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2017 Travelzoo Member Favorite Award Winners: Top Restaurants and Spas

Travelzoo members are passionate about exceptional dining and ultimate relaxation. In 2016 alone, they redeemed over 250,000 restaurant and spa deals, providing detailed feedback on every experience. From Michelin Guide selections to Four Seasons spas, these are the 2017 Member Favorite Award winners—the best of the best, as voted by our community. See if your favorites made the list!

Top 5 Restaurants

Alexander’s Steakhouse (Pasadena, California)

Alexander’s Steakhouse stands out as one of Pasadena’s premier dining destinations and the highest-rated Travelzoo restaurant partner ever. "The food was excellent, and the overall experience was absolutely amazing" (Christopher H., Travelzoo member).

2017 Travelzoo Member Favorite Award Winners: Top Restaurants and Spas

Starlite (San Diego, California)

This acclaimed craft cocktail bar is a San Diego staple, celebrated for its Moscow mules and juicy burgers by critics and bloggers alike. "I’ve never had a bad meal here!" (Jodette L., Travelzoo member).

2017 Travelzoo Member Favorite Award Winners: Top Restaurants and Spas

Kristalbelli (New York City)

Amid NYC's vibrant Korean barbecue scene, Zagat and Michelin recommend Kristalbelli as a top choice. Members rave: "Can’t give this place enough great remarks…from the minute we walked in, the staff was fantastic. The food was top notch. You will love it!" (Drew S., Travelzoo member).

2017 Travelzoo Member Favorite Award Winners: Top Restaurants and Spas

The Birchwood (Tampa, Florida)

The Tampa Bay Times hails The Birchwood as "red-hot" for its buzz, prime location, and talent, with stunning terrace views of North Straub Park and Tampa Bay. Members love the "culinary delight matched with impeccable service" (Ricardo Y., Travelzoo member).

2017 Travelzoo Member Favorite Award Winners: Top Restaurants and Spas

The Fourth Estate at The National Press Club (Washington, D.C.)

Neighboring the White House, this historic venue offers an intimate setting like D.C.’s best-kept secret. "Everyone makes you feel at home, lending to a fabulous dining experience" (Mohamed B., Travelzoo member).

2017 Travelzoo Member Favorite Award Winners: Top Restaurants and Spas

Other Member Favorite Restaurants

  • Trattoria Cattaneo (Santa Rosa, California)
  • Cucina Alessa (Orange County, California)
  • B.B. King Blues Club & Grill (New York City)
  • Square 1 (Multiple Locations, Florida)
  • Station 4 (Washington, D.C.)
  • Charcoal Restaurant (Denver, Colorado)
  • Dia de Campo (Hermosa, California)
  • El Segundo Sol (Las Vegas)
  • Tortilla Republic Kauai (Koloa, Hawaii)
  • Pinstripes (Chicago)
  • alaMar (Oakland, California)
  • The Six (Los Angeles)
  • ONYX Restaurant at The Four Seasons Westlake Village (Westlake Village, California)
  • TRACE at W Hotel San Francisco (San Francisco)
  • Santé Restaurant at Fairmont Sonoma (Sonoma, California)
  • Hash House A Go Go Orlando (Orlando)
  • Fish House at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina (Kapolei, Hawaii)
  • DBGB Kitchen & Bar (New York City)
  • Capo’s Restaurant & Speakeasy (Las Vegas)
  • Sun in my Belly (Atlanta, Georgia)
  • Costeaux French Bakery & Café (Healdsburg, California)
  • Le Grenier (Washington, D.C.)
  • Le Coq au Vin (Orlando)
  • 608 Oceanside (Oceanside, California)
  • Le Chat Noir (Washington, D.C.)
  • Axios Estiatorio (Denver, Colorado)
  • The Metropolitan Club Chicago (Chicago)
  • Café Figaro (Burlingame, California)
  • Nobu at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego (San Diego, California)
  • Maison Hugo (New York City)
  • Nobu Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas)
  • The Van’s Restaurant (Belmont, California)
  • Girardi’s Osteria (Edmonds, Washington)
  • BLT Steak Las Vegas (Las Vegas)
  • Chado Tea Room (Multiple Locations, Los Angeles)
  • Minas Brazilian Restaurant & Churrascaria (San Francisco)
  • Liberté Lounge at The Sofitel Philadelphia (Philadelphia)
  • Taberna Del Alabardero (Washington, D.C.)
  • Zento Contemporary Japanese Cuisine (Philadelphia)
  • Bella Vista - Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, California)
  • Clay Pit (Austin, Texas)
  • Hash House a Go Go at Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, Connecticut)
  • Hamilton’s Kitchen at The Alfond Inn (Winter Park, Florida)
  • Nino’s (New York City)
  • Pelican Grill at The Resort at Pelican Hill (Newport Coast, California)

Top 5 Spas

The Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley (East Palo Alto, California)

Enjoy post-treatment prosecco, flexible hours, and valet parking in this AAA 4-Diamond hotel spa. "This was the most amazing day ever, wonderful day of pampering and incredible staff. Thank you!" (Judy D., Travelzoo member).

2017 Travelzoo Member Favorite Award Winners: Top Restaurants and Spas

Naupaka Spa at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina (Kapolei, Hawaii)

Oahu's premier four-story spa features indoor/outdoor hot tubs, eucalyptus steam rooms, and relaxation gardens. Members feel "treated like first class" (Kelli R., Travelzoo member).

2017 Travelzoo Member Favorite Award Winners: Top Restaurants and Spas

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Denver (Denver, Colorado)

U.S. News & World Report praises its sumptuous amenities, like the heated rooftop pool and Jacuzzi. "Best spa in Colorado" (Kimberly M., Travelzoo member).

2017 Travelzoo Member Favorite Award Winners: Top Restaurants and Spas

Aji Spa at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass (Phoenix, Arizona)

USA Today ranks it among Phoenix's finest for state-of-the-art facilities and desert-inspired treatments. "One of the best [massages] I’ve ever had!" (Jamie V., Travelzoo member).

2017 Travelzoo Member Favorite Award Winners: Top Restaurants and Spas

Costa del Sur Spa at South Point Hotel (Las Vegas)

Vegas Magazine calls it a local haven. Members praise the service: "The facilities were one of the best I have encountered in Las Vegas" (Suzanne N., Travelzoo member).

2017 Travelzoo Member Favorite Award Winners: Top Restaurants and Spas

Other Member Favorite Spas

  • Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida)
  • The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village (Westlake Village, California)
  • White Orchid Spa (Vero Beach, Florida)
  • Well & Being Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess (Scottsdale, Arizona)
  • The Still Point Spa at Haven on the Lake (Columbia, Maryland)
  • Guerlain Spa (New York City)
  • Pacific Waters Spa at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach, California)
  • Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas (Dallas)
  • The Spa at Salamander Resort (Middleburg, Virginia)
  • Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn (Sonoma, California)
  • Aarna Spa at Paséa Hotel & Spa (Huntington Beach, California)
  • Sanctuary Spa at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort (Paradise Valley, Arizona)
  • Spa + Fitness Center at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (Chicago)
  • Chuan Spa at The Langham, Chicago (Chicago)
  • Spa at Four Seasons Georgetown (Washington, D.C.)
  • Pismo Beach Spa at The Cliffs Resort (Pismo Beach, California)
  • Drift Spa at Palms Place (Las Vegas)
  • The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta (Atlanta, Georgia)
  • Cocoon Urban Day Spa (San Francisco)
  • The Spa Santé and Salon (Multiple Locations, Los Angeles)

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