★★ Michelin
Atera
American · Contemporary
4.8
Expert 9.1/10
A subterranean counter where Ronny Emborg turns foraged, fermented, and frozen technique into a two-star tasting menu with no menu on the table.
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Best American restaurants
5 American restaurants ranked by FlightLogic expert score and editorial research.
Quick answer
What is the best American restaurant on FlightLogic? Atera in New York leads with a 4.8/5 rating and 9.1/10 expert score.
All American restaurants (5)
★★ Michelin
★★★ Michelin
Eleven Madison Park
American · Plant-Based
4.8
Expert 9.5/10
Daniel Humm's three-star dining room over Madison Square Park, running an entirely plant-based tasting menu since 2021.
★★★ Michelin
Per Se
American · French
4.8
Expert 9.6/10
Thomas Keller's nine-course tasting menu over Central Park, where French technique meets American restraint.
★★ Michelin
Saga
American · Contemporary
4.8
Expert 9.2/10
A contemporary American tasting menu served 63 floors above Manhattan, where the skyline does half the talking.
★★ Michelin
The Modern
American · French
4.8
Expert 9.2/10
A glass-walled dining room over MoMA's sculpture garden where Abram Bissell threads French technique through an American register.
American restaurants — common questions
What is the best American restaurant?
Atera in New York is the highest-rated American restaurant in the FlightLogic directory, with a 9.1/10 FlightLogic expert score and a 4.8/5 editorial rating. Scores are editorial assessments — see our methodology for how they are calculated.
Which cities have the most American restaurants on FlightLogic?
New York have the widest American coverage, across 5 rated venues in total.
Are any American restaurants Michelin-starred?
Yes — 5 American restaurants in this directory hold at least one Michelin star. Michelin stars are awarded by the Michelin Guide and are independent of FlightLogic's own expert scores.