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Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants
Mandarin Oriental is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

1. Mandarin Oriental

9.1
80 Columbus Cir (at W 60th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Hell's Kitchen · 88 tips and reviews
Kin Shop is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

2. Kin Shop

469 Avenue of the Americas (at W 11th St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · West Village · 143 tips and reviews
Perilla is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

3. Perilla

9 Jones St (btwn Bleecker & W 4th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 133 tips and reviews
Carlos' Kitchen is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

4. Carlos' Kitchen

Spectator's Bar, 4140 S Durango Drive (Flamingo Ave), Las Vegas, NV
Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Proud Mary's Southern Bar & Grill is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

5. Proud Mary's Southern Bar & Grill

5.3
5550 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 7 tips and reviews
Grub is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

6. Grub

911 Seward St (at Barton Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Comfort Food Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 111 tips and reviews
Kualapuu Cookhouse is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

7. Kualapuu Cookhouse

7.2
Kualapu‘u, HI
BBQ Joint · 8 tips and reviews
BLT Steak is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

8. BLT Steak

106 E 57th St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 97 tips and reviews
Imperial No. 9 is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

9. Imperial No. 9

9 Crosby St (btw Grand & Howard St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 32 tips and reviews

10. The Gorbals

216 W 5th St (at Spring St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

viv w.viv wang: The menu is small, but changes frequently. Try the Beef Bone Marrow, Cucumber Salad with Garbonzo, and Potato Latkes. Chef Ilan Hall dreams up the dishes has a young and well-trained staff. Read more.

NeMesis Urban Bistro is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

11. NeMesis Urban Bistro

1035 N Miami Ave #103 (btwn NE 10th & 11th St), Miami, FL
New American Restaurant · Downtown Miami · 20 tips and reviews
Uncle Jack's Steakhouse is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

12. Uncle Jack's Steakhouse

7.7
440 9th Ave (btwn W 34th & W 35th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Garment District · 75 tips and reviews
Sprout is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

13. Sprout

1417 W Fullerton Ave (btwn Southport & Janssen), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · North Side · 30 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: Former 'Top Chef' contestant Dale Levitski hits all the right notes at this Lincoln Park French-American hotspot. Latest addition: a 'No Kids Brunch', for sipping mimosas and freely dropping f-bombs.

Village Kitchen is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

14. Village Kitchen

32 Highland Park Vlg (at Mockingbird Ln.), Dallas, TX
New American Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews
Bulldog Barbecue is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

15. Bulldog Barbecue

15400 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL
BBQ Joint · 74 tips and reviews
The Yard is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

16. The Yard

119 Broadway (btw Ocean Ave & 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Santa Monica · 46 tips and reviews
Searsucker is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

17. Searsucker

611 5th Ave (at Market St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Gaslamp · 249 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: Searsucker exemplies the vibe of the Gaslamp District: Pretty people, copious cocktails and a whimsical menu of small plates conceived by local celeb chef Brian Malarkey. Pork belly + eggs are a must.

Brownstone Kitchen & Bar is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

18. Brownstone Kitchen & Bar

840 Currie St (at Crockett St.), Fort Worth, TX
New American Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews
Sun in My Belly is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

19. Sun in My Belly

9.1
2161 College Ave NE (at Murray Hill Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Kirkwood · 119 tips and reviews
Scala's Bistro is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

20. Scala's Bistro

432 Powell St (btw Post & Sutter), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 108 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Well, what can I say? Hot Union Square spot. Lively, fun, great food. The chef, Jen Biesty, rocks. - Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts

Buddakan is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

21. Buddakan

9.1
75 9th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chelsea · 526 tips and reviews
Good Stuff Eatery is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

22. Good Stuff Eatery

8.3
303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 3rd St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 279 tips and reviews
Black Market Liquor Bar is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

23. Black Market Liquor Bar

8.6
11915 Ventura Blvd (at Carpenter Ave), Studio City, CA
Cocktail Bar · 96 tips and reviews
FLiP Burger Boutique is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

24. FLiP Burger Boutique

1587 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Verner St NW), Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · Berkeley Park · 236 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: This is a unique "burger boutique" by Atlanta Top Chef Season 4 Chef Richard Blais.Best fries in town (yes, I said it), fun burgers, and ice cold, no I mean, nitro cold milk shakes. -Hector Santiago,

FLiP Burger Boutique is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

25. FLiP Burger Boutique

3655 Roswell Rd NE (Tuxedo Festival Shopping Center), Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · North Buckhead · 101 tips and reviews
FLIP Burger Boutique is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

26. FLIP Burger Boutique

220 Summit Blvd Ste 140, Vestavia, AL
Burger Joint · 90 tips and reviews
Dos Caminos is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

27. Dos Caminos

825 3rd Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 223 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

28. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sure it's tough to get in, but Stephanie Izard's hamachi crudo with crisp pork belly; pappardelle with goat, pork and veal sugo; and intricate veggie dishes make it worth the wait. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

R Gang Eatery is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

29. R Gang Eatery

3683 5th Ave (btwn Pennsylvania & Anderson Pl), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Hillcrest · 73 tips and reviews

Dust A.Dust Agent: Rich Sweeney from Top Chef season 5 is the main chef here. Excellent dinner menu !

SweetSalt Food Shop is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

30. SweetSalt Food Shop

8.6
10106 Riverside Dr (Near Forman), Toluca Lake, CA
Sandwich Spot · Greater Toluca Lake · 68 tips and reviews
Social Sports Kitchen is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

31. Social Sports Kitchen

1002 Hempstead Tpke, Uniondale, NY
Sports Bar · 31 tips and reviews
CulinAriane is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

32. CulinAriane

33 Walnut St (at Pine St), Montclair, NJ
New American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Firenze Osteria is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

33. Firenze Osteria

8.1
4212 Lankershim Blvd (Valley Spring Ln.), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Greater Toluca Lake · 25 tips and reviews
Cafe Firenze is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

34. Cafe Firenze

563 W Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, CA
Italian Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

35. Alchemy by Carla Hall

8810 Brookville Rd, Silver Spring, MD
Restaurant · No tips or reviews
LA Farm is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

36. LA Farm

3000 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

gina m.gina mom: on top of the top chef's amazing hospitality and entertaining host elements, the dessert menu is to die for! citrus souffle = hotter than the fire pits.

37. Stefan's On Montana

1518 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 4 tips and reviews
Frita Batidos is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

38. Frita Batidos

9.0
117 W Washington St (S Ashley St), Ann Arbor, MI
Cuban Restaurant · Downtown Ann Arbor · 153 tips and reviews
Juhu Beach Club is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

39. Juhu Beach Club

320 11th St, San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · SoMa · 3 tips and reviews
Super Pan is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

40. Super Pan

1057 Blue Ridge Ave NE (Highland Ave.), Atlanta, GA
Latin American Restaurant · Poncey-Highland · 22 tips and reviews
Rendezvous Tapas Lounge is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

41. Rendezvous Tapas Lounge

2080 Van Ness Ave (Pacific ave), San Francisco, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 1 tip
Branzino is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

42. Branzino

2429 2nd Ave (at Wall St), Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Belltown · 27 tips and reviews

Seattle MetSeattle Met: Chef Ashley Merriman keeps her hand firmly on the Italian tiller, turning out a housemade pappardelle Bolognese, a halibut with fresh vegetables, and a perfect pizza crust. Read more.

Trestle on Tenth is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

43. Trestle on Tenth

242 10th Ave (at W 24th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 83 tips and reviews
Graffiato is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

44. Graffiato

707 6th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Chinatown · 189 tips and reviews

Washington Business JournalWashington Business Journal: WBJ's Top Shelf says: "Top Chef runner-up Mike Isablella will serve his infamous pork shoulder bathed in pepperoni sauce. Those who watched will know what I am talking about. Yum! (WBJ 4/8/11)

10 Arts is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

45. 10 Arts

10 Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Avenue of the Arts South · 22 tips and reviews

46. Woodfire Grill

1782 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: CL Best of Atlanta 2010 winner: Best vegetarian splurge. Chef Kevin Gillespie may be pork-obsessed, but the $65-$85 Vegetable Tasting Menu is truly indulgent Read more.

47. Volt

7.6
228 N Market St (Between 2nd And 3rd), Frederick, MD
American Restaurant · Downtown Frederick · 63 tips and reviews

MarylandMaryland: Volt is housed in a 19th century, 3 story, 8,000 sq. ft. brick mansion, and is partly owned by “Top Chef” season 6 contestant Bryan Voltaggio!

ink. is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

48. ink.

8360 Melrose Ave (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 186 tips and reviews

49. The Lark

6430 Farmington Rd (Maple Rd), West Bloomfield Township, MI
French Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: A romantic backdrop to out of this world, super great food. Be sure to try the rack of lamb "Ghengis Khan" and the Austrian Salzburger Knockrel. -John Somerville, Top Chef

Lavo is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

50. Lavo

39 E 58th St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Midtown East · 297 tips and reviews
Ray's on the Creek is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

51. Ray's on the Creek

7.5
1700 Mansell Rd, Alpharetta, GA
American Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

52. Cha Chah

2013 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN
Restaurant · Bellmont-Hillsboro · 13 tips and reviews

Kim K.Kim Keelor: Arnold Mynt always surprises and delights. Especially nice in summer/back deck with flowing curtains.Lovely.

Suzy Wong's House Of Yum is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

53. Suzy Wong's House Of Yum

7.2
1515 Church St (15th Ave. N), Nashville, TN
Asian Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews
PM is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

54. PM

2017 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN
Asian Restaurant · Bellmont-Hillsboro · 107 tips and reviews

55. Prime Steakhouse

1719 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD
Steakhouse · Fells Point · 2 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Great food, great quality, great prices. -Timothy Dean, Top Chef

The Oval Room is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

56. The Oval Room

800 Connecticut Ave NW (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 23 tips and reviews

57. STK

8.1
3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Level 3, Boulevard Tower (in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas), Las Vegas, NV
Steakhouse · 131 tips and reviews

CookingSchools.comCookingSchools.com: Chef Stephen Hopcraft rocks! Outstanding food and a vibrant scene make this one of our favorite locations in Vegas. Read more.

La Seine Bar & Grill is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

58. La Seine Bar & Grill

14 N LA Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
French Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
The Water Grill is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

59. The Water Grill

9.0
544 S Grand Ave (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 68 tips and reviews
Kelly Liken is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

60. Kelly Liken

12 Vail Rd, Vail, CO
American Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
Social Eatz is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

61. Social Eatz

232 E 53rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 112 tips and reviews
Plein Sud at Smyth Tribeca Hotel is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

62. Plein Sud at Smyth Tribeca Hotel

85 W Broadway (Chambers), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Tribeca · 44 tips and reviews
Private|Social is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

63. Private|Social

3232 McKinney Ave (at Hall St.), Dallas, TX
New American Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews
Catch is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

64. Catch

8.0
21 9th Ave (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 328 tips and reviews
HD1 is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

65. HD1

664 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Hot Dog Joint · Poncey-Highland · 86 tips and reviews

66. ink.

8360 Melrose Ave (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 186 tips and reviews

Whitney F.Whitney F: it's inventive, sure. but don't worry, not everything is covered in foam. i loved the pork and the lamp neck dishes.

Twenty Eight Restaurant and Lounge is one of Top Chef Competitors' Restaurants.

67. Twenty Eight Restaurant and Lounge

7.2
19530 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA
Steakhouse · 2 tips and reviews