NEEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- TripAdvisor®, the travel site that helps find
the latest reviews and lowest prices, today announced the winners
of its Travelers' Choice® awards for the best fine dining
restaurants around the world.
This year's awards recognize nearly 400 fine dining restaurants,
including the Top 25 in the World, plus dedicated lists for
Asia, Europe, India, Canada, Mexico, Australia, South
America, South Pacific, the U.K. and the U.S. Award winners
were determined using an algorithm that took into account the
quantity and quality of reviews for restaurants around the world,
gathered over a 12-month period.
"Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a
culinary discovery, travelers can rely on these Travelers' Choice
restaurants to serve up delectable meals and unforgettable
moments," said Brooke Ferencsik,
senior director of communications for TripAdvisor.
Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants in the U.S.
1.
Daniel – New York
City, New York
Daniel Boulud's flagship
restaurant is the shining star of an empire that spans four
countries. Both the setting and the cuisine are a signature blend
of old-world and modern sensibilities. "Just magical. A sense of
privacy, peace and intimacy. The extra small touches and care for
customers kept coming as the night unfolded," raved a TripAdvisor
reviewer.
2.
Victoria & Albert's – Orlando, Florida
Executive Chef Scott Hunnel and Chef de Cuisine Aimee Rivera preside over a wonderful world of
cuisine featuring ingredients from far and wide in a classic
setting. "There are not enough superlatives to describe the Chef's
Table, the most incredible ride at Disney World," a TripAdvisor
user praised. "It would be a major bucket list event for any
foodie."
3.
Charleston Grill – Charleston,
South Carolina
Pure, Lush, Southern and
Cosmopolitan are the four sections of the menu created by chef
Michelle Weaver. Diners can stick to
one or try them all. Experimentation is a proud Charleston Grill tradition. "They get everything
right: beautiful, soothing ambiance; wonderful live jazz,
extraordinary service and an exceptional, creative menu. The Chef
clearly loves food," complimented a TripAdvisor reviewer.
4.
Alinea – Chicago,
Illinois
Alinea is the high theater of
modern American cuisine. Chef Grant
Achatz deconstructs, reconstructs and defines the form by
putting flavor and fresh ingredients first. "Food is truly art at
Alinea," declared a TripAdvisor reviewer. "The courses went from
excellent to mind-blowing and finished with laughter and
amusement."
5.
Chef and the Farmer – Kinston, North Carolina
Farm-fresh ingredients and an
appreciation for culture and tradition draw local and visiting
gourmands and viewers of PBS's A Chef's Life to this small-town
restaurant. Neither the restaurant nor chef Vivian Howard disappoint, even for a TripAdvisor
reviewer who "drove 200 miles each way." Chef and the Farmer serves
traditional "Southern food in inventive new ways, using locally
sourced ingredients. It was everything we hoped it would be."
6.
Halls Chophouse – Charleston, South Carolina
Lowcountry cuisine meets
top-of-the-line beef at Halls, one of America's premier
steakhouses. Halls Chophouse is family-run, with an emphasis on
hospitality. "Halls is where you go in Charleston when you want an amazing steak in a
great atmosphere with wonderful service," explained a TripAdvisor
user. "The owner is present and sincerely happy to please you. This
is the best of Charleston."
7.
Geronimo – Santa Fe, New Mexico
A perfect match of setting and
food, Geronimo is an elegant 18th-century hacienda
serving a "global eclectic" menu that changes with the seasons.
Chef Sllin Cruz inherited and has burnished Geronimo's reputation
as New Mexico's best. "Geronimo is
not a place you go to in Santa Fe, it's the reason you go to Santa
Fe," a TripAdvisor reviewer enthused. "Delicious food, fantastic
service, great atmosphere and warm hospitality."
8.
Mama's Fish House – Paia, Hawaii
Mama's Fish House has been a Maui must for more than 40 years, known for a
changing daily menu inspired by the catch of the day. The vintage
island atmosphere is contrasted by the freshest seafood and local
ingredients. "Book ahead," advised a TripAdvisor reviewer. "Because
this place is fabulous. A lush open-air restaurant with soothing
ambiance, view of the ocean through a terrace of palm trees,
terrific cocktails and memorable food."
9.
Restaurant Gary Danko – San Francisco,
California
Classic French cooking meets
California flair at Restaurant
Gary Danko, where dining becomes interactive art. "The food is
remarkable and the service attentive. But what truly sets the
restaurant apart is its creative approach to how diners order,"
explained a TripAdvisor reviewer. "You can choose three, four or
five courses from a menu divided into five categories. But in a nod
to flexibility, you can choose an item from any category for any
course."
10. Merriman's
– Kapalua, Hawaii
Chef Peter
Merriman has championed the farm-to-table concept in
Hawaii for more than 25 years and
is a pioneer of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. Bountiful local
ingredients flavor the food, and stunning views enhance the
experience. "Not sure which is better - the view, the atmosphere or
the food. Go early," recommended a TripAdvisor reviewer. "Enjoy a
few cocktails on the deck as the sun dips into the horizon, a
wonderful mood setter for what will be a truly wonderful
evening."
Top 10 Travelers' Choice Restaurants in the World
- The Black Swan at Oldstead – Oldstead, England
- Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons – Great Milton,
England
- Maison Lameloise – Chagny, France
- L'Auberge de l'Ill – Illhaeusern, France
- Martin Berasategui – Lasarte, Spain
- Daniel – New York City,
New York
- La Colombe – Constantia,
South Africa
- David's Kitchen – Chiang Mai,
Thailand
- Maido – Lima, Peru
- El Celler de Can Roca – Girona, Spain
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