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Hands Up, Utensils Down: Restaurants by Top Chef Alums

Whether you’re a fan of the show or simply a curious foodie, these restaurants by Top Chef alumni are taking over the global dining scene one delicious dish at a time. From season winners to fan favorites, Cajun flare to Chinese fusion, we’ve got a hot list of former cheftestants' restaurants across the country. Book your table today.

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The OpenTable Team
Updated April 24, 2020
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Arlo Grey by Kristen Kish

Price: Expensive
American
Downtown
4.5
1472 reviews
Delicious food & cocktails! Especially fried rice & pork chop…highly recommend! Great service by Bran.
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Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary American
Downtown
4.7
1496 reviews
This was a nice, meat-heavy experience! We came here for date night and ordered the bison and the tenderloin.
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Casa Pernoi

Price: Expensive
Contemporary Italian
Birmingham
4.6
260 reviews
The food was outstanding and the service was top notch. Pistachio ricotta dessert was amazing!
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David Burke Tavern

Price: Expensive
Contemporary American
Upper East Side
4.6
708 reviews
Great food. Excellent service. Lobster dumplings excellent. Will return
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Season To Taste

Price: Expensive
American
Cambridge
4.8
1389 reviews
First time here. Really enjoyed it. The menu had a great range of offerings and so many of them looked delicious. Everything we ordered was great and the service was really wonderful.
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Gabrielle Charleston in Hotel Bennett

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary Southern
Downtown Charleston
4.6
940 reviews
Dinner was wonderful! Everything we tried was delicious! The she crab soup, brussel sprouts (the absolute best!), mussels, steaks (filet and NY strip), and lobster Mac and cheese were perfect! The service was also impeccable! We loved everything about our dining experience at Gabrielle.
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Church and Union - Charlotte

Price: Expensive
Contemporary American
Uptown
4.6
4625 reviews
Absolutely blown away! The food was amazing but the service was top notch. Atina was beyond accommodating and I can truly say she went above and beyond for us. Church & Union is lucky to have someone like her on their management team. Definitely will be back many more times.
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Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

Price: Moderate
American
Gold Coast / Streeterville
4.6
2015 reviews
Blue Door is always a favorite spot when we visit Chicago. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is charming. We look forward to our next visit!
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Siena Tavern

Price: Moderate
Unspecified
River North (Chicago)
4.7
5515 reviews
Brunch was very tasty! The lobster Benedict and avocado toast were excellent
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Barrio

Price: Moderate
Unspecified
River North (Chicago)
4.4
2588 reviews
We love coming to Barrio when we’re in town. The food is amazing and we thoroughly enjoy the bottomless mimosas for brunch!
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Big Bowl - Chicago

Price: Moderate
Chinese
River North (Chicago)
4.6
1138 reviews
Great food. My server Brittany was extremely nice and attentive. Brittany is is hard working and has a great attitude.
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Girl & the Goat

Price: Moderate
Contemporary American
West Loop
4.7
13525 reviews
Amazing. There are only a few places in the country where I completely trust the server’s recommendations but GATG is good enough there is never a worry and you get done delitful surprises
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Four by Brother Luck

Price: Expensive
American
Colorado Springs
4.6
1997 reviews
The food was delicious! The gazpacho was to die for! The wine pairings were perfect. I highly recommend it.
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Queenie's Steakhouse

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
Denton
4.7
1278 reviews
Service was exceptional last night even during a special event and full house. Fun menu was delicious.
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Stoic & Genuine

Price: Expensive
Seafood
Downtown / LoDo
4.3
1869 reviews
Good experience overall. Food is good but not spectacular. Service is great. Atmosphere is good. Overall is good+.
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Ultreia

Price: Expensive
Spanish
Downtown / LoDo
4.4
821 reviews
Great selection of tapas that were all delicious. Staff did an excellent job of explaining each dish and he was very attentive. Nice wine by the glass choices. We will definitely come back!
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Bar Dough

Price: Expensive
Italian
Highlands
4.4
1143 reviews
Good food and service. Menu limited for brunch but still good choices. Will be back again!
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Bistro Vendome

Price: Moderate
French
Park Hill
4.6
6958 reviews
We were honored to spend new Years Day eating brunch in the Larimer location on its last day there. Pat, our server, was just perfect: attentive, kind, and well, just, top notch in every way. Our bartender after brunch was also fantastic! He made lovely recommendations and the best Negroni we had ever tasted. Thank you all for a magical day. Best to you in 2023 in your new Park Hill space!
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Alta Strada Mosaic

Price: Moderate
Italian
Fairfax
4.4
1135 reviews
Very friendly staff and great food. Not a large place but definitely a must go to spot.
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Ventanas at the Modern

Price: Expensive
Contemporary Latin
Fort Lee
4.5
2200 reviews
Elyza was our waiter and she was super amazing! service was phenomenal and food was excellent. please come here !
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Lonesome Dove Western Bistro - Fort Worth

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary American
Fort Worth Stockyards
4.9
3584 reviews
The server Adam was amazing 😉
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Thacher and Rye

Price: Expensive
American
Frederick
4.6
6036 reviews
We visited for brunch, and it was excellent. Beautiful calm restaurant space, great music mix, wonderful servers. I had a version of steak and eggs with hash, which was delicious. Loved the French fries with dipping sauces. Husband really enjoyed the tuna tartare. We were very impressed with the "egg" dessert. Definitely will return!
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Red Salt Room by David Burke

Price: Very Expensive
American
Garden City
4.5
874 reviews
Excellent choice....will definitely be visiting again.
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King Bar by David Burke

Price: Expensive
American
Garden City
4.6
167 reviews
Another wonderful experience at King Bar! Service and food were excellent!
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Wilo Eatery & Bar

Price: Expensive
International
Guaynabo
4.9
371 reviews
Montaditos, wonderfull, Rizotto de gandures wow! Feeds two.
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Roy's Waikiki

Price: Very Expensive
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Waikiki
4.7
5306 reviews
We went to Roy’s three times in one week, because the food is so amazing. When you combine that with the excellent service and calm atmosphere, we really didn’t want to go anywhere else. We were there last year and Royce was definitely on our list for this visit. Planning to go again next trip to Hawaii!!
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Bayou & Bottle-Four Seasons Houston

Price: Moderate
American
Downtown
4.5
106 reviews
Outstanding! This is a private residence and not a hotel. The golf bays are very private and away from the bar/restaurant, very convenient to bathrooms
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Lonesome Dove - Knoxville

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary American
Knoxville
4.7
1758 reviews
Made reservations, although they are just now opening for lunch, and they were not busy when they opened. Very quick and attentive service. We ordered prime rib, which was very good, prime rib sandwich and the chicken sandwich, which again, were very good. The restaurant is very classy and we enjoyed it.
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Frontera Cocina

Price: Expensive
Mexican
Lake Buena Vista
4.3
2017 reviews
Always love everything here!! Food is fabulous, service great. Lovely ambience.
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CHICA Las Vegas

Price: Expensive
Contemporary Mexican
The Venetian and Palazzo
4.6
2688 reviews
Food was absolutely phenomenal and the sides were equally as good. Wish we would have had room for dessert.
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Border Grill – Mandalay Bay

Price: Moderate
Mexican
Mandalay Bay Resort
4.4
4996 reviews
No better brunch in Vegas! It’s a must on every trip!
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STK - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
4.3
9934 reviews
Food was amazing! Thanks again
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Providence

Price: Very Expensive
Seafood
Hollywood
4.9
4092 reviews
We celebrated our son’s wedding at Providence and it was phenomenal. They recently renovated the restaurant and it is beautiful. We were seated in a separate room which was so thoughtful. The food was fabulous, amazing cocktails and super friendly and efficient staff. Amazing experience!
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Redbird - Los Angeles

Price: Expensive
Contemporary American
Downtown
4.7
2634 reviews
Always a great place for excellent food, service and ambience.
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Jar

Price: Very Expensive
American
Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
4.9
3147 reviews
I’ve been waiting to try Jar since 2011 and it did not disappoint. Service level was on point and the food was delicious. The ambiance is amazing and felt like a 70s restaurant with a modern flair. We’ll be back soon. Thank you!
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Bar Esquina Los Cabos

Price: Very Expensive
Global, International
Cabo San Lucas
4.7
496 reviews
The food was amazing and the band that was playing was really good.
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Ario

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Marco Island
4.5
1831 reviews
Ario was a VIBE!!! Our server Kahn was phenomenal. The food was so yummy. We had a Caesar salad, New York Strip, Seabass (to die for) and chocolate cake for dessert. Ambiance was incredible and service was ON POINT. Highly recommend
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Stubborn Seed

Price: Very Expensive
American
South Beach
4.8
2419 reviews
Celebrating vacation
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OLA Restaurant

Price: Moderate
Latin / Spanish
South Beach
3.5
1744 reviews
Ola has been and remains my favorite restaurant since I first discovered it upon moving to Miami 14 years ago. The menu is slightly modified for low season, but the Miami Spice menu (through 9/30) still has some of the old favorites. The food and the service, par usual, were both excellent.
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Stiltsville Fish Bar

Price: Expensive
Seafood
South Beach
4.6
2617 reviews
Had a wonderful diner at this trendy yet quaint seafood restaurant. Monica, our server, was amazing at making sure our dining experience was top notch.
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Tre Rivali

Price: Expensive
Italian
Milwaukee
4.5
1314 reviews
Great service from Janet! The food was tasty and Wednesday are 1/2 bottle off. I enjoyed celebrating my friends new job!
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Mustards Grill

Price: Expensive
American
Yountville
4.8
10125 reviews
There were four in our dining party, and we all had an excellent experience in all ways. We commented on our wait-staff, named Eric. He was most accommodating, from our orders to any changes we needed to make. Our food was delicious and abundant. We definitely will return again, as we have for many years, to Mustard's as one of our choice dining experiences in the Yountville area.
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Adele's

Price: Expensive
American
The Gulch & North Gulch
4.6
5110 reviews
Such a great brunch experience!
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Toups Meatery

Price: Expensive
Cajun
Mid-City / City Park
4.7
2214 reviews
Celebrating 22nd anniversary of our first date. Toups has been on our “to do” list for a long time. So glad we finally got to try it. We had several appetizers and small plates and shared the rack of elk as a main course. Portion size on the main course would have been disappointing if I hadn’t had all the other stuff but everything was delicious.
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Restaurant August

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary French / American
Central Business District
4.8
7675 reviews
The food was sublime. Amazing foie gras and duck. Attentive service. Romantic old world ambiance. Just lovely.
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La Petite Grocery

Price: Expensive
French
Garden District
4.8
5370 reviews
La Petite Grocery was as wonderful as it was reputed to be. I went for the blue crab beignets, which were absolutely the best beignets I can imagine. The quantities of food were manageable, appreciated so that there was room for dessert. And the desserts were particularly complex and interesting - we tried all four.
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Restaurant R'evolution

Price: Very Expensive
Creole / Cajun / Southern
French Quarter
4.7
6638 reviews
My partner and I are in NOLA for a vacation and we couldn’t have asked for a better date night!! The food was amazing and they were very considerate of his shellfish, and when we didn’t get dessert they brought out a cute lil chocolate box and homemade ice cream sandwiches so that we didn’t leave without having the full experience. Erika and our other waiter (I forgot his name but he was AMAZING and his vast experience showed, were incredible. Will definitely be back on our next trip!
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Añejo Tribeca

Price: Expensive
Mexican
TriBeCa - Downtown
4.7
1049 reviews
We took happy hour menu and we save lots of money
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Hill Country Barbecue Market – Flatiron

Price: Moderate
Barbecue
Chelsea
4.5
1985 reviews
Great Happy Hour menu Love their outdoor dining section!
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Aqimero

Price: Moderate
Contemporary Latin
Center City
4.7
976 reviews
The food was amazing , the service was great and the food came out quick. The space is beautiful , it’s a little loud in the middle but if you sit off to the side its a different place. I would definitely go again.
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Departure Restaurant and Lounge

Price: Moderate
Contemporary Asian
Downtown
4.3
4221 reviews
The last day of summer, on the deck, high above beautiful Portland. As usual, Departure hit all the 'marks.' From the reservation process to the final tab, all was good. Prompt seating, a 6-top on the deck. Our server was amazing, on it, attentive, friendly and funny. The food was great. Kimchi-fried rice, pork belly, sushi, G&T's, wine.....it all was great. We were able to spend as much time as we wanted, never felt rushed or overwhelmed. A great experience, with a group or on a date. We've never been disappointed.
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Herb & Wood

Price: Expensive
Californian
Little Italy
4.7
5563 reviews
A dimly lit, upscale joint with good food and style. The roasted oysters and bone marrow was an incredible dish, and the pizza was phenominal. We splurged on Iberico Pork as an appetizer- $42 for a couple oz and some toast. The pork was incredible, but the toast had a very bold tomato flavored sauce that overshadowed the nuances of the Iberico. I ate it seperately :) Overall a solid place, great servicr and good flavors.
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Juniper & Ivy

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary American
Little Italy
4.6
7395 reviews
Great food, cocktails, and service! Will definitely come back!
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COQUETA - San Francisco

Price: Very Expensive
Spanish
Financial District / Embarcadero
4.6
3074 reviews
Great service and food !
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Salt & Char

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
Saratoga Springs
4.6
1461 reviews
Went for my significant other's birthday and was not disappointed. Service and food were excellent. Staff could not have been more attentive and pleasant.
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DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

Price: Expensive
Contemporary American
Sea Bright
4.5
1944 reviews
Went for the first time last night! The clothesline bacon was awesome; drinks were great. The scallops risotto was absolutely delicious, and a huge serving, but the octopus was very chewy. My husband ordered the NY Strip which was seasoned nicely but had a ton of fat on it. It was really loud in the dining area, but the musicians who played were great - bar was packed and lively! Would go back and try other dishes.
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Millwright's Restaurant

Price: Expensive
American
Simsbury
4.9
3278 reviews
The food was excellent, and the service was prompt, courteous and efficient. The place was superlative for a special occasion, but the price level was such that we can’t visit often.
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Lineage Maui

Price: Very Expensive
Asian
Wailea
4.8
1742 reviews
A wonderful dinner all around! would highly recommend the short ribs and the garlic noodles. Really phenomenal service as well from our server Josh.
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Belga Cafe

Price: Moderate
Belgian
Capitol Hill
4.7
4571 reviews
Love this restaurant! OMG the waffles are delicious, the coffee, the mimosas. The service was great, we went for January 1st brunch and everybody was very cheerful. Definitely I will come back.
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Alta Strada- DC

Price: Moderate
Italian
Mount Vernon Square
4.6
825 reviews
The menu was interesting, the food was good, the service was attentive, the patio was pleasant
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Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Sushi
Mount Vernon Square
4.4
134 reviews
We had the happy hour sushi and it was good. Server was attentive. Service was quick. Second round of sushi rolls’ rice was too mushy; too much water perhaps. Overall, good for the price.
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Alta Strada- Wellesley

Price: Moderate
Italian
Wellesley
4.7
2204 reviews
Excellent food from start to finish; really enjoyed the meatballs and garlic bread starters and the rigatoni alla butera and chitarra with lobster were delicious - portions were enough to fill you but not stuff you. The bombolini (donut holes) were an excellent way to cap the meal.
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Connie and Ted's

Price: Expensive
Seafood
West Hollywood
4.7
4051 reviews
Always get a good meal there Good service as well.
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Cavatina at Sunset Marquis

Price: Expensive
Californian
West Hollywood
4.7
1274 reviews
Good service, food was alright
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The Regional

Price: Very Expensive
American
West Palm Beach
4.7
2256 reviews
Truly one of my favorite places to eat. The tomato pie is a stand out. We also ordered the fried green tomatoes with burrata (the sweet pepper jelly it’s served with is outstanding), roasted bone marrow with bbq short rib (wowza!), and broccolini with cheese. Everything was so good. For dessert we had the peach hand pie which was very good. We wished we were still hungry to keep making our way through the menu! Next time!
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Catch - Modern Seafood Cuisine

Price: Moderate
Seafood
Wilmington
4.7
1926 reviews
Fabulous! Outstanding food and especially outstanding service. We loved everything about our experience at Catch. We will be back again!!
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Bottega Napa Valley

Price: Expensive
Italian
Yountville
4.5
11639 reviews
Always a favorite. Best tiramisu in the valley!
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COQUETA - Napa Valley

Price: Expensive
Spanish
Yountville
4.1
916 reviews
Amazing place, great food, good service, fair value
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