If you consider yourself a foodie and are willing to travel to try some of the best of the best, you might want to put this restaurant on your list. One restaurant in New York has earned the title of the best in the entire state. In a state like New York, that's a very hard conclusion to come to, not only are there all the eateries in New York City, but the rest of the state also offers some delicious places to dine.

Shermans Travel Compiled List Of Best Restaurants In Each State

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What makes a restaurant the best? For most people, it goes beyond just the food (which is obviously very important). It's the experience, the service, the ingredients, the location, the ambiance, the vibe, the music, the drinks, the preparation, the creativity, and of course, most importantly, how the food tastes.

One Restaurant Named The Best In The Whole State Of New York

While I was hoping the best restaurant was outside New York City, I am not surprised that it isn't. You can hate on the city all you want, but when it comes to culinary talent, there is no denying that it has plenty of it. The best restaurant in the state has a 4.6-star Google rating and is described as a new American restaurant.

Union Square Cafe In NYC Named Best Restaurant In New York State

Shermans Travel says,

Union Square Cafe, which is located just blocks away from the famous Flatiron Building, is acclaimed restaurateur Danny Meyer’s first restaurant. The contemporary eatery has won five James Beard Awards since its 1985 inception. It's also been ranked first place on Zagat’s “Most Popular Restaurant” list an unprecedented nine times.

As you can see from the photo above, the exterior is pretty non-descript, although it does offer outside dining. It is located at 101 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003.

You can visit Union City Cafe's website here. You can see Sherman Travel's list of the best restaurants in every state here.

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While they can't all be the best, there are many restaurants around New York that offer you the best of a specific thing...like bacon!