James Beard Awards
James Beard Award Restaurants
PrePlate tracks 10 restaurants carrying a James Beard Award distinction: 10 semifinalists. Coverage spans 2026.
James Beard Award Stages, Explained
The restaurant or chef took home the award in that category and year — the highest recognition the James Beard Foundation gives.
Narrowed down from the semifinalist list to the final round of nominees for that category, ahead of the winner announcement.
The first round of recognition — a longlist announced ahead of the finalists and winners for each award category.
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REYES MEZCALERIA
Reyes Mezcaleria in Orlando brings a polished Mexican dining experience to downtown, centering the food and drink culture of mezcal and…
CHANCHO KING
CHANCHO KING in Jacksonville brings Ecuadorian street food into a relaxed casual-dining setting, with a menu that leans into the bold,…
CEDARS CAFE
Cedars Cafe in Melbourne serves Lebanese and Mediterranean cooking in a café setting that feels inviting and relaxed, with a menu built for…
BORN AND BREAD BAKEHOUSE
Born & Bread Bakehouse in Lakeland is a craft-focused bakery-cafe where the appeal is all in the fresh-from-the-oven rhythm of the day.…
BAR BUCCE
Bar Bucce in Miami brings a relaxed Italian market-and-pizzeria experience to Little River, with a format that invites anything from a…
AMARA AT PARAISO
Amara at Paraiso in Miami is a waterfront Latin American restaurant that leans into bright, seafood-forward cooking and a polished…
RECOVECO
Recoveco in South Miami is a small fine-dining restaurant with a polished, personality-filled approach that feels both intimate and…
LOTUS NOODLE BAR
Lotus Noodle Bar in Saint Augustine brings a polished, welcoming take on noodle-shop dining with the kind of fast-casual ease that still…
ROCCA
ROCCA in Tampa brings a polished Italian dining experience with a chef-driven sensibility and a contemporary, city-styled energy. Guided by…
ARIETE
ARIETE in Miami brings Chef Michael Beltran’s Coconut Grove cooking into a lush, low-lit setting that feels polished yet warmly relaxed.…