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Top 100 Independents

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

Top 100 Independents

Founding Farmers (McLean, Va.)

 Dec. 31, 1969

Its Our Last Straw campaign seeks to eliminate plastic straws at restaurants.

Top 100 Independents

The Smith (Lincoln Square)

 Dec. 31, 1969

In pleasant weather, an outdoor sidewalk cafe can seat 90 at this spot across from Lincoln Center.

Top 100 Independents

Delmonico Steakhouse

Dec. 31, 1969

Emeril Lagasse's Creole steakhouse "brings back a time when lunch was an event, cocktail hour was not to be missed and dinner with friends was a celebration."

Top 100 Independents

George's at the Cove

Dec. 31, 1969

Three levels—California Modern, Level2 and the Ocean Terrace—all offer sweeping views of the Pacific

Top 100 Independents

Joe's Stone Crab

Dec. 31, 1969

Lunch service closes for the summer, reopening in mid-October. Takeout service is closed in summer until Aug. 1.

Top 100 Independents

The Smith (NoMad)

Dec. 31, 1969

Parent Corner Table Restaurants has opened two Smith locations in Washington, D.C.

Top 100 Independents

Swift & Sons

Dec. 31, 1969

Opened by Boka Restaurant Group (Girl & The Goat, Boka and others) in 2016, Swift & Sons makes its Top 100 debut.

Top 100 Independents

Boulevard

Dec. 31, 1969

The 2012 winner of the James Beard Best Restaurant award is still considered one of the best restaurants in San Francisco.

Top 100 Independents

Old Ebbitt Grill

Dec. 31, 1969

It was founded as a saloon in 1856, where presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Andrew Johnson, Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt and Warren Harding were known to refresh themselves.

Top 100 Independents

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

Dec. 31, 1969

Even though McDonald's corporate headquarters, formerly across the street, moved downtown, this Gibsons is doing just fine.

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