From fire-kissed seafood in Brooklyn to Afro-Caribbean cuisine in DC, Yelp’s Best New Restaurants of 2025 — which includes two new restaurants in Arizona — spotlights the most exciting culinary talent and dining experiences across the country. Chosen with the help of Yelp’s passionate community of reviewers, these exceptional newcomers aren’t just showcasing bold flavors and creative menus — they’re telling stories, pushing boundaries, and turning meals into memorable moments.

On this year’s Yelp “best new” list, you’ll find everything from New York City’s The Corner Store (#16), where creative twists on comfort dishes are luring A-listers like Taylor Swift, to Los Angeles’ Holy Basil (#13), a tiny spot where locals crowd in for a taste of Bangkok-style street food. And new tak

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