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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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#26

favor

place Lexington, Kentucky

trending_up+57.5pts
76.7
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#27

Pollo Campero

place University, Florida

trending_up+57.5pts
74.3
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#28

Jump Start Smoothies

place Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky

trending_up+57.4pts
78.6
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#29

PrimoHoagies

place Fort Lauderdale, Florida

trending_up+57.4pts
75.8
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#30

Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza

place Antigo, Wisconsin

trending_up+57.2pts
74.0
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#31

Fat Guys Pizza Deli

place Seneca, Pennsylvania

trending_up+57.2pts
73.7
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#32

Sangam Indian cuisine

place Hazel Dell, Washington

trending_up+57.1pts
81.3
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#33

Krispy Krunchy Chicken

place El Sobrante, California

trending_up+57.1pts
72.3
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#34

Heros Downtown Subs & Salads

place New Port Richey, Florida

trending_up+57.0pts
76.0
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#35

Wayo Japan

place Springfield, Missouri

trending_up+57.0pts
76.0
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#36

Proof Public House

place Cleveland, Ohio

trending_up+57.0pts
75.9
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#37

Wook's Burritos & Tacos

place Winter Park, Colorado

trending_up+57.0pts
75.9
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#38

Tomyumkung Thai Cafe

place Carrollton, Texas

trending_up+57.0pts
75.3
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#39

Cajun Bistro Cafe and Market

place Colleyville, Texas

trending_up+56.9pts
78.2
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#40

Juan Taco

place Panama City Beach, Florida

trending_up+56.9pts
75.8
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#41

My Cousin's

place Mahopac, New York

trending_up+56.9pts
75.4
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#42

Kashish Cuisine of India

place Kirkland, Washington

trending_up+56.9pts
72.1
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#43

Delizie Cucina & Vino

place San Carlos, California

trending_up+56.8pts
75.7
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#44

Stong's Sandwich Bread

place Logan, Utah

trending_up+56.8pts
75.5
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#45

Fajita Pete's - Wilmette

place Evanston, Illinois

trending_up+56.8pts
75.2
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#46

Steakadelphia

place West Slope, Oregon

trending_up+56.8pts
70.8
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#47

Den Cafe

place Santa Ana, California

trending_up+56.7pts
74.6
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#48

Major Phillie Cheesesteaks

place Norfolk, Virginia

trending_up+56.7pts
72.3
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#49

Urbano Enchilada Taco Bar

place Flower Mound, Texas

trending_up+56.6pts
75.5
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#50

Naomi Sushi

place Prospect Heights, Illinois

trending_up+56.6pts
75.2
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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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