Sixteen restaurants across North America receive the elite DiRōNA gold award during its inaugural year

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., February 15, 2024⎯ The Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRōNA) is proud to announce the 2024 DiRōNA ‘Gold’ Award of Excellence recipients. This year marks the inception of the Gold Award, an elite designation achieved by only 16 restaurants across North America in its inaugural year. A restaurant bestowed with this accolade surpasses the standards set by a DiRōNA Awarded restaurant, recognized for its outstanding menu, curated wine and cocktail selections, impeccable service, and fine dining ambiance.

“The attainment of this recognition is a testament to years of dedication and unwavering commitment to culinary excellence. We are excited to honor these elite restaurants” stated Scott Breard, CEO of DiRōNA.

Restaurants that are receiving the DiRōNA ‘Gold’ Award of Excellence for 2024 include:

Anaheim White House Restaurant – Anaheim, CA

Bedford Village Inn – Bedford, NH

Bohanan’s Prime Steaks & Seafood – San Antonio, TX

Brennan’s – New Orleans, LA

Cafe Central – El Paso, TX

Café Margaux – Cocoa, FL

Chandlers Steakhouse – Boise, ID

Dining Room at Langdon Hall – Cambridge, ON

Don Alfonso 1890 – Toronto, ON

Five Sails – Vancouver, BC

La Grotta Ristorante Italiano – Atlanta, GA

Restaurante San Angel Inn – Mexico City, Mexico

RingSide Steakhouse – Portland, OR

The Compound Restaurant – Santa Fe, NM

The Sardine Factory – Monterey, CA

The St. Paul Grill – Saint Paul, MN

Founded in 1990, DiRōNA was established to identify and honor exceptional restaurants that provide an extraordinary dining experience. To view more information regarding our awarded restaurants, please visit our website at www.dirona.com or download our mobile app from the Apple or Android app stores.