Indulge in New York’s 5 Highest-Rated Restaurants

Our local restaurants continue to need our support. The pandemic may have started what seemed like dire straits, and while some restaurants have prevailed, others have had to shut their doors. Today, restaurants are faced with new challenges and on top of that, a labor shortage.

Now, more than ever, is the time to support your local favorites and explore those new restaurants you’ve been wanting to try. And, when you are there, don’t forget — be patient, be kind and tip well.

Show your support locally and find a delicious meal from a nearby restaurant. Turn to Top Rated Local® for the highest-rated restaurants in New York.

The top 5 restaurants in New York for 2021

#1. Naan-Tastic

Naan-Tastic offers a completely new way to enjoy fresh, delicious, made-to-order Indian food in a fast and casual setting.

Naan-Tastic has received 2,104 reviews across 5 different verified review sites with an average rating of 4.97 stars. Overall, Naan-Tastic has earned a Rating Score™ of 99.74 and the honor of being the number one award winner for restaurants in New York.

This is the second year in a row Naan-Tastic has won a Top Rated Local award for restaurants in New York.

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#2. Bruegger’s Bagels

Bruegger’s Bagels offers authentic New York-style bagels that are perfect for a variety of fresh breakfast and deli sandwiches, and pair well with salads, soups and coffee.

Bruegger’s Bagels has received 11,339 reviews across 5 different verified review sites with an average rating of 4.88 stars. Overall, Bruegger’s Bagels has earned a Rating Score™ of 98.84 and the honor of being the number two award winner for restaurants in New York.

This is the second year in a row Bruegger’s Bagels has won a Top Rated Local award for restaurants in New York.

Learn more about Bruegger’s Bagels!

#3. Crave

Crave is a locally owned business that offers hamburgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, salads and frozen yogurt, and is located in Albany.

Crave has received 3,257 reviews across 8 different verified review sites with an average rating of 4.88 stars. Overall, Crave has earned a Rating Score™ of 98.84 and the honor of being the number three award winner for restaurants in New York.

This is the third year in a row Crave has won a Top Rated Local award for restaurants in New York.

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#4. The Memphis King

The Memphis King is a barbecue restaurant that believes cooking meat low and slow is the right way, and encourages customers to arrive early in case they sell out.

The Memphis King has received 1,093 reviews across 5 different verified review sites with an average rating of 4.82 stars. Overall, The Memphis King has earned a Rating Score™ of 98.21 and the honor of being the number four award winner for restaurants in New York.

This is the second year in a row The Memphis King has won a Top Rated Local award for restaurants in New York.

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#5. The Tailor and the Cook

The Tailor and the Cook is a farm-to-table eatery located in downtown Utica that offers inspired and thoughtful cuisine.

The Tailor and the Cook has received 3,581 reviews across 7 verified review sites with an average rating of 4.81 stars. Overall, The Tailor and the Cook has earned a Rating Score™ of 98.09 and the honor of being the number five award winner for restaurants in New York.

This is the third year The Tailor and the Cook has won a Top Rated Local award for restaurants in New York.

Learn more about The Tailor and the Cook!


Congratulations to all of the Top Rated Local award-winning restaurants in New York for 2021! These restaurants truly are the best of the best, and we salute their dedication to excellence in everything they do.

Learn about the other Top Rated Local award winners in New York for 2021.

If you’ve got nothing planned for dinner tonight, or even if you do, support local and check out Top Rated Local for the highest-rated restaurants in New York.

With Top Rated Local, you can find a restaurant from across the web, including Google, Yelp and beyond, compare restaurants in your area side by side, get a snapshot of a restaurant’s online reputation as a whole and more. It’s the ultimate way to find a local business you can trust.

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