The debut awards event, complete with live countdown, will be hosted at Wynn Las Vegas on 25 September 2025.
Come late September, food lovers across the globe will discover the very best place to eat in North America.
The inaugural ranking of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, will feature the finest dining establishments in the US, Canada and part of the Caribbean, as voted for by 300 independent experts from across the region.
Having published The World’s 50 Best Restaurants guide since 2002 – and following the success of regional lists in Asia, Latin America and MENA – the organisation behind the 50 Best portfolio will shine a spotlight on the immense talent and myriad culinary styles of the North American region.
The crème de la crème of the continent’s gastronomic community will descend on Las Vegas. a city world-renowned for its party vibes, for a series of events culminating in an exclusive gala awards ceremony in Wynn’s Encore Theater on 25 September.
Chefs and restaurateurs – along with attendant media and watching public – will discover their restaurants’ rankings live at the event. The evening builds to a crescendo for the announcement of The Best Restaurant in North America for the first time.
North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 will be revealed at Wynn Las Vegas on 25 September
The on-the-ground programme, located within official host destination partner Wynn Las Vegas, will include a series of key events which have become the foundation of 50 Best Restaurants celebrations. These include thought-leadership forum #50BestTalks, exploring the most pertinent topics affecting the food world today, the Chefs’ Feast showcasing the diverse cuisines on offer in the city, and the red-carpet awards reception and on-stage ceremony.
The unveiling of the ranking will be preceded by a number of special announcements in the weeks beforehand, including the Champions of Change Award, Art of Hospitality Award and Resy One To Watch Award. Further special awards will also be revealed on the evening itself, including North America’s Best Pastry Chef Award and North America’s Best Sommelier Award.
All restaurants located with the US, Canada and the Caribbean (excluding Cuba and Dominican Republic) are eligible to be voted for by the North America’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy – a body comprising 300 independent restaurant experts, made up of a balanced mix of chefs, restaurateurs, food and beverage journalists, educators and well-travelled gourmets. Restaurants can serve any cuisine in any style; the list is a straightforward reflection of the best dining experiences the Academy members have experienced.
The voters, who vote individually and confidentially and must remain anonymous, are recruited by a group of industry-leading Academy Chairs across eight sub-regions within North America. Restaurants in Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic are not eligible because these countries are already part of the well-established Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants region.
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