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Top 25 Chef-driven restaurants based in New York, United States

RevenueBase identified 140 company matches for chef-driven restaurants associated with New York, United States as of September 2026 and tracks 4,977 professional contacts across them, including 1,157 with verified work emails. Across the United States, New York is the largest hub for this category.

This list covers company matches for chef-driven restaurants associated with New York, 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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4,977Contacts tracked
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The 25 largest chef-driven restaurants based in New York, United States

Ranked by team size
Top 25 of 140 company matches for chef-driven restaurants based in New York, United States, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Sep 19, 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 matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 20261,001-5,000226 contacts →

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“Jean-Georges Management is built on a powerful culinary foundation and has evolved into a reputable and award winning restaurant group.”

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2Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 20261,001-5,000223 contacts →

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

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3Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 20261,001-5,000170 contacts →

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“Quality Branded is a Midtown-based restaurant group in New York City, founded by Michael Stillman in 2006.”

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4Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202651-200151 contacts →

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“Led by Chef Daniel Humm, Eleven Madison Park is the flagship restaurant of Daniel Humm Hospitality.”

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5Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026201-500142 contacts →

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“The culture at Boqueria is driven by a set of core values that empower employees to leave their egos at the door, embracing rigor, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.”

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6Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026501-1,000132 contacts →

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“Altamarea Group (AMG) is a globally renowned hospitality company led by founder and CEO, Ahmass Fakahany.”

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7Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202651-200130 contacts →

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“For almost forty years, Sant Ambroeus has served as one of New York’s most beloved Italian restaurant, offering contemporary Milanese inspired cuisine and exceptional service in…”

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8Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026501-1,000119 contacts →

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“From the beginning, Corner Table has been obsessed with building a positive and empowering environment for its team who in turn take great care of their guests.”

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9Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202651-20091 contacts →

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“Creative Edge Parties has been at the forefront of event cuisine and culinary experiences since reinventing the notion of food as design in 1989.”

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10Exact matchNew York, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026201-50090 contacts →

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“Resident is a chef-powered dining and event platform with venues across New York City and Los Angeles.”

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11Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026201-50089 contacts →

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“A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a student at Ecole Lenotre Pastry School in Plaisir, France.”

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12Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026201-50088 contacts →

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“EAT WELL, LIVE WELL'' A family business opened in 1981, Mangia transformed the New York lunch scene by being one of the first to focus on fresh, artisanal ingredients and a menu…”

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13Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026201-50083 contacts →

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“One of America's most beloved restaurants, Gramercy Tavern has welcomed guests to enjoy its contemporary American cuisine, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service in New York…”

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14Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026501-1,00080 contacts →

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“JF Restaurants is a New York City-based hospitality group led by Michelin-starred Chef and Restaurateur John Fraser.”

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15Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202651-20070 contacts →

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“The Bastion Collection is a modern haven of community, creativity & quality.”

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16Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026501-1,00069 contacts →

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“Crafted Hospitality was founded by Chef Tom Colicchio with the opening of Craft restaurant in New York in 2001.”

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17Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 20261,001-5,00037 contacts →

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“Our story began in 1995 as the Tour de France restaurant group, with our first restaurant, French Roast Downtown.”

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18Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202651-20037 contacts →

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“After closing the original iconic 35-seat restaurant that started it all, Le Bilboquet reopened on East 60th Street in New York City, keeping the simple yet exclusive bistro feel.”

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19Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202651-20034 contacts →

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“Little Beet’s mission is to give people access to better food and provide the knowledge they need to make healthy choices for their mind, body and lifestyle.”

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20Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026201-50030 contacts →

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“Some call us hitmakers, and some call us underdogs, but we are just a team of fun-loving people who are passionate about all things food.”

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21Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026201-50026 contacts →

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“We are all about "Guest First" and bringing the freshest ingredients from the source to your plate.”

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22Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202651-20025 contacts →

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“Led by Chef Daniel Humm, Daniel Humm Hospitality is a New York-based restaurant group made up of diverse, passionate people who share a joy in making others happy through…”

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23Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026201-50025 contacts →

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“Founded in 2006, the family owned and operated Benjamin Restaurant Group has grown to comprise some of the New York metro areas premier culinary destinations.”

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24Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202651-20024 contacts →

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“Frenchette is a restaurant in TriBeCa, New York City which opened in April 2018, owned by chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson.”

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25Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202651-20023 contacts →

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“At Kissaki we believe in honoring and sharing traditional Japanese cuisine with the world.”

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Showing 25 of 140 chef-driven restaurants based in New York, United States

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Chef-driven restaurants based in New York, United States at a glance

As of Sep 19, 2026
23.2%Verified-email coverage
35.5Average contacts per company
51-200Median size (employees)
Sep 19, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

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11-50
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51-200
37
201-500
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501-1,000
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Email recency for this list is measured across the whole United States list rather than for New York, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for New York, over 140 companies.

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.
What qualifies
Company records associated with New York, 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.
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. Where headquarters information is recorded, preview rows are also filtered to this page’s location. 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 1,157 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
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Record context
Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

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 New York, United States?

RevenueBase identified 140 company matches for chef-driven restaurants associated with New York, 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?

Jean-Georges Management tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which city in the United States has the most chef-driven restaurants?

New York leads the United States with 140 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 1,157 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 140 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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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.