2 Orange County eateries among OpenTable’s Top 100 restaurants
OpenTable released its list of the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026, featuring two Orange County locations among 19 California honorees. Naisho Omakase in Costa Mesa and Strong Water in Anaheim both secured spots on the reservation platform ranking. The nationwide roster includes establishments from various states, such as Chicago, Philadelphia, San Diego County, and Tampa. California led all states with 19 recognized eateries. The rankings reflect dining metrics and millions of diner reviews collected over a one-year period.
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- ✓ Naisho Omakase in Costa Mesa and Strong Water in Anaheim were named to OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 list.
- ✓ California led the nation with 19 establishments recognized on the 2026 OpenTable list.
- ✓ The OpenTable list was generated from more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and dining metrics from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026.
- ✓ Naisho Omakase is an intimate, 14-seat restaurant led by chef Shimpei Shinohara offering 12- and 16-course menus.
What changed
OpenTable published its annual Top 100 Restaurants in America list for 2026, naming two Orange County eateries alongside 17 other California establishments.
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Two Orange County Spots Make OpenTable Top 100
OpenTable released its list of the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026, featuring two Orange County locations among 19 California honorees. Naisho Omakase in Costa Mesa and Strong Water in Anaheim both secured spots on the reservation platform ranking. The nationwide roster includes establishments from various states, such as Chicago, Philadelphia, San Diego County, and Tampa. California led all states with 19 recognized eateries. The rankings reflect dining metrics and millions of diner reviews collected over a one-year period.
Why it matters
OpenTable compiled the 2026 rankings using diner feedback and reservation data gathered between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026. California led the nation with 19 selections on the list, outpacing other regions. The recognition offers national visibility to local dining spots shortly after opening, as seen with Naisho Omakase.
What is confirmed
- Naisho Omakase in Costa Mesa and Strong Water in Anaheim were named to OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 list.
- California led the nation with 19 establishments recognized on the 2026 OpenTable list.
- The OpenTable list was generated from more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and dining metrics from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026.
- Naisho Omakase is an intimate, 14-seat restaurant led by chef Shimpei Shinohara offering 12- and 16-course menus.
What to watch next
- Future restaurant industry performance metrics and regional dining trend reports from OpenTable.
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