# 2026 Eater Award Dishes

> 2026's best restaurant dishes named by Eater editors.
- Title: 2026 Eater Award Dishes · Eater | Shortify
- Summary: 2026's best restaurant dishes named by Eater editors. Eater editors selected 2026's top dishes including roast chicken, island curry crab, and pickled…
- Keywords: eater awards, roast chicken, island curry crab, callaloo dip, pickled walleye cheeks, cantaloupe verjus terrine, caesar panzanella, walleye cheeks, dining, restaurant dishes, 2026, eater
- Source: Eater — https://eater.com/dining-out/993551/best-dishes-eater-awards-2026
- Author: Eater Staff
- Published: 2026-11-10T15:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: eater awards, roast chicken, island curry crab, callaloo dip, pickled walleye cheeks, cantaloupe verjus terrine, caesar panzanella, walleye cheeks, dining, restaurant dishes, 2026, 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.
## Key takeaway

Eater editors selected 2026's top dishes including roast chicken, island curry crab, and pickled walleye cheeks.