Bon Appétit Restaurant Awards and Recognition

Bon Appétit is a food and entertaining magazine that publishes annual restaurant awards, most notably The 20 Best New Restaurants list. The awards recognize standout new dining destinations across the United States, selected by the magazine's editors and restaurant critic.

Bon Appétit has been publishing restaurant awards for years, with The 20 Best New Restaurants serving as one of the magazine's flagship annual features. The list focuses exclusively on new openings, typically restaurants that have debuted within the past year. Selection is handled by the magazine's editorial team and restaurant critic, who evaluate establishments based on food quality, service, atmosphere, and overall dining experience. The awards span the full geographic and culinary range of American dining, from casual neighborhood spots to ambitious fine dining projects.

A Bon Appétit restaurant award, particularly a spot on The 20 Best New Restaurants list, gives new openings serious national visibility. The magazine's editors and critic compile this annual ranking, which covers the U.S. dining landscape from coast to coast. If you're tracking where to eat or wondering which new restaurants matter beyond local buzz, this list offers a curated snapshot of what the Bon Appétit team considers worth your attention. The 2025 edition is the most recent release.