Food is one of the few things that can really bring people together. Sometimes people use eating as a way to socialize, and some have even turned eating into a career or a professional sport.
So can you believe that among the million-plus restaurants in the United States? Some of the very best are located right here in New Jersey!?
Each year the online crowdsource review site Yelp publishes its top restaurants across the United States. They gather the data through user submissions and other cultural factors such as geographic representation, ratings, reviews, etc.
You'll be glad to know Jersey had three locations this year within the top 100. This is an increase from Yelp's 2022 list in which only two Garden State restaurants were honored.
With such a wide variety of food types having even one place featured is a win in my book. It certainly goes to show that New Jersey residents know a thing or two about food.
This year's winners included Jessica's Café(40) a delightful Italian and French fusion located in Plainfield. Kenko Sushi(78) over in Lincoln Park which offers quality sushi rolls. Lastly, Nicholas Anthony’s Family Kitchen(88) right in West Orange makes you feel like a part of the family as they offer up some Italian cuisine.
You really can't go wrong with any of the three ranked Jersey locations, but maybe you're planning a road trip across the Great Garden State so why not hit all three? This is the 10-year anniversary since Yelp started its annual listing. You know the competition was fierce, so if you're even traveling out of state here is 100 of the best eating establishments this year according to Yelp.
1. Broken Mouth | Lee’s Homestyle, Los Angeles, California
2. Kaaloa’s Super Js Authentic Hawaiian, Captain Cook, Hawaii
3. Archibalds Village Bakery, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
4. Beyer Deli, San Diego, California
5. Adela’s Country Eatery, Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii
6. Sunbliss Cafe, Anaheim, California
7. The Nook Cajun Cafe, Norco, California
8. Tumerico, Tucson, Arizona
9. Selam Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine, Orlando, Florida
10. Sababa Falafel Shop, Garden Grove, California
11. Chellas Arepa Kitchen, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
12. Appu’s Cafe, Long Beach, California
13. Little France Coffee & Bakery, Mission Viejo, California
14. Gigi’s Cafe, Burlingame, California
15. Vietwich, Stafford, Texas
16. Crumbville, Houston, Texas
17. Ekiben, Baltimore, Maryland
18. Trust, Santa Ana, California
19. Arario Midtown, Reno, Nevada
20. GONZO!, Carlsbad, California
21. Uptown Eats, St. Petersburg, Florida
22. 1618 Asian Fusion, Austin, Texas
23. BMORE Protein Pub, Long Beach, California
24. Zenaida’s Cafe, Las Vegas, Nevada
25. Rajas con Crema, Maywood, California
26. Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe, Tucson, Arizona
27. XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant, Chicago, Illinois
28. Baobab Fare, Detroit, Michigan
29. Malka, Portland, Oregon
30. Kadence, Orlando, Florida
31. Falafel Inc, Washington, D.C.
32. Geno D’s Pizza, Charlotte, North Carolina
33. Rice Box Kitchen, Reno, Nevada
34. Maison Cafe & Market, Dana Point, California
35. Baba Kabob, San Diego, California
36. Cafe D’Marie, Davenport, Iowa
37. Vida, Indianapolis, Indiana
38. House of Falafel, Farmington Hills, Michigan
39. De Babel, Scottsdale, AZ
40. Jessica’s Cafe, Plainfield, New Jersey
41. Dolce Vita, Oxnard, California
42. Hungry Pants, Orlando, Florida
43. izzy’s Comfort Kitchen, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
44. OmG Omakase by Gino, Santa Ana, California
45. La Condesa Eatery, Reno, Nevada
46. Nonno’s Ristorante, Murrieta, California
47. burger-chan, Houston, Texas
48. Jot India Restaurant, Newport, Kentucky
49. Izakaya Tori, Tampa, Florida
50. CRUST, Miami, Florida
51. Two Birds Cafe, West Chester, Pennsylvania
52. Mike’s Red Tacos, San Diego, California
53. North South Grill, Pembroke Pines, Florida
54. Botto’s BBQ, Portland, Oregon
55. Curry Hyuga, Burlingame, California
56. Sandra’s Next Generation, New Haven, Connecticut
57. Cocina Madrigal, Phoenix, Arizona
58. Sunny Thai, Arlington, Texas
59. Root, Newport, Rhode Island
60. The Bao Spot, Las Vegas, Nevada
61. Lord Empanada, Monrovia, California
62. Fattoush Mediterranean Kitchen, Pantego, Texas
63. Balmoral Restaurant, Campton Hills, Illinois
64. Catullo’s Italian, Jacksonville, Florida
65. Buena Gente Cuban Bakery, Decatur, Georgia
66. West Coast Taco Bar, Sacramento, California
67. Bocata Arepa Bar, Glen Allen, Virginia
68. Sam’s Italian Deli & Market, Fresno, California
69.La Cabaña, Seattle, Washington
70. Thanh Do Restaurant, Garden Grove, California
71. Guava Tree Cafe, Albuquerque, New Mexico
72. Maui Bread Company, Kihei, Maui, Hawaii
73. Wellness Sushi, Denver, Colorado
74. Chadd’s Bistro, Rochester Hills, Michigan
75. Freeman’s Grub & Pub, Greensboro, North Carolina
76. The Kitchen Restaurant, Sacramento, California
77. Bunbury, Miami, Florida
78. Kenko Sushi, Lincoln Park, New Jersey
79. Rossi Rosticceria Deli, Poughkeepsie, New York
80. Jaguar Sun, Miami, Florida
81. Corazon Taste of Mexico, Brea, California
82. Twice Removed, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
83. YiaYia’s Greek Kitchen, Torrington, Connecticut
84. Taqueria El Amigo, Waltham, Massachusetts
85. Ling’s Asian Cuisine, Omaha, Nebraska
86. Ricky’s Hot Chicken, Richardson, Texas
87. 185, Poquoson, Virginia
88. Nicholas Anthony’s Family Kitchen, West Orange, New Jersey
89. Fiore Market, South Pasadena, California
90. Tukro Coffee, Dunedin, Florida
91. Livery—Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
92. Boxcar Betty’s, Charleston, South Carolina
94. Hanuman Thai Eatery, Costa Mesa, California
95. Il Paesano, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
96. Pitaland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
97. Silver Fork, Manchester, Vermont
98. Gumba, Portland, Oregon
99. Kiin Di, Austin, Texas
100. Timmy’s Brown Bag, Placerville, California
