Best 50 eating places in America revealed — and 9 are in California

California’s eating scene cleaned up on a prestigious new rating of North America’s greatest eating places, with 9 Golden State eateries incomes coveted spots on the annual record — together with 4 in Los Angeles.

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants — a world eating information voted on by tons of of culinary consultants — unveiled its rating throughout an awards ceremony in New Orleans on Thursday.

Leading California’s displaying was San Francisco’s Saison, which landed at #22. Los Angeles’ Holbox adopted at #26, whereas San Diego’s Addison by William Bradley claimed the No. 31 spot, and Hollywood seafood favourite Providence got here in at #32.

San Francisco continued its robust presence on the record, with Benu at #33, Atelier Crenn at #44, and Sons and Daughters at #45.

West Hollywood’s Somni, which reopened in December 2024 after a four-year closure, debuted at #46, whereas downtown Los Angeles restaurant Kato rounded out California’s winners at #49.

Familiar California favorites like Holbox, Kato, Providence, Atelier Crenn, Saison, and Benu returned to the record, whereas Somni, Addison by William Bradley, and Sons and Daughters had been newcomers.

Somni’s newest recognition marks one other milestone for chef Aitor Zabala, who reopened the intimate Spanish-influenced tasting-menu restaurant as sole proprietor after a four-year closure.

The restaurant, initially launched as a collaboration between Zabala and celeb chef José Andrés, additionally not too long ago earned three Michelin stars and a spot on The Times’ record of California’s 101 greatest eating places.

“These recognitions for him and his team are just a way to honor all the hard work that they’ve been through,” Somni consultant Zach Jorin told The LA Times. “I think it’s great for the city in general.”

This yr’s rating featured eating places from 20 cities throughout the United States and Canada, with 36 eating places from the US and 14 from Canada.

Several particular awards had been additionally handed out.

San Francisco’s Atelier Crenn acquired the Sustainable Restaurant Award, whereas Benu founder Corey Lee earned the Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award.