The Restaurants Already on Eater Editors’ Radar for 2027

Several notable restaurants that debuted in 2026 did not make the cut for the 2026 Eater Awards, either because they didn't open in time or had only been open for a short period. However, these establishments remain on the radar for the upcoming 2027 Eater Awards.

Calabash, an Afro-Caribbean brasserie and bakery in New York, opened in the West Village in early October and is being highly anticipated by the New York team. El Camarón Peludo, a Taqueria Ramírez team creation in New York, is a Mexican-seafood-focused wine bar that translates to "the hairy shrimp" and opened in mid-September.

Alfie's, Alex McCoy's resurrected Thai restaurant in Washington, D.C., is drawing crowds for its monkfish curry, khao soi, and natural wine list. La Merna, a Chicago tavern-style pizza, has been a city favorite since its August opening. Giulia, a coastal Italian restaurant from the team behind Lilith, is pushing its opening date to late fall.

Sargent, an Atlanta bistro and bookstore, has caught attention with its classic menu and beautiful space. Some Luck, a Thai-style bar from the Talat Market team, is also expected to open soon. Tacos Chiwas, a new taqueria in Tucson, Arizona, impressed our correspondent Matt Kang with its Chihuahuan food and short ribs.

The Old Post Office, a Jonathan Granada project in San Francisco, features tableside duck, laminated brioche, and gougeres-like Parmesan tart. Calamansi, a Filipino cocktail bar in Detroit, is still wrapping up construction. Soul & Smoke, a Chicago barbecue restaurant from D’Andre Carter and Heather Bublick, is a celebration of their community and opened just outside the 2026 cutoff. Marée, a follow-up to Lielle, is set to open in Los Angeles.