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Top 25 Chef-driven restaurants worldwide

RevenueBase identified 6,258 company matches for chef-driven restaurants worldwide as of November 2026 and tracks 96,343 professional contacts across them, including 8,937 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and Paris the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for chef-driven restaurants worldwide, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed November 6, 2026. Country and city lists for chef-driven restaurants follow the table.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact Recorded Nov 6, 2026 How this list was built
6,258Companies
96,343Contacts tracked
8,937Verified emails
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The 25 largest chef-driven restaurants worldwide

Ranked by team size
Top 25 of 6,258 company matches for chef-driven restaurants worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Nov 6, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#CompanyRevenueBase SmartSearchHeadquartersEmployeesContacts
1Exact matchVancouver, TX, CanadaHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0003,581 contacts →

Exact match

“Earls Kitchen + Bar is a family-run business, launched by father and son, Leroy Earl “Bus” Fuller and Stanley Earl Fuller in the early ‘80s and is also one of North America’s most…”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2Exact matchTampa, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+3,507 contacts →

Exact match

“Join us at Carrabba's Italian Grill, where our journey began in Sicily, Italy, with a family's love for food and handmade flavors that became a cherished tradition.”

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3Exact matchVancouver, BC, CanadaHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0002,363 contacts →

Exact match

“People are our competitive advantage; we hire and retain the best.”

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4Exact matchDallas, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0001,950 contacts →

Exact match

“Even with excellent people, you cannot build the best restaurant company overnight.”

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5Exact matchFranceHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0001,377 contacts →

Exact match

“Courtepaille, Le Refrain du Plaisir.”

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6Exact matchUnited StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0001,369 contacts →

Exact match

“It is our sole desire that everything, and we mean everything, that arrives at your table at The Capital Grille delights you.”

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7Exact matchLos Angeles, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0001,077 contacts →

Exact match

“Hillstone Restaurant Group is a privately-held collection of upscale restaurants with 45+ locations in major cities across the country.”

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8Exact matchPhoenix, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000924 contacts →

Exact match

“At North, we believe that there is so much in life to savor.”

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9Exact matchBrooklyn, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000886 contacts →

Exact match

“CookUnity is the first Chef-Direct Subscription service-a chef-to-food lover marketplace connecting the country's most talented chefs with eaters (consumers).”

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10Exact matchArdiya Stores, KuwaitHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000851 contacts →

Exact match

“At Seazen, we produce hospitality experiences that go beyond the plate.”

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11Exact matchLondon, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000795 contacts →

Exact match

“La Petite Maison is the home French Riviera-inspired cuisine with locations in London, Dubai, Miami, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Riyadh, Limassol, Doha, Las Vegas and Mykonos.”

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12Exact matchPhiladelphia, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000782 contacts →

Exact match

“STARR Restaurants is one of the nation’s leading independent, multi-concept restaurant groups, led by visionary restaurateur Stephen Starr, recipient of Bon Appétit’s and Zagat’s…”

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13Exact matchOrlando, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000754 contacts →

Exact match

“The Best of Each Season.”

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14Exact matchHouston, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000612 contacts →

Exact match

“Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille has earned a faithful following by perfecting prime since 1979.”

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15Exact matchSouth Jakarta, IndonesiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000587 contacts →

Exact match

“The Union Group is committed to providing its customers a great experience by offering them high quality food, beverage and wine, in addition to friendly and knowledgable service…”

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16Exact matchHouston, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000504 contacts →

Exact match

“Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse serves flawless cuisine that's bold and delicious, and offers an extensive award-winning wine list and a level of service that reminds guests…”

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17Exact matchChicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000501 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded in 1989 with the iconic Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse on Rush Street, Gibsons Restaurant Group has been dedicated to providing unmatched hospitality, quality, and value to its…”

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18Exact matchBangalore, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000488 contacts →

Exact match

“We 'Believe in good'.”

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19Exact matchManchester, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000453 contacts →

Exact match

“We are one of the UK’s leading privately-owned restaurant groups with upmarket Italian and Grill restaurants in central London, major UK cities, affluent towns and their suburbs.”

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20Exact matchChicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000426 contacts →

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“Boka Restaurant Group was founded by Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm in 2002 and has become one of the premier chef-driven restaurant groups in the country.”

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21Exact matchCosta Mesa, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000412 contacts →

Exact match

“Taking the bait from their fathers, who started building restaurants together in 1945, King’s Seafood Company is the house that seafood built by co-founders – and cousins – Sam…”

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22Exact matchYountville, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000412 contacts →

Exact match

“With 10 properties and more than 800 employees, the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (TKRG) has grown from one restaurant to a large family of businesses.”

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23Exact matchMiami, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000411 contacts →

Exact match

“For more than 20 years, Italianni’s has offered the best recipes from authentic Italian families.”

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24Exact matchCancún, MexicoHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000398 contacts →

Exact match

“At Grupo RosaNegra we create unique gastronomic experiences in each of our restaurants, passionate about creative cuisine and exceptional service.”

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25Exact matchEstillac, FranceHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000396 contacts →

Exact match

“Crescendo Restauration, depuis 1992, a pour concept de cuisiner des plats traditionnels et de saison devant les clients par nos équipes le matin même.”

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Chef-driven restaurants worldwide at a glance

As of Nov 6, 2026
9.3%Verified-email coverage
15.4Average contacts per company
11-50Median size (employees)
2.3%Largest-city concentration · Paris
Nov 6, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10
2,424
11-50
2,312
51-200
889
201-500
302
501-1,000
110
1,001-5,000
66
5,001-10,000
9
10001+
6

Email recency is reported on each country list linked below.

How this list was built

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Source
The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
Coverage
Every country. Country and city lists for chef-driven restaurants are linked below.
What qualifies
Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “chef-driven restaurants” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch
Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview
The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality
RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking
Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification
Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 8,937 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh
This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on November 6, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context
Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Chef-driven restaurants by location

25 lists · largest first

Every Chef-driven restaurants list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “chef-driven restaurants”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many chef-driven restaurants are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 6,258 company matches for chef-driven restaurants worldwide as of November 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Earls Kitchen BAR tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which country has the most chef-driven restaurants?

The United States leads with 1,435 companies, followed by France (698) and Spain (402). Every chef-driven restaurants list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most chef-driven restaurants?

Paris leads with 147 company records, followed by London (112) and New York (90).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 8,937 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 6,258 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on November 6, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.