Eater 2026 Awards Feature Restaurants Across Cities

The 2026 Eater Awards, presented by Capital One, highlight new restaurants, bakeries, dishes and culinary talent across New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and the Bay Area. New York’s selections emphasize strong cooking and hospitality at a range of prices, including Badaboom’s $16 happy-hour half chicken. The awards also recognize a lively Los Angeles dining scene and D.C. winners in categories including best new restaurant, chef of the year, best new bakery, dish of the year and best late-night spot. In the Bay Area, the awards spotlight new dining destinations and chefs, including San Francisco’s Restaurant Naides, which brings Filipino flavors and traditions to fine dining through inventive dishes.