Eater Award Winners 2023 List, Eater Award 2023

Discover the culinary trailblazers honored at the 2023 Eater Awards, celebrating exceptional meals, unique desserts, and vibrant atmospheres across 21 U.S. cities. Explore the winners' contributions to local food scenes and cultural vitality.

by Rubaditsha | Updated Dec 08, 2023

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Eater Award 2023

The Eater Awards marks the culmination of a year-long exploration of dining and drinking across 21 U.S. cities by dedicated editors. This momentous occasion recognizes establishments that go beyond conventional categories, celebrating eateries for their exceptional meals, unique desserts, and vibrant atmospheres.

The winners, acknowledged with the esteemed tomato-can award, reflect the diverse fabric of their communities. From a Twin Cities deli crafting remarkable sandwiches to a Seattle cocktail bar incorporating Polaroid memories, each winner contributes to the local food scene's resilience and vitality.

Despite the challenges faced by the hospitality industry, these bars, restaurants, and food ventures showcase resilience, creativity, and a commitment to delivering innovative flavors and memorable experiences. The 2023 Eater Awards honor these culinary trailblazers for their meaningful contributions to the ever-evolving landscape of American dining.

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Eater Award Winners 2023 List

New Orleans

  • Dakar NOLA: Best New Restaurant
  • MaMou: Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year
  • The Tell Me Bar: Wine Bar of the Year
  • Hungry Eyes: Best Vibes of the Year
  • LUFU NOLA: Pop-Up Turned Restaurant of the Year

Los Angeles

  • Best New Restaurant: Bar Chelou
  • Most Mind-Blowing Dining Experience: Poltergeist
  • Best New Community Restaurant: Ruby Fruit
  • Best New Food Truck: Del Mar Ostioneria
  • Best New Tasting Menu: Sushi Sonagi

San Francisco

  • Restaurant of the Year: Dalida
  • Chef of the Year: Azalina Eusope (Azalina’s)
  • Restaurant Where We Want to Be Regulars: Burdell
  • Pop-Up of the Year: Hadeem
  • Best New Dining Destination: Chez Noir

Twin Cities

  • Oro by Nixta: Restaurant of the Year
  • Marty’s Deli: Best Damn Sandwich
  • Lito’s Burritos: Best New Pop-Up
  • Hi Flora: Best New Bar
  • Indigenous Food Lab: The Visionary

Seattle

  • Restaurant of the Year: Layers Green Lake
  • Best Comeback: Ludi’s Restaurant
  • Best New Bar: Dark Room
  • Best Takeout: Bapshim
  • Most Delightful Surprise: Rojo’s Mexican Food

Portland

  • Best New Restaurant: Xiao Ye
  • Best Chef Residency or Pop-Up: Astral at Duality Brewing
  • Best New Bar: The Houston Blacklight
  • Best New Food Cart: Frybaby
  • Chef of the Year: Luna Contreras, Chelo

Nashville

  • Bastion: Restaurant of the Year
  • Noko: Best New Restaurant
  • The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club: Best Bar of the Year
  • The Twelve Thirty Club: Best Night Out
  • S.S. Gai: Best Fried Chicken

San Diego

  • Atelier Manna: Best New Neighborhood Restaurant
  • The Lafayette Hotel: Best Night Out
  • Long Story Short: Best Pop-Up Turned Permanent
  • La Bamba Room: Best New Bar
  • Yiko Yiko: Best New Dessert Shop

Chicago

  • Restaurant of the Year: Daisies
  • Chefs of the Year: Margaret Pak and Jolly Nelliparambil for Thattu
  • Bar of the Year: Meadowlark
  • Biggest Dining Surprise: Warlord
  • Reboot of the Year: Boonie’s Filipino Restaurant

Miami

  • Branja: Best New Restaurant
  • Bar Kaiju: Bar of the Year
  • Bouchon Bistro: Best New Restaurant Import
  • Casadonna: Design of the Year
  • Erba Miami: Best New Italian Restaurant

Philly

  • Best New Restaurant: My Loup
  • Best New Bar:Vinyl
  • Best New Dish:Jim’s West Cheesesteak
  • Best Collaboration:The Lucky Well Incubator
  • Chef of the Year:Montana Houston of Restaurant Aleksandar

Austin

  • Best New Restaurant: Ramen del Barrio
  • Best New Restaurant Sequel: Este
  • Best New Food Truck: KG BBQ
  • Best New Bar: Holiday

Detroit

  • Alpino: Best New Restaurant
  • Best New Wine Bar: The Wine Side
  • Joel Jones (Cafe Sous Terre): Best Bartender
  • Tacos Hernandez: Best New Taqueria
  • Paradise Street Eats: Best New Food Truck

Dallas

  • El Carlos Elegante: Restaurant of the Year
  • Via Triozzi: Best New Restaurant
  • Petra and the Beast: Best Vibes
  • Petra and the Beast: Best Vibes
  • Tina’s Continental: Best Bar

Houston

  • Best New Restaurant: Little’s Oyster Bar
  • Best Tasting Menu Restaurant: Tatemó
  • Best Collaboration: Th Prsrv
  • Best Pop-Up Turned Permanent: Trill Burgers
  • Best Pop-Up Turned Permanent: Trill Burgers

Boston

  • Rubato: Best New Restaurant
  • Grace by Nia: Best Night Out
  • Southern Pines Diner Car: Best New Pop-Up
  • Birds of Paradise: Best New Bar
  • Comfort Kitchen: The Game Changer

New York

  • Superiority Burger: Best New Restaurant
  • Hyderabadi Zaiqa: Best $20 Spent
  • Libertine: Biggest Surprise
  • Mama Yoshi Mini Mart: Best Pop-Up-Turned-Restaurant
  • Hainan Chicken House: The Restaurant Where We’d Be Regulars

Las Vegas

  • Stanton Social Prime: Best New On-Strip Restaurant
  • Fine Company: Best New Off-Strip Restaurant
  • Retro by Voltaggio: Best Chef Residency or Pop-Up
  • Liquid Diet: Best New Bar
  • Cantina Tequila: Best Vibes

DC

  • Royal Sands Social Club: Design of the Year
  • Kyojin: Restaurant of the Year
  • Vera: Vibe of the Year
  • Alegria: Bar of the Year
  • Masako Morishita: Chef of the Year

Carolinas

  • Ajja: Best New Carolinas Restaurant
  • Kultura: South Carolina Restaurant of the Year
  • Bombolo: North Carolina Restaurant of the Year
  • Mike D’s Smokehouse: Best New North Carolina Barbecue
  • King BBQ: Best New South Carolina Barbecue

Atlanta

  • Best New Atlanta Restaurant: La Semilla

780 Memorial Drive, Atlanta

  • Best Pop-Up to Permanent Restaurant: Leftie Lee’s

6 Olive Street, Avondale Estates

  • Best New Spot to Become a Regular: Whoopsie’s

1 Moreland Avenue, Atlanta

  • Best Comeback Story of 2023: Foundation Social Eatery

55 Roswell Street, Alpharetta

  • Sleeper Hit of 2023:Oaxaca

5255 Peachtree Boulevard, Chamblee

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Eater Award Winners 2023: FAQs

1. What is the Eater Awards?  

The Eater Awards is an annual recognition of outstanding eateries, celebrating exceptional meals, desserts, and atmospheres in 21 U.S. cities.

2. How are winners selected?  

Eater editors lead extensive dining research, choosing places that contribute significantly to their local food scenes.

3. Can you provide examples of this year's winners?  

Winners include a standout Twin Cities deli, a unique Seattle cocktail bar, a Nashville Thai fried chicken expert, and a San Diego chiffon cake purveyor.

4. Why are these establishments celebrated?  

These winners showcase resilience in the face of industry challenges, bringing innovative flavors and experiences to their audiences.

5. What do the Eater Awards tell about the dining scene?  

Each award tells a story of the year in dining, recognizing those who contribute to the continued vitality of their local food scenes.