TAMPA, Fla. — Three of the most popular restaurant chains in the country are headquartered in Tampa. 

  • 3 of top-ranked restaurants in US based in Tampa
  • Bonefish Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and The Melting Pot all on list
  • Restaurants ranked in three sizes based on variety of reviews

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, has announced its top eatery chains for 2019 - based on millions of reviews and opinions.  

The restaurant chains are highlighted in three categories including small, medium, and large based on the amount of locations.

Bonefish Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and The Melting Pot - all headquartered in Tampa - were named among the best restaurant chains in the country. Fleming's and Bonefish Grill are under the Bloomin' Brands company umbrella.

In this first-ever list, TripAdvisor highlights 30 restaurant chains of all types – inclusive of fine dining, casual dining, quick service and fast casual.

Rankings for each restaurant chain were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quality, quantity and recency of reviews from all of a chain’s property locations that were listed on TripAdvisor during a 12-month period. 

"Chain restaurants are integral to the American dining experience as they offer consumers convenient and satisfying meals for all occasions," said Bertrand Jelensperger, senior vice president for TripAdvisor Restaurants. "Every company featured in these rankings should be proud of the recognition they are receiving from TripAdvisor’s community of millions of travelers and locals searching our site for a great place to eat."

TripAdvisor's Best U.S. Restaurant Chains

Top 10 Small Chains (10-50 locations)

1.      Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

2.      Seasons 52

3.      Houston’s

4.      Ocean Prime

5.      J. Alexander’s

6.      Fogo de Chão

7.      Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

8.      Half Shell Oyster House

9.      Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano

10.  Maggiano’s Little Italy

 

Top 10 Medium Chains (51-100 locations)

1.      The Capital Grille

2.      Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

3.      Texas de Brazil

4.      Yard House

5.      BRIO Tuscan Grille

6.      Portillo’s

7.      Morton’s The Steakhouse

8.      The Melting Pot

9.      Sweet Tomatoes

10.  Another Broken Egg Cafe

 

Top 10 Large Chains (101+ locations)

1.      Ruth’s Chris Steak House

2.      The Cheesecake Factory

3.      Bonefish Grill

4.      Texas Roadhouse

5.      Mellow Mushroom

6.      In-N-Out Burger

7.      First Watch The Daytime Cafe

8.      Jason’s Deli

9.      Corner Bakery Cafe

10.  Blaze Pizza