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Top 25 Independent restaurants worldwide

RevenueBase identified 635 company matches for independent restaurants worldwide as of September 2026 and tracks 11,885 professional contacts across them, including 1,943 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and London the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for independent 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 September 20, 2026. Country and city lists for independent 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 Sep 20, 2026 How this list was built
635Companies
11,885Contacts tracked
1,943Verified emails
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The 25 largest independent restaurants worldwide

Ranked by team size
Top 25 of 635 company matches for independent restaurants worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Sep 20, 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.
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1Exact matchChicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20265,001-10,0001,793 contacts →

Exact match

“What has made Lettuce Entertain You a nationally-recognized restaurant company?”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2Exact matchPhiladelphia, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,000762 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…”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3Exact matchNairobi, KenyaHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,000727 contacts →

Exact match

“Artcaffé is a vibrant and multifaceted brand encompassing three brands.”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4Exact matchHook Norton, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,000625 contacts →

Exact match

“Thomas Franks is a family-owned catering partner with a global reputation for serving exceptional food made from locally sourced produce.”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5Exact matchChicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,000474 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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6Exact matchAlbuquerque, NM, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,000318 contacts →

Exact match

“At Dion’s we provide great food and a place for people to relax and connect with family and friends.”

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7Exact matchAustin, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026501-1,000255 contacts →

Exact match

“Hai Hospitality is a restaurant group based in Austin, Texas.”

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8Exact matchSeattle, WA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,000249 contacts →

Exact match

“Since 1969, we’ve believed that experience is everything-from greeting to ambiance to flavors.”

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9Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,000223 contacts →

Exact match

“Ark Restaurants operates distinctively-designed dining establishments in New York City; Las Vegas; Washington, DC; Atlantic City; Alabama; and Florida.”

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10Exact matchRiyadh, Saudi ArabiaHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,000208 contacts →

Exact match

“After fifteen years of experience in operating restaurants, our founders have started Kuzama(formerly lavender flavor) in 2013.”

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11Exact matchWarwick, RI, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,000193 contacts →

Exact match

“About Newport Restaurant Group We are a collection of unique restaurants and experiences, guided by a group of individuals in the front and back of house, who bring it everyday.”

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12Exact matchHartford, CT, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026501-1,000156 contacts →

Exact match

“An uncompromising commitment to quality, service, style, and cuisine.”

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13Exact matchGlen Mills, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026201-500151 contacts →

Exact match

“Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar was born of a desire to create a dining experience that focused on sustainable, health-conscious, and locally-sourced cuisine.”

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14Exact matchPortland, OR, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026201-500119 contacts →

Exact match

“Since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen has proudly served our community as Portland's premier catering company and specialty foods retailer.”

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15Exact matchChantepie, FranceHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026n/a112 contacts →

Exact match

“Envie de rejoindre les taverniers?”

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16Exact matchSouthbury, CT, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 20261,001-5,00093 contacts →

Exact match

“Maggie McFly's®, owned and operated by sole-proprietor, Ray Harper, believes not only in providing an all around exceptional dining and beverage experience, but in playing a…”

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17Exact matchLondon, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026201-50084 contacts →

Exact match

“Galvin Restaurants is a family run collection of restaurants founded in 2005 by Michelin-starred chef brothers Chris and Jeff Galvin.”

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18Exact matchUnited StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026501-1,00081 contacts →

Exact match

“The Neighborhood Restaurant Group was founded in 1997.”

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19Exact matchCopenhagen, DenmarkHQ recorded Sep 20, 202651-20072 contacts →

Exact match

“15 restauranter.”

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20Exact matchPortsmouth, NH, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 202651-20070 contacts →

Exact match

“The Friendly Toast serves up creative meals in a truly unique atmosphere and offers a fun and exciting dining experience morning, noon and night.”

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21Exact matchDenver, CO, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026501-1,00067 contacts →

Exact match

“Guest driven.”

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22Exact matchParis, FranceHQ recorded Sep 20, 202651-20058 contacts →

Exact match

“Coude à coude, coeur à coeur.”

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23Exact matchBoulder, CO, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026501-1,00056 contacts →

Exact match

“Big Red F is a family of independent restaurants rooted in community, hospitality, and a love for food that brings people together.”

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24Exact matchSt Louis, MO, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026201-50054 contacts →

Exact match

“Our family of restaurants and event spaces, like many families, is diverse in taste, style & personality.”

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25Exact matchBoston, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 20, 2026201-50054 contacts →

Exact match

“Broadway Restaurant Group is a collective of five community-focused restaurants in South Boston that pride themselves on genuine hospitality paired with fantastic food, and…”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 20, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

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Independent restaurants worldwide at a glance

As of Sep 20, 2026
16.3%Verified-email coverage
18.7Average contacts per company
11-50Median size (employees)
1.4%Largest-city concentration · London
Sep 20, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10
242
11-50
222
51-200
80
201-500
48
501-1,000
19
1,001-5,000
13
5,001-10,000
2
10001+
1

Email recency is reported on each country list linked below.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

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 independent restaurants are linked below.
What qualifies
Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “independent 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 1,943 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 September 20, 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.

Independent restaurants by location

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Every Independent 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 “independent restaurants”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many independent restaurants are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 635 company matches for independent restaurants worldwide as of September 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?

Lettuce Entertain YOU Restaurants tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which country has the most independent restaurants?

The United States leads with 290 companies, followed by the United Kingdom (67). Every independent restaurants list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most independent restaurants?

London leads with 9 company records, followed by New York (6) and San Francisco (6).

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 1,943 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 635 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 September 20, 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.