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Trending Restaurant in the United States

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Leading monthly increases · the United States
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77.2
#1

Oakland California

Oakland Athletic Club

trending_up+60.2pts
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69.9
#2

Lake Forest California

Long Noodle Bar 麦香坊

trending_up+60.2pts
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76.1
#3

Fort Pierce Florida

Paradise Waterfront Cafe

trending_up+59.6pts
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#4

favor

place Lexington, Kentucky

trending_up+57.5pts
76.7
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#5

Proof Public House

place Cleveland, Ohio

trending_up+57.0pts
75.9
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#6

Fajita Pete's - Wilmette

place Evanston, Illinois

trending_up+56.8pts
75.2
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#7

Seasoning K BBQ

place Greeley, Colorado

trending_up+56.5pts
74.7
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#8

Champions Sports Bar & Grill | Forest Lake

place Forest Lake, Minnesota

trending_up+56.0pts
74.3
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#9

El taco macho

place Strongsville, Ohio

trending_up+55.4pts
74.2
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#10

Ribmaster Soulfood and BBQ 2

place Westwego, Louisiana

trending_up+55.1pts
76.4
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#11

The Fool's Lantern

place St. Michaels, Maryland

trending_up+54.9pts
73.2
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#12

Island Wing Company Grill & Bar - Fleming Island

place Fleming Island, Florida

trending_up+54.5pts
72.9
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#13

The Jay Cafe Texas City

place Texas City, Texas

trending_up+54.5pts
72.6
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#14

The 16th

place Hodgenville, Kentucky

trending_up+54.0pts
72.0
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#15

foraged. a hyper-seasonal eatery

place Baltimore, Maryland

trending_up+53.9pts
71.9
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#16

Noodles and Company

place Fairfax, Virginia

trending_up+53.7pts
70.2
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#17

The Winey Bride

place Reading, Ohio

trending_up+53.6pts
71.5
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#18

Cranberries

place Johnson City, Tennessee

trending_up+53.5pts
71.9
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#19

Leo’s Italian Grill

place Cedar Creek, Texas

trending_up+53.3pts
71.1
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#20

Lucy's Kitchen & Coffee

place New Athens, Illinois

trending_up+53.2pts
70.2
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#21

Bread & Vine Tampa

place Westchase, Florida

trending_up+53.1pts
70.6
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#22

Cumin Indian Nepalese Restaurant

place Santa Rosa, California

trending_up+52.9pts
70.5
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#23

The Ghent

place Norfolk, Virginia

trending_up+52.9pts
70.5
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#24

Cow and Coop's

place Petal, Mississippi

trending_up+52.9pts
70.5
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#25

Onyx Bistro

place Camarillo, California

trending_up+52.7pts
70.3
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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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