Newcomers to the Top 100

Newcomers to this year’s Top 100 Independents list represent a variety of cuisines and locations, from European fare in Miami to upscale Mexican in the nation’s capital. Read on to learn more about the eight restaurants that joined the ranks of the top-grossing indies in the U.S.

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Open since 2017, this mixed concept serves classic regional Chinese specialties.

Location: San Francisco

Top 100 rank: 63

2019 sales: $15.1M

2019 meals sold: 300,00

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Situated in Miami’s Design District, Swan serves European fare in an elegant setting.

Location: Miami

Top 100 rank: 66

2019 sales: $15M

2019 meals served: 225,000

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Chef/partner Fabio Viviani's touch hits a sweet spot in downtown Chicago.

Location: Chicago

Top 100 rank: 83

2019 sales: $13.1M

2019 meals served: 238,182

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Very low unemployment challenged this classic value steakhouse.

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Top 100 rank: 90

2019 sales: $12.5M

2019 meals served: 478,000

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The menu changes with the seasons here—thus the name.

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Top 100 rank: 91

2019 sales: $12.5M

2019 meals served: 164,531

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Upscale Mexican from chef/restaurateur Roberto Santibanez.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Top 100 rank: 98

2019 sales: $12M

2019 meals served: 226,226

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This casually chic brasserie scores with  a California-Italian menu.

Location: New York

Top 100 rank: 99

2019 sales: $12M

2019 meals served: 171,825

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A spinoff from the New York original, Virgil's has ramped up quickly since opening in 2016.

Location: Las Vegas

Top 100 rank: 100

2019 sales: $11.4M

2019 meals served: 208,276

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