James Beard Awards
James Beard Award Restaurants
PrePlate tracks 23 restaurants carrying a James Beard Award distinction — 4 finalists and 19 semifinalists. Coverage spans 2024–2026.
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 tequila in a lively, contemporary setting. The kitchen leans into a broader…
CHANCHO KING
CHANCHO KING in Jacksonville brings Ecuadorian street food into a relaxed casual-dining setting, with a menu that leans into the bold, comforting flavors of pork, ceviche, and other Latin American staples. The…
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 lingering over fresh, flavorful dishes and drinks. It’s the kind of place that…
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. Expect an inviting mix of breads, pastries, and savory breakfast-and-lunch…
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 quick slice to a longer, wine-filled meal. The concept blends pizza, deli-style…
AMARA AT PARAISO
Amara at Paraiso in Miami is a waterfront Latin American restaurant that leans into bright, seafood-forward cooking and a polished coastal-dining mood. Diners can expect a menu shaped by South Florida’s tropical…
VICEVERSA
ViceVersa in Miami brings a moody Italian dining experience into the heart of Downtown, tucked just off the Elser Hotel lobby. Inside, dark wood, deep green walls, and touches of color create a stylish contrast to the…
RECOVECO
Recoveco in South Miami is a small fine-dining restaurant with a polished, personality-filled approach that feels both intimate and thoughtful. Chefs Maria Teresa Gallina and Nicolas Martinez shape a menu that leans…
BICYCLETTE COOKSHOP
Bicyclette Cookshop in Naples brings a warm, polished neighborhood-dining spirit to North Naples, pairing fine-dining touches with an approachable sense of ease. Michelin describes a front-of-house team that makes…
ROUX 30A
ROUX 30A in Santa Rosa Beach brings a polished Gulf Coast fine-dining experience with a touch of whimsy and warmth. Set in Grayton Beach on Florida’s Emerald Coast, it pairs an inviting, slightly quirky dining room with…
