These 100 restaurants brought in combined food and beverage revenues of more than $1.8 billion in 2016, with an average check of $68.26. Still, they vary greatly in size, price point and even age.
$190
‘21’ Club (No. 53)
$16
Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth (No. 66)
90,000
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn (No. 72)
4,558
Timberline Steaks & Grille (No. 94)
$179 (per person)
Del Posto (No. 32)
$36
‘21’ Burger at ‘21’ Club (No. 53)
1856
Old Ebbitt Grill (No. 5)
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