Here Are All The Finalists In NYC For The James Beard 2026 Awards: Full List

NEW YORK CITY — The James Beard Foundation on Tuesday released its list of finalists for its 2026 awards which includes a number of New York City restaurants and chefs.

In the Outstanding Restaurant category, The Four Horseman in Brooklyn was named a finalist.

Restaurant picks are determined by consistent excellence in food, atmosphere, hospitality, and operations.

In the Emerging Chef category, Rasheeda Purdie from Ramen by Ra in Manhattan was named a finalist.

The foundation looks for chefs who display exceptional talent, character, and leadership ability, and who is likely to make a significant impact in years to come.

Lei NYC in Chinatown made the list of Best New Restaurants.

Here are other restaurants in the city that up for awards, according to the James Beard Foundation:

Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program

• Chambers, New York, NY

Best New Bar

• Clemente Bar, New York, NY

Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service

• Lee Campbell, Borgo, New York, NY

Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service

• Ivy Mix, Whoopsie Daisy, Brooklyn, NY

Best Chef: New York State

• Fidel Caballero, Corima, New York, NY
• Giovanni Cervantes, Carnitas Ramirez, New York, NY
• Hooni Kim, Meju, Queens, NY
• Ayesha Nurdjaja, Shukette, New York, NY
• Joshua Pinsky, Claud, New York, NY

The 2026 James Beard Awards ceremonies will be held in Chicago from June 13-16.

For more information on this year's finalists you can visit the James Beard Foundation website.