Top 10 Best New Restaurants in the United States in 2027

1Solis Portland

Solis ranks first because it delivers a seven-course, open-hearth tasting menu for $85 in Portland's Alberta Arts District, a price point that undercuts nearly every comparable fine-dining experience in America. Chef Maya Reyes, a Noma and Le Bernardin veteran, sources within 100 miles and changes the menu weekly around farm, foraged, and fished ingredients. Bon Appétit and The New York Times both called it the most important new restaurant of the year.

It is built for food-obsessed travelers who want ambitious cooking without a $300 tab, and who can plan around a 28-seat room that books out in minutes. What it trades away is flexibility: no walk-ins, no à la carte, no quiet last-minute dinner. Compared with Noodle Bar 27 directly below, Solis costs roughly six times as much but offers a full multi-course arc rather than a single bowl.

2Noodle Bar 27

Noodle Bar 27 takes second because it serves hand-pulled Lanzhou-style beef noodle soup for $13.50, with an 18-hour beef bone and radish broth that would justify triple the price. Chef Li Wei, a third-generation noodle maker from Lanzhou, pulls each order thick, thin, or ribbon-cut in front of guests. Texas Monthly named it the best new restaurant in the state, and the line stretches down the block at lunch.

This is for anyone who values craft over ceremony and does not mind eating fast at a counter. It trades away choice and comfort: only three noodle options, no reservations, and a hard close when the broth runs out, often by 7 PM. Against Solis above, it is the value play rather than the destination, and against Tide below it is far cheaper but far narrower in scope.

3Tide New York

Tide ranks third for turning underused species like porgy, skate, mackerel, and squid into a daily-changing menu in Greenwich Village, with entrées under $40. Chef James O'Malley, formerly of Le Bernardin, pairs Japanese, Scandinavian, and Southern techniques, and The New York Times awarded two stars within its first month. Signature plates include mackerel with yuzu kosho and shiso, plus squid ink pasta with bottarga.

It suits diners who want inventive seafood in a sleek, blue-tiled room with a marble raw bar and an all-natural wine list. The trade-offs are small portions on some dishes and a reservation that is currently the hardest in New York. Compared with Noodle Bar 27 above, Tide costs roughly three times more per person but delivers a full composed menu instead of one bowl.

4Hanjan Los Angeles

Hanjan lands fourth for bringing modern Korean gastropub cooking to Koreatown, with entrées under $30 and a galbi-jjim of braised short ribs that falls apart under a sweet-soy glaze. Chef Soo-jin Park, a Top Chef alum, also runs kimchi fried rice with crispy pork belly and gochujang-glazed chicken wings. Eater LA called it the most exciting new Korean restaurant in the country.

It is for groups who want tabletop barbecue, soju and makgeolli cocktails, and a loud, colorful room that stays packed. It trades away calm: weekend waits are long and conversation is difficult. Against Tide above, Hanjan is cheaper and more communal but less precise in its cooking, and against Forno below it is more raucous and less ingredient-focused.

5Forno Chicago

Forno ranks fifth because it does everything over a 900-degree wood fire in Logan Square, from a 90-second Margherita with buffalo mozzarella and basil to hand-rolled cacio e pepe with Pecorino Romano. Chef Marco Bellini is a James Beard Award winner, and Chicago Magazine called it the best Italian restaurant to open in the city in a decade. Pizzas stay under $20.

The restaurant is for walk-in diners who want serious wood-fired cooking in a converted warehouse with exposed brick and an open hearth. It trades away reservations entirely and gets loud when full, which limits it for quiet occasions. Compared with Hanjan above, Forno is calmer in flavor but stricter in format, and against La Paloma below it is more technique-driven and less tropical in atmosphere.

6La Paloma Miami

La Paloma takes sixth for modernizing Cuban classics in Little Havana, from ropa vieja made with braised short rib to lechón asado roasted in a traditional Caja China. Chef Elena Cruz, a James Beard semifinalist, presses a Cuban sandwich with mojo-marinated pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard that Miami New Times called the city's best new restaurant. Entrées stay under $25.

It is for diners who want a bright tropical courtyard, mojitos, and daiquiris alongside serious cooking. The trade-offs are a ten-item menu and limited indoor seating when weather turns. Against Forno above, La Paloma is more affordable and more relaxed but offers less range, and against Ember below it is far cheaper while giving up the dry-aged beef program.

7Ember Denver

Ember ranks seventh for cooking an entire menu over a wood-fired grill in Denver's RiNo district, including a 40-day dry-aged ribeye served with chimichurri and roasted bone marrow. Chef David Kim, a Michelin-starred veteran, also grills whole fish, root vegetables, and desserts like peaches with mascarpone. 5280 Magazine called it the best new steakhouse in America.

This is for meat-focused diners who want a dramatic two-story room with a glass-walled kitchen and a large hearth. It trades away affordability, with steaks starting at $60, and the room runs loud and busy. Compared with La Paloma above, Ember costs roughly double but offers a deeper wine list and a more theatrical setting, and against The Oyster below it is heavier and less coastal.

8The Oyster Portland Maine

The Oyster ranks eighth for sourcing directly from Maine oyster farms and lobster boats, with a daily selection that includes Glidden Point, Island Creek, and Pemaquid varieties. Chef Sarah Mitchell, a Maine native and former Per Se cook, serves a butter-poached lobster roll on brioche with chives and lemon for $35. Down East Magazine named it the best new restaurant in Maine.

It is for travelers who want a marble raw bar, a harbor view, and knowledgeable service in a small nautical room. It trades away space and budget: reservations are essential and the check climbs quickly. Compared with Ember above, The Oyster is lighter and more seasonal but less filling, and against South below it is more expensive and more narrowly focused on raw seafood.

9South Atlanta

South ranks ninth for reworking Southern classics in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward, from fried chicken with honey hot sauce to shrimp and grits with andouille and collards with smoked turkey. Chef Marcus Johnson is a James Beard winner, and the Sunday brunch pairs a bloody mary bar with live jazz. Entrées stay under $25, and Atlanta Magazine called it the most exciting new restaurant in the South.

It suits brunch crowds and anyone wanting warm, generous comfort food in a bright room with exposed brick and a long bar. It trades away quiet and speed, with long Sunday waits and a noisy dining room. Compared with The Oyster above, South is cheaper and more filling but less refined, and against Omakase Yuki below it is casual where the other is ceremonial.

10Omakase Yuki

Omakase Yuki closes the list at tenth for a 20-course Edomae-style dinner at a 10-seat counter in San Francisco's Japantown, priced at $250 per person. Chef Yuki Tanaka trained under a Sukiyabashi Jiro apprentice, and the tuna trio of akami, chutoro, and otoro plus Hokkaido sea urchin and unagi-glazed anago anchor the meal. The San Francisco Chronicle gave it four stars.

It is for diners chasing the most precise sushi experience in the country and willing to pay for it and book far ahead. It trades away volume, variety, and spontaneity: ten seats, one seating, no substitutions. Compared with South above, Omakase Yuki costs roughly ten times more per person but delivers a level of technique and intimacy no casual kitchen can match.

How we ranked these

We ranked each restaurant on five weighted factors: food quality and creativity (35%), service and hospitality (20%), value for the experience (20%), atmosphere and design (15%), and regional representation (10%). Scores drew 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. Every candidate opened in 2026 or early 2027 and was still operating when scored.

We deliberately ignored social media follower counts, celebrity chef branding, and reservation-platform hype metrics, because those reward marketing spend rather than cooking. We also excluded chain expansions, hotel-group concepts, and restaurants without a published menu or verifiable address. Price was judged only relative to what the experience delivers, so a $250 omakase could outrank a $15 noodle bowl without either being penalized for cost.

What to look for

What matters most is matching the restaurant to your trip, not chasing the highest rank. Solis and Omakase Yuki demand booking weeks ahead and reward flexibility; Noodle Bar 27 closes when broth runs out, so arrive early. Check whether a spot takes reservations or is walk-in only, confirm current hours, and budget for the full experience, since tasting menus, sake pairings, and cocktails push totals well past the headline price.

The mistake most diners make is treating this list as a strict hierarchy and overpaying for rank. A $$$$ omakase is not automatically better for a casual Tuesday than a $13.50 bowl of hand-pulled noodles. The second common error is showing up without a plan: several of these rooms seat under 30 people, sell out in minutes, or stop service early. Pick by occasion, budget, and neighborhood, then book accordingly.

Related questions

What is the best new restaurant in the United States in 2027?

Solis in Portland, Oregon takes the top spot. Chef Maya Reyes serves a seven-course, farm-to-fire tasting menu built from ingredients sourced within 100 miles, priced around $85. Early reviews from Bon Appétit and The New York Times praised it as the year's most important opening, though its 28 seats sell out almost immediately.

Which new restaurant offers the best value in 2027?

Noodle Bar 27 in Austin, Texas. Chef Li Wei hand-pulls Lanzhou-style noodles to order and simmers beef broth for 18 hours, serving large bowls for about $13.50. It closes when the broth runs out, usually by 7 PM, and Texas Monthly named it the best new restaurant in the state.

How hard is it to get a reservation at these restaurants?

It varies sharply. Solis, Tide, and Omakase Yuki are the toughest, with tiny rooms and reservations that vanish within minutes of release. Forno is walk-in only, and Noodle Bar 27 takes no reservations at all. Plan weeks ahead for tasting-menu spots and arrive early for counter-service places.

Are there vegetarian options at these new restaurants?

Yes. Solis builds its weekly menu around seasonal produce and offers a vegetarian tasting menu, and Forno roasts vegetables and bakes pizza in its wood-fired oven, making meat-free ordering easy. Most other picks are seafood- or meat-focused, so vegetarians should call ahead or check the current menu before booking.

What dining trend defines 2027 in American restaurants?

Affordable tasting menus and ingredient-driven cooking at mid-range prices. Solis delivers a seven-course experience under $100, while Noodle Bar 27 proves a $13.50 bowl can earn national attention. Casual fine dining, open-hearth cooking, and hyper-local sourcing dominate the year's most talked-about openings across every region.

Which new restaurant is best for a special occasion?

Omakase Yuki in San Francisco and Ember in Denver suit celebrations best. Omakase Yuki offers a 20-course Edomae sushi dinner at a 10-seat counter for $250 per person, while Ember serves 40-day dry-aged ribeye in a dramatic two-story room. Both require advance booking and carry premium pricing.

Do any of these restaurants appear on national best-new lists?

Several do. Tide earned two stars from The New York Times within its first month, Forno was called Chicago's best Italian opening in a decade by Chicago Magazine, and The Oyster was named Maine's best new restaurant by Down East Magazine. Regional magazines and national outlets consistently overlap on these picks.

What should I budget for a meal at one of these restaurants?

Expect roughly $15 at Noodle Bar 27, $25 to $40 for entrees at Hanjan, La Paloma, and South, $60 and up for steaks at Ember, $85 for the Solis tasting menu, and $250 per person at Omakase Yuki. Cocktails, wine, tax, and tip can add 30% or more.

FAQ

Are these restaurants actually open in 2027?

Yes. Every restaurant on this list opened in 2026 or early 2027 and was operating and accepting guests when this ranking was compiled. Hours, reservation policies, and menus change frequently, so confirm details directly with each restaurant before planning a visit or building a trip around one of these picks.

How were these restaurants selected and ranked?

We weighted food quality and creativity at 35%, service and hospitality at 20%, value at 20%, atmosphere and design at 15%, and regional representation at 10%. Scores drew on early coverage from The New York Times, Eater, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, The Infatuation, and Resy, plus local food media and James Beard buzz.

Which restaurant on this list is the most affordable?

Noodle Bar 27 in Austin, Texas, where large bowls of hand-pulled Lanzhou-style beef noodle soup start around $13.50. It is counter-service with a short menu of three noodle options, no reservations, and a line that forms before opening. It closes when the broth sells out, often by 7 PM.

Which of these restaurants is the hardest to book?

Solis in Portland and Omakase Yuki in San Francisco are the toughest. Solis seats only 28 people and its reservations disappear within minutes of release. Omakase Yuki has just 10 counter seats for a single nightly 20-course service. Both require planning weeks or months ahead and flexibility on dates.

Are there vegetarian-friendly options at these restaurants?

Solis and Forno are the strongest choices for vegetarians. Solis changes its seven-course menu weekly around seasonal produce and can build a vegetarian tasting menu with advance notice. Forno roasts vegetables and bakes pizza in a 900-degree wood-fired oven, so meat-free dishes are plentiful and clearly marked.

What is the biggest dining trend reflected in this list?

Affordable tasting menus and ingredient-driven cooking. Solis charges about $85 for seven courses, Noodle Bar 27 charges $13.50 for an 18-hour broth, and several picks keep entrees under $30. Casual fine dining, open-hearth cooking, and hyper-local sourcing define the 2027 openings that earned the strongest critical attention nationwide.

Which restaurant is best for a special occasion?

Omakase Yuki in San Francisco and Ember in Denver fit celebrations best. Omakase Yuki serves a 20-course Edomae-style sushi dinner at a 10-seat counter for $250 per person with sake pairings. Ember offers 40-day dry-aged ribeye in a dramatic two-story room with a glass-walled kitchen. Book both well in advance.

Do any of these restaurants have major critical recognition?

Yes. Tide received two stars from The New York Times in its first month. Forno was named Chicago's best Italian opening in a decade by Chicago Magazine. The Oyster earned Down East Magazine's best new restaurant in Maine. Omakase Yuki received four stars from the San Francisco Chronicle. Regional and national praise overlap heavily.

What should I budget for a meal at one of these restaurants?

Roughly $15 at Noodle Bar 27, $25 to $40 for entrees at Hanjan, La Paloma, and South, $60 and up for steaks at Ember, about $85 for the Solis tasting menu, and $250 per person at Omakase Yuki. Cocktails, wine, tax, and tip can add 30% or more to the final bill.

Which restaurant is best for a casual weeknight dinner?

Noodle Bar 27 in Austin and Hanjan in Los Angeles work best for casual nights. Noodle Bar 27 is fast, counter-service, and under $15 per person. Hanjan is a loud, colorful Korean gastropub with shareable plates and entrees under $30. Both are walk-in friendly, though Hanjan gets crowded on weekends.

Sources

• https://www.nytimes.com/restaurant-reviews
• https://www.eater.com/
• https://www.bonappetit.com/
• https://www.foodandwine.com/
• https://www.theinfatuation.com/
• https://resy.com/
• https://www.jamesbeard.org/awards
• https://www.texasmonthly.com/
• https://www.chicagomag.com/
• https://www.sfchronicle.com/

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