2025 Resy Best of the Hit List: All 160 Restaurants Ranked

Rasarumah earned a 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand and a spot on Resy's Hit List, making it the most credentialed Malaysian restaurant in Los Angeles at the $$$ price point. It is a strong choice for food-focused diners who want serious Southeast Asian cooking without the commitment of a $$$$ tasting menu. Book one to two weeks out for weekend dinner.

Fish Shop at D.C.'s Wharf earned a spot on Resy's 2025 Best of the Hit List with a menu rooted in Chesapeake sourcing and a Scottish-influenced approach to Mid-Atlantic seafood. The patio marina views are the main event on warm days. Bookings are easy, the menu rewards repeat visits, the sugar toads alone justify the trip.

Far-Out is chef Misti Norris's fermentation-driven, whole-animal restaurant in East Dallas, landing on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025. The menu shifts constantly around Texas produce, making it the right booking for food-focused diners who want serious technique without a rigid format. Booking is currently straightforward; go before that changes.

True Laurel is the Mission cocktail bar that rewards return visits more than first ones. Backed by Resy's 2025 Hit List recognition and a sustained Opinionated About Dining ranking, it runs a drinks program with genuine culinary intent. Booking is easy compared to San Francisco's tasting-menu circuit, the Saturday–Sunday daytime service offers a lower-key entry point worth knowing about.

Claremont earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, signalling one of Dallas's more credible new kitchens. Booking is currently easy, which won't last if recognition compounds through the year. At 4343 W Northwest Hwy, it's the right call for the food-focused traveller who wants to get in before the room fills up for good.

A 2025 Resy Hit List pick in Miami Beach's quieter South of Fifth neighbourhood, Las' Lap Miami brings Caribbean-rooted cooking to an intimate room that rewards diners who looked it up rather than stumbled in. Booking is easy despite the editorial recognition, making it a practical first-timer choice for a celebratory dinner with personality over formality.

Tina ~ in the Gables landed on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it the Coral Gables reservation with the most current momentum. Booking is easy now, but that won't last. Plan to dine in; this is a room-first experience, not a delivery option. A strong pick for returning visitors and first-timers alike who want to eat where the city is paying attention.

Small Victory earned a place on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025; a strong signal for a downtown Austin dinner worth booking. Reservations are easy to secure outside peak event weekends, making it a lower-friction option than comparable award-tier spots like Hestia or Barley Swine. Book via Resy and verify current pricing and hours directly.

A Locust Street fixture since 1986 and a 2025 Resy Hit List honoree, Tequilas Casa Mexicana 1986 is a dependable choice for a celebration dinner or date night in Center City Philadelphia. Booking is easy, the tequila and mezcal program adds genuine depth, the current editorial recognition confirms the kitchen is still performing. Check pricing directly before a large-group visit.

A 2025 Resy Best of Hit List pick on Capitol Hill that's genuinely easy to book; a rare combination in D.C.'s current dining climate. Good for date nights, solo dinners, low-key special occasions without the weeks-out reservation anxiety. Verify price range and hours directly before booking, as full details remain unconfirmed.

Terra Mae earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it one of Portland's most-watched dining rooms right now. Located on the second floor of Alberta Street, it suits food-focused travelers looking for a meal that reflects where Portland is heading. Booking is relatively easy compared to peers; plan one to two weeks ahead for weekends.

Sirene earned both a Best of the Hit List nod and a San Francisco Chronicle Best New Bay Area Restaurants placement in 2025; two signals that the kitchen delivers consistently. Based in Oakland's Grand Lake neighborhood, it books easier than its accolades suggest. Go now, while the reservation window is still open.

Mister Jiu's is San Francisco's only Michelin-starred Chinese-American restaurant and the strongest value in the city's fine dining tier: James Beard Award-winning cooking at $$$ rather than the $$$$ most peers charge. Built on seasonal Bay Area sourcing within a Cantonese banquet framework, it rewards the booking effort. Reserve via Resy at least two to three weeks out.

Fives Bar on St Ann Street is New Orleans' most decorated cocktail bar right now, picking up both Resy's Best of the Hit List and Esquire's Best Martinis in America in 2025. The martini program is the draw; book it for an evening special occasion or as a pre-dinner stop before a French Quarter dinner. Booking is easy relative to its press momentum.

Monster Ramen earned a place on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it one of Logan Square's most recognized dining destinations. It is the right call for a focused, casual special occasion; particularly for two people who want a genuinely considered bowl without the spend or formality of Chicago's tasting-menu circuit. Book a few days ahead via Resy.

The most credentialed omakase counter in Metairie, landing on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025. An intimate chef-driven format at 2300 N Causeway Blvd that rewards diners who know the omakase format and want a serious sushi experience without the drive into New Orleans. Book early; recognition is growing fast.

Wild Common landed on Resy's 2025 Hit List and is currently one of Charleston's easier reservations to land at that recognition level; book now before that changes. It sits in the neighbourhood-independent tier alongside Vern's and Lowland: food-forward, considered, worth the trip for visitors who want something current rather than a legacy name.

Fratesi's Pizza landed on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it the most credentialed pizza destination in downtown Miami. Located at 69 E Flagler St, it is an easy booking with no advance planning required. Go for a focused, no-fuss meal built around a kitchen that is clearly making deliberate ingredient choices.

Sho Pizza Bar earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a Resy Hit List placement in 2025; the two strongest signals that this East Nashville pizza bar is cooking well above its $$ price point. Booking is currently easy, which will not last. Go before availability tightens later in 2025.

The French Room at Dallas's Adolphus Hotel is the city's strongest case for formal occasion dining; a Resy 2025 Hit List pick with a classically-inflected kitchen and one of the most architecturally serious dining rooms in Texas. Book one to two weeks out for weekend evenings. Dress smart to formal. Right for anniversaries, milestone dinners, business meals where the room needs to do real work.

Kira landed on Resy's Best of the Hit List in 2025, making it one of Houston's most interesting bookings right now. Located at 2800 Kirby Drive in Upper Kirby, it sits among the city's most competitive dining corridors. Booking is currently easy; that will change. Go before it does.

Annie Shi's wine bar on Doyers Street is one of the more purposeful small rooms in Manhattan: rare and low-intervention wines stacked floor to ceiling, a focused menu of Chinese American small plates, a White Star from Star Wine List to back up the reputation. The celtuce starter and hand-rolled noodles with braised lamb are the anchors; the wine list is the reason to return.

Cuerno New York earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it one of Midtown's most watched new openings. Booking is still easy, so this is the window to get in before demand builds. The Rockefeller Center address suits business lunches and pre-theatre dinners; full pricing and menu details are not yet widely published, so confirm specifics before committing a group.

Three consecutive years on Opinionated About Dining's Cheap Eats list and a Resy Hit List nod in 2025 make Butcher and Bee one of East Nashville's most consistently recognised affordable dinner spots. The seasonally rotating menu rewards repeat visits, the relaxed Main St room works well for solo meals or casual weeknight dinners. Booking is easy and walk-ins are realistic most nights.

Frenchie earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025 and is one of the stronger options in Preston Center for a date night or celebratory dinner. The French-inflected identity and intimate room make it a practical choice when the wine pairing matters as much as the food. Easy to book, which makes it more accessible than harder Dallas tables like Tei-An or Tatsu.

Restaurant Ki earns its 2025 Michelin star through a ten-seat chef's counter tasting menu that puts seasonally sourced seafood at the centre of contemporary Korean cooking. Chef Ki Kim's Atomix and Jungsik background is evident in the precision. With only ten seats and growing demand, reservations are hard to secure; book as far out as possible for any special occasion.

A limited-run event dining collaboration between Chef Daniel Humm and The Charleston Place, recognised on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025. Expect a sourcing-led tasting format at a premium price point, with access through Resy. Book early; this is a fixed-date engagement, not a permanent restaurant, availability will close fast.

Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian is a Lincoln Park neighbourhood room serving tavern-style pizza, housemade pastas, crudos; and it's earned a spot on Resy's 2025 Best of the Hit List. Booking is easy, the format rewards repeat visits, it's the most accessible special-occasion option in the area that doesn't require months of advance planning.

Pastis Nashville earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it one of the more credible special-occasion bets in the Gulch right now. The French brasserie format works well for date nights and celebrations, booking is currently easy; a genuine advantage over harder-to-access Nashville venues. Confirm pricing and wine list depth before you go.

Shiso earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025 and, unlike some of Miami's more overhyped openings, it remains genuinely bookable. Located in Allapattah at 239 NW 28th St, it suits special occasion brunches and focused dinners where the kitchen's priorities take center stage. Reserve through Resy one to two weeks ahead for weekend slots.

TABLE on Hanover Street is a Resy Best of the Hit List pick for 2025, making it one of the North End's more compelling current bookings. Booking is easy relative to other recognized Boston spots, the private or group dining format is where it earns its reputation most clearly. Worth returning to, especially with a larger party.

Owens & Hull is the most credentialed restaurant currently operating in the Mableton/Smyrna corridor, backed by a 2025 Resy Hit List recognition. Booking is easy relative to Atlanta's busier dining destinations, which makes now a good time to go. Price range and menu specifics aren't confirmed in our data, so check Resy directly before you visit.

Jules is one of San Francisco's best new pizza restaurants, earning spots on both the Resy Hit List and the San Francisco Chronicle's best new restaurants list in 2025. It's personal, ingredient-led, easy to book; a strong weeknight call in the Western Addition for diners who want somewhere genuinely good without the tasting-menu commitment or price tag.

Tutti Pizza on King Street earned a spot on Resy's 2025 Best of the Hit List; a real signal that the kitchen is performing now. Booking is still easy, but that won't last. For a focused, current-momentum pizza stop in the middle of Charleston's main dining strip, this is the call before the crowds catch up.

Lenoir is South Austin's clearest answer for serious New American cooking at $$$; a Michelin Plate restaurant with an OAD Top 313 ranking, a seasonal tasting menu built on Texas ingredients, a value-focused wine list. The wine garden and later closing times (10:30 pm on weekends) make it one of the few tasting-menu options in Austin that genuinely accommodates a late sitting.

Smithereens is the most wine-serious seafood restaurant in the East Village right now, earning a Star Wine List White Star and a Resy 2025 Hit List nod within months of opening. Chef Nicholas Tamburo's tight menu champions undersung fish; mackerel, bluefish, whiting; at $$$, with sommelier Nikita Malhotra's bright, high-energy white-wine list built to match. Book two to three weeks ahead.

Maison Bar à Vins is a French wine bar and small-plates restaurant in Adams Morgan, Washington, D.C., recognised on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025. The extensive French-leaning wine list is the main draw, with refined bistro dishes built to accompany it. Booking is easy, the room is conversation-friendly, it is a strong choice for wine-led dining without a tasting-menu commitment.

Eldorado Cafe in North Austin landed on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it one of the more credible easy-to-book rooms in the city right now. Specific pricing and cuisine details aren't published, so go in open-minded. The booking difficulty is low, which is a genuine advantage in Austin's increasingly competitive dining environment.

Auburn Angel earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, it deserves the attention; this Auburn Avenue restaurant delivers disproportionate quality for a casual, accessible format. Booking is easy now, but that window may not last. Go before the reservation difficulty catches up with the reputation.

Elia Chicago landed on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025 and books easy, making it one of the stronger special-occasion options in Ukrainian Village without the reservation pressure of Chicago's tasting-menu circuit. For a date or birthday dinner where neighbourhood warmth matters more than grand theatre, it competes well. If you need the full spectacle, Alinea or Smyth are the alternatives.

Fond earned a Resy Best of the Hit List nod in 2025 and sits in a focused downtown Dallas space at 1601 Elm St; with easy booking difficulty that makes it a practical first call for a special occasion dinner. The kitchen's sourcing-led approach signals real intent without the reservation friction of harder-to-book Dallas peers.

Le Virtù on Passyunk Ave earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025 with its commitment to Abruzzese regional Italian cooking; a cuisine rarely represented at this level in Philadelphia. Booking is rated Easy, making it an accessible choice for a special occasion dinner. Skip delivery; this one is worth the full table experience.

Daniel's Miami is a Resy Hit List 2025 pick and Star Wine List White Star holder in Coral Gables, built around Australian Wagyu, North Florida ranch beef, a wine program with real depth. It's the neighborhood's strongest argument for a full steak-and-wine occasion dinner. Booking is easy, but the seasonal coastal menu is best experienced November through March.

Xiao Bao East Nashville landed on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025 and books easy; a rare combination in a city where the recognized spots fill weeks out. Located at 830 Meridian St in East Nashville, it is a strong call for a date or low-key celebration when you want editorial-quality dining without a three-week planning window. Check Resy for current pricing and availability.

NADU is Chef Sujan Sarkar's more accessible follow-up to his Michelin Star work, bringing contemporary regional Indian cooking to Lincoln Park in a sharing-plate format. Named to Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, it is a strong booking for groups who want serious Indian food without a prix-fixe commitment. The bar takes walk-ins, keeping it flexible for spontaneous visits.

Madeira Park is the Miller Union team's neighbourhood wine bar in Poncey-Highland, earning a 2025 Michelin Plate and a Resy Hit List nod for Mediterranean-leaning small plates and a serious wine program at $$$ pricing. It's the strongest argument in Atlanta for getting genuine kitchen credibility without the tasting-menu price tag or formality.

Named to Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, Sullivans Fish Camp is the most credible dining destination on Sullivan's Island and worth booking ahead rather than leaving to chance. Booking is Easy, making it accessible without the weeks-out planning bigger-city equivalents require. The best option on the island for a deliberate seafood dinner, especially for small groups or occasion meals.

Le Jardinier Houston holds a Michelin star (2024 and 2025) and a spot on Resy's 2025 Hit List, making it one of Houston's most credentialed fine dining options. The vegetable-forward French format sets it apart from the city's protein-heavy high-end scene. Book four to eight weeks out; this is a hard reservation to land last-minute.

A Michelin Plate Californian in Westchester with British and Persian influences, Tomat delivers serious seasonal cooking at the $$$ tier with an all-day format that most credentialed LA kitchens don't offer. The rooftop terrace and urban garden add atmosphere. Book 1-2 weeks out for weekend dinner; weekday lunch is easier and nearly as good.

A Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised breakfast taco counter in Mt. Pleasant, La Tejana delivers flour-tortilla tacos filled with scrambled eggs, pinto beans, queso, brisket at a single dollar sign with no reservations required. For a celebration breakfast or a purposeful morning meal in D.C., nothing at this price tier comes close.

Shuggie's Trash Pie earns its Esquire and Resy recognition without relying on its sustainability angle to do the work. This Mission District pizza restaurant uses upcycled ingredients as a creative constraint, not a gimmick, the counter seats are where the experience lands best. Easy to book, well-priced against San Francisco's tasting-menu circuit, consistently rated at 4.5 across 329 reviews.

Darling is a compact, award-recognised cocktail bar on Massachusetts Ave in Cambridge's Central Square, named to Resy's 2025 Hit List for its frequently rotating drink menu built around layered flavour combinations. Best for solo diners and pairs who want to focus on the drinks; the concise snacks menu supports rather than anchors the experience. Book ahead via Resy; Easy to secure now, but that may change as recognition builds.

The Sergeantsville Inn earned a spot on Resy's 2025 Best of the Hit List, making it the most credentialed dinner option in Hunterdon County and a legitimate reason to drive out from Philadelphia or Princeton. Booking is rated Easy, the historic inn setting is best experienced at dinner. Confirm current pricing and menu details directly when reserving.

Desnuda Cocina & Bar on Tremont St earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it one of Boston's South End restaurants worth booking now rather than waiting. Pearl rates booking difficulty as Easy, so access is real; but steady demand means planning ahead pays off. A strong choice for food-focused diners who want current-momentum dining in one of Boston's most competitive neighbourhoods.

Boonie's holds a 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand and a Resy Hit List nod while keeping prices in the $$ range; a combination that's hard to find in Chicago. Chef Erik Tas runs a focused Filipino menu built on pork, rice, a standout fried plantain dessert. Book easily, eat well, don't skip dessert.

A Resy 2025 Hit List pick in Echo Park, A Tí Los Angeles delivers creative Mexican cooking; anchored by fish tacos; in a warm, casual room on Sunset Boulevard. Booking is easy, the atmosphere is relaxed rather than formal, it works well for dates or low-key celebrations without the reservation difficulty of LA's upper-tier restaurants.

Loltun Restaurant on Mission Street earned a Resy Best of the Hit List spot for 2025, making it one of San Francisco's most-watched addresses this year. Easy to book relative to the city's tasting-menu tier, it rewards repeat visits more than a single trip. If you've been once, go back and work through the rest of the menu.

A 2025 Resy Hit List pick on Houston's Fulton Street, Lumikha is the right call for a weekend brunch that goes beyond the standard circuit. Booking is currently easy; an advantage that will not last as its profile grows. Best suited to returning visitors willing to explore the menu and diners who prefer neighbourhood warmth over formal ceremony.

Saint-Germain earned a Michelin star and a Resy Best of the Hit List placement in 2025, making it one of the clearest recommendations at the top of New Orleans' contemporary dining bracket. At the $$$$ tier on St. Claude Ave, it is best suited to special occasion dinners rather than casual visits. Book four to six weeks ahead; demand is high and availability moves fast.

Lucia landed on Resy's Best of the Hit List and took Esquire's Best Martinis in America, both in 2025; strong dual recognition for a North Fairfax venue that's easier to book than those credentials suggest. The martini program is the confirmed anchor. Come prepared for a full-service spend, but don't overthink the reservation.

Metlapil landed on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it one of Portland's more compelling current bookings for food-focused visitors. Reservations are easy to get now, which won't last. Located at 920 NE Glisan St in northeast Portland, it's worth prioritizing before wider press coverage tightens the window.

Fleur's landed on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025; Philadelphia's most promising new tasting-format reservation and, for now, still easy to book. Located on N Front St, it's the right call for explorer diners who want to be in a room before it becomes a project to get into. Book soon; that window closes fast after a Resy nod.

Cane Pazzo landed on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it the most compelling reason to head north of Charleston into Hanahan. Booking is currently easy, which won't last long given the national recognition. If you're building a food-focused South Carolina itinerary, this is your anchor stop outside the city.

A Gulf Coast bistro from Chef Aaron Bludorn in Houston's Montrose neighborhood, Perseid landed on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025. The all-day format makes it a practical choice for lunch or dinner, with approachable pricing and easier bookings than most restaurants earning this level of press attention. A strong option for food-focused visitors who want cooking with regional identity without the ceremony of Houston's top tasting-menu rooms.

Lil' Barbecue earned a place on Resy's 2025 Best of the Hit List, making it one of Northeast Portland's most credible barbecue stops. Located on Dekum Street in Woodlawn, it's a neighborhood-anchored spot with easy booking and no dress code; the right call when you want quality without the reservation complexity of spots like Kann or Langbaan.

schmuck. earned a spot 's Best of the Hit List for 2025, the East Village room justifies the recognition for small-group celebrations and solo dinners alike. Booking is straightforward by New York standards. Skip it if you need a private room for a large group; choose it when the occasion calls for somewhere with genuine momentum rather than institutional familiarity.

Mijoté is a seasonal French prix fixe bistro in San Francisco's Mission District with a dedicated natural wine program and a relaxed room that reads more like a Paris wine bar than a formal destination. Ranked #462 in North America by Opinionated About Dining in 2025 and a Michelin Plate holder, it delivers technically serious cooking without ceremony. Book 2-3 weeks out; demand has grown with the recognition.

To Be Determined earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it one of Miami's more interesting reservations right now. Counter seating is the move for a second visit; it's where the meal has the most texture. Booking is currently easy, but post-recognition demand tends to build fast. Located in Coral Way, away from the South Beach crowd.

Sean Brock's East Nashville restaurant uses Southern ingredients as the foundation for serious progressive cooking, not as a selling point for comfort food with ambitions. With a Michelin Plate, consistent OAD rankings, Audrey is Nashville's most credentialed option for a special occasion dinner that doesn't require a full tasting-menu commitment.

Louis Corner earned a Resy Best of the Hit List nod for 2025 and is currently one of Boston's better special-occasion bookings; with the critical recognition to back it up and, for now, one of the easier reservations in its tier. On Tremont Street in the South End, it's the kind of animated neighborhood restaurant that works well for a real celebration without requiring months of planning.

Si Papa 3190 earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it one of Coconut Grove's most compelling current bookings for a special occasion dinner. Reservations are easy to secure, the neighbourhood suits conversation over spectacle, the editorial momentum is real. Book a week or two out and go with the room's direction.

Chef Jesse Ito's '80s-inspired izakaya in Rittenhouse Square is one of Philadelphia's more compelling evening bookings in 2025, landing on Resy's Best of the Hit List. Modern Japanese comfort food, a drinks program worth your attention, an Easy booking status make it a strong pick for dates, small groups, solo bar-seat dining alike.

Evviva on Dauphine Street in New Orleans' Bywater earned a spot 's Best of the Hit List for 2025, marking it as one of the city's more interesting neighbourhood restaurants right now. Booking is easy, the room runs quieter than the Quarter, it suits food-focused diners who want a serious meal without the ceremony of the legacy institutions. Worth booking before the profile grows.

Sanders BBQ Supply Co. opened in Beverly in June 2024 and immediately earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025. The oxtail gumbo and rib tips are the reasons to make the 12-mile drive south from the Loop. Booking is easy, pricing is casual, the kitchen is producing smoked barbecue that holds its own against anything in the country.

Tatemó holds a Michelin star and a spot on Resy's 2025 Hit List; earned inside a strip mall off Dacoma Street with no liquor license and a tasting menu built entirely around heirloom corn and Mexican technique. It's a hard reservation at the $$$$ tier, BYOB only, open Wednesday through Saturday from 6 PM. Book 3–4 weeks out minimum.

KAYU earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it one of D.C.'s most-watched current addresses in the Dupont Circle corridor. It's the right call for a returning D.C. diner who wants to book something current and validated rather than default to a long-established name. Booking is easy by D.C. standards; mid-week evenings are the optimal window.

Casa Brasa earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it one of Dallas's most-watched newer openings. The live-fire focus and accessible booking window put it ahead of harder-to-secure alternatives in north Dallas. Worth booking for food-focused visitors who want a current, well-credentialed dinner without the reservation stress.

Osteria Il Muro earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025; a notable credential for a restaurant operating in Denton, TX rather than a major metropolitan dining market. Booking is currently straightforward, but that may change as recognition spreads. Go now, take the counter seat if it is available, treat this as the most compelling reason to detour into Denton.

Enclos earned two Michelin stars in its debut year; a first for Sonoma and one of the faster critical ascents in recent California dining. Chef Brian Limoges runs a contemporary tasting-format kitchen on the Stone Edge Farm estate, backed by a 1,450-bottle wine list. At $$$$ with near-impossible reservations, this is a special-occasion booking that requires planning months in advance.

Cuddlefish earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it the most credible dining option in Dunwoody right now. Booking is easy, so there is no reason to delay. If you are in the area and want a restaurant with genuine editorial momentum behind it, this is the straightforward choice.

Da Gama is one of Houston's few Portuguese-Indian canteens, drawing on Goan and Lisbon traditions with a wine list and cocktail program to match. A 2025 Resy Hit List winner, it's the right call for exploratory weekend brunch in Houston Heights; more intellectually interesting than its canteen format suggests, easier to book than most venues at this level of recognition.

Tiger Sun earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025; a credible signal for one of Atlanta's most momentum-driven new restaurants. Located in the Grant Park corridor, the kitchen operates with a sourcing-led philosophy that positions it alongside Atlanta's more ambitious independents. Booking is currently Easy through Resy, that window won't stay open indefinitely.

Kissho House Omakase earned Resy's 2025 Hit List recognition and makes a credible case for Philadelphia's best counter omakase experience. Book it for a fully committed Japanese tasting format in Center City; the counter setting rewards engaged diners who want pacing and proximity to the kitchen. Booking is currently easy; that window will close as the venue's profile builds.

void earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it one of Chicago's most talked-about current openings in Logan Square. The bar program is the primary draw, booking is straightforward compared to the city's harder tables. A practical pick for date nights and celebrations when you want ambition without a three-month waitlist.

Jacqueline landed on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025; and unlike most Portland restaurants earning that kind of attention, it's still easy to book. A focused, craft-forward kitchen in Southeast Portland that rewards intentional diners. Parties of 2–4 are the natural fit; lock in a reservation a few days out rather than risking the walk-in.

Domodomo Kō is a counter-format Japanese venue in Dallas that earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List in 2025; a credible signal of quality in a city with a growing serious dining scene. Booking difficulty is rated Easy, so a week or two of lead time is usually sufficient. Confirm price and hours directly before visiting, as those details are not publicly listed.

ZURiTO earned a spot on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it one of Beacon Hill's most closely watched tables right now. It books easier than most recognized Boston restaurants, so a week or two of lead time is usually enough. For food-forward diners who want a current, neighborhood-scale experience in Boston, this is a strong booking.

Theodore Rex is Houston's clearest argument for serious contemporary cooking at the $$$ price point. Chef Justin Yu's Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025) and a rising Opinionated About Dining ranking (#325 in North America) make it a reliable booking for food-focused diners who want a high-intention dinner without the $$$$ commitment. Book one to two weeks ahead; closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bánh Anh Em is a no-reservations Vietnamese spot in the East Village with a pre-opening queue that is fully warranted. Named to Resy's Best of the Hit List 2025, it delivers in-house baked bánh mì, homemade-noodle pho, shareable small plates at a price point that makes ordering across the menu easy. Go with a group and order everything.

Beethoven Market landed on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it one of the more compelling current destinations on the Westside. Located in Mar Vista, it is an easy book and a practical late-night option for dates or small celebrations; before the recognition pushes demand higher. Check it out now while access is still low-friction.

Parish Barbecue earned a spot on Resy's 2025 Hit List and delivers the smoke-forward, bark-heavy Texas barbecue that the format promises. Arrive early on weekends; this is a walk-up, sell-out operation on Manor Road. Booking is easy; the only friction is timing. A strong daytime anchor for any Austin food itinerary.

Komal is LA's first craft molino; nixtamalizing 100% Mexican heirloom corn on-site inside Mercado La Paloma; and a 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand. At $ pricing with walk-in access, it offers Mexico City-style tacos, tlacoyos, quesadillas at a quality level that most of the city's pricier Mexican restaurants cannot match. Go for the Taco Sonia and the masa.

ADDA is the right booking for a special-occasion dinner that wants bold, precisely seasoned Indian cooking without a formal room. Ranked on Resy's 2025 Hit List and OAD's North America list, it's easy to book and best experienced in person; the sauce-heavy mains travel reasonably well for takeout, but dine in if the occasion matters. Book a week out on Resy.

YooYee landed on Resy's Best of the Hit List for 2025, making it one of the more credible neighbourhood discoveries on Chicago's North Side right now. It's currently easy to book; an advantage that won't last indefinitely. Mid-week dinner is the play for first-timers who want the full, unhurried version of what this Uptown address is doing.

Beity is one of Chicago's harder reservations right now, it earns that difficulty. Chef Ryan Fakih's Lebanese tasting menu, anchored by charred pita, parsley hummus with lamb, cocktails built on arak and tahini, holds a Michelin Plate (2024) and a Resy Hit List spot (2025). Book three to four weeks out for the dining room, or take your chances at the bar.

88 Club is a Resy Hit List 2025 pick in Beverly Hills with a drinks program serious enough to make it a destination in its own right. Easy to book relative to LA's competitive bar scene, it suits date nights, special occasions, small groups who want considered cocktails over hotel-bar defaults. Confirm hours before visiting.