Design

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#5: Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, Meatpacking District, NYC
Having a great design is one thing, but having food items that demand to be photographed is where Black Tap excels. Known for its decadent burgers and “crazy shakes” this NYC restaurant gets buzz from celebrities and mortals alike.

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#4 Katz’s Deli, NYC 
An NYC institution, the setting for a very famous movie scene, and having some of the best pastrami on earth helped make Katz’s make the list.

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#3: TAO Downtown, NYC 
Dramatic art draws NYC clubgoers in, making this a place to see, be seen, and share your artsy party photos with friends.

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#2: Nobu, Malibu, Calif. 
Having a spectacular waterfront view that hosts a great sunset every night — not to mention being a favorite of the rich and famous — gives Nobu the #2 spot.

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#1: Sugar Factory, NYC 
A funky design, over the top drinks, and a slew of celebrity photos make the Meatpacking District’s candy shop and brasserie the most Instagrammed restaurant of 2016.

*Background note on data methodology: The ranking is based on the total number of the United States' top geo-tagged restaurants.