Mon Ami Gabi

This classic French bistro at Paris was recommended by more than a dozen of those surveyed, showing up most in the categories of French Casual and People Watching. Carver Road Hospitality V.P. Brya...

The Buffet at Wynn

The buffet pick of several of those surveyed, including Fuku Burger owner Colin Fukunaga and food writer Andy Wang, this is one of the city’s largest with 16 food kitchens and more than 100 dishes,...

Din Tai Fung

Recommended in the dim sum category by Lip Smacking Foodie Tours President Donald Contursi, this Taiwanese restaurant chain specializes in xiao long bao dumplings, and has more than 170 restaurants...

The Golden Tiki

The fact that about 75% of the experts surveyed took the time to recommend The Golden Tiki (mostly in the Tiki Bar category, of course) demonstrates how universally beloved this place is. That’s be...

Ri Ra

One of the most popular pubs in the valley, Ri Ra was also named a top spot for sipping whiskey by journalists Elaine and Scott Harris, and as one of the best places to pair great beer with great f...

Joel Robuchon

Perhaps not a “celebrity” by American pop-culture standards, Joel Robuchon was arguably the most famous and most celebrated chef in the fine-dining world. Among his countless honors: being named Ch...

Lotus of Siam (Multiple Locations)

Lotus of Siam was thrust into the international spotlight a couple of decades ago when a prominent food writer said it was perhaps the best Thai restaurant in the country. That reputation has endur...

Al Solito Posto

Year in, year out, Chef James Trees dominates our survey’s Italian category, thanks to two very different restaurants in two very different neighborhoods. The Arts District has his flagship Esthe...