Four Texas Restaurants Drop From OpenTable Top 100 List
Texas representation falls from ten to seven spots in the 2026 rankings, with Austin losing four establishments to the cut.
By Austin Reed ·
Texas restaurants lost four spots on OpenTable's annual Top 100 Restaurants in America list for 2026. The reservation platform now includes seven Texas establishments, down from ten in the previous year's publication.
The 2026 list spans 21 states and Washington, D.C. California holds the most slots with 19 restaurants, followed by New York and Chicago. Texas' seven remaining spots are distributed across three cities. Austin retains Aba, J Carver's, and Red Ash Italia. Dallas holds Mamani, Mister Charles, and Mot Hai Ba. Houston is represented by BCN Taste & Tradition.
Mamani and Mister Charles in Dallas are new additions to the list this year. Four Austin venues that appeared on the 2025 list were removed: Jeffrey's Restaurant, Sammie's Italian, Suerte, and Uchi.
OpenTable generated the 2026 rankings using data from verified diner reviews and dining metrics collected between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026. The analysis processed more than 11 million reviews. Eligible restaurants required a minimum threshold of diner reviews and must be in good standing.
The evaluation model compiles specific data points to determine inclusion. These metrics include diner ratings, the percentage of five-star reviews, the number of alerts set by users, the percentage of advanced reservations, capacity, and direct search volume. The final list is arranged alphabetically by state and is not ranked by position.
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