A global survey deserves a global panel of judges. So when Newsweek decided to compile the finest, oddest, most memorable dining hotspots from Australia to Monaco, we gathered 53 luminary chefs to help us with the task. They’ve highlighted 101 eateries, from smoky Basque bars to bustling Asian markets. Bon appétit!

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San Francisco. 415-393-9000

“An experience like no other in the world. Beautiful, eccentric, and soulful, in sync with all of the best products of Northern California, and with a modern poetic vibe that only chef Daniel Patterson can speak.”
—Elizabeth Falkner, chef at Krescendo, Brooklyn, NY and author of “Cooking Off The Clock”