Thirteen New York Restaurants Recognized on North America’s 50 Best List

The annual North America’s 50 Best Restaurants awards were presented on Thursday, May 28, in New Orleans. Thirteen restaurants from New York City were included in this year’s ranking. No New York establishment appeared in the top five.

Atomix, located in NoMad, is now the city’s highest-ranked restaurant at number seven. The tasting menu spot held the top position last year but dropped six places this cycle. Other New York restaurants on the list include César and several others in Manhattan and Brooklyn, though none broke into the leading ranks.

Thursday night’s ceremony drew chefs and restaurant owners from across the continent. New York attendees noted the visible shift in rankings, with several former top-10 local spots now further down the list. Conversations at Midtown establishments Friday morning focused on the results and what they mean for local dining reputations as the summer season approaches.

The North America’s 50 Best list is compiled by an academy of industry professionals and aims to reflect current trends and achievements in the restaurant world. The list’s release often influences reservation demand and industry prestige in the weeks that follow.

The full ranking, including all New York honorees, is available on the awards’ official website. Several local chefs are expected to address their teams and guests about the results at upcoming service this weekend.