Top 100 Independents

Restaurant Business magazine ranks the top-grossing independent restaurants in America

Top 100 Independents

Carmine’s (New York)

Even if you can’t get to this Times Square location, Carmine’s now delivers its famous Italian food, too.

Top 100 Independents

Aria Cafe

A cafe, yes, but with garden areas, terraced seating and floor-to-ceiling windows. Vegas, baby.

Even the top-grossing independent restaurants continue to struggle in the face of labor challenges—namely rising wages and attracting and retaining quality workers. Here’s how some are coping with their top concerns.

Tavistock acquired Abe & Louie parent Back Bay Restaurants in 2011.*RB estimate...

Owner Fireman Hospitality Group opening Florian, a trattoria concept, this fall.*RB estimate...

Chef Morimoto’s multi-course Omakase Tasting Menu is $135 per person.*Sales are estimated; ^Check average is estimated...

Chef Mark Ladner was the 2015 James Beard Award winner of Best Chef: New York City...

Recently acquired by multiconcept operator Ark Restaurants...

Daniel Boulud’s signature restaurant also is a popular location for rehearsal dinners or weddings...

Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich’s interpretation and celebration of the classic steakhouse presented in their signature Italian style...

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