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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CAFE LA TROVA
Café La Trova, Miami, brings Little Havana’s energy to the table with a spirited mix of Cuban-inflected cooking and classic cocktails. The atmosphere is lively and theatrical, with a focus on polished hospitality, a…
ZAK THE BAKER
ZAK THE BAKER in Miami is an all-day café and bakery that brings a bright, casual energy to its neighborhood. Guided by an artisanal approach to baking, the experience centers on fresh breads, pastries, and savory café…
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 feels thoughtfully composed. Drawing on chef-owner Barry Honan’s pop-up…
ROCCA
ROCCA in Tampa brings a polished Italian dining experience with a chef-driven sensibility and a contemporary, city-styled energy. Guided by housemade pastas and thoughtful Italian technique, the menu leans into the kind…
ÔMO BY JÔNT
ÔMO by Jônt in Winter Park brings the spirit and sensibility of Chef Ryan Ratino’s acclaimed Jônt into a polished tasting-menu setting shaped by classic French technique and a contemporary fine-dining point of view.…
GHEE INDIAN KITCHEN
Ghee Indian Kitchen in Miami brings a polished, flavor-forward take on Indian cooking to a casual-dining setting that feels both welcoming and design-conscious. Expect smartly spiced dishes with a modern sensibility,…
MACCHIALINA
Macchialina in Miami Beach draws diners into a cozy, softly refined Italian setting where the focus is on comforting, flavor-forward cooking and an easygoing but attentive dining experience. Expect a casual-dining…
ARIETE
ARIETE in Miami brings Chef Michael Beltran’s Coconut Grove cooking into a lush, low-lit setting that feels polished yet warmly relaxed. Guests can settle into the dining room or patio and enjoy a meal that blends…
