. His menu is French bistro fare with a north Mississippi point of view (you’ll find French onion soup alongside rabbit and andouille gumbo and housemade charcuterie served with southern flourishes, like spicy BBQ sauce). The experience is definitely more than a snack.

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SheilaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

My sister and I made a last minute reservation and enjoyed a fabulous meal at Shackbar! Our server, Raja was knowledgeable and friendly, describing our drink, wine and menu items. We didn’t order a lot but the oysters, french onion soup and monte cristo sandwich were outstanding! We highly recommend Snackbar and hope to visit again! Thank you to Raja and the entire staff for a lovely experience.

Frenchette

4.7 (96)

$31 to $50

French

TriBeCa

Everything old is new again at buzz-y Tribeca newcomer Frenchette, which was named Best New Restaurant. Helmed by Balthazar alums Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson, the kitchen turns out carefully honed classics, such as veal sweetbreads, duck frites, and a stunning roast chicken for two. The lively dining room is appointed with clubby banquettes, but if you’re lucky you could score one of Manhattan’s most coveted bar stools, where you can also enjoy a full menu. Natural, organic, and biodynamic wines plus a roster of craft cocktails and out-of-the-ordinary beers, all make for fine accompaniments to this welcome addition to Manhattan’s coterie of brasseries.

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meelingVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The staff is always friendly and accommodating, and the food consistently good.

Everything old is new again at buzz-y Tribeca newcomer Frenchette, which was named Best New Restaurant. Helmed by Balthazar alums Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson, the kitchen turns out carefully honed classics, such as veal sweetbreads, duck frites, and a stunning roast chicken for two. The lively dining room is appointed with clubby banquettes, but if you’re lucky you could score one of Manhattan’s most coveted bar stools, where you can also enjoy a full menu. Natural, organic, and biodynamic wines plus a roster of craft cocktails and out-of-the-ordinary beers, all make for fine accompaniments to this welcome addition to Manhattan’s coterie of brasseries.

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meelingVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The staff is always friendly and accommodating, and the food consistently good.

Providence

4.9 (4414)

$50 and over

Seafood

Hollywood

This sustainability-first seafood temple has long been ahead of the curve when they started serving nearly 14 years ago, and, after years of tireless pursuit, chef Michael Cimarusti earned the Best Chef: West award. He grew up fishing and then developed his culinary skills alongside legendary chefs, such as Larry Forgione and Paul Bocuse, ultimately wedding his hobby and his profession at Providence. His win comes after multiple nominations and decades in pursuit of perfection. Don’t miss the iconic uni egg.

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CynthiaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

it was not only a fascinating, educational , and entertaining food experience— the house cocktails were sublime— yes, it is expensive but if you want to experience innovative food perfection — save up and take the leap! we sat at the bar and enjoyed every moment. The staff is warm and knowledgeable and made the night one we will remember and charish. thank you Providence !

This sustainability-first seafood temple has long been ahead of the curve when they started serving nearly 14 years ago, and, after years of tireless pursuit, chef Michael Cimarusti earned the Best Chef: West award. He grew up fishing and then developed his culinary skills alongside legendary chefs, such as Larry Forgione and Paul Bocuse, ultimately wedding his hobby and his profession at Providence. His win comes after multiple nominations and decades in pursuit of perfection. Don’t miss the iconic uni egg.

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CynthiaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

it was not only a fascinating, educational , and entertaining food experience— the house cocktails were sublime— yes, it is expensive but if you want to experience innovative food perfection — save up and take the leap! we sat at the bar and enjoyed every moment. The staff is warm and knowledgeable and made the night one we will remember and charish. thank you Providence !