List of American restaurateurs

This is a list of American restaurateurs. A restaurateur is a person who opens and runs restaurants professionally. Although over time the term has come to describe any person who owns a restaurant, traditionally it refers to a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of the restaurant business.

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E

F

G

H

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

R

S

T

U

V

W

Y

Z

See also

• List of Michelin 3-star restaurants in the United States
• Lists of Americans

References

Further reading

• Lubow, Arthur (March 10, 1996). "Who Is the Best Restaurateur in America?". The New York Times. Retrieved May 27, 2015.