You don't need to fly to Paris to indulge in top-notch French food. There are plenty of great restaurants in the US where you can get your fix.
Business Insider just released its annual list of the best restaurants in America, which featured several outstanding French spots.
To compile the ranking, we combined six noteworthy lists by food critics, experts, and diners to come up with a definitive ranking of the best restaurants in the country. You can read the full methodology here.
For everything from traditional dishes to French-inspired takes on other cuisines, read on to discover the 14 best French restaurants in America.
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14. Everest
Chef: J. Joho
Location: Chicago, Illinois
At Everest, which holds one Michelin star, guests can choose between the seven-course degustation menu, the seven-course vegetarian menu, or three- and four-course prix-fixe menus.
Each selection treats guests to elegant French dishes, like magret duck served with marinated turnips, or slow-braised wild sea bass accompanied by artichokes and leeks.
13. Trois Mec
Chef: Ludo Lefebvre, Jon Shook, Vinny Dotolo
Location: Los Angeles, California
At Trois Mec, a collaboration among chefs Ludo Lefebvre, John Shook, and Vinny Dotolo, guests get in by tickets instead of reservations.
You'll need to be a registered user on their website to try and snag a ticket, but once you do, you'll be treated to elegant dishes like Dungeness crab ceviche and beef tenderloin with smoked peanut butter.
12. Highlands Bar and Grill
Chef: Frank and Pardis Stitt
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Savory dishes and impeccable service has made Highlands Bar and Grill a favorite in Birmingham since it first opened its doors in 1982.
The iconic spot shifts its menu daily to incorporate fresh, seasonal ingredients — think summers filled with okra soft-shell crab and winters of root vegetables and venison — that merge French techniques with Southern flavors.
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