Top Tier Eats
Curated Top 5s by locals
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Discover curated lists of top local food recommendations from verified experts. Find the best dishes and restaurants in your city, ranked by those who know them best. Explore by category, map, or follow curators with similar tastes.
What's New in Top Tier Eats
1.5.4
July 6, 2026
Recognition comes to Top Tier. Publish your first Top 5 and you're a Contributor. When other locals' rankings back up your picks, you become Rising, then Established. Tap any recognition tag to see how the ladder works, and watch for the note the moment you move up. You'll also see each local's standing next to their Top 5s and on the places they've ranked, and tapping a name or avatar now opens that person's profile.
MoreFAQ
What is Top Tier Eats?
Top Tier Eats provides curated Top 5 lists of food and drink establishments in US cities, ranked by verified local experts like chefs and food writers. It focuses on quality recommendations rather than star ratings.
How does Top Tier Eats rank places?
Instead of star ratings, Top Tier Eats uses ranked Top 5 lists from specific curators. These individual rankings are then blended into a City Consensus leaderboard for each category.
Who are the curators on Top Tier Eats?
Curators are verified local experts, including chefs, bartenders, writers, and passionate food enthusiasts who have deep knowledge of specific categories in their city.
What cities are covered by Top Tier Eats?
Top Tier Eats launched with editorial coverage in 62 US cities, including major metros like NYC and LA, as well as other top-20 metro areas and significant food-tourism destinations.
Can I find specific signature dishes on Top Tier Eats?
Yes, the app highlights signature dishes done right in various cities, such as New Haven apizza, Chicago deep dish, and Albuquerque green chile, with recommendations from local experts.
Does Top Tier Eats have ads?
No, Top Tier Eats is free with no subscriptions or in-app purchases, and it does not contain advertisements.
What devices does Top Tier Eats support?
Top Tier Eats is currently supported on iPhone devices.
How often is Top Tier Eats updated?
The app was last updated on June 25, 2026, with version 1.5.0, indicating regular updates to improve features and content.