An octopus tostada in Austin. A fried-to-order churro in LA. A plate of Bengali wedding chicken in Raleigh, North Carolina. These are just a few of the flavors that struck a chord with Eater editors in cities across the United States in 2025. The breadth and depth of this year’s Eater Award winners speaks not only to the individual talent found in these regions, but also to the trends and cuisines driving the hospitality industry forward. But what really makes these awards special is how they speak to the community; they’re designed for locals and written by the locals who spend all year reporting and keeping track of the food and drink stories that matter most to their cities.
Among those spots that can expect a custom-wrapped tomato can to arrive on their doorstep any day now: A blockbuster tavern-style pizzeria hailing a new era of Chicago slice conversations, a destination-worthy Seattle focaccia sandwich purveyor, and a bartender making the case for a celebratory sober culture in the Bay Area. Southern California restaurant Betsy, endured despite the surrounding destruction of the LA wildfires in January. Still more have reinvented themselves at new addresses and managed to not only recapture but captivate their clientele. From the Atlantic to the Pacific and into Central Texas, there are creative and resilient people making the case for folks to keep going out to eat. Join Eater’s editors in spotlighting those restaurants, bars, and cafes that really made this year one to remember.
Atlanta
Austin
Carolinas
Chicago
Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles
New York
San Francisco
Seattle
Special thanks to Nat Belkov, Terri Ciccone, Jess Mayhugh, Patty Diez, and the rest of the Eater team.
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