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Top 100 Independents

Restaurant Business magazine ranks the top-grossing independent restaurants in America

Top 100 Independents

Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse

 Dec. 31, 1969

The historic Dutch Renaissance Revival-style building that houses Harry Caray's was built in 1895.

Top 100 Independents

Smith & Wollensky

 Dec. 31, 1969

This is the original Smith & Wollensky and is not a part of the chain bearing the same name.

Top 100 Independents

Del Posto

Dec. 31, 1969

Former co-owner Mario Batali was forced to divest his interest following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Top 100 Independents

Portland City Grill

Dec. 31, 1969

The addition of Wagyu Gold steaks and exotic Hawaiian fish specials to the menu was a positive move.

Top 100 Independents

Junior's (Times Square)

Dec. 31, 1969

The new New Yorker Cake Shake is a strawberry milkshake topped with a slice of Junior's Strawberry Cheesecake.

Top 100 Independents

Acme Feed & Seed

Dec. 31, 1969

A new addition to its comfort-foods menu: BBQ chicken salad sandwich on Texas sourdough.

Top 100 Independents

Prime & Provisions

Dec. 31, 1969

A stylish steakhouse from the owners of Chicago hot spots Bull & Bear, Siena Tavern and Public House.

Top 100 Independents

The Hamilton

Dec. 31, 1969

Clyde's Restaurant Group's ground-breaking restaurant/music venue is two blocks from the White House.

Top 100 Independents

Chicago Cut Steakhouse

Dec. 31, 1969

Owners David Flom and Matthew Moore closed sister concept Ocean Cut in 2018 after a three-year run.

Top 100 Independents

Scoma's

Dec. 31, 1969

Famed for its "pier to plate" menu and classic service for more than a half-century.

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