NYC's Atomix Crowned Best Restaurant in North America! See the Top 50!
The culinary world buzzed with excitement as the inaugural North America's 50 Best Restaurants list was unveiled in Las Vegas! The awards ceremony brought together top culinary talent from across the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean to celebrate gastronomic excellence.
Atomix Takes the Top Spot
New York City's Atomix, known for its innovative Korean cuisine, claimed the coveted No. 1 position. This recognition solidifies Atomix's place as a leader in North American dining. Mon Lapin in Montreal secured the No. 2 spot, followed by Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Jordan Station, Canada, at No. 3.
Other Highlights from the List
Several restaurants that previously appeared on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list also made a strong showing in the North America rankings, including SingleThread (Healdsburg, CA), Le Bernardin (New York, NY), César (New York, NY), and Atelier Crenn (San Francisco, CA). Representing the Caribbean, Buzo Osteria Italiana (Bridgetown, Barbados) and Stush in the Bush (St. Ann, Jamaica) also earned well-deserved recognition.
Specialty Awards
- Resy One to Watch Award: Ladder 4 (Detroit, MI)
- Art of Hospitality Award: Tanière 3 (Quebec City, Canada)
- Champions of Change Award: One Love Community Fridge (New York, NY)
Portland's Kann, a wood-fired Haitian restaurant led by chef Gregory Gourdet, secured the 27th spot on the list. This is just the latest in a string of accolades for Kann, which has received numerous awards, including being named Esquire magazine's best new restaurant and receiving the James Beard Award for America's best new restaurant.
Top 10 Restaurants in North America:
- Atomix, New York, New York
- Mon Lapin, Montreal, Canada
- Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Jordan Station, Canada
- Smyth, Chicago, Illinois
- Tanière 3, Quebec City, Canada
- Dakar NOLA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Kalaya, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Singlethread, Healdsburg, California
- Le Bernardin, New York, New York
- Le Veau d’Or, New York, New York
This inaugural list marks an exciting expansion of the World's 50 Best Restaurants organization, highlighting the diverse and vibrant culinary scene across North America.