Best fine dining destinations in North America

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Major coastal cities anchor much of North America's fine dining reputation, but other cities have emerged as exciting food capitals in their own right, reinterpreting regional cuisine at the highest level. Smaller regional cities offer a different, deeply local version of culinary excellence.

The destinations on this list range from major coastal cities with dense concentrations of internationally recognised restaurants to regional culinary capitals built around a distinct local tradition rather than imported trends.

Booking well ahead, often weeks or months out, is standard practice at the continent's most in-demand restaurants. Tasting menus at the most acclaimed kitchens typically run for several hours, so building in a relaxed evening is worth planning for. Visiting during the week rather than on weekends also tends to make securing a table at the most in-demand restaurants noticeably easier.