The 25 best new restaurants in the country, according to diners
Source: Business Insider ·
Yelp ranked the best new restaurants in the country, from jungle-themed hot spots to a Korean fusion spot.
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Ahi tuna from The Chapman.The Chapman/YelpYelp ranked the best new restaurants in the country based on customer reviews.The list shows that diners are embracing steakhouses, Indian restaurants, and buzzy brunch spots.A jungle-inspired Tempe lounge and a Chinese American prix-fixe restaurant took the top two spots.America's most exciting new restaurants aren't just opening in New York, Los Angeles, or Miami — they're opening nationwide.A Yelp ranking of the best new restaurants in the US shows diners are gravitating toward big, experience-driven meals, from trendy steakhouses and Indian restaurants to lavish brunches and live-fire cooking.To make the list, Yelp ranked 25 of the country's best new full-service restaurants based on a few key factors, including review volume and individual ratings from diners.To be eligible, restaurants had to open after January 1, 2025, and have a passing health score. Yelp also reviewed data through June 11, 2026, to ensure reviews remained positive…