Chicago restaurants OpenTable 2026 recognition includes 12 local establishments on the platform's Top 100 Restaurants in America list. Based on more than 11 million verified diner reviews and reservation metrics, the annual selection places Chicago among the nation's leading dining cities.
Twelve restaurants in Chicago, Illinois, have earned places on OpenTable's 2026 Top 100 Restaurants in America list, reinforcing the city's position as one of the country's leading dining destinations.
Released on November 4, 2026, the annual selection draws on more than 11 million reviews from verified OpenTable diners and restaurant reservation data. All 12 Illinois restaurants included in the nationwide list are located in Chicago.
Which Chicago restaurants made OpenTable's 2026 Top 100?
The following 12 Chicago establishments were selected for the 2026 list:
- Daisies
- Ever
- Gibsons Italia
- Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
- Kasama
- Le Colonial
- Lula Cafe
- Mon Ami Gabi
- North Pond
- PIZZ’AMICI
- RL
- Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna
The restaurants appear alphabetically in OpenTable's published list, rather than in order of their individual scores.
How OpenTable selected America's top restaurants
OpenTable evaluated eligible restaurants using verified diner reviews and reservation metrics collected between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026.
Restaurants were required to be in good standing with the platform and meet a minimum review threshold.
Selection criteria included diner ratings, percentages of five-star reviews, advance reservations, restaurant capacity utilization, customer searches and reservation alerts.
The metrics were weighted to generate overall scores used to determine the final selection.
Chicago ranks among America's leading dining cities
OpenTable's 2026 list covers 21 states and Washington, D.C.
California leads with 19 selected restaurants, while New York City accounts for 14. Chicago follows with 12, placing it among the country's most represented cities.
Denver also recorded a notable showing with seven restaurants, illustrating the geographic range of establishments recognized nationwide.
Dining trends point to continued restaurant demand
The Top 100 announcement accompanied OpenTable's 2027 Dining Trends Report, which found that 68% of Americans expect to dine out as frequently as or more frequently than before.
Amy Wei, OpenTable's chief operating officer, said the annual selection reflects restaurants receiving strong engagement from diners across the country.
The recognition gives Chicago's selected restaurants additional national visibility as Americans continue seeking destinations for celebrations, special occasions and everyday dining.
