New Jersey, USA – Tripadvisor’s prestigious 2023 Travelers’ Choice Awards have brought honor to a New Jersey restaurant, placing it within the top 10 in the country in its category. Based on customer reviews and feedback, Tripadvisor has recognized the best eateries across seven distinct categories, both globally and within the United States. In New Jersey, Bandanas Mexican Grille in Wildwood Crest has secured the eighth spot in the top 10 list for family-friendly restaurants.
Tripadvisor’s rankings are a result of traveler reviews submitted on its platform between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023. These awards span across six continents, 68 countries, and 478 destinations, representing a diverse range of culinary experiences.
While no U.S. restaurants made it to the global top 10, New York City stood out with the highest number of winners in various categories.
Here are the top 10 U.S. restaurants in each category:
Fine Dining:
- Le Bernardin, New York City
- The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge, Blowing Rock, North Carolina
- Hall’s Chophouse, Charleston, South Carolina
- Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina, Nashville, Tennessee
- The Silver Fork, Manchester, Vermont
- Sazón, Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Fat Canary, Williamsburg, Virginia
- Mama’s Fish House, Paia, Hawaii
- GW Fins, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Circa 1886 Restaurant, Charleston, South Carolina
Everyday Eats:
- Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, St. Petersburg, Florida
- Local Goat, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
- Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House, Marathon, Florida
- Ristorante Pesto, Philadelphia
- Moose – AKa’s, Denali Park, Alaska
- Gambino’s, Fairhope, Alabama
- Golden Goose American Grill, Sedona, Arizona
- The Republic Grille, Magnolia, Texas
- Jettie Rae’s Oyster House, Asheville, North Carolina
- Oceana Coastal Kitchen, San Diego, California
Hidden Gems:
- Cookie Dough Monster, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
- Riverfront Seafood Company, Kingsport, Tennessee
- Kaya Island Eats, Key West, Florida
- Rendezvous Bar & Grill, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Happy Fish Peruvian Fusion Restaurant, Tampa, Florida
- Katherine Meets Toni, New York City
- Piccola Cucina Osteria, New York City
- Express Cafe, Kissimmee, Florida
- Cru Cafe, Charleston, South Carolina
- Spice Symphony, New York City
Vegetarian:
- The Studio, Hilton Head, South Carolina
- Full Bloom Vegan, Miami
- Plant Vegan Restaurant, Asheville, North Carolina
- Bouldin Creek Cafe, Austin, Texas
- Fox & Fig Cafe, Savannah, Georgia
- Russell’s By Eat Healthy, Kapaa, Hawaii
- Eleven Madison Park, New York City
- P.S. Kitchen, New York City
- The Cafe, Key West, Florida
- Lovina, Calistoga, California
Family-Friendly:
- Outer Banks Boil Company Corolla, Corolla, North Carolina
- MACS — Macaroni and Cheese Shop, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
- Pirate’s Table Clabash Seafood Buffet, Surfside Beach, South Carolina
- English Mountain Trout Farm & Grill, Sevierville, Tennessee
- Frizzle Chicken Cafe, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
- Yak & Yeti Restaurant, Orlando, Florida
- Thomas Donut & Snack Shack, Panama City Beach, Florida
- Bandanas Mexican Grill, Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
- Merlin’s Pizza, Destin, Florida
- Blue Bayou Restaurant, Anaheim, California
Date Night:
- Hot Tin Roof, Key West, Florida
- Circa 1886 Restaurant, Charleston, South Carolina
- The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge, Blowing Rock, North Carolina
- Glen-Ella Springs Inn & Restaurant, Clarkesville, Georgia
- The Silver Fork, Manchester, Vermont
- Bistro St. Michaels, St. Michaels, Maryland
- Desert Bistro, Moab, Utah
- Franny’s Bistro, Camden, Maine
- Le Stick Nouveau, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
- Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano, Sedona, Arizona
Quick Bites:
- Bleecker Street Pizza, New York City
- Portillo’s & Barnelli’s, Chicago
- Joe’s Pizza, New York City
- BurgerFi, Naples, Florida
- Steak Shack, Honolulu
- BirdHouse, Page, Arizona
- Shake Shack Theater District, New York City
- In–N–Out Burger, Los Angeles, California
- The Taco Stand, La Jolla, California
- Earl of Sandwich, Orlando, Florida
This recognition underlines the culinary excellence and quality of dining experiences available in the United States, with a special mention for Bandanas Mexican Grille in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey.
