The results of Zagat's 2010 America's Top Restaurants survey have been released. The results cover thousands of eateries across 45 U.S. markets. In the survey, over 145,000 diners shared their opinions about dining, especially on how the past year's economy affected the restaurant industry.

According to the 2010 zagat top restaurant survey St. Louis and Philadephia were tied as the nation's best tippers coming at 19.6%. The worst tippers? Seattle and Hawaii only tip 18.4%.

The Zagat survey also lists the top ten restaurants in St. Louis. The #1 restaurant in St. Louis is Niche in Benton Park scoring 28 out of 30 for Food. In addition to the 20 restaurant in the guide, there are more restaurants listed on ZAGAT.COM. The top ten restaurants in St. Louis based on their Food score include:


Zagat's Top Restaurants In St. Louis

  1. Niche
  2. Stellina
  3. Sidney St. Café
  4. Trattoria Marcella
  5. Tony’s
  6. Paul Manno’s
  7. Dominic’s
  8. Pappy’s
  9. Annie Gunn’s
  10. Atlas

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Burgers: Pizza:
  1. Atlanta – Vortex B&G
  2. Boston – Mr. Bartley’s
  3. Chicago – Wiener’s Circle
  4. Hawaii – Duane Ono’s
  5. Las Vegas – In-N-Out
  6. Long Island – George Martin Grill
  7. Los Angeles – In-N-Out
  8. New Jersey – Five Guys
  9. New York – burger joint
  10. New Orleans – Port of Call
  11. Philadelphia – Rouge
  12. San Francisco – In-N-Out
  13. Seattle – Red Mill Burgers
  14. Washington D.C - Matchbox
  15. Westchester/Hudson Valley – Blazer Pub
  1. Atlanta – Cameli’s Pizza
  2. Boston – Galleria Umberto
  3. Chicago – Spacca Napoli
  4. Hawaii – Brick Oven
  5. Las Vegas – Metro Pizza
  6. Long Island – Massa’s
  7. Los Angeles – Pizzeria Mozza
  8. New Jersey – DeLorenzo’s Pies
  9. New York – Di Fara
  10. New Orleans – Theo’s
  11. Philadelphia – Osteria
  12. San Francisco – Cheese Board Collective
  13. Seattle – Serious Pie
  14. Washington D.C – Pasta Plus
  15. Westchester/Hudson Valley – Johnny’s
Thai: Chinese:
  1. Atlanta – Tamarind Seed
  2. Boston – Brown Sugar / Similans
  3. Chicago – Arun’s
  4. Hawaii – Mekong Thai
  5. Las Vegas – Lotus of Siam
  6. Long Island – Siam Lotus
  7. Los Angeles – Jitlada
  8. New Jersey – Origin
  9. New York – Sripraphai
  10. New Orleans – La Thai
  11. Philadelphia – Nan
  12. San Francisco – Manora’s Thai
  13. Seattle – Thai Tom
  14. Washington D.C – Thai Square
  15. Westchester/Hudson Valley – Bangkok Spice
  1. Atlanta – Chopstix
  2. Boston – Sichuan Gourmet
  3. Chicago – Lao
  4. Hawaii – Kirin
  5. Las Vegas – Wing Lei
  6. Long Island – Orient
  7. Los Angeles – Din Tai Fung
  8. New Jersey – Hunan Taste
  9. New York – Philippe
  10. New Orleans – Royal China
  11. Philadelphia – San Kee Duck House
  12. San Francisco – Yank Sing
  13. Seattle – Szechuan Chef
  14. Washington D.C – Peking Gourmet
  15. Westchester/Hudson Valley – Aberdeen
Barbecue: Japanese:
  1. Atlanta – Sam & Dave’s
  2. Boston – East Coast Grill
  3. Chicago – Smoque
  4. Hawaii – Scotty’s BBQ
  5. Las Vegas – Lucille’s
  6. Long Island – Smokin’ Al’s BBQ
  7. Los Angeles – Phillips BBQ
  8. New Jersey – GRUB Hut
  9. New York – Fette Sau
  10. New Orleans – Joint
  11. Philadelphia – Bomb Bomb BBQ
  12. San Francisco – Buckeye Roadhouse
  13. Seattle – Pecos Pit BBQ
  14. Washington D.C – Urban Bar-B-Que Company
  15. Westchester/Hudson Valley – Big W’s
  1. Atlanta – MF Sushibar
  2. Boston – o ya
  3. Chicago – sushi wabi
  4. Hawaii – Sushi Sasabune
  5. Las Vegas – Nobu
  6. Long Island – Aji 53
  7. Los Angeles – Urasawa
  8. New Jersey – Ajihei
  9. New York – Sasabune
  10. New Orleans – Sushi Brothers
  11. Philadelphia – Bluefin
  12. San Francisco – Kiss Seafood
  13. Seattle – Kisaku Sushi
  14. Washington D.C – Makoto
  15. Westchester/Hudson Valley – Sushi Nanase