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The 2020 James Beard Awards Nominees

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by The OpenTable team
Updated 05 May 2020

The 2020 James Beard Awards nominees are here, marking the arrival of the short list of who could win one of the food world’s most prestigious honors. See the list below for which OpenTable restaurants were nominated, and head to our blog for how to best support these restaurants and help celebrate the moment.

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Jaleo - DC
4.7
4.7 (10738)
$31 to $50
Spanish
Penn Quarter
About the restaurant
Outstanding Restaurant
Top review
Bjoern
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and drinks, super friendly and attentive service!
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Centrolina
4.8
4.8 (2043)
$50 and over
Italian
Penn Quarter
About the restaurant
Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic: Amy Brandwein
Top review
Rebeccavip
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful dinner. Excellent drinks and dinner. Our server Andrea was amazing. One of our favorite dinners in DC.
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Experience
Chef's Table with Chef Amy & Chef Peter Chang
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Boka
4.9
4.9 (7041)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Lincoln Park
About the restaurant
Best Chef, Great Lakes: Lee Wolen
Top review
Stevenvip
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious. Knowledgeable and courteous staff. A very special meal.
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Popular dish
Roasted Chicken
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Popular dish
Black Truffle Roasted Chicken
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Popular dish
Dark Chocolate
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Momotaro
4.6
4.6 (3771)
$31 to $50
Japanese
West Loop
About the restaurant
Best Chef, Great Lakes: Gene Kato
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
Decided to try Momotaro when celebrating my wife’s 33rd birthday. Our waiter Jared provided fantastic recommendations and overall even the dishes we didn’t love were thoughtfully paired with our other selections. Definitely will be back to explore more of the menu and take in the beautiful ambiance.
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Popular dish
Spaghetti
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Popular dish
SCALLOP
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Republique
4.7
4.7 (5168)
$50 and over
French
Hollywood
About the restaurant
Outstanding Pastry Chef: Margarita Manzke
Top review
Pattyvip
Dined 7 days ago
We had great menu suggestions from our waiter Jared for our group of 7 to share, our favorites were the 2 pasta dishes.
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Experience
$135/person Pre-set Family Style Dinner
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Experience
$62/person Pre-Set Family Style Brunch (Mon-Fri)
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Experience
$85/person Pre-set Family Style Brunch (Sat/Sun)
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State Bird Provisions
4.8
4.8 (3120)
$50 and over
Californian
Western Addition
About the restaurant
Rising Star Chef of the Year: Gaby Maeda
Top review
Christophervip
Dined 1 day ago
Always love coming here. The price for the quality of the food is outstanding. The smoked trout dip is a standout to me. Everything is pretty delicious though. Can’t wait to head back and try more.
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Popular dish
Chocolate Mint Ice Cream Sandwich Blackberries
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Popular dish
Kimchi Pork Belly
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Popular dish
Garlic Bread
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Angler San Francisco
4.7
4.7 (175)
$50 and over
American
Financial District / Embarcadero
About the restaurant
Best Chef, California: Joshua Skenes
Top review
Caroline
Dined on 4 Sept 2024
I loved my waiter, so helpful and informal, but still extremely professional. Nice table by the window. I did not feel awkward Dino g alone. And the food,oh the food, was fantastic. I had the special lunch and the fish was delicious but the sundae had the best caramel sauce I’ve ever tasted.
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Emmer & Rye
4.7
4.7 (3374)
$50 and over
American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Best Chef, Texas: Kevin Fink
Top review
Tom
Dined 6 days ago
Great service,very good food and very nice ambiance
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Maypop
4.7
4.7 (1331)
$31 to $50
Southeast Asian
Central Business District
About the restaurant
Best Chef, South: Michael Gulotta
Top review
Michaelvip
Dined 5 days ago
We had a great dining experience at Maypop. The food was delicious; the service was excellent; and the environment was nice for business dinner.
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Experience
Grand Tasting Menu
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Experience
Chef's Tasting Menu
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Experience
Service Industry Night - 20% of tasting menus
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Toups Meatery
4.8
4.8 (2405)
$31 to $50
Cajun
Mid-City / City Park
About the restaurant
Best Chef, South: Isaac Toups
Top review
Ginavip
Dined 4 days ago
Creative and excellent execution. We always come back whenever in town.
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Popular dish
Chicken Liver Mousse
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Popular dish
PORK CHOP
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Popular dish
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
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Swan
4.4
4.4 (1656)
$31 to $50
Market Cuisine
Design District
About the restaurant
Outstanding Restaurant Design, 76 Seats and Over
Top review
Ana
Dined on 27 Aug 2024
The food was delicious as always! My fav restaurant in the Design District. Young and beautiful people excellent music! Always a great place to hang out on a Monday night!! 😜
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Joule
4.8
4.8 (1361)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Wallingford
About the restaurant
Best Chef, Northwest & Pacific: Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi
Top review
Adamvip
Dined 6 days ago
This was my second visit to Joule in the last 4 months. My first was in May and it was so good that I couldn't wait to come back. The second visit was just as good as the first and this is now hands down my favourite restaurant in Seattle. Looking forward to a third visit!
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Mackerel
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Popular dish
Scallion Pancake
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Popular dish
Kalbi Burger
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Departure Restaurant and Lounge
4.4
4.4 (4388)
$30 and under
Contemporary Asian
Downtown
About the restaurant
Best Chef, Northwest & Pacific: Gregory Gourdet
Top review
Angel
Dined on 4 Sept 2024
Awesome we loved the map designs. Best birthday ever.
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Experience
DEPARTURE EXPERIENCE
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Esther’s Kitchen
4.7
4.7 (2121)
$31 to $50
Italian
Downtown
About the restaurant
Best Chef, Southwest: James Trees
Top review
OpenTable Dinervip
Dined 2 days ago
We had heard of Esther’s Kitchen from a local friend but could never get a reservation. Finally we grabbed a table for two at 8:30. It’s worth the wait and the all the hype is real. Every item we selected was delicious and expertly prepared. The lamb with creamy polenta was fork tender and the creamy polenta was a nice addition to the crispy brussel spouts we ordered as a side. Our server was always ready with suggestions and the Chef came out to make sure all the tables were enjoying their meals. Make sure to arrive early and enjoy a cocktail in the upstairs lounge that looks over the dining area.
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Popular dish
Rigatoni Carbonara
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Popular dish
Cauliflower
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Popular dish
Chopped Salad
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Bar Dough
4.5
4.5 (1302)
$31 to $50
Italian
Highlands
About the restaurant
Best Chef, Mountain: Carrie Baird
Top review
Michael
Dined 4 days ago
Incredible food. The drinks were great. The pasta was so amazing and the pizza combo and crush was the best I have. Highly recommend. Curious about how the menu changes with seasonal offerings.
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Benne on Eagle
4.3
4.3 (2005)
$31 to $50
American
Asheville
About the restaurant
Rising Star Chef of the Year: Ashleigh Santi
Top review
Amyvip
Dined on 30 Aug 2024
Fantastic meal, service, and setting. Everything was delicious.
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Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993
4.8
4.8 (3236)
$50 and over
Italian
Wauwatosa
About the restaurant
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Jamesvip
Dined on 4 Sept 2024
Truly a wonderful evening with h a new and great friend
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Harbor House
4.7
4.7 (8193)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Milwaukee
About the restaurant
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Noelle
Dined 5 days ago
Loved it! Great atmosphere and food. We really enjoyed the view
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Popular dish
8 oz Filet & Scallops
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Popular dish
Salmon Rillettes
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Popular dish
Connecticut-Style Lobster Roll
A photo of Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro restaurant
Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
4.7
4.7 (5782)
$50 and over
French
Milwaukee
About the restaurant
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Osvaldo
Dined 2 days ago
We had an absolutely wonderful anniversary dinner. Top notch service. Top notch food preparation. Great French ambiance and theme with very interesting menu selections that spark your curiosity and get your taste buds going.
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Coq au Vin
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Popular dish
Steak Tartare
A photo of Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant restaurant
Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2357)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Milwaukee
About the restaurant
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
STEVE
Dined 5 days ago
One of our lifetime top 10. Everything was fantastic. The only negative was the management choice of background music. In this environment some light classical or piano chill would fit much better than the pop music they were using. Making this change would raise the ambiance to fit the quality of the food and service.
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Popular dish
Scottish Salmon
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Popular dish
Filet Mignon
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Popular dish
Pork Bolognese
A photo of Mr. B’s – A Bartolotta Steakhouse – Brookfield restaurant
Mr. B’s – A Bartolotta Steakhouse – Brookfield
4.6
4.6 (5027)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Brookfield
About the restaurant
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Michaelvip
Dined 4 days ago
Food was amazing!! Service at the bar was superior. A bit spotty at the dinner table.
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Popular dish
Crab Cake
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Popular dish
8 oz Filet and Crab Cake
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Popular dish
44oz Porterhouse for Two
A photo of Mr. B's - A Bartolotta Steakhouse - Mequon restaurant
Mr. B's - A Bartolotta Steakhouse - Mequon
4.6
4.6 (1555)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Mequon
About the restaurant
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Kay
Dined on 4 Sept 2024
Your staff made our anniversary very special with your complimentary champagne!
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Popular dish
Sea Scallops
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Joey Gerard's - A Bartolotta Supper Club - Greendale
4.7
4.7 (3821)
$30 and under
American
Greendale
About the restaurant
Outstanding Restaurateur: Paul Bartolotta
Top review
Michael
Dined 3 days ago
Perfect birthday dinner. Brittany, our waitress, saw to our every need.
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Popular dish
Roasted Chicken Marsala
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Popular dish
Schaum Torte
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Popular dish
Tuna Steak
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