Highest-rated restaurants in New York City, according to Foursquare

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in New York City using data from Foursquare. Restaurants are ranked by average rating as of Jan. 20, 2021, these restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. CAVA

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Mediterranean
- Address: 50 Spring St, New York

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#29. Raku

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Udon
- Address: 48 Macdougal St (King and Macdougal), New York

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#28. SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Sushi
- Address: 202 Spring St (at Sullivan St), New York

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#27. Joseph Leonard

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: New American
- Address: 170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York

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#26. sweetgreen

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Restaurant
- Address: 67 Wall St, New York

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#25. Smør

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Scandinavian
- Address: 441 E 12th St (at Ave A), New York

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#24. Forma Pasta Factory

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Italian
- Address: 14 Bedford St, New York

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#23. Faicco's Italian Specialties

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Sandwiches
- Address: 260 Bleecker St (at Cornelia St), New York

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#22. Suki Curry

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Japanese
- Address: 86 E 7th St (1st Ave), New York

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#21. Thai Diner

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Thai
- Address: 186 Mott St (at Kenmare), New York

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#20. Breads Bakery

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 18 E 16th St (btwn Union Sq W & 5th Ave), New York

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#19. Kura

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Japanese
- Address: 130 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York

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#18. Los Tacos No. 1

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Tacos
- Address: 136 Church St, New York

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#17. Upstate Craft Beer and Oyster Bar

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 95 1st Ave (at 6th St), New York

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#16. Aux Merveilleux de Fred

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 37 8th Ave (at W 4th St), New York

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#15. L'Artusi

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Italian
- Address: 228 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson St), New York

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#14. Marea

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 240 Central Park S (at 59th St & Broadway), New York

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#13. Miss Ada

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Israeli
- Address: 184 Dekalb Ave, New York

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#12. Wayla

- Rating: 9.4
- Category: Thai
- Address: 100 Forsyth St (btw Grand & Broome), New York

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#11. Levain Bakery

- Rating: 9.4
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 1484 3rd Ave, New York

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#10. Los Mariscos

- Rating: 9.4
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 409 West 15th St (9th Ave), New York

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#9. Fish Cheeks

- Rating: 9.4
- Category: Thai
- Address: 55 Bond St (btwn Lafayette & Bowery St), New York

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#8. The Tyger

- Rating: 9.4
- Category: Asian
- Address: 1 Howard St (Centre St), New York

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#7. Court Street Grocers

- Rating: 9.4
- Category: Sandwiches
- Address: 540 Laguardia Pl (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd St), New York

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#6. 4 Charles Prime Rib

- Rating: 9.4
- Category: Steakhouse
- Address: 4 Charles St (Greenwich Ave), New York

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#5. Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery

- Rating: 9.4
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 28 Greenwich Ave (Charles Street), New York

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#4. Los Tacos No. 1

- Rating: 9.5
- Category: Tacos
- Address: 75 9th Ave, New York

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#3. Levain Bakery

- Rating: 9.5
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 351 Amsterdam Ave (at W 77th St), New York

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#2. Crown Shy

- Rating: 9.5
- Category: Restaurant
- Address: 70 Pine St, New York

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#1. Los Tacos No. 1

- Rating: 9.5
- Category: Tacos
- Address: 229 W 43rd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York