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Trending American restaurant in the United States

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#76

Topher's Burgers & Biscuits - Oak Grove

place Hattiesburg, Mississippi

trending_up+36.3pts
75.9
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#77

Chill Billy's Grill

place Tillmans Corner, Alabama

trending_up+36.3pts
58.7
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#78

Biscuits and Gravy

place Clawson, Michigan

trending_up+36.1pts
76.5
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#79

Judge Beans Cantina Restaurant

place Keller, Texas

trending_up+36.1pts
48.7
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#80

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

place Kansas City, Missouri

trending_up+36.0pts
80.5
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#81

Dee Jay's Lounge

place Murrysville, Pennsylvania

trending_up+36.0pts
68.6
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#82

Shift Kitchen & Cocktails

place Birmingham, Michigan

trending_up+35.9pts
76.2
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#83

Olneyville New York System Restaurant

place Providence, Rhode Island

trending_up+35.8pts
82.7
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#84

Nancy's Airport Cafe

place Willows, California

trending_up+35.8pts
78.6
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#85

Faye's Northside Restaurant

place Tipton, Indiana

trending_up+35.8pts
65.7
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#86

High Velocity

place Indianapolis, Indiana

trending_up+35.6pts
80.2
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#87

Harveys

place Tupelo, Mississippi

trending_up+35.5pts
82.4
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#88

Chuck N Chill Lemonade Stand

place Holden Heights, Florida

trending_up+35.5pts
60.9
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#89

Culver’s

place Eureka, Missouri

trending_up+35.4pts
82.2
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#90

Partners Restaurant & Catering

place Agawam Town, Massachusetts

trending_up+35.4pts
80.8
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#91

Martin's Coney Island and Family Restaurant

place Southfield, Michigan

trending_up+35.3pts
71.6
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#92

The Grey Fox Grille

place Dover, Delaware

trending_up+35.2pts
79.4
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#93

Ellen's Bakery & Cafe

place Sylvan Lake, Michigan

trending_up+35.1pts
84.7
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#94

Strawberry Fair Restaurant

place Norwell, Massachusetts

trending_up+35.0pts
81.5
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#95

Fred & Red's

place Joplin, Missouri

trending_up+35.0pts
79.1
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#96

Full City Cafe

place Portage, Michigan

trending_up+34.9pts
81.8
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#97

Central Kitchen + Bar

place Detroit, Michigan

trending_up+34.9pts
80.5
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#98

The Cheesecake Factory

place Cheektowaga, New York

trending_up+34.9pts
74.4
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#99

Culver’s

place Springfield, Missouri

trending_up+34.7pts
80.4
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#100

Woodward's

place Pontiac, Michigan

trending_up+34.6pts
78.9
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Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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