Revealed: Tripadvisor's definitive guide to the best restaurants in the U.S. and worldwide

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Tripadvisor announced its 2021 Travelers' Choice 'Best of the Best' Restaurants awards, introducing five new categories focused on diverse dining experiences. Notable winners include the Inn at Little Washington in Virginia for Fine Dining, Bleecker Street Pizza in NYC for Quick Bites, and Koral Restaurant in Bali as the top Picture-Perfect Restaurant. The awards reflect traveler reviews from January 2020 to April 2021, highlighting a resurgence in dining interest post-pandemic. Martin Verdon-Roe emphasized the appetite for exploring new dining options.

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• Introduction of five new restaurant categories enhances Tripadvisor's offerings.
• Highlighting unique dining experiences may attract more users to the platform.
• Increased engagement in the restaurant industry suggests recovery post-pandemic.

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NEEDHAM, Mass., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tripadvisor^® announced the winners of its 2021 Travelers' Choice^® "Best of the Best" Restaurants awards, with five new categories of must-visit restaurants no matter where you are or what you crave, based on traveler reviews of people who have dined there before. From favorite Fine Dining establishments for the more discerning taste buds and the Best Brunch Spots to fill up on avo toast and mimosas, to the Hottest New Restaurants and Best Vegan Spots serving up some of the tastiest plant-based grub. These award-winning restaurants have something to suit every type of palate.

The title of U.S. No. 1 Fine Dining restaurant goes to the Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Va. This intimate restaurant boasts an award-winning 14,000 bottle wine cellar (what's not to love about that?!) and serves up classic French cuisine including dishes such as carpaccio of herb-crusted Elysian Fields baby lamb loin with caesar salad ice cream and coconut sorbet with passionfruit and ginger granité.

If quality food on the go is what you're after, the Quick Bites category (previously named Fast Casual) fits the brief and this year it's New York City's Bleecker Street Pizza topping the list. This much-hyped pizza joint knows a thing or two about serving up a decent slice.

New this year, the Picture-Perfect Restaurants category celebrates those places that have a serious wow factor, not just for the food, but the restaurant setting as well. These stunning spots are worth a thousand selfies and it's not surprising to see why Koral Restaurant in Nusa Dua, Bali has been crowned world No. 1. At this epic aquarium restaurant, you'll feel as though you're dining underwater as tropical fish swim around and above you and a hypnotic soundtrack plays to give the full below the waves experience.

If you're looking to set the mood with a romantic dinner, the Date Night category - another newbie for 2021 - has you covered. Topping the U.S. list is The Silver Fork in Manchester, Vt. Located in the picturesque Manchester Village, The Silver Fork is housed within the historic building which was once the Mark Skinner Library. This quaint restaurant is run by a husband and wife team and serves up an eclectic mix of cuisines from around the world including goat cheese soufflé with chutney and homemade melba toast and mixed paella for two.

"It's no secret that the restaurant industry has taken a hit over the past year or so, but the good news is that would-be diners all over the world are hungrier than ever to dine out again," said Martin Verdon-Roe, general manager of Hospitality Solutions at Tripadvisor. "There is so much good out there to explore this summer and beyond and no matter what you're craving, the Best of the Best Restaurants Awards is on hand to serve as a menu of options to satisfy your appetite."

Below you'll find the No. 1 restaurants in the U.S. and the world across the eight award subcategories. The full list of winners can be found here.

Subcategory	U.S. #1	World #1
Fine Dining High-end dining that'll impress your taste buds	Inn at Little Washington - Washington, Va.	The Old Stamp House Restaurant - Ambleside, United Kingdom
Everyday Eats Great food that won't break the bank	Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille Ft. Myers Beach - Fort Myers Beach, Fla.	This is a country level only subcategory
Quick Bites Quality meals when you're on the go	Bleecker Street Pizza - New York City, N.Y.	This is a U.S. only subcategory
NEW! Picture-Perfect Restaurants Places that look as good as the food tastes	This is a world only subcategory	Koral Restaurant - Bali, Indonesia
NEW! Hottest New Restaurants New restaurants getting some buzz	This is a world only subcategory	Asil Restaurant - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
NEW! Date Night Set the mood with a table for two	The Silver Fork - Manchester, Vt.	Degusteria Italiana agli Uffizi - Florence, Italy
NEW! Best Vegan Spots Vegan food that will wow even meat lovers	Full Bloom Vegan - Miami Beach, Fla.	Vegan Beat - Athens, Greece
NEW! Best Brunch Spots Restaurants that host the weekend's favorite meal	Halls Chophouse - Charleston, S.C.	Scarlett Green - London, United Kingdom

U.S. Fine Dining Restaurant Award-Winners

1. Inn at Little Washington - Washington, Va.
2. Cafe Monarch - Scottsdale, Ariz.
3. Halls Chophouse - Charleston, S.C.
4. Sazón - Santa Fe, N.M.
5. Collage Restaurant - St. Augustine, Fla.
6. Mama's Fish House - Paia, Hawaii
7. GW Fins - New Orleans, La.
8. Lahaina Grill - Lahaina, Hawaii
9. Circa 1886 Restaurant - Charleston, S.C.
10. Kokkari Estiatorio - San Francisco, Calif.

U.S. Everyday Eats Restaurant Award-Winners

1. Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille Ft. Myers Beach - Fort Myers Beach, Fla.
2. CVI.CHE 105 - Miami Beach, Fla.
3. Local Goat - Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
4. Florida's Fresh Grill - Cocoa Beach, Fla.
5. Ristorante Pesto - Philadelphia, Pa.
6. Blue Moose Burgers & Wings - Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
7. Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar - Gatlinburg, Tenn.
8. Jargon - Asheville, N.C.
9. Binion's Roadhouse - Hendersonville, N.C.
10. Timber Kitchen and Bar - Bangor, Maine

U.S. Quick Bites Restaurant Award-Winners

1. Bleecker Street Pizza - New York City, N.Y.
2. BirdHouse - Page, Ariz.
3. In-N-Out Burger - Los Angeles, Calif.
4. Laspada's Hoagies - Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
5. Portillo's Hot Dogs - Chicago, Ill.
6. Seven Brothers - Kahuku, Hawaii
7. NY Pizza Suprema - New York City, N.Y.
8. Blaze Pizza - Orlando, Fla.
9. The Doghouse - Fort Myers Beach, Fla.
10. Muldoon's - Munising, Mich.

U.S. Date Night Restaurant Award-Winners

1. The Silver Fork - Manchester, Vt.
2. Circa 1886 Restaurant - Charleston, S.C.
3. Le Stick Nouveau - Eureka Springs, Ark.
4. Latitude's Restaurant - Key West, Fla.
5. Bistro St. Michaels - St, Michaels, Md.
6. Collage Restaurant - St. Augustine, Fla.
7. Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant - Cape May, N.J.
8. Inn at Little Washington - Washington, Va.
9. Madeline's Restaurant & Wine Cellar - Cambria, Calif.
10. Tidepools - Poipu, Hawaii

U.S. Best Vegan Restaurant Award-Winners

1. Full Bloom Vegan - Miami Beach, Fla.
2. City O City - Denver, Colo.
3. The Land of Kush- Baltimore, Md.
4. Planta South Beach - Miami Beach, Fla.
5. Green Elephant - Portsmouth, N.H.
6. Laughing Seed Cafe - Asheville, N.C.
7. VegeNation - Las Vegas, Nev.
8. Vedge - Philadelphia, Pa.
9. Bouldin Creek Cafe - Austin, Texas
10. Fox & Fig Cafe - Savannah, Ga.

U.S. Best Brunch Restaurant Award-Winners

1. Halls Chophouse - Charleston, S.C.
2. High Cotton Charleston - Charleston, S.C.
3. Nomo Soho Restaurant - New York City, N.Y.
4. EIGHT4NINE Restaurant & Lounge - Palm Springs, Calif.
5. Mon Ami Gabi - Las Vegas, Nev.
6. Mala Tavern - Lahaina, Hawaii
7. Atchafalaya - New Orleans, La.
8. Commander's Palace - New Orleans, La.
9. Oxford Exchange - Tampa, Fla.
10. Vintage - Vail, Colo.

Looking for a restaurant on the go this summer? Discover traveler-recommended restaurants nearby and view them on a map via the new and improved Tripadvisor app for iOS and Android. Travelers can download the new Tripadvisor app via the App Store or Google Play.

Methodology

The 2021 Best of the Best Restaurants Awards are calculated based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings for restaurants on Tripadvisor collected from January 1, 2020 - April 30, 2021, specific to each award subcategory, as well as an additional editorial process.

Tripadvisor is proud to serve a broad and diverse community of travelers from all over the world. As such, Tripadvisor reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any property, business, destination or point of interest listed on Tripadvisor for an award based on additional factors that reflect Tripadvisor corporate policies and values. For more details on Tripadvisor's awards policy, see here.

About Tripadvisor

Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform*, helps hundreds of millions of people each month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip. Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before. With more than 887 million reviews and opinions of nearly 8 million businesses, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious restaurants and discover great places nearby. As a travel guidance company available in 43 markets and 22 languages, Tripadvisor makes planning easy no matter the trip type.

The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP), own and operate a portfolio of online travel brands and businesses, operating under various websites and apps, including the following websites:

www.bokun.io, www.cruisecritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.thefork.com, www.helloreco.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com, www.seatguru.com, www.singleplatform.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com, and www.viator.com.

* Source: SimilarWeb, unique users de-duplicated monthly, March 2021

** Source: Tripadvisor internal log file

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FAQ

What are the new categories in Tripadvisor's 2021 Travelers' Choice Restaurants awards?

The new categories include Picture-Perfect Restaurants, Hottest New Restaurants, Date Night, Best Vegan Spots, and Best Brunch Spots.

Who won the U.S. No. 1 Fine Dining restaurant award in 2021?

The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia won the U.S. No. 1 Fine Dining award.

What is the methodology for Tripadvisor's 2021 restaurant awards?

The awards are based on traveler reviews and ratings from January 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021, along with an editorial process.

What is the significance of Tripadvisor's 2021 restaurant awards for investors?

The awards may boost user engagement and platform visibility, potentially leading to increased traffic and revenue.

How has the restaurant industry responded according to Tripadvisor's 2021 awards announcement?

The announcement suggests a strong desire for dining out and recovery in the restaurant sector post-pandemic.