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.
Murphy’s Family Restaurant is a warm, family-owned breakfast and lunch diner at 4963 Lake Michigan Dr Suite D, Allendale, MI 49401. Open since 2006, this traditional sit-down spot serves all-day breakfast favorites and a wide lunch menu, creating a cozy, community-oriented atmosphere with friendly service and hometown charm .
Gus’s is a celebrated Memphis-style fried chicken joint at 1815 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007. Known nationally for its spicy, crispy, bourbon-colored crust and juicy interior, this casual, counter-service restaurant is a Houston favorite for fans of Southern comfort food .
Frosty Boy of Cascade is a charming, family-friendly ice cream parlor and comfort food stop at 6886 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Open daily from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, it offers soft-serve and hand-dipped ice cream, flurries, shakes, sundaes, plus savory options like Broaster chicken, hot dogs, fries, and more .
Forage Public House is a New American gastropub located at 14600 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH. Certified by Greener Fields, it specializes in a 100% sustainable, farm-to-table menu that features seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Set in a warm, industrial-chic dining room with both indoor and outdoor seating, it also boasts a robust drink program with 14 draft beers, meads, wines, and craft cocktails .
El Nopalito in Encinitas, CA, is a beloved family-run Mexican eatery and tortillería with over 40 years of history, operating out of separate restaurant (582 Santa Fe Dr) and market/tortilla factory (560 Santa Fe Dr) locations . Known for its fresh, authentic dishes, handmade corn tortillas, daily tamales, masa for at-home cooking, and a self-serve salsa bar, it’s become a cornerstone of the local Mexican‑American community .
DSF—short for “Down South Family”—is a family-owned soul food restaurant and bar that opened in downtown Fayetteville in August 2024. Located at 106 Person Street, it blends Southern comfort fare with an elevated, elegant twist. The space features full-service dining, a bar, and both indoor and patio seating, making it ideal for relaxed dining in a lively neighborhood atmosphere .