Depending on where you live, Yelp may be your main review site to figure out which restaurant to choose (and to upload a review after you dine there). It’s a vast and open network to hear other people’s opinions, and we usually have a healthy skepticism about reviews that are either glowingly positive or deeply negative. The truth is usually somewhere in between because the restaurant world is complex and multifaceted, with a lot of elements that could go wrong even if a restaurant serves delicious fare. That’s why we love scanning Yelp’s annual list of the Top 100 Places to Eat. This includes Michelin-starred restaurants, casual eateries in food halls, and even food truck offerings.
This year’s list includes a few trends, such as the popularity of Middle Eastern food from Jordan and Lebanon (although it doesn’t appear on the list, we love Ladyhawk by Charbel Hayek in the Kimpton La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood, where we enjoyed mezze like garlic labneh and batata harra. Bonus: it’s a five-minute walk to The Abbey, which is the real Pink Pony Club popularized by Chappell Roan). Middle Eastern restaurants appear in the top 10 twice, at No. 3 and No. 6.
Another trend is the fact that people are loving multicultural fare, like Mexican food at No. 1, Korean/Jamaican/Greek fusion food at No. 2, Cambodian food coming in at No. 4, and Peruvian food at No. 5. You'll find an international food tour in the top 100. A third trend is focusing on sustainability, with several restaurants using ingredients that would otherwise be discarded to make spreads, vinegar, and cocktail flavorings.
The first restaurant on the list—the top restaurant this year on Yelp’s Top 100—is Michelin-starred Holbox in Los Angeles. Chef-owner Gilberto Cetina was born on Holbox, an island off Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula jutting into the Gulf of Mexico. Holbox sits in the Mercado La Paloma food hall where people line up for an hour for its casual seafood like aguachiles, ceviches, grilled lobster and tacos served on house-made heirloom corn tortillas. There are also biweekly tasting menus. During the recent wildfires, Holbox served meals to first responders and evacuees and donated a portion of the proceeds to World Central Kitchen, which helped feed others affected by the disaster.
In second place is fusion-friendly Twisted Gyros in Hillsboro, Oregon, run by chef and co-owner Jason Kupper. You’ll find gyros here, of course, but also Korean bulgogi beef, Jamaican-inspired mango habanero chicken, “twisted fries” with hot Cheetos on top, and whipped feta made with wildflower honey, pistachios, and house-made za’atar.
In third place is De Babel in Scottsdale, Arizona. Jordanian-born owner Marwan Kandeel opened this Mediterranean restaurant in a strip mall with chain restaurants nearby (and saguaro cactus in the parking lot). The menu offers traditional shawarma, kaftas, hummus and fattoush salad, served with friendliness that Yelpers particularly noticed. Yelpers also loved the huge portions and selection of vegan items.
Here’s the full list of Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants for 2025:
1. Holbox, Los Angeles, California
2. Twisted Gyros, Hillsboro, Oregon
3. De Babel, Scottsdale, Arizona
4. Phonomenal, National City, California
5. Chellas Arepa Kitchen, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
6. Wally’s Cafe, Rocklin, California
7. Aroy Mak Thai Food, Seattle, Washington
8. The Good Salad, Santa Clara, California
9. Amy’s French Bakery & Bistro, Pompano Beach, Florida
10. Kaya, Orlando, Florida
11. Shlap Muan Wings, Long Beach, California
12. Sierra Subs And Salads, Three Rivers, California
13. Odeh’s Mediterranean Kitchen, High Point, North Carolina
14. Beyer Deli, San Diego, California
15. Berry Brand, Tustin, California
16. Georgetown Seafood, Folly Beach, South Carolina
17. Jack Of Cups Saloon, Washington, D.C.
18. West Coast Cheesesteaks, Glendora, California
19. Milpa, Las Vegas, Nevada
20. Gohan Japanese Cuisine, Southington, Connecticut
21. Guy's For Lunch, Roseville, California
22. New Village Gastro Pub, Northbrook, Illinois
23. Sunbliss Cafe, Anaheim, California
24. Dos Mundos, Newberg, Oregon
25. Tatsumi Sushi, Austin, Texas
26. Shawarma Guys, La Mesa, California
27. Tai He Ju, El Monte, California
28. Degthai, Nashville, Tennessee
29. Mazra, Redwood City, California
30. DMV Taqueria, Columbia, Maryland
31. GONZO! Ramen, Carlsbad, California
32. EBESU Robata & Sushi, Plano, Texas
33. Big Jims Roast Beef, San Diego, California
34. Baja Cafe, Tucson, Arizona
35. Freeman's Grub & Pub, Greensboro, North Carolina
36. Pastosa By Lucia, Galt, California
37. Baba Kabob, San Diego, California
38. Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe, Tucson, Arizona
39. Genova Bakery, Stockton, California
40. Much Ado About Pizza, Pleasanton, California
41. La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood, Tucson, Arizona
42. Lord Empanada, Monrovia, California
43. Toasted Gastrobrunch, Las Vegas, Nevada
44. R Town Pizza, Reno, Nevada
45. Cardelli's Italian Market Deli & Catering, Riverside, California
46. Rosemarie’s Burgers, San Diego, California
47. Tim's Po-Boys and Wings, Hawthorne, New Jersey
48. North Shore Plate Lunch, Norco, California
49. Jashan, Nashville, Tennessee
50. Heirloom, Fresno, California
51. Mike's Chicken, Dallas, Texas
52. Twice Removed, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
53. The Riv, The Dalles, Oregon
54. Lawrence Fish Market, Chicago, Illinois
55. Sindoore - Indian By Nature, Nashville, Tennessee
56. Tito & Pep, Tucson, Arizona
57. West Coast Taco Bar, Elk Grove, California
58. Doctor Kustom, Tulsa, Oklahoma
59. El Green-Go's, Anchorage, Alaska
59. Southern Yankee Crafthouse, Houston, Texas
60. Nick's Old Fashioned Hamburger House, Lexington, North Carolina
61. Odd Duck, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
62. Fresh Tiki Bar, Somerville, New Jersey
63. Daddy Ji, Claremont, California
64. Chüyz Taco Shop, San Diego, California
65. Penelope, Tucson, Arizona
66. Cha Menya, Douglaston, New York
67. Hachi, Las Vegas, Nevada
68. 1608 Crafthouse, Virginia Beach, Virginia
69. The Parish, Tucson, Arizona
70. La Copine, Yucca Valley, California
71. Virtue Restaurant, Chicago, Illinois
72. Aunts et Uncles, Brooklyn, New York
73. Taqueria El Compa, Roseville, Michigan
74. Paju, Seattle, Washington
75. Yorienn Korean Fried Chicken & Yori Shop of Carrollton 요리엔 한식, Carrollton, Texas
76. Side Piece Kitchen, Tacoma, Washington
77. Slater's 50/50, Las Vegas, Nevada
78. Saizon, Fresno, California
79. Cha Cha Cha Cuban Cafe, Kenilworth, New Jersey
80. Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup, San Mateo, California
81. The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque, Trophy Club, Texas
82. Top Sushi & Oyster 2, Las Vegas, Nevada
83. Yellowbelly, St. Louis, Missouri
84. Single Fin Surf Grill, San Diego, California
85. Noodle Box Kitchen, Reno, Nevada
86. Wafaa N Mike Cafe, Jacksonville, Florida
87. The Mayor’s House By Selda, Dallas, Texas
88. Prime 141, Enterprise, Nevada
89. Chez Kenzo Bar & Grill, Honolulu, Hawai’i
90. Fat Salmon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
91. Heritage Barbecue, San Juan Capistrano, California
92. Rintaro, San Francisco, California
93. Burma Superstar, San Francisco, California
94. Engawa Fusion, Sacramento, California
95. Ambli Global Cuisine - DTC, Denver, Colorado
96. The Art of Donut, San Antonio, Texas
97. Takara Sushi & Asian Bistro, Cedar Park, Texas
98. OC Taco, Oregon City, Oregon
99. Pasta Moon, Half Moon Bay, California
100. Prescott's Provisions, Buffalo, NY