4 PA Restaurants Among The Top 100 In U.S., New Ranking Says

PENNSYLVANIA — Four restaurants in Pennsylvania were among OpenTable’s "Top 100" list, which included everything from a Whiskey and Ramen joint in Anchorage, Alaska, to a large pink tavern in Savannah, Georgia, and even an Eiffel Tower-themed eatery overlooking the Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas.

The list, released Wednesday, features an updated methodology using OpenTable diner reviews and new metrics, the company said in a news release. It includes some of the hottest, in-demand restaurants in the country.

Here are the restaurants that earned a spot from Pennsylvania.

• Altius – Pittsburgh
  • The fine dining experience at Altius not only offers a beautiful view of Pittsburgh but also Contemporary American cuisine with a refined and modern touch.
• Gi-Jin – Pittsburgh
  • This gin and raw bar marries "global ingredients with traditional Japanese flavors to create inspired combinations of color, technique, and style."
• Jean-Georges Philadelphia Tasting Menu – Philadelphia
  • Sitting high atop the 59th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia offers diners unparalleled city views through floor-to-ceiling windows along with a four- or six-course tasting menu.
• Zoubi – New Hope
  • Considered New Hope's hidden gem, Zoubi serves American Cuisine with a European touch.

California and Florida had the highest share of restaurants on the list with 14 and seven, respectively. That includes returning restaurants Bavel and Bestia in Los Angeles, as well as House of Prime Rib and Kokkari Estiatorio in San Francisco.

This year’s list includes restaurants from 63 cities, including Brooklyn, New York; Palm Beach, Florida, and Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Foodies may also recognize some overlap with MICHELIN-starred eateries, such as Lilac in Tampa, Providence in Los Angeles and Girl & the Goat in Chicago.

"This year's Top 100 list features neighborhood gems, hotspots like Bad Roman, MICHELIN-starred venues like Jeune et Jolie, and restaurants new to the list from coast-to-coast," Debby Soo, CEO of OpenTable, said in a statement. "We also see representation across the culinary spectrum – with cuisines like Mediterranean, French and Japanese included."