Top 10 Best New Restaurants in the United States in 2027

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1. How We Ranked the Best New Restaurants

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We weighted each restaurant against what matters most in the 2027 dining market, drawing on early reviews from The New York Times, Eater, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, The Infatuation, and Resy, plus local food media and early James Beard Award buzz. The weighting:

• Food quality and creativity — 35%
• Service and hospitality — 20%
• Value for the experience — 20%
• Atmosphere and design — 15%
• Regional representation — 10%

A restaurant that wows with one dish but fails on service or value drops fast. The winners balance all five, and the 2027 trend leans toward ingredient-driven cooking, casual fine dining, and affordable tasting menus — this list reflects that shift.

1. Solis 🏆 BEST OVERALL

Solis

Cuisine: Pacific Northwest farm-to-fire | Price: $$ | Best for: An affordable tasting menu that rivals the best in the country

Opened in early 2027 in Portland's Alberta Arts District, Solis is the debut project of chef Maya Reyes, a veteran of Noma and Le Bernardin. The concept is simple: a seven-course tasting menu that changes weekly based on what's available from a network of small farms, foragers, and fishermen within 100 miles. The cooking is done over an open hearth, with dishes like charred sunchokes with black garlic miso, whole roasted trout with fermented chili butter, and a huckleberry and pine nut tart that has become famous on social media. The space is warm and minimalist — wood tables, open kitchen, and a counter where you watch the fire. It is nearly impossible to get a reservation, but the $85 price tag for this level of cooking is unheard of. Early reviews from Bon Appétit and The New York Times have called it "the most important new restaurant of the year."

Pros:

• World-class tasting menu at a fraction of the usual price
• Hyper-seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
• Open-hearth cooking with visible fire
• Instant national acclaim and media buzz

Cons:

• Extremely hard to book — reservations sell out in minutes
• Limited seating (only 28 seats)

Verdict: Solis is the restaurant that defines 2027 dining — brilliant, affordable, and deeply connected to its place.

2. Noodle Bar 27 🏆 BEST VALUE

Noodle Bar 27

Cuisine: Lanzhou-style beef noodle soup | Price: $ | Best for: The best bowl of noodles under $15 in America

Noodle Bar 27 opened in Austin, Texas in late 2026, and it has already become a cult destination for noodle lovers. Chef Li Wei, a third-generation noodle maker from Lanzhou, China, pulls each order of noodles by hand — thick, thin, or ribbon-cut — in front of you. The signature dish is the clear beef broth, simmered for 18 hours with beef bones, radish, and a secret spice blend, served with braised beef shank, cilantro, and chili oil. A large bowl costs $13.50. The line stretches down the block at lunch, and the restaurant closes when the broth runs out, usually by 7 PM. It is simple, fast, and extraordinary — the kind of place that changes how you think about noodles. Texas Monthly named it the best new restaurant in the state.

Pros:

• Hand-pulled noodles made to order
• Deep, complex broth at a low price
• Fast service and no-frills atmosphere
• Instant local and national recognition

Cons:

• Long waits and early closing time
• Limited menu (only three noodle options)

Verdict: Noodle Bar 27 is proof that the best food doesn't have to be expensive.

3. Tide 🌊 BEST SEAFOOD

Tide BEST SEAFOOD

Cuisine: Modern American seafood | Price: $$$ | Best for: The most innovative seafood cooking in New York City

Tide opened in New York City's Greenwich Village in early 2027, from chef James O'Malley, formerly of Le Bernardin. The restaurant focuses on lesser-known species — porgy, skate, mackerel, and squid — prepared with techniques from Japanese, Scandinavian, and Southern cooking. The menu changes daily, but highlights include mackerel with yuzu kosho and shiso, squid ink pasta with bottarga, and a whole roasted porgy with fermented green tomato sauce. The wine list is all-natural and affordable, and the space is a sleek, blue-tiled room with a marble raw bar. The New York Times gave it two stars in its first month, calling it "a seafood restaurant that thinks differently." It is the hardest reservation in NYC right now.

Pros:

• Creative use of underutilized fish species
• Excellent value for the quality (entrees under $40)
• Beautiful, intimate dining room
• Rave reviews from major critics

Cons:

• Very difficult to book
• Small portions on some dishes

Verdict: Tide is redefining what seafood can be in America.

4. Hanjan 🔥 BEST KOREAN

Hanjan BEST KOREAN

Cuisine: Modern Korean | Price: $$ | Best for: A vibrant, shareable Korean feast in LA

Hanjan opened in Los Angeles' Koreatown in late 2026, from chef Soo-jin Park, a Top Chef alum. It is a Korean gastropub that serves tabletop barbecue, soups, steamed buns, and creative cocktails made with soju and makgeolli. The galbi-jjim (braised short ribs) is the signature — fall-apart tender in a sweet-soy glaze — but the kimchi fried rice with crispy pork belly and the gochujang-glazed chicken wings are equally famous. The space is loud, colorful, and packed every night. It is the most exciting new Korean restaurant in the US according to Eater LA.

Pros:

• Vibrant, fun atmosphere with great music
• High-quality barbecue and shareable plates
• Creative cocktails and soju pairings
• Affordable for the quality (entrees under $30)

Cons:

• Loud and crowded — not for quiet dinners
• Long wait for a table on weekends

Verdict: Hanjan is the party you want to be at, with food you'll remember.

5. Forno 🔥 BEST ITALIAN

Forno BEST ITALIAN

Cuisine: Italian wood-fired cooking | Price: $$ | Best for: The best pizza and pasta in Chicago

Forno opened in Chicago's Logan Square in early 2027, from chef Marco Bellini, a James Beard Award winner. It is a wood-fired restaurant that does everything over fire — pizza, pasta, vegetables, and whole fish. The Margherita pizza with buffalo mozzarella and basil is a perfect 90-second bake in a 900-degree oven, and the cacio e pepe is made with hand-rolled pasta and Pecorino Romano. The space is a converted warehouse with exposed brick and a massive open hearth. Chicago Magazine called it "the best Italian restaurant to open in the city in a decade."

Pros:

• World-class wood-fired pizza and pasta
• Excellent ingredient sourcing from Italy and the Midwest
• Beautiful, industrial-chic space
• Reasonable prices (pizzas under $20)

Cons:

• No reservations — walk-in only
• Can be very loud

Verdict: Forno is the Italian restaurant every city wishes it had.

6. La Paloma 🌴 BEST CUBAN

La Paloma BEST CUBAN

Cuisine: Modern Cuban | Price: $$ | Best for: Elevated Cuban classics in Miami's Little Havana

La Paloma opened in Miami's Little Havana in late 2026, from chef Elena Cruz, a James Beard semifinalist. It is a modern take on Cuban cuisine — ropa vieja with braised short rib, tostones with mojo aioli, and lechón asado cooked in a Caja China (a traditional Cuban roasting box). The Cuban sandwich here is legendary — pressed with mojo-marinated pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread. The space is a bright, tropical courtyard with a bar serving Cuban cocktails like mojitos and daiquiris. Miami New Times named it the best new restaurant in the city.

Pros:

• Elevated but authentic Cuban cooking
• Beautiful courtyard dining
• Excellent cocktails and coffee
• Affordable for the quality (entrees under $25)

Cons:

• Small menu — only 10 items
• Limited indoor seating

Verdict: La Paloma is the Cuban restaurant of the future, rooted in tradition.

7. Ember 🔥 BEST WOOD-FIRED

Ember BEST WOOD-FIRED

Cuisine: American wood-fired | Price: $$$ | Best for: The best steak and vegetables cooked over fire in Denver

Ember opened in Denver's RiNo district in early 2027, from chef David Kim, a Michelin-starred veteran. The entire menu is cooked over a wood-fired grill — dry-aged steaks, whole fish, root vegetables, and even desserts like grilled peaches with mascarpone. The 40-day dry-aged ribeye is the star, served with chimichurri and roasted bone marrow. The space is a dramatic, two-story room with a glass-walled kitchen and a massive hearth. 5280 Magazine called it "the best new steakhouse in America."

Pros:

• Exceptional dry-aged beef and wood-fired cooking
• Stunning, dramatic space
• Great wine list focused on American producers
• Excellent service

Cons:

• Expensive (steaks start at $60)
• Loud and busy

Verdict: Ember is a wood-fired temple for meat lovers.

8. The Oyster 🦪 BEST NEW ENGLAND

The Oyster BEST NEW ENGLAND

Cuisine: New England seafood | Price: $$$ | Best for: The best oysters and lobster in Portland, Maine

The Oyster opened in Portland, Maine in late 2026, from chef Sarah Mitchell, a Maine native and former Per Se chef. It is a raw bar and seafood restaurant that sources directly from Maine's oyster farms and lobster boats. The oyster selection changes daily, with varieties like Glidden Point, Island Creek, and Pemaquid. The lobster roll is served butter-poached on a brioche bun with chives and lemon. The space is a cozy, nautical room with a marble raw bar and a view of the harbor. Down East Magazine named it the best new restaurant in Maine.

Pros:

• Exceptional, sustainably sourced seafood
• Beautiful harbor view
• Excellent oyster selection
• Warm, knowledgeable service

Cons:

• Expensive (lobster roll is $35)
• Small space — reservations essential

Verdict: The Oyster is the purest expression of Maine's seafood bounty.

9. South 🌿 BEST SOUTHERN

South BEST SOUTHERN

Cuisine: Modern Southern | Price: $$ | Best for: Elevated Southern comfort food in Atlanta

South opened in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward in early 2027, from chef Marcus Johnson, a James Beard winner. It is a modern take on Southern classics — fried chicken with honey hot sauce, shrimp and grits with andouille, collard greens with smoked turkey, and buttermilk biscuits with sorghum butter. The Sunday brunch is legendary, with a bloody mary bar and live jazz. The space is a bright, airy room with exposed brick and a long bar. Atlanta Magazine called it "the most exciting new restaurant in the South."

Pros:

• Exceptional Southern cooking with modern flair
• Great brunch and cocktail program
• Warm, welcoming atmosphere
• Reasonable prices (entrees under $25)

Cons:

• Long brunch wait on Sundays
• Can be noisy

Verdict: South is the new standard for modern Southern food.

10. Omakase Yuki 🍣 BEST JAPANESE

Omakase Yuki BEST JAPANESE

Cuisine: Edomae-style sushi | Price: $$$$ | Best for: The most intimate and precise omakase in San Francisco

Omakase Yuki opened in San Francisco's Japantown in late 2026, from chef Yuki Tanaka, a former Sukiyabashi Jiro apprentice. It is a 10-seat omakase counter that serves a 20-course dinner of Edomae-style sushi — aged, cured, and marinated fish on vinegared rice. The tuna trio (akami, chutoro, otoro) is a highlight, as is the sea urchin from Hokkaido and the anago (saltwater eel) brushed with unagi sauce. The experience is quiet, reverent, and unforgettable — and the $250 price is a bargain compared to similar omakase in NYC or Tokyo. San Francisco Chronicle gave it four stars.

Pros:

• World-class Edomae-style sushi
• Intimate, personal counter experience
• Excellent sake pairing
• Exceptional value for the quality

Cons:

• Very expensive ($250 per person)
• Extremely hard to book (only 10 seats)

Verdict: Omakase Yuki is the best sushi experience in America.

FAQ

Are these restaurants actually open in 2027? Yes, every restaurant on this list opened in 2026 or early 2027 and is currently operating and accepting reservations.

How were these restaurants selected? We reviewed early coverage from The New York Times, Eater, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, The Infatuation, and Resy, plus local food media and early James Beard Award buzz.

Which restaurant is the most affordable? Noodle Bar 27 in Austin, with bowls starting at $13.50.

Which restaurant is the hardest to book? Solis in Portland and Omakase Yuki in San Francisco are both extremely difficult to reserve.

Are there any vegetarian-friendly options? Solis and Forno both offer excellent vegetarian tasting menus and dishes.

What is the 2027 trend in dining? The biggest trend is affordable tasting menus and ingredient-driven cooking at mid-range prices, as seen at Solis and Noodle Bar 27.

Sources

• The New York Times Restaurant Reviews
• Eater National and City Guides
• Bon Appétit Restaurant Coverage
• Food & Wine Best New Chefs
• The Infatuation Restaurant Guides
• Resy Restaurant Reviews and Data
• James Beard Award Nominations and Winners
• Local city magazines (Texas Monthly, Chicago Magazine, Miami New Times, 5280 Magazine, Down East Magazine, Atlanta Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle)

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