1. Tao Las Vegas — Las Vegas, NV
Tao Las Vegas topped this list for the fourth year in a row as the only independent restaurant to bring in over $40 million last year.
Sales: $42,470,345
Average Check: $90
Meals Served: 226,146
2. Joe's Stone Crab — Miami Beach, Florida
Barack Obama was reported to have had Joe's Stone Crab delivered before a presidential debate in 2012.
Sales: $37,243,159
Average Check: $80
Meals Served: 316,000
3. Tao Downtown — New York, New York
Despite its impressive revenue numbers, Tao Downtown has received less impressive reviews.
Sales: $33,401,819
Average Check: $95
Meals Served: 311,945
4. Carmine's — New York, New York
The Italian restaurant now delivers its famous dishes.
Sales: $33,147,017
Average Check: $33
Meals Served: 396,871
5. Old Ebbitt Grill — Washington, DC
One of only two restaurants to break the one-million mark, Old Ebbitt Grill served more meals than any other restaurant on Restaurant Business' list.
Sales: $32,662,051
Average Check: $39
Meals Served: 1,072,293
6. The Boathouse Orlando — Orlando, Florida
Aside from fresh seafood, the restaurant also offers tours of Disney Springs via boats designed to look like classic cars.
Sales: $30,814,369
Average Check: $43
Meals Served: 643,829
7. Lavo New York — New York, New York
This Italian restaurant doubles as an exclusive nightclub.
Sales: $26,822,655
Average Check: $85
Meals Served: 200,000
8. Smith & Wollensky — New York, New York
The restaurant is known for its National Wine Week celebrations, which occur three times each year. It's also a favorite of Warren Buffett.
Sales: $25,961,337
Average Check: $100
Meals Served: 296,723
9. Bryant Park Grill & Cafe — New York, New York
Located behind the New York Public Library, Bryant Park Grill & Cafe has been called "a gorgeous pavilion" by The New York Times.
Sales: $25,400,000
Average Check: $50 (Restaurant Business Magazine estimate)
Meals Served: 420,000
10. Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse — Chicago, Illinois
The Chicago institution is the only steakhouse in the country to receive a USDA Prime Certification for the beef it sources in-house.
Sales: $24,700,825
Average Check: $75
Meals Served: 363,301
Source: Business Insider India