The best restaurants, bakeries, chefs, dishes, and bars across the country The 2026 Eater Awards, presented by Capital One, now in their 17th year, capture the breadth of dining in the U.S., celebrating the best new restaurants across the country. This year’s awards recognize not only restaurants, but also the best in bakeries, pioneering chefs, and standout dishes, as well as the Best New Bars as designated by Eater’s sister publication, Punch.