10 Best Small plates restaurants in United States
Best Small plates restaurants in United States
At a glance
Data updated: November 2026
- Places listed
- 80
- Average rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Reviews
- 56,306
- Rated 4.5 or higher
- 64%
- With a website
- 94%
10 best Small plates restaurants in United States compared
| Rank | Place | Score | Rating | Reviews | 5★ share |
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| #1 | Cafe Immortelle | 4.88 | 4.9 | 417 | 94% |
| #2 | Taku sushi bar | 4.85 | 4.9 | 189 | 93% |
| #3 | Sour’s Taverna | 4.85 | 4.9 | 176 | 95% |
| #4 | Taste of Old Country | 4.84 | 4.9 | 155 | 95% |
| #5 | Vin 909 Winecafe' in Annapolis | 4.79 | 4.8 | 1,132 | 85% |
| #6 | Gus Gus | 4.79 | 4.8 | 597 | 88% |
| #7 | Social Bar & Lounge | 4.78 | 4.8 | 281 | 90% |
| #8 | Sushi Blossoms | 4.77 | 4.8 | 264 | 87% |
| #9 | Diamond Lil | 4.77 | 4.8 | 200 | 84% |
| #10 | Rooftop @1WLO | 4.70 | 4.7 | 3,907 | 84% |
LocalGuideWorld score: the average rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a 4.8 from 2,000 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 3 reviews.
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How the places are rated
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★ 4.5 – 5.051 places (64%)
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★ 4.0 – 4.428 places (35%)
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★ 3.5 – 3.90 places (0%)
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★ < 3.51 places (1%)
What reviewers talk about
Share of 224 recent reviews that mention each topic.
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Food73%
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Service & staff52%
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Atmosphere33%
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Waiting & crowds20%
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Price & value17%
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Location6%
Top Cities for Small plates restaurant in United States
Top Rated Small plates restaurants
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Chandelier Bar
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Gather in Jackson Hole
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Central Provisions
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Brighton Bodega
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Verlaine
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Dear Irving Gramercy
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Proxi
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410 Lounge
Quick facts
- How many places in the “Small plates restaurant” category are listed in United States?
- There are 80 places in the “Small plates restaurant” category in United States on LocalGuideWorld.
- What are the 10 best places in the “Small plates restaurant” category in United States?
- By LocalGuideWorld score: Cafe Immortelle, Taku sushi bar, Sour’s Taverna, Taste of Old Country, Vin 909 Winecafe' in Annapolis.
- Which place in the “Small plates restaurant” category in United States has the highest rating?
- Cafe Immortelle, rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 417 reviews.
- Which place in the “Small plates restaurant” category in United States has the most reviews?
- Rooftop @1WLO, with 3,907 reviews.
- Which place in the “Small plates restaurant” category in United States is a hidden gem?
- 390 Social, rated 4.7 from only 53 reviews.
- What is the average rating of places in the “Small plates restaurant” category in United States?
- 4.5 out of 5 on average, based on 56,306 reviews.
Reviews
The bartenders are friendly, helpful and make amazing personalized drinks(if you ask nicely). Every time I come here I get treated with the upmost respect. I’ve come here on dates, I’ve brought friends here, I’ve even come alone. It’s a wonderful, sexy little bar. Highly recommend.
I wish I could leave 1000 5 star reviews.
Drinks within 5 minutes, food within 10. Fabulous ambiance, amazing flavors. Vegetarian options that are actually interesting?? It's rare that I order dessert, but I'm so glad I did.
We sat at the bar, Joe was clearly an experienced bartender and it was a lot of fun to watch him make drinks.
The Vodka Drink - I've had a LOT of spicy drinks, this one takes the cake. What a flavor.
The Red Right Hand - I'm not a scotch drinker. My fiance ordered this. I took a sip and was legitimately questioning whether I actually like scotch because it was so good.
Beyond Nashville Hot Chicken Buns - I get to eat steamed buns in Public?? That I didn't make?? These were DELICIOUS. I'm almost in tears.
Duck confit buns - fiance had these, loved them. "might've been a little overcooked, if I have to be honest"
Peking ravioli - he also got these "really good, better than most Chinese food restaurants."
Sticky Toffee Pudding - omg. I wish I had more room in my stomach to eat 5 more of these. I never order dessert because it's so heavy at the end of a meal. This was so worth it.
Drinks within 5 minutes, food within 10. Fabulous ambiance, amazing flavors. Vegetarian options that are actually interesting?? It's rare that I order dessert, but I'm so glad I did.
We sat at the bar, Joe was clearly an experienced bartender and it was a lot of fun to watch him make drinks.
The Vodka Drink - I've had a LOT of spicy drinks, this one takes the cake. What a flavor.
The Red Right Hand - I'm not a scotch drinker. My fiance ordered this. I took a sip and was legitimately questioning whether I actually like scotch because it was so good.
Beyond Nashville Hot Chicken Buns - I get to eat steamed buns in Public?? That I didn't make?? These were DELICIOUS. I'm almost in tears.
Duck confit buns - fiance had these, loved them. "might've been a little overcooked, if I have to be honest"
Peking ravioli - he also got these "really good, better than most Chinese food restaurants."
Sticky Toffee Pudding - omg. I wish I had more room in my stomach to eat 5 more of these. I never order dessert because it's so heavy at the end of a meal. This was so worth it.
The service is fantastic. They get your order, bring your food and make sure you always have water on your table. Thank you, Chelsea F.!
Make sure to make reservations.
Order their corn bread. It is made from scratch and it is fantastic. Also get the truffle eggs.
My rating for the atmosphere is because it gets a bit too loud for my liking.
Make sure to make reservations.
Order their corn bread. It is made from scratch and it is fantastic. Also get the truffle eggs.
My rating for the atmosphere is because it gets a bit too loud for my liking.
[Celiac - gluten free review] Delicious Asian fusion tapas place, excellent flavors. I was a bit nervous going to a new place but I was reassured before I even stepped foot in the restaurant. I had sent an email to understand what could be made gluten free on the menu and they responded thoroughly, item by item. When I arrived at the restaurant, they gave me a personal menu that had been marked by the chef, detailing what I couldn’t have and what had cross contamination (mostly a la carte). I could still choose from about 70% of the menu and we chose all dishes from the a la carte. We started with the carrot dip, they substituted bread for crudités - it was delicious and smoky. Then we had the crispy rice crepes which were delicious and my favorite for sure - they had shrimp and pork belly. Our main was the Indonesian chicken and it was so moist and delicious. For dessert, we got the corn cake thing which was good. Highly recommend for a nice dinner!
if I could give the food -1000 stars I would. great atmosphere and the drinks are fine but highly overpriced
The view is simply beautiful! The appetizers were terrible! And they brought me hot wine. It wasn't even room temperature.
Great meal on a Sat night!
Order all 4 favorites-
Crispy Brussels- PHENOMENAL! Perfect balance of savory with some acid, crispy and tender
Pork buns - good but no Ippudo!
Korean Prime Striploin - meat cooked perfectly med-rare. Fried rice was a dud and didn’t add to the dish.
Pork Shank - Wow! Sooo good! A bit of heat from the peppers but not overpowering.
Apps came out really quickly and service was good. Server didn’t ask if we wanted dessert so we skipped that but would have ordered the chocolate cake.
In and out in an hour. Definitely make reservations or take your chances at the bar.
Ps they have a kid’s menu
Order all 4 favorites-
Crispy Brussels- PHENOMENAL! Perfect balance of savory with some acid, crispy and tender
Pork buns - good but no Ippudo!
Korean Prime Striploin - meat cooked perfectly med-rare. Fried rice was a dud and didn’t add to the dish.
Pork Shank - Wow! Sooo good! A bit of heat from the peppers but not overpowering.
Apps came out really quickly and service was good. Server didn’t ask if we wanted dessert so we skipped that but would have ordered the chocolate cake.
In and out in an hour. Definitely make reservations or take your chances at the bar.
Ps they have a kid’s menu
I came on a Sunday which happened to be “Salsa Night”. I had the most fun. Enjoyed the live band and danced the whole night. The lychee Martini is delicious! Definitely returning!
We stopped in here for lunch and after eating a few different plates I can confidently say anything that you order off the menu will be excellent. We had a goat concoction on a foccacia, the Spanish salad, and some pork cubes. The oysters were of the best I've ever had. Great atmosphere with professional chefs doing their thing. Thanks Central Provisions!
$8 lychee martinis and sangrias until 10 pm - that’s a happy hour I can get behind! I’ve been here three times but this past Tuesday was the first time I’ve actually eaten at Verlaine.
My two friends and I shared one order of each of these: ginger chicken wings (so crispy, very good, we said we’d come back and get multiple orders of them next time), coconut curry with veggies (pretty good), veggie dumplings (you can probably skip), and chicken tacos (nothing special).
Vibes still great and definitely packed. We arrived at 7 pm without a reservation and were immediately seated - but it filled up quickly after!
My two friends and I shared one order of each of these: ginger chicken wings (so crispy, very good, we said we’d come back and get multiple orders of them next time), coconut curry with veggies (pretty good), veggie dumplings (you can probably skip), and chicken tacos (nothing special).
Vibes still great and definitely packed. We arrived at 7 pm without a reservation and were immediately seated - but it filled up quickly after!
A really relaxing place to go for a cocktail and a small bite. We had the crab claws and pimento grilled cheese. The crab claws were PHENOMENAL! Our server was also very kind and we enjoyed talking to him about celebrities that come to the bar. If you are looking for a fancy place to relax off canal street then this is the place to go.
Came in for lunch and got a spot at the downstairs bar. Pretty loud but other than that it was great! Quick and delicious cocktails with a bunch of small bites. Definitely recommend the chilled crab green curry, it was delicious! Would love to come back for dinner sometime.
My FAVORITE place in New Orleans! My mum and I had a long weekend at the Four Seasons and went down to the Chandelier Bar on the second night (June 16th).
Mum and I wanted to have a light meal and to take in some of the atmosphere. We were looked after by a staff member named Jason (J.C) who is incomparable to any other server I’ve had in the US or Australia (where I’m from). Jason was friendly, helpful and quick to check on us or whether we needed anything. The bar is beautiful and the food was wonderful, but had it not been for Jason and the experience he provided us— I’m not sure it would’ve been one of 5 stars.
Mum and I visited again the next night before dinner to have a quick drink and chat with Jason. Without a doubt, Chandelier Bar would be my first stop when I next return to New Orleans, and my first recommendation to anyone visiting.
Mum and I wanted to have a light meal and to take in some of the atmosphere. We were looked after by a staff member named Jason (J.C) who is incomparable to any other server I’ve had in the US or Australia (where I’m from). Jason was friendly, helpful and quick to check on us or whether we needed anything. The bar is beautiful and the food was wonderful, but had it not been for Jason and the experience he provided us— I’m not sure it would’ve been one of 5 stars.
Mum and I visited again the next night before dinner to have a quick drink and chat with Jason. Without a doubt, Chandelier Bar would be my first stop when I next return to New Orleans, and my first recommendation to anyone visiting.
Our bill before tip came out to $123.12. My husband and I ended up getting the Fried chicken, pork buns, flourless chocolate tort, huckleberry mule, a side of broccolini, white peach daquri, and sweet corn curry... everything was delicious and our waitress was amazing.
Ate mostly everything cause we got super hungry on our way back home. Tasteless. Drinks were bland. Got a headache after a few bites and the chicken was too dry as if they were leftovers from the day before. Good service with decent drinks and dry food. I don’t recommend for the price. Might as well get tacos from a truck next time..not worth $80
Solid choice for tapas. Not too pricy. Solid 4 stars all around. Good outside seating. We visit probably twice a year from like 20 min away.
Great vibe excellent service. Food is delicious. Recommend fried calamari and Fajitas.
Nice little spot along Washington Street in Brighton. The seafood risotto was absolutely outstanding, heavy on the fresh seafood. The rice was aromatic and tasty. Order the sangria, and was pleasantly surprised that it was a generous pour. There is some very quaint, outdoor dining, but due to the rain, I sat right at the bar. No complaints at all. My one regret is that I discovered this gem too late into my trip. I’ll definitely be back though. Highly recommended.
We visited Gather three years ago on a trip to Jackson and loved it so much, we returned a second night. We returned to Jackson this year with six of us total. We went to Gather our first and last nights. Dinner was amazing both times. We were especially impressed at the second visit. Lorena was our server. She warned us that a large party was being served so things might come out a little slower. Nothing came out slowly and she checked on us multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed. I can’t recommend Gather enough!
The food was delicious. Came here with my mother, it was my first time but however she been coming here since she was in highschool. The staff was kind and helpful and the vibes were on point
Good spot. They wouldn’t let me up on the elevated DJ booth but great lychee martini so 5/5 stars.
Beautiful atmosphere with friendly bartenders and high-quality drinks. Our hero had a potato vodka martini and I had the best hurricane in the world. Seriously, this is THE BEST HURRICANE and it's not even on the menu.
Atmosphere was lovely and the food and drinks are delicious. We did the wine pairing menu. Small plates, big flavor. Fusion cuisine can sometimes be a hit or miss but this was a lovely experience. 10 out of 10
Great cocktail bar with a speakeasy theme! Most of the seating area is lux couches and comfy chairs for groups around tables. The mood in the place is on point and the drinks match perfectly.
The cocktail list is pretty extensive but the bartenders are also more than happy to custom blend one to your liking.
The cocktail list is pretty extensive but the bartenders are also more than happy to custom blend one to your liking.
Delightful little place on the roof of a historic hotel. We enjoyed ourselves with some nice drinks and good appetizers. Drinks and food were good. Had the elote, fries, and risotto balls. The elote was good but clearly made from frozen corn and served as dip with nothing to dip with. The view and vibe is what makes this place worth visiting and true to other reviews, the sunsets views are remarkable.
Most of the dishes are decent looking and taste. But they are all small plate, not for a big feast. We didn’t go with the fixed menu with $75 per person since there are a lot of items we are not interested. Their cocktails are not bad. Service is good. Favorite of the night is the foie gras buns. Tasty and juicy.
Ordered take out last night and was disappointed to find that my order had been given to someone else who showed up 10 minutes prior to the ready time sent to me on an email confirmation. My order was remade and 10 minutes later it was ready, but no one offered to make the mistake right by offering something extra or taking something off the bill. I was a bit disappointed by the lack luster customer service but the food was amazing when I finally got home to eat it. I get that it's hard running a restaurant but when mistakes are made and the customer is being accommodating and reasonable, maybe a little something extra like a flan would have been nice.
I went here because it was near a breakfast place I wanted to try but was too busy. Lucky me, it was a great experience. Our server was very friendly. The food was really good and the pancakes were the best I have ever had. I would definitely go back. I was a little disappointed that the menu was relatively limited for brunch.
Food and drinks were good. It’s tapas so we ordered about 8 small plates for 4 people and we were all stuffed. Prices are reasonable but they charge for using a credit card. Make a reservation ahead of time if possible.
Very cozy and romantic cocktail bar with delicious drinks, discreet yet friendly staff, and a cozy, intimate setup. Ideal for a date. It's also perfectly located next to many delicious restaurants to make it a full evening.
Pros:
•Great Atmosphere
•Great selection of beer and alcoholic drinks if that's your thing.
•The outdoor seating area is simply gorgeous(it was too cold for us to sit outside).
•Very interesting and somewhat unique cuisine.
•Service was excellent
Cons:
• Extremely expensive for what it is.
•The food was good but nothing to write home about. We had the Nashville chicken steamed buns, Chicken Fried Rice, Fried Calamari and Shrimp, Pork Dumplings, Bulgogi, some fondue potato with bacon and I had Creme Brulee for desert. Out of everything, I only liked the Fried shrimp and the creme brulee. Other folks from my group have enjoyed the chicken fried rice, but I did not.
•It's a pain in the rear end to find a parking spot if you're going there for dinner on a Saturday night.
•Great Atmosphere
•Great selection of beer and alcoholic drinks if that's your thing.
•The outdoor seating area is simply gorgeous(it was too cold for us to sit outside).
•Very interesting and somewhat unique cuisine.
•Service was excellent
Cons:
• Extremely expensive for what it is.
•The food was good but nothing to write home about. We had the Nashville chicken steamed buns, Chicken Fried Rice, Fried Calamari and Shrimp, Pork Dumplings, Bulgogi, some fondue potato with bacon and I had Creme Brulee for desert. Out of everything, I only liked the Fried shrimp and the creme brulee. Other folks from my group have enjoyed the chicken fried rice, but I did not.
•It's a pain in the rear end to find a parking spot if you're going there for dinner on a Saturday night.
We love this place. We are always looking for cute, small, cocktail places near home. This place competes with cocktail bars we’ve been to in Vegas. We love it here. The owner is awesome. If you’re looking for before or after dinner drinks, this is your place.
They really redeemed themselves from our last First Friday visit. GREAT Martinis and super service!
Very cute ☺️ modern style restaurant. Tad small stylish and cozy restaurant for a date or a nice brunch with some gals. Went for a brunch with a friend, we both loved our food. The menu ideas are very attractive and flavorful.
Their mojito slushees are the BEST. ( actually came back a couple of times after that brunch date) perfect for a spring/ summer days.
Service was a bit slow due to the amount of customers that day, a bit mediocre for my taste but food and drink made up for it.
The bar area is pretty snug. Unfortunately not a space to enjoy a drink with someone.
Their happy hour is very tempting but unfortunately they don’t include their signature mojito slushees there.
Their mojito slushees are the BEST. ( actually came back a couple of times after that brunch date) perfect for a spring/ summer days.
Service was a bit slow due to the amount of customers that day, a bit mediocre for my taste but food and drink made up for it.
The bar area is pretty snug. Unfortunately not a space to enjoy a drink with someone.
Their happy hour is very tempting but unfortunately they don’t include their signature mojito slushees there.
The menu items were different and delicious. Prices were reasonable. Atmosphere was cozy and clean. Waiter was very friendly and accommodating. The only problem that I had was that it was not very wheelchair friendly. Tables and chairs needed to be moved, and sometimes people needed to stand up and move to make room for my child and her wheelchair to fit through. It was a bit much. Other then that... people were friendly enough that they did move. So be prepared for a tight squeeze... but it was worth it for the food, the service and my daughter's smile when desert was served. 😁
Ice cream Martinis here are amazing, all fruit is fresh, and all drinks are made well. They have no problem making special requests either. Love this place