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The Best of the Best
Gramercy Tavern is one of The Best of the Best.

1. Gramercy Tavern

9.4
42 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 446 tips and reviews

tt t.tt tu: I've always just sat at the bar area and by far, greatest simple meal. I highly recommend. And really well-priced. Phenomenal.

ABC Kitchen is one of The Best of the Best.

2. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 721 tips and reviews

tt t.tt tu: A bit hard to get into but this restaurant really reminds me of fresh, New Californian food. Highlights are the kale salad, the starters and that popcorn sundae.

Buvette is one of The Best of the Best.

3. Buvette

9.1
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 533 tips and reviews

tt t.tt tu: Breakfast here: superb and absolutely classic. Feels so chic and totally not fussy. That proscuitto, scrambled egg and toast dish is so simple but done super well. Give me this over a benedict any day

Santina is one of The Best of the Best.

4. Santina

820 Washington St (btwn Gansevoort & Little W 12th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 160 tips and reviews

tt t.tt tu: Such a fun and vibrant restaurant, it is a great escape from New York and to the Italian Coast Line. The rice bowls for brunch, those cocktails, and the atomosphere. I love this place.

Khe-Yo is one of The Best of the Best.

5. Khe-Yo

157 Duane Street (btwn Hudson St & W Broadway), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Tribeca · 142 tips and reviews

tt t.tt tu: This city unfortunately does not have that many good, southeast asian restarurants. For better or worse, that just makes Khe-Yo that much more special. It's actually really great, great flavors here.

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of The Best of the Best.

6. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.7
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

tt t.tt tu: Don't even get me started about this place, I've probably over-raved it but it is SO fucking great. The pancakes are to die for. Probably the best I've ever had in my whole life, and I've eaten plenty

Coqueta is one of The Best of the Best.

7. Coqueta

8.9
5 the Embarcadero (at Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 205 tips and reviews

tt t.tt tu: Such a cute spot, right by the water. The cocktails are amazing and the tapas - superb! Get a Galleon and a side of patatas bravas and you're set. Those shrimp are great too

Pizzeria Delfina - Pacific Heights is one of The Best of the Best.

8. Pizzeria Delfina - Pacific Heights

9.0
2406 California St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Pacific Heights · 160 tips and reviews

tt t.tt tu: I love this location specifically because it's very open and inviting. The pizza here is so fresh and great. And don't forget a side of meatballs. A must!

Flour + Water is one of The Best of the Best.

9. Flour + Water

8.9
2401 Harrison St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 263 tips and reviews

tt t.tt tu: Yep, this place is literally just pasta and pizza and it's incredible. Oh my goodness, I LOVE.

Ola Restaurant is one of The Best of the Best.

10. Ola Restaurant

8.7
1745 James Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Latin American Restaurant · City Center · 79 tips and reviews

tt t.tt tu: OLA in Miami is to die for. The ceviches, the cocktails, the actual entrees. It's romantic and chic and like such a classic in this town.

Spago Las Vegas is one of The Best of the Best.

11. Spago Las Vegas

3500 Las Vegas Blvd S Ste G1, Las Vegas, NV
Italian Restaurant · 100 tips and reviews

tt t.tt tu: Spago is a classic, Wolfgang's offshoot from the one in LA. It's just fab and a great, consistent spot to go to.

Momofuku Ssäm Bar is one of The Best of the Best.

12. Momofuku Ssäm Bar

207 2nd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · East Village · 523 tips and reviews

tt t.tt tu: Such a great atmosphere and the food is fantastic. Get the SSAM, doesn't matter if it's pork or fish or whatever, I will eat it!

Bestia is one of The Best of the Best.

13. Bestia

9.3
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 249 tips and reviews

tt t.tt tu: Of course, I had to. It's so trendy but it really lives up to the hype. Great people, great service - love the pastas, and oh, the Smoked Branzino. So innovative. Loved. IT