2016 Top Independents' most successful menu additions

The leading independent restaurants lured diners with new seafood riffs as well as limited-time or seasonal menu offerings showcasing fresh ingredients. Here, successful menu additions from some of America's highest-grossing restaurants.

From Le Diplomate (No. 47)

Lavo Las Vegas (No. 45) serves it with celery, endive, red wine, fennel and oregano.

Offered at Atlanta Fish Market (No. 83)

From The Hamilton (No. 22)

Acme Feed & Seed (No. 67) presents the seasoned fried pork dish with black beans, plantains, habanero sauce and sweet habanero slaw.

The Bottega Louie (No. 13) translation includes lardons, English peas, garlic, Alfredo sauce, Grana Padano and a poached egg.

This hearty plate from Virgil's Real Barbecue (No. 85) holds Memphis-style pork spare ribs, sliced Texas beef brisket, Carolina pulled pork and barbecued chicken.

Makoto (No. 88) tops a grilled tortilla with tuna, tomato, red onion, anchovy aioli and cilantro.

Served at Tao Asian Bistro (No. 1)

Served with toasted cipollini onions, jalapeno-cheddar grits and cilantro pesto, at The Southern Steak & Oyster (No. 92).