Celebrating Great Culinary Experiences

The Great Eats Award is a prestigious honor recognizing and celebrating exceptional chefs and restaurants.

What is the Great Eats Award?

The Great Eats Award is a prestigious honor recognizing and celebrating exceptional chefs and restaurants. Our mission is to spotlight professionals who go above and beyond in delivering outstanding expeirences, innovating within their field, and consistently exemplifying the highest standards of culinary excellence. By highlighting these achievements, we aim to inspire the industry at large to strive for continual improvement and transformation.

Our Story

The Great Eats Award was founded by a passionate team of foodies and industry experts to showcase the extraordinary dedication that defines the best. We believe that quality culinary experiences bring joy in people’s lives. Through The Great Eats Award, we seek to create a platform for recognizing those whose expertise and commitment drive the culinary world.

Our Purpose

  • Recognize Excellence: We celebrate chefs and practices who demonstrate exceptional culinary skills and service quality.

  • Promote Innovation: We spotlight trailblazers who push the boundaries of traditional cooking, embracing new technologies and methodologies that elevate the dining experience.

  • Encourage Growth: By shining a light on outstanding restaurants, we inspire the broader culinary community to create better experiences and continuously evolve.

  • Foster Community: We bring together like-minded professionals with a shared passion for delivering the highest standards.

Selection & Criteria

Winners of The Great Eats Award are carefully chosen based on peer nominations, diner testimonials, community impact, and a rigorous review by our panel of expert judges.

Criteria range from culinary excellence and innovative techniques to exceptional diner satisfaction scores and ethical business standards.

Honoring these top-tier restaurants drives all of us to keep raising the bar.