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Trending Restaurants in the United States

Monthly discoveries · Places on the rise

Good places keep getting better. Discover restaurants making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

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Leading monthly increases · the United States
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85.2
#1

Allen Texas

Sofra Breakfast and Lunch

trending_up+65.2pts
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81.8
#2

San Marcos California

Felix's BBQ with Soul

trending_up+62.7pts
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82.0
#3

Minneapolis Minnesota

Indígena by Owamni

trending_up+62.1pts
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#4

Krispy Krunchy Chicken

place Lewiston, Maine

trending_up+61.5pts
67.9
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#5

Nuki Sushi Restaurant

place Warrenville, Illinois

trending_up+61.4pts
80.6
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#6

Terra Superfoods - Monterey

place Monterey, California

trending_up+61.2pts
78.5
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#7

Playa Bowls

place Westminster, Colorado

trending_up+60.9pts
82.2
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#8

Taqueria Las Flores

place Fort Smith, Arkansas

trending_up+60.8pts
78.5
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#9

Red Pepper ASIAN Restaurant

place Richfield, Minnesota

trending_up+60.7pts
77.9
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#10

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

place Charlotte, North Carolina

trending_up+60.6pts
84.8
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#11

First Watch

place Midvale, Utah

trending_up+60.5pts
86.6
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#12

Oakland Athletic Club

place Oakland, California

trending_up+60.2pts
77.2
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#13

Long Noodle Bar 麦香坊

place Lake Forest, California

trending_up+60.2pts
69.9
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#14

GREEK STAR | Bar & Grill

place Pickerington, Ohio

trending_up+60.0pts
76.7
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#15

Chick-fil-A

place North Richland Hills, Texas

trending_up+59.9pts
79.5
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#16

Blaze Pizza

place Valdosta, Georgia

trending_up+59.7pts
77.8
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#17

Casa Bistro

place Laguna Beach, California

trending_up+59.6pts
76.9
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#18

Paradise Waterfront Cafe

place Fort Pierce, Florida

trending_up+59.6pts
76.1
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#19

Umi Hot Pot Sushi & Seafood Buffet

place Tempe, Arizona

trending_up+59.5pts
83.7
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#20

La Casa del Sabor INC

place South Burlington, Vermont

trending_up+59.4pts
75.8
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#21

Rigo's Finest Latin Grill Vancouver

place Vancouver, Washington

trending_up+58.9pts
77.6
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#22

The Melt

place Monterey Park, California

trending_up+58.2pts
84.3
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#23

PAPA JAY'S SOUTHERN Q'ZINE

place Guadalupe, California

trending_up+58.1pts
69.8
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#24

NavolaTortas

place Roy, Utah

trending_up+57.8pts
77.1
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#25

DEGTHAI Hendersonville

place Hendersonville, Tennessee

trending_up+57.5pts
81.7
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A little context

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. This list reflects score growth; our restaurant rankings in the United States offer another way to discover places by their current score. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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