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Yelp's 2026 Top 100 Highlights Local Restaurants Nationwide

PUBLISHED Jan 21, 2026, 2:26 PM ET

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Yelp's 2026 Top 100 Highlights Local Restaurants Nationwide

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 6

Center 100%

Sources: 6

United States. Yelp released its 2026 'Top 100 Places to Eat' list Tuesday, ranking restaurants nationwide using user review volume and ratings. The list placed Ci Siamo (New York) at No. 1; GW Fins (New Orleans) No. 8; Slackwater (Utah) No. 9; Leven Deli (Denver) No. 13; Alma Fonda Fina No. 40; Tumerico (Tucson) No. 32; De Babel (Scottsdale) No. 33; Zeneli Pizzeria (New Haven) No. 87 and Two Chicks Cafe No. 90. Yelp cited ratings and volume. Local outlets reported regional entries and noted trends such as 'grandma-core' and comfort-food popularity. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Adyan K. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2024: Yelp's previous lists highlighted regional winners such as Tumerico being named top in 2024.
2025: Local reporting referenced earlier single-state entries and evolving recognition patterns.
January 2026: Yelp published its 'Top 100 Places to Eat' list using user review volume and ratings.
January 2026: Regional outlets published local breakdowns, naming specific restaurants and ranks.
January 2026: Coverage emphasized trends like 'grandma-core' and increased attention to comfort foods.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Restaurants named on Yelp’s Top 100 list received immediate media exposure through regional outlets and Yelp’s public list, increasing visibility among potential diners.