Skip to Main Content
← All lists
Esquire

2025 Esquire Best New Restaurants

2025 · 33 entries

Esquire’s yearly roundup of strong new restaurants in America, selected for strong food, atmosphere, and overall experience. The list celebrates restaurants that prioritize joy, creativity, and memorable hospitality.

2025 Esquire Best New Restaurants
#VenueCityCountry
1AlteñoDenverUnited States
2BETSYAltadenaUnited States
3BridgesNew York CityUnited States
4BungalowNew York CityUnited States
5ChòpnBlokHoustonUnited States
6Emeril’sNew OrleansUnited States
7EMMETTPhiladelphiaUnited States
8Javelina Indigenous DiningPortlandUnited States
9JudithSewaneeUnited States
10JulesSan FranciscoUnited States
11JUNE'S PIZZAOaklandUnited States
12KabawaNew York CityUnited States
13KIKONew York CityUnited States
14KizakiDenverUnited States
15KomalLos AngelesUnited States
16LeiNew York CityUnited States
17LEO'SSanta FeUnited States
18Lupe's Situ TacosSeattleUnited States
19MAINLANDERSt LouisUnited States
20MAISON PASSERELLENew York CityUnited States
21Maude and the BearStauntonUnited States
22MIRRAChicagoUnited States
23PIZZ'AMICIChicagoUnited States
24Restaurant KiLos AngelesUnited States
25RVRVeniceUnited States
26SEABOYCorneliusUnited States
27SIDE ASan FranciscoUnited States
28Siren Social ClubGulfportUnited States
29SORA CRAFT KITCHENLos AngelesUnited States
30SUNN'SNew York CityUnited States
31Sunny’s SteakhouseMiamiUnited States
32Tamasha Modern IndianRaleighUnited States
33TomatLos AngelesUnited States