2024 Best French Restaurants in the U.S.A.
Top French Cuisine Restaurants in America
If you don't live in France and a trip to Paris isn't in the cards for you, you can still find exceptional French food in cities throughout the U.S. Some of these top French restaurants are indeed helmed by chefs from France, but there are also chefs from America and beyond who also reach the heights of French cuisine. Browse GAYOT's selections for the Best French Restaurants in the U.S., presented in alphabetical order.
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Addison
Chef William Bradley is a San Diego native, so it's only natural that local, seasonal ingredients inspire his contemporary French cuisine at Addison, the lavish restaurant at Fairmont Grand Del Mar resort. See More
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View RestaurantIn the intimate space of Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, diners are treated to the artistic culinary vision of French chef Dominique Crenn. The menu is written in the form of a poem, and the luxurious feast that follows arrives via unique plates and dishes (a wood log, for example). See More
With a wealth of experience in his times in France, chef Christopher Gross has created modern French cuisine dishes. There is no show, no eccentricity, just perfectly calibrated and balanced execution. Read more, see photo galleries and videos.
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Daniel
Originally from Lyon, France, chef Daniel Boulud started making a name for himself on the New York dining scene in 1982. His eponymous restaurant Daniel, the crown jewel of his global restaurant empire, showcases his refined French fare. See More
With The French Laundry in Yountville, California, American chef Thomas Keller succeeded in his dream of creating a fine-dining destination for French cuisine in Napa Valley. The restaurant continues to attract serious gourmands from around the world, as does sister restaurant Per Se in New York. See More
French chef Gabriel Kreuther's New York restaurant provides a luxe setting for his Alsatian artistry. For a more casual experience, stop by the bar for one of his renowned tartes flambées. Read more, see a photo gallery and video.
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Jean-Georges
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's contemporary French fare at Jean-Georges, his flagship New York restaurant, is informed by his upbringing on a farm in Alsace, his culinary training in France and his travels in Asia. See More
Joël Robuchon restaurant at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is a temple of truly haute cuisine. See More
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Le Bernardin
Le Bernardin in New York is famous for its revolutionary approach to seafood. Chef Eric Ripert was born in Antibes, France, and raised in Andorra, and he credits his experience with the two cuisines as formative to his personal culinary background. See More
Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is the only venue in the U.S. where diners can savor the contemporary cuisine of the celebrated French chef, who helped establish the "Nouvelle Cuisine" movement. See More
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