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Jack Rose wins Best Hotel Restaurant award
Best Hotel Restaurant (2019)
Some of America's best restaurants helmed by talented and often award-winning chefs can be found within hotels and resorts from coast to coast.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Hotel Restaurant are as follows:
- Benno - The Evelyn Hotel - New York
- Le Cirque - Bellagio - Las Vegas
- Natalie's Restaurant - Camden Harbour Inn - Camden, Maine
- Restaurant Alma - Hotel Alma - Minneapolis
- Panzano - Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver
- Herons - The Umstead Hotel and Spa - Cary, N.C.
- The Thistle Inn Restaurant - The Thistle Inn - Boothbay Harbor, Maine
- Azure - The Royal Hawaiian - Honolulu
- Circa 1886 - Wentworth Mansion - Charleston
- Jack Rose - Pontchartrain Hotel - New Orleans
Photo courtesy of Evan Sung / Benno
No. 10:
Benno, named after Chef Jonathan Benno, is the fine dining establishment inside the landmark Evelyn Hotel. The menu explores contemporary Italian cuisine using classic French techniques, with a particular focus on the foods of Northern Italy and Southern France.
No. 9:
The bold French cuisine of famed restaurateur Sirio Maccioni has earned this Las Vegas Strip restaurant several awards. The beautifully and fancifully designed interior sets the stage for classic and contemporary French fare. The astonishingly large wine selection, attentive service and incredible food are designed to give guests an experience to delight all the senses. Designed by Adam D. Tihany, the vibrant colors in the dining room and the exquisite cuisine come seamlessly together in celebrated Maccioni family fashion. Diners have a choice of menus, which can vary seasonally, but which usually include the Dégustation Menu, the Pre-Theatre Menu and a Vegetarian Menu.
Photo courtesy of Natalie's Restaurant
No. 8:
Diners at Natalie’s restaurant at the Camden Harbour Inn enjoy views overlooking the Maine harbor. Executive Chefs Chris Long and Shelby Stevens source directly from local fishing boats and farms to craft a menu of modern cuisine inspired by the bounty of Maine.
Photo courtesy of 2018 danmarshallphoto.com / Alma
No. 7:
This dinner-only restaurant at Alma in Minneapolis serves a seasonally inspired three-course menu with option wine pairings and dessert. Executive Chef Lucas Rosenbrook snagged a James Beard Award for Best Chef Midwest for his creative cuisine.
Photo courtesy of Aaron Colussi / Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver
No. 6:
This restaurant inside the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver serves award-winning Italian fare crafted from organic, sustainable and local ingredients, paired with an extensive wine list. Options include bolognese made with beef, wild boar and pork belly, ricotta ravioli with burnt basil and pecorino, or farro risotto with kale and wild mushrooms.
Photo courtesy of Bonjwing Lee / The Umstead Hotel and Spa
No. 5:
James Beard semifinalist Steven Devereaux Greene designs the seasonally inspired menus at Herons, inspired by produce harvested from a dedicated farm nearby. Dishes might include a fresh summer gazpacho with crab, strawberry and yuzu juice, local scallops with Charleston gold rice and sea urchin custard, or halibut with blue polenta.
Photo courtesy of iStock
No. 4:
Diners at The Thistle Inn are seated in four dining rooms, each with its own unique atmosphere for a romantic dinner. The menu changes with the seasons, but might include options like New England clam chowder, mussels sautéed in white wine with butter roasted garlic, lobster paella or char-grilled sirloin tips.
Photo courtesy of The Royal Hawaiian
No. 3:
Azure at the Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki sits on the beachfront and specializes in fresh island seafood, often purchased directly from the nearby Honolulu fish auction each morning. Sommeliers are on hand to help pair your meal with the perfect wine.
No. 2:
Circa 1886 is set in the original carriage house on the grounds of the Wentworth Mansion and showcases many original elements from 1886, including wide pine floors boards, wood burning fireplace and stable doors. Many tables are set in arched booths, walls are carved wood, and the place is lit by candlelight. An ever-changing seasonal menu showcases the best and freshest local and regional ingredients cooked with Southern flair, and the combination of cuisine and atmosphere is hard to beat.
Photo courtesy of Christian Horan / Jack Rose
No. 1:
Jack Rose, situated within the historic Pontchartrain Hotel in the Garden District, celebrates NOLA’s love of food with a menu of Italian, French and Spanish dishes with a Louisiana twist. Standouts include duck and andouille gumbo, crawfish bisque with bay leaf cream, house made pimento cheese and roast duck with grits, black kale and hunter’s sauce.
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.
Congratulations to all these winning restaurants!
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Marla is a writer with a passion for travel, music and culinary adventures (and combining those whenever possible)! As an avid globetrotter, she encourages respecting and learning about other cultures while traveling. She has visited Hawaii multiple times, and has explored destinations worldwide, including the Mediterranean region, South America, Asia and more. Marla is a contributor to Fodor’s Hawaii guidebooks (Oahu and Kauai 2020) and her articles have appeared in a number of international publications. She calls New Jersey (Philadelphia area) home. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter and read her travel tips and adventures on her website.
