2019 Top 100 Leaders by Major Market

2019 Top 100 Leaders by Major Market

Buddakan

The buzz: This massive "clubstaurant" is considered to be a cut above imitators.

2019 Top 100 Leaders by Major Market

Sparks Steak House

The buzz: One of the city's longest-running steakhouses appeals to lovers of old-school food and service.

The buzz: A pawn shop serves as the "secret" entrance.

Top 100 Independent restaurants buzz: One of New York's oldest restaurants remains a solid performer. 2018 annual sales: $16.3M* Average check: $96*

The Top 100 Independent restaurants grossed nearly $1.8 billion in 2018—and much of that is concentrated in major metro markets.

The buzz: This original location is not a part of the national chain.

The buzz: "A taste of Brooklyn" in the heart of Manhattan.

The buzz: The interior pays homage to traditional meat lockers and butcher shops.

The buzz: Two stories of floor-to-ceiling windows provide a front row view of midtown Manhattan.

The buzz: More than 25 types of oysters show up on the menu daily.

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