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2026 Eater Award Dishes
2026's best restaurant dishes named by Eater editors.
In brief
2026's best restaurant dishes named by Eater editors. Eater editors selected 2026's top dishes including roast chicken, island curry crab, and pickled walleye cheeks. Originally reported by Eater.
2026 Eater Award Dishes
Eater editors selected dishes that left a lasting impression across the country this year.
Puffed Grain Toast
Chicago restaurant All Well’s puffed grain toast with nutty buckwheat butter and honey sweetened pasta.
Island Curry Crab
Oklahoma City’s Dougla Kitchen serves island curry crab with callaloo dip and taro chips.
Roast Chicken
Los Angeles restaurant Henrietta’s roast chicken with Caesar panzanella and Parmesan.
Cantaloupe Terrine
Nashville’s Junior offers cantaloupe and verjus terrine with turmeric oil and chamomile cream.
Pickled Walleye Cheeks
Cleveland restaurant Rosy serves pickled walleye cheeks with seasonal vegetables and red wine vinegar.
At a glance
Eater editors selected 2026's top dishes including roast chicken, island curry crab, and pickled walleye cheeks.
