★★ Michelin
Oriole
Contemporary American · New American
4.8
Expert 9.3/10
Noah Sandoval's hidden West Loop room delivers Chicago luxury with quiet pacing and exacting technique.
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Cuisine
Best Contemporary American restaurants
4 Contemporary American restaurants ranked by FlightLogic expert score and editorial research.
Quick answer
What is the best Contemporary American restaurant on FlightLogic? Oriole in Chicago leads with a 4.8/5 rating and 9.3/10 expert score.
All Contemporary American restaurants (4)
★★ Michelin
★★ Michelin
Alinea
Modernist · Contemporary American
4.7
Expert 9.2/10
Grant Achatz's modernist landmark remains Chicago's most theatrical tasting menu, now carrying two Michelin stars.
★ Michelin
Barley Swine
Contemporary American · Texan
4.7
Expert 9/10
Bryce Gilmore turns Central Texas farms into a clever, fermented, one-star tasting menu on Burnet Road.
★ Michelin
Hestia
Contemporary American · Live-fire
4.7
Expert 8.9/10
A polished downtown room where the hearth does the seasoning and Texas ingredients take on smoke, char, and fat.
Contemporary American restaurants — common questions
What is the best Contemporary American restaurant?
Oriole in Chicago is the highest-rated Contemporary American restaurant in the FlightLogic directory, with a 9.3/10 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 Contemporary American restaurants on FlightLogic?
Chicago and Austin have the widest Contemporary American coverage, across 4 rated venues in total.
Are any Contemporary American restaurants Michelin-starred?
Yes — 4 Contemporary 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.