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Top 25 Restaurants and dining establishments based in the United States

Name: Restaurants and dining establishments based in the United States
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 21, 2026 2,173 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 2,173 restaurants and dining establishments headquartered in the United States as of September 2026 and tracks 55,924 professional contacts across them, including 5,969 with verified work emails. New York is the largest hub.

This list covers restaurants and dining establishments headquartered in the United States, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 21, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, 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 HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 21, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

2,173Companies

55,924Contacts tracked

5,969Verified emails

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The 25 largest restaurants and dining establishments based in the United States

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 2,173 restaurants and dining establishments based in the United States, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 21, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to restaurants and dining establishments: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Levy Restaurants	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	10001+	9,477 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Discover the Levy Difference Passion is a great gift, and we have a lot of gifted people.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
2	BON Appétit Management Company	Partial evidence	Redwood City, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	10001+	2,859 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Bon Appétit Management Company is an on-site restaurant company offering full food-service management to corporations, universities, and specialty venues.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
3	Unidine	Partial evidence	Boston, MA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	10001+	1,250 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Founded in 2001, Unidine exclusively provides food and dining management services across the country for senior living facilities, community hospitals, behavioral health clients…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
4	Saltgrass Steak House	Indirect evidence	Houston, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	10001+	1,182 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Our story dates back to the 1800's, when millions of Longhorns roamed freely throughout Texas.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
5	Cameron Mitchell Restaurants	Partial evidence	Columbus, OH, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	845 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Founded by Cameron Mitchell in 1993, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, LLC (CMR) has built a diverse portfolio of varied concepts, ranging from multi-location upscale destinations to…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
6	Eat'n Park Hospitality Group	Indirect evidence	Homestead, PA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	5,001-10,000	793 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “At Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, we thrive on relationships, see the potential in growth, and draw energy from every smile.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
7	Starr Restaurants	Partial evidence	Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	762 contacts →
	Partial evidence “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…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
8	DEL Frisco's Restaurant Group	Indirect evidence	Houston, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	490 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “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…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
9	Gibsons Restaurant Group	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	474 contacts →
	Partial evidence “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…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
10	Jollibee Group North America	Indirect evidence	West Covina, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	10001+	431 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Our Jollibee Group was founded in 1975 by Tony Tan Caktiong.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
11	Lessing's Hospitality Group	Indirect evidence	Great River, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	418 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Founded in 1890, Lessing’s Hospitality Group is one of the oldest family-owned hospitality companies in the U.S, now entering its sixth generation of leadership.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
12	Carolina ALE House	Indirect evidence	Raleigh, NC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	201-500	411 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Carolina Ale House is a hospitality company based out of 500 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
13	SPB Hospitality	Strong evidence	Houston, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	5,001-10,000	407 contacts →
	Strong evidence “SPB Hospitality is the leading operator and franchisor of full-service dining restaurants, spanning a national footprint of hundreds of locations.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
14	Thomas Keller Restaurant Group	Partial evidence	Yountville, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	386 contacts →
	Partial evidence “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.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
15	Shoneys	Partial evidence	Nashville, TN, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	379 contacts →
	Partial evidence “SHONEYS is a restaurants company based out of 226 S Pike W, Sumter, South Carolina, United States.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
16	Mastro's Restaurants	Indirect evidence	Houston, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	10001+	358 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club Seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
17	José Andrés Group	Indirect evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	354 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “José Andrés Group has a singular mission: To Change the World Through the Power of Food.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
18	Clyde's Restaurant Group	Partial evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	349 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Clyde’s Restaurant Group (CRG) is one of the nation’s most successful and enduring restaurant companies.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
19	Wolfgang Puck	Partial evidence	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	344 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The name Wolfgang Puck is synonymous with the best of restaurant hospitality and the ultimate in all aspects of the culinary arts.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
20	Quality Dining, INC	Partial evidence	Mishawaka, IN, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	5,001-10,000	329 contacts →
	Partial evidence “At Quality Dining, we believe in serving each guest with pride and enthusiasm.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
21	Cura Hospitality	Partial evidence	Canonsburg, PA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	294 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Since 1996, Cura has been curating dining service programs specific to each client’s needs, taking the worry of guest safety and satisfaction, employee development, operational…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
22	Atlas Restaurant Group	Partial evidence	Baltimore, MD, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	250 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Atlas Restaurant Group is a Baltimore-based national hospitality group that currently owns and operates 50 restaurants.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
23	Restaurants Unlimited Inc. RUI	Indirect evidence	Seattle, WA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	249 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Since 1969, we’ve believed that experience is everything-from greeting to ambiance to flavors.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
24	HAL Smith Restaurants	Partial evidence	Norman, OK, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	235 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Hal Smith Restaurants operates a small portfolio of over 80 casual to upscale restaurants.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026
25	ARK Restaurants	Strong evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	223 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Ark Restaurants operates distinctively-designed dining establishments in New York City; Las Vegas; Washington, DC; Atlantic City; Alabama; and Florida.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 21, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: restaurants and dining establishments. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names restaurants and dining establishments.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of restaurants and dining establishments, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name restaurants and dining establishments. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Restaurants and dining establishments based in the United States at a glance

As of Sep 21, 2026

10.7%Verified-email coverage

25.7Average contacts per company

11-50Median size (employees)

4.4%Largest-city concentration · New York

Sep 21, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

726

11-50

957

51-200

233

201-500

120

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10001+

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 2,173 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among restaurants and dining establishments, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in the United States whose own description of what they do matches “restaurants and dining establishments”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names restaurants and dining establishments), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among restaurants and dining establishments, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside United States are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
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 listed company carries at least one verified work email, 5,969 across the full list. 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 21, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Restaurants and dining establishments by metro

Restaurants and dining establishments in New York96
Restaurants and dining establishments in Chicago39
Restaurants and dining establishments in Los Angeles34
Restaurants and dining establishments in Atlanta32
Restaurants and dining establishments in Houston31

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names restaurants and dining establishments, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many restaurants and dining establishments are there based in the United States?

RevenueBase identified 2,173 restaurants and dining establishments headquartered in the United States as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

Levy Restaurants, headquartered in Chicago, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most restaurants and dining establishments?

New York leads with 96 headquartered companies, followed by Chicago (39) and Los Angeles (34).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 5,969 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 2,173 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 21, 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 Smart Search, 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.