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Top 25 Chef-driven restaurants based in the United States
RevenueBase identified 2,706 company matches for chef-driven restaurants associated with the United States as of September 2026 and tracks 56,620 professional contacts across them, including 6,671 with verified work emails. New York is the largest hub.
This list covers company matches for chef-driven restaurants associated with the United States, 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 19, 2026.
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The 25 largest chef-driven restaurants based in the United States
Ranked by team size| # | Company | Contacts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,371 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.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 2 | 1,892 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Even with excellent people, you cannot build the best restaurant company overnight.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 3 | 1,200 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Who We Are We are a family-owned restaurant business that started in 1969 in Portland, Oregon by Guss and Sally Dussin.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 4 | 1,177 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Kona Grill's Mission is to make every experience exceptional.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 5 | 987 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Hillstone Restaurant Group is a privately-held collection of upscale restaurants with 45+ locations in major cities across the country.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 6 | 883 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “At North, we believe that there is so much in life to savor.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 7 | 776 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).” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 8 | 762 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 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 9 | 756 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Houlihan’s is a casual restaurant & bar that doesn't take itself too seriously.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 10 | 753 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The Best of Each Season.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 11 | 561 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille has earned a faithful following by perfecting prime since 1979.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 12 | 515 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Bad Daddy's Burger Bar is a chef driven burger joint that uses a mix of local and artisanal ingredients to make the most amazing burger you’ve ever had.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 13 | 490 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…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 14 | 490 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Granite City has won awards nationwide for Best Restaurant, Best Brunch, Best Patio, Best Beer, Best Martini, Best Burger, and more, including the prestigious Nation’s Restaurant…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 15 | 474 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…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 16 | 435 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “There was no shortage of restaurants when Not Your Average Joe’s first opened in 1994.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 17 | 390 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…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 18 | 386 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.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 19 | 383 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “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.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 20 | 354 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “José Andrés Group has a singular mission: To Change the World Through the Power of Food.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 21 | 349 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Clyde’s Restaurant Group (CRG) is one of the nation’s most successful and enduring restaurant companies.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 22 | 348 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “For more than 20 years, Italianni’s has offered the best recipes from authentic Italian families.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 23 | 331 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Hi, We’re Burtons.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 24 | 321 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Maple Street Biscuit Company was started by Scott Moore and Gus Evans in Jacksonville, Florida.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 25 | 318 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “At Dion’s we provide great food and a place for people to relax and connect with family and friends.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
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Chef-driven restaurants based in the United States at a glance
As of Sep 19, 2026Companies by employee count
Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 2,706 companies.
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- Company records associated with the United States 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.
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- 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.
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Chef-driven restaurants by metro
- Chef-driven restaurants in New York141
- Chef-driven restaurants in Chicago69
- Chef-driven restaurants in San Francisco48
- Chef-driven restaurants in Los Angeles47
- Chef-driven restaurants in Boston36
- Chef-driven restaurants in Washington35
- Chef-driven restaurants in Atlanta34
- Chef-driven restaurants in Miami34
- Chef-driven restaurants in Houston33
- Chef-driven restaurants in Scottsdale31
- Chef-driven restaurants in Dallas29
- Chef-driven restaurants in San Diego28
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 based in the United States?
RevenueBase identified 2,706 company matches for chef-driven restaurants associated with the United States 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?
Carrabba's Italian Grill tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.
Which city has the most chef-driven restaurants?
New York leads with 141 company records, followed by Chicago (69) and San Francisco (48).
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 6,671 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 2,706 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 19, 2026.
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Top 25 chef-driven restaurants based in the United States
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Describe the businesses you want in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch matches company descriptions by meaning.
RevenueBase records 2,706 matching company records for chef-driven restaurants based in the United States, with 56,620 tracked contacts and 6,671 verified work emails.
This public preview shows 25 selected records ordered by tracked contacts. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds company descriptions that match by meaning at Exact. Snapshot: September 19, 2026.
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Top 25 chef-driven restaurants based in the United States
The public list shows selected company records with contact and verified-email coverage. Reported employee bands provide separate company-size context.
| # | Company | Headquarters on record | Reported employees | RevenueBase SmartSearch | Tracked contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrabba's Italian Grillcarrabbas.com HQ: Tampa, FL, United StatesReported employees: 10001+ | Tampa, FL, United States | 10001+ | Exact match | 3,371 contacts → |
“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.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 2 | Maggiano's Little Italymaggianos.com HQ: Dallas, TX, United StatesReported employees: 5,001-10,000 | Dallas, TX, United States | 5,001-10,000 | Exact match | 1,892 contacts → |
“Even with excellent people, you cannot build the best restaurant company overnight.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 3 |  The OLD Spaghetti Factoryosf.comHQ: Portland, OR, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Portland, OR, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 1,200 contacts → |
“Who We Are We are a family-owned restaurant business that started in 1969 in Portland, Oregon by Guss and Sally Dussin.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 4 | Kona Grillkonagrill.com HQ: Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 1,177 contacts → |
“Kona Grill's Mission is to make every experience exceptional.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 5 |  Hillstone Restaurant Grouphillstone.comHQ: Los Angeles, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Los Angeles, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 987 contacts → |
“Hillstone Restaurant Group is a privately-held collection of upscale restaurants with 45+ locations in major cities across the country.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 6 |  North Italianorthitaliarestaurant.comHQ: Phoenix, AZ, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 883 contacts → |
“At North, we believe that there is so much in life to savor.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 7 |  Cookunitycookunity.comHQ: Brooklyn, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Brooklyn, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 776 contacts → |
“CookUnity is the first Chef-Direct Subscription service-a chef-to-food lover marketplace connecting the country's most talented chefs with eaters (consumers).” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 8 |  Starr Restaurantsstarr-restaurant.comHQ: Philadelphia, PA, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 762 contacts → |
“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 description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 9 |  Houlihan's Restaurants, INChoulihans.comHQ: Leawood, KS, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Leawood, KS, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 756 contacts → |
“Houlihan’s is a casual restaurant & bar that doesn't take itself too seriously.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 10 | Seasons 52 Restaurantseasons52.com HQ: Orlando, FL, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Orlando, FL, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 753 contacts → |
“The Best of Each Season.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 11 | Perry's Steakhouse & Grilleperryssteakhouse.com HQ: Houston, TX, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Houston, TX, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 561 contacts → |
“Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille has earned a faithful following by perfecting prime since 1979.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 12 | BAD Daddy's Burger BARbaddaddysburgerbar.com HQ: Golden, CO, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Golden, CO, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 515 contacts → |
“Bad Daddy's Burger Bar is a chef driven burger joint that uses a mix of local and artisanal ingredients to make the most amazing burger you’ve ever had.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 13 |  DEL Frisco's Restaurant Groupdfrg.comHQ: Houston, TX, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Houston, TX, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 490 contacts → |
“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…” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 14 | Granite City Food & Brewerygcfb.com HQ: Minneapolis, MN, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 490 contacts → |
“Granite City has won awards nationwide for Best Restaurant, Best Brunch, Best Patio, Best Beer, Best Martini, Best Burger, and more, including the prestigious Nation’s Restaurant…” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 15 | Gibsons Restaurant Groupgrgmc.com HQ: Chicago, IL, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Chicago, IL, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 474 contacts → |
“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…” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 16 |  Not Your Average Joe'snotyouraveragejoes.comHQ: Quincy, MA, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Quincy, MA, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 435 contacts → |
“There was no shortage of restaurants when Not Your Average Joe’s first opened in 1994.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 17 |  King's Seafood Companykingsseafood.comHQ: Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 390 contacts → |
“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…” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 18 | Thomas Keller Restaurant Groupthomaskeller.com HQ: Yountville, CA, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Yountville, CA, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 386 contacts → |
“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.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 19 | Boka Restaurant Groupbokagrp.com HQ: Chicago, IL, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Chicago, IL, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 383 contacts → |
“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.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 20 |  José Andrés Groupjoseandres.comHQ: Washington, DC, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Washington, DC, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 354 contacts → |
“José Andrés Group has a singular mission: To Change the World Through the Power of Food.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 21 |  Clyde's Restaurant Groupclydesgroup.comHQ: Washington, DC, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Washington, DC, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 349 contacts → |
“Clyde’s Restaurant Group (CRG) is one of the nation’s most successful and enduring restaurant companies.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 22 | Italianni's Internationalitaliannis.com HQ: Miami, FL, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Miami, FL, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 348 contacts → |
“For more than 20 years, Italianni’s has offered the best recipes from authentic Italian families.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 23 | Burtons Grill & BARburtonsgrill.com HQ: Andover, MA, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Andover, MA, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 331 contacts → |
“Hi, We’re Burtons.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 24 | Maple Street Biscuit Companymaplestreetbiscuits.com HQ: Nashville, TN, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Nashville, TN, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 321 contacts → |
“Maple Street Biscuit Company was started by Scott Moore and Gus Evans in Jacksonville, Florida.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 25 | Dion'sdions.com HQ: Albuquerque, NM, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 318 contacts → |
“At Dion’s we provide great food and a place for people to relax and connect with family and friends.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
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Chef-driven restaurants: dataset insights
September 19, 2026These summaries describe recorded coverage in this saved dataset. This page is derived from saved source records; per-contact mobile coverage and email-recency results are not established by this snapshot.
Reported company sizes
2,691 records in the displayed employee bands.
15 matching records are outside the displayed bands or do not have a displayed size. Bars show shares of the displayed bands.
Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 2,706 companies.
How this company list was built
Describe a niche in your own words: companies installing commercial solar, or manufacturers of sustainable packaging. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds companies whose compiled business descriptions match by meaning. This list is one saved example to adapt.
Where the company descriptions come from
RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
RevenueBase SmartSearch matching settings
- Exact
- Closest fits to the business described.
- Similar
- Similar businesses with a wider range of fits.
- Related
- Related businesses in and around the category.
- Broad
- A broader set of businesses connected to the description.
RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact match identifies inclusion in this search's closest semantic matching setting. It is not a per-company confidence score, a literal keyword match, or a quality endorsement.
Selection, ordering and scope
The public list shows selected company records with contact and verified-email coverage. Reported employee bands provide separate company-size context.
This page is derived from saved source records; per-contact mobile coverage and email-recency results are not established by this snapshot.
Recorded company descriptions support research; check company websites for current services. The selected preview is ordered by tracked contacts and is not a list of the best service providers.
Snapshot: September 19, 2026.
RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its September 3, 2026 published methodology describes a graph of 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts; these platform figures differ from this page's totals. Published methodology ↗
Chef-driven restaurants by metro
- Chef-driven restaurants in New York141
- Chef-driven restaurants in Chicago69
- Chef-driven restaurants in San Francisco48
- Chef-driven restaurants in Los Angeles47
- Chef-driven restaurants in Boston36
- Chef-driven restaurants in Washington35
- Chef-driven restaurants in Atlanta34
- Chef-driven restaurants in Miami34
- Chef-driven restaurants in Houston33
- Chef-driven restaurants in Scottsdale31
- Chef-driven restaurants in Dallas29
- Chef-driven restaurants in San Diego28
Questions about this company list
What does Exact match mean for chef-driven restaurants?
The separate RevenueBase SmartSearch column identifies inclusion at the closest semantic matching preset. It is not a literal keyword match, a per-company confidence score or a quality endorsement. Changing the search form opens a new search in RevenueBase; it does not reclassify these saved rows.
How many chef-driven restaurants did RevenueBase find based in the United States?
The saved snapshot records 2,706 matching company records, 56,620 tracked contacts and 6,671 verified emails. The public preview displays 25 selected records.
Where do the company descriptions come from?
RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
How are the public companies ordered?
The selected public records are ordered by contacts tracked in RevenueBase, highest first. Contact coverage is a prospecting measure, not an assessment of the company's services or quality.
How can I get contact information?
Select a company's contact count to open its filtered contacts in RevenueBase. Free signup is required and includes 500 credits and limited free results. Verified emails, direct dials and mobile numbers depend on available coverage.
How current is this list?
Snapshot: September 19, 2026. Review each company's website for current services and locations. A recorded business description does not establish that every company offers every service named in the search.
What do headquarters and employee bands mean?
These are recorded company-level fields, rather than a map of every branch or a count of specialists. Missing headquarters or employee bands are labeled; older records may show a location separately from recorded headquarters.
Build your next target company list
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Chef-driven restaurants by geography
- Chef-driven restaurants based in Toronto, Canada
- Chef-driven restaurants based in Vancouver, Canada
- Chef-driven restaurants based in Paris, France
- Chef-driven restaurants based in Atlanta, United States
- Chef-driven restaurants based in Boston, United States
- Chef-driven restaurants based in Chicago, United States
- Chef-driven restaurants based in Dallas, United States
- Chef-driven restaurants based in Houston, United States
- Chef-driven restaurants based in Los Angeles, United States
- Chef-driven restaurants based in Miami, United States
- Chef-driven restaurants based in New York, United States
- Chef-driven restaurants based in San Diego, United States
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RevenueBase Data Team. Top 25 chef-driven restaurants based in the United States. Snapshot: September 19, 2026. https://revenuebase.ai/companies/chef-driven-restaurants/united-states.
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Top 25 chef-driven restaurants based in the United States
RevenueBase records 2,706 matching company records for chef-driven restaurants based in the United States, with 56,620 tracked contacts and 6,671 verified work emails.
This public preview shows 25 selected records ordered by tracked contacts. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds company descriptions that match by meaning at Exact. Snapshot: September 19, 2026.
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Top 25 chef-driven restaurants based in the United States
The public list shows selected company records with contact and verified-email coverage. Reported employee bands provide separate company-size context.
| # | Company | Headquarters on record | Reported employees | RevenueBase SmartSearch | Tracked contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrabba's Italian Grillcarrabbas.com HQ: Tampa, FL, United StatesReported employees: 10001+ | Tampa, FL, United States | 10001+ | Exact match | 3,371 contacts → |
“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.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 2 | Maggiano's Little Italymaggianos.com HQ: Dallas, TX, United StatesReported employees: 5,001-10,000 | Dallas, TX, United States | 5,001-10,000 | Exact match | 1,892 contacts → |
“Even with excellent people, you cannot build the best restaurant company overnight.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 3 | The OLD Spaghetti Factoryosf.com HQ: Portland, OR, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Portland, OR, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 1,200 contacts → |
“Who We Are We are a family-owned restaurant business that started in 1969 in Portland, Oregon by Guss and Sally Dussin.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 4 | Kona Grillkonagrill.com HQ: Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 1,177 contacts → |
“Kona Grill's Mission is to make every experience exceptional.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 5 | Hillstone Restaurant Grouphillstone.com HQ: Los Angeles, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Los Angeles, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 987 contacts → |
“Hillstone Restaurant Group is a privately-held collection of upscale restaurants with 45+ locations in major cities across the country.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 6 | North Italianorthitaliarestaurant.com HQ: Phoenix, AZ, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 883 contacts → |
“At North, we believe that there is so much in life to savor.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 7 | Cookunitycookunity.com HQ: Brooklyn, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Brooklyn, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 776 contacts → |
“CookUnity is the first Chef-Direct Subscription service-a chef-to-food lover marketplace connecting the country's most talented chefs with eaters (consumers).” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 8 | Starr Restaurantsstarr-restaurant.com HQ: Philadelphia, PA, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 762 contacts → |
“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 description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 9 | Houlihan's Restaurants, INChoulihans.com HQ: Leawood, KS, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Leawood, KS, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 756 contacts → |
“Houlihan’s is a casual restaurant & bar that doesn't take itself too seriously.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 10 | Seasons 52 Restaurantseasons52.com HQ: Orlando, FL, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Orlando, FL, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 753 contacts → |
“The Best of Each Season.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 11 | Perry's Steakhouse & Grilleperryssteakhouse.com HQ: Houston, TX, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Houston, TX, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 561 contacts → |
“Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille has earned a faithful following by perfecting prime since 1979.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 12 | BAD Daddy's Burger BARbaddaddysburgerbar.com HQ: Golden, CO, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Golden, CO, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 515 contacts → |
“Bad Daddy's Burger Bar is a chef driven burger joint that uses a mix of local and artisanal ingredients to make the most amazing burger you’ve ever had.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 13 | DEL Frisco's Restaurant Groupdfrg.com HQ: Houston, TX, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Houston, TX, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 490 contacts → |
“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…” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 14 | Granite City Food & Brewerygcfb.com HQ: Minneapolis, MN, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 490 contacts → |
“Granite City has won awards nationwide for Best Restaurant, Best Brunch, Best Patio, Best Beer, Best Martini, Best Burger, and more, including the prestigious Nation’s Restaurant…” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 15 | Gibsons Restaurant Groupgrgmc.com HQ: Chicago, IL, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Chicago, IL, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 474 contacts → |
“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…” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 16 | Not Your Average Joe'snotyouraveragejoes.com HQ: Quincy, MA, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Quincy, MA, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 435 contacts → |
“There was no shortage of restaurants when Not Your Average Joe’s first opened in 1994.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 17 | King's Seafood Companykingsseafood.com HQ: Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 390 contacts → |
“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…” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 18 | Thomas Keller Restaurant Groupthomaskeller.com HQ: Yountville, CA, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Yountville, CA, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 386 contacts → |
“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.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 19 | Boka Restaurant Groupbokagrp.com HQ: Chicago, IL, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Chicago, IL, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 383 contacts → |
“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.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 20 | José Andrés Groupjoseandres.com HQ: Washington, DC, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Washington, DC, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 354 contacts → |
“José Andrés Group has a singular mission: To Change the World Through the Power of Food.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 21 | Clyde's Restaurant Groupclydesgroup.com HQ: Washington, DC, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Washington, DC, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 349 contacts → |
“Clyde’s Restaurant Group (CRG) is one of the nation’s most successful and enduring restaurant companies.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 22 | Italianni's Internationalitaliannis.com HQ: Miami, FL, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Miami, FL, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 348 contacts → |
“For more than 20 years, Italianni’s has offered the best recipes from authentic Italian families.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 23 | Burtons Grill & BARburtonsgrill.com HQ: Andover, MA, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Andover, MA, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 331 contacts → |
“Hi, We’re Burtons.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 24 | Maple Street Biscuit Companymaplestreetbiscuits.com HQ: Nashville, TN, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Nashville, TN, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 321 contacts → |
“Maple Street Biscuit Company was started by Scott Moore and Gus Evans in Jacksonville, Florida.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 25 | Dion'sdions.com HQ: Albuquerque, NM, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 318 contacts → |
“At Dion’s we provide great food and a place for people to relax and connect with family and friends.” Recorded description excerpt · September 19, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
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Chef-driven restaurants: dataset insights
September 19, 2026These summaries describe recorded coverage in this saved dataset. This page is derived from saved source records; per-contact mobile coverage and email-recency results are not established by this snapshot.
Reported company sizes
2,691 records in the displayed employee bands.
15 matching records are outside the displayed bands or do not have a displayed size. Bars show shares of the displayed bands.
Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 2,706 companies.
How this company list was built
Describe a niche in your own words: companies installing commercial solar, or manufacturers of sustainable packaging. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds companies whose compiled business descriptions match by meaning. This list is one saved example to adapt.
Where the company descriptions come from
RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
RevenueBase SmartSearch matching settings
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- Closest fits to the business described.
- Similar
- Similar businesses with a wider range of fits.
- Related
- Related businesses in and around the category.
- Broad
- A broader set of businesses connected to the description.
RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact match identifies inclusion in this search's closest semantic matching setting. It is not a per-company confidence score, a literal keyword match, or a quality endorsement.
Selection, ordering and scope
The public list shows selected company records with contact and verified-email coverage. Reported employee bands provide separate company-size context.
This page is derived from saved source records; per-contact mobile coverage and email-recency results are not established by this snapshot.
Recorded company descriptions support research; check company websites for current services. The selected preview is ordered by tracked contacts and is not a list of the best service providers.
Snapshot: September 19, 2026.
RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its September 3, 2026 published methodology describes a graph of 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts; these platform figures differ from this page's totals. Published methodology ↗
Chef-driven restaurants by metro
- Chef-driven restaurants in New York141
- Chef-driven restaurants in Chicago69
- Chef-driven restaurants in San Francisco48
- Chef-driven restaurants in Los Angeles47
- Chef-driven restaurants in Boston36
- Chef-driven restaurants in Washington35
- Chef-driven restaurants in Atlanta34
- Chef-driven restaurants in Miami34
- Chef-driven restaurants in Houston33
- Chef-driven restaurants in Scottsdale31
- Chef-driven restaurants in Dallas29
- Chef-driven restaurants in San Diego28
Questions about this company list
What does Exact match mean for chef-driven restaurants?
The separate RevenueBase SmartSearch column identifies inclusion at the closest semantic matching preset. It is not a literal keyword match, a per-company confidence score or a quality endorsement. Changing the search form opens a new search in RevenueBase; it does not reclassify these saved rows.
How many chef-driven restaurants did RevenueBase find based in the United States?
The saved snapshot records 2,706 matching company records, 56,620 tracked contacts and 6,671 verified emails. The public preview displays 25 selected records.
Where do the company descriptions come from?
RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
How are the public companies ordered?
The selected public records are ordered by contacts tracked in RevenueBase, highest first. Contact coverage is a prospecting measure, not an assessment of the company's services or quality.
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Snapshot: September 19, 2026. Review each company's website for current services and locations. A recorded business description does not establish that every company offers every service named in the search.
What do headquarters and employee bands mean?
These are recorded company-level fields, rather than a map of every branch or a count of specialists. Missing headquarters or employee bands are labeled; older records may show a location separately from recorded headquarters.
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Cite this list
RevenueBase Data Team. Top 25 chef-driven restaurants based in the United States. Snapshot: September 19, 2026. https://revenuebase.ai/companies/chef-driven-restaurants/united-states.
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