The Great Eats Award is presented to only the best restaurants and chefs in the country.
The Great Eats Award is part of a nationwide organization that seeks out great restaurants with the intent of celebrating amazing culinary experiences.
We are honored to have some of the nation’s best chefs and restaurants on our roster.
Casa Bovina is an upscale Italian steakhouse nestled in Lincoln, Nebraska, on the second floor of the Great Plains Beef campus. With its soaring ceilings, sophisticated décor, and a Wine Spectator–honored list featuring Barolos, Amarones, and more, it offers a refined ranch-to-table dining experience with regional flair .
Carcara is a spacious, Sonoran-inspired restaurant located on the ground floor of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown hotel at 320 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Spanning 7,000 sq ft with a 2,000 sq ft patio, the venue blends lush greenery, desert‑toned interiors, and indoor–outdoor design to create a modern oasis in the heart of downtown Phoenix .
Basil Tree Ristorante is an intimate Italian restaurant located in a beautifully restored 1850s building at 123 E. First Street, Dixon, Illinois. Established in January 2009 by Nick Dalipi and his son Mili, the family-run eatery brings authentic southern Italian cuisine and warm hospitality to this northwest Illinois town . With a cozy 60-seat dining room, welcoming lounge, and full bar, it offers a charming “little taste of Italy” experience beyond Chicago .
Bank & Bourbon is a rustic‑modern American restaurant and lounge located inside the iconic PSFS building — now Loews Philadelphia Hotel — at 1200 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. It blends warm, leather‑banquette charm with a lively bar atmosphere, renowned for its creative bourbon‑forward cocktails and contemporary takes on classic American cuisine.
Amerikas is a fusion‑style, Latin‑American–inspired eatery located in the heart of Oak Park, Illinois, at 734 Lake Street. Opened in 2017 by Chef Armando Gonzalez and partner Louis Castellano, this restaurant embraces the “melting‑pot” concept—melding Latin roots with global culinary traditions to create an innovative American dining experience. It’s a warm, smart‑casual spot with indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar, gluten‑free options, and weekend brunch service .
Located just south of the Santa Monica Pier at 1615 Ocean Front Walk, Big Dean’s Ocean Front Café is a beloved beachfront bar and grill that has been serving locals and tourists alike for over a century. Known for its casual atmosphere, hearty American fare, and prime location along the boardwalk, Big Dean’s offers a quintessential Southern California dining experience with sun, surf, and sports.