Photo Credit: Blue Bovine Steak + Sushi House in Toronto

The Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRōNA) proudly announces the 2025 additions to its renowned Award of Excellence list. Widely recognized since 1990 as one of the highest honors in the hospitality industry, the DiRōNA Award celebrates restaurants across North America that consistently excel in every aspect of the dining experience, from cuisine and beverages to service and ambiance.

“We’re thrilled to welcome this outstanding group of restaurants to the DiRōNA community,” said Scott Breard, CEO of DiRōNA. “Each of these establishments embodies the highest standards of quality and hospitality. It’s our privilege to recognize their achievements and share their commitment to elevating the dining experience.”

All recipients undergo a rigorous evaluation process, ensuring each restaurant meets the exceptional standards required to earn the DiRōNA Award, a mark of distinction recognized by discerning diners.

Introducing the 2025 additions to the DiRōNA Award of Excellence list:

USA – West

Arizona

Acqua Di’ Mare – Chandler
Anhelo Restaurant – Scottsdale
Atria – Flagstaff, AZ
Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge – Scottsdale
Elements – Paradise Valley
Frasher’s Steakhouse – Scottsdale
Lon’s Restaurant – Paradise Valley
Shorebird – Sedona
Zenith Steakhouse – Flagstaff

California

3rd Cousin – San Francisco
Allora – Sacramento
Arroyo Chop House – Pasadena
Bellatrix – Palm Desert
Bolero Restaurante – Temecula
Bouchon Bistro – Yountville
Cafe Aroma – Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Cafe Figaro – Burlingame
Cafe Tiramisu – San Francisco
Castaway – Burbank
Corkfire Kitchen – Temecula
Ella Dining Room and Bar – Sacramento
Forbes Mill Steakhouse – Danville
Heirloom Café – San Francisco
Orange Hill Restaurant – Orange
République – Los Angeles
Sabio on Main – Pleasanton
Shorebird – Newport Beach
Shorebird – Palm Dessert

Colorado

Eolus Bar & Dining – Durango
Grand View Restaurant – Colorado Springs
Juniper Restaurant – Edwards
Rioja – Denver
The Steakhouse at Flying Horse – Colorado Springs

Montana

Buffalo Block Prime Steakhouse – Billings

Nevada

Atlantis Steakhouse – Reno
Bistro Napa – Reno
Cactus Creek Prime Steakhouse – Reno

New Mexico

315 Restaurant & Wine Bar – Santa Fe
Double Eagle – Mesilla

Utah

Urban Hill – Salt Lake City

Washington

Archipelago – Seattle
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi – Bellevue

Wyoming

The Wild Sage Restaurant at the Rusty Parrot Lodge – Jackson, WY

United States – Midwest

Indiana

Anthony’s Chophouse – Carmel
Commission Row – Indianapolis
Provision – Indianapolis
Vida – Indianapolis

Iowa

Aura Restaurant & Lounge – Clive

Michigan

Alchemi – Royal Oak
Blu – Glen Arbor

Missouri

36 Restaurant & Bar – Cape Girardeau
Ivory Grille Restaurant and Oak Room Lounge – Sedalia

Ohio

Final Cut Steak & Seafood – Toledo
Mancy’s Steakhouse – Toledo
Peter Allen Inn – Kinsman

South Dakota

Harvester Kitchen by Bryan – Sioux Falls
Minervas – Sioux Falls

Wisconsin

Johnny Manhattan’s – Hubertus
Kaminski’s Chop House – Wisconsin Dells
Rare Steakhouse – Madison

USA – South

Alabama

Voyagers – Orange Beach

Arkansas

501 Prime – Hot Springs National Park
Red Oak Steakhouse – Pine Bluff

Florida

Bijoux – Miramar Beach
Blue Moon Fish Company – Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Café Gabbiano – Siesta Key
Cobalt – Vero Beach
Cote Miami – Miami
Cress Restaurant – DeLand
Embers Wood Grill – Gainesville
Firefly – Panama City Beach
Marcello’s La Sirena – West Palm Beach
Osteria Tulia – Naples
Ridgway Bar & Grill – Naples
The Cellar Restaurant – Daytona Beach

Georgia

1540 Room – Savannah
Common Restaurant – Savannah
Osteria Mattone – Roswell

Louisiana

Gabrielle Restaurant – New Orleans

North Carolina

34° North Restaurant – Beaufort
Counter- – Charlotte
Manna – Wilmington
Sage & Salt Bistro – Winston-Salem

South Carolina

Costa Charleston – Charleston
Perrone’s Restaurant and Bar – Pawleys Island
SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar – North Myrtle Beach

Texas

Al Biernat’s North – Dallas
Amerigo’s Grille – The Woodlands
Antonio Ristorante – Addison
Bistecca – Lewisville
Calabrese Southlake – Southlake
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse – Austin
Gonzales Bistro – Gonzales
It’s Italian Cucina – Austin
Mesón Sommelier – Spring
Nick & Sam’s – Dallas

Virginia

Bistro L’Hermitage – Woodbridge
Buckhead’s Restaurant & Chop House – Richmond
Houndstooth – Huntly
The Ashby Inn & Restaurant – Paris
Tori Blue Restaurant – Lynchburg

USA – Northeast

Connecticut

Encore by Goodfellas – New Haven

Maine

Havana Restaurant – Bar Harbor
Natalie’s Restaurant – Camden
Primo Rockland – Rockland

Maryland

The Vineyard Wine Bar – Havre De Grace

Massachusetts

Deuxave – Boston

New Hampshire

Forty at Thorn Hill – Jackson
Granita Enoteca – Keene

New Jersey

Bacari Grill – Township of Washington
Berta’s Chateau – Wanaque
Dino & Harry’s Steakhouse – Hoboken
Il Villaggio Restaurant & Bar – Cherry Hill
Restaurant Lorena’s – Maplewood

New York

Augustine’s Salumeria – Mamaroneck
Carlotto – New York
COQODAQ – New York
COTE Korean Steakhouse – New York
Eden – Syracuse
Noble Cellar – Syracuse
One10 Modern Steakhouse – Melville
Point Seven – New York
Prime at Saratoga National – Saratoga Springs
Ship Lantern Inn – Milton
The Arch Restaurant – Brewster
The Heights Restaurant – Ithaca, NY

Pennsylvania

Elizabeth’s An American Bistro – Lewisburg
Jansen – Philadelphia
Mary’s Vine – Rankin
Osteria Avanti – Leola

Rhode Island

Mare Rooftop – Providence

Vermont

Barrows House Restaurant – Dorset

Washington, D.C.

Xiquet by Danny Lledó – Washington, D.C.

Canada

Alberta

River Café – Calgary

British Columbia

C|Prime Modern Italian Steak + Prime – Vancouver
Derrick’s Steakhouse – Kelowna
Elisa – Vancouver
Il Caminetto – Whistler
Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar – Victoria
Nanoose Bay Cafe – Nanoose Bay

Ontario

Abrielle Toronto – Toronto
Aiāna Restaurant Collective – Ottawa
Blue Bovine Steak + Sushi House – Toronto
Casa Mia Ristorante – Niagara Falls
Charcoal Steak House – Kitchener
Cucci Ristorante – Oakville
Devlin’s County Bistro – Mount Pleasant
FiAMMA Ristorante – Etobicoke
Harbour 60 – Toronto
Henry’s Restaurant – Toronto
Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse – Toronto
On The Rocks – Calabogie
Rogues Restaurant – Mississauga
Sorrel – Toronto
The Gate – Flesherton
Veloute Bistro – Etobicoke

Quebec

40 Westt – Pointe-Claire

Mexico & the Caribbean

Mexico

Casa Nostra – San Miguel de Allende

Puerto Rico

Bottles – Guaynabo

British Virgin Islands

CocoMaya Restaurant – Virgin Gorda

Now celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRōNA) was founded to honor excellence in dining by recognizing the most exceptional restaurants across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Today, DiRōNA continues to showcase restaurants that exemplify hospitality, culinary innovation, and a lasting commitment to quality.