Newcomers to the Top 100
By Megan Rowe on Oct. 22, 2020Newcomers 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.
China Live
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
Swan
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
Siena Tavern
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
Big Texan Steak Ranch
Very low unemployment challenged this classic value steakhouse.
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Top 100 rank: 90
2019 sales: $12.5M
2019 meals served: 478,000
Park Avenue Summer (Autumn, Winter, Spring)
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
Mi Vida
Upscale Mexican from chef/restaurateur Roberto Santibanez.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Top 100 rank: 98
2019 sales: $12M
2019 meals served: 226,226
Upland
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
Virgil’s Real Barbecue
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