The finalists for the 2019 James Beard Awards have finally been announced. This year, the foundation made considerable efforts to increase diversity within their long list of nominees, which resulted in a 7% increase in representation for people of color in the best Restaurant and chef longlists — and those efforts have mostly paid off in the finalists, too. That aside, we don’t know how the people at the James Beard Foundation were ever able to narrow down that initial longlist of delicious looking nominees when we can’t even decide whether or not we actually like In-N-Out Fries. But hey, good on them.

Since eating at many of these joints is going to feel like a bit of a splurge, we’ve created a visual tour of what each restaurant or chef has to offer. The pics will help you decide which places you’re willing to drop coin and those you’re okay skipping. Here are all the finalists for the 2019 James Beard Award in the categories of Outstanding Restaurant, Best New Restaurant, and Outstanding Chef. Join us for a feast for the eyes!

Outstanding Restaurant Finalists

Balthazar

80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012

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Mmmmm getting some goodies from Balthazar to take with me back to LA This one won't make it there, unfortunately #eclair #pastry #dessert #boulangerie #balthazar #balthazarnewyork #newyork #newyorkcity #soho #NYC #yum #custard #sweets #patisserie #travel #foodporn

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Balthazar has been a staple of New York City cuisine for twelve years now and has since opened another location in London, but 2019 may be the year the restaurant finally scores the coveted James Beard award. Balthazar serves up traditional French fare, focusing primarily on breakfast and supper and is a hot spot for brunch on the weekends.

Steak frites, pastries, greens, and good wine — how could one ever go wrong?

FIG

232 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401

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Happy Thanksgiving! We will be closed today to spend time with our friends, family and loved ones. We will be open for normal hours Friday!

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FIG already has a James Beard-awarded chef in owner and kitchen head Mike Late, and now the Charleston South Carolina restaurant might score its very own Beard recognition, for being one of the most outstanding restaurants in the Southeast to grab a bite. What started as a humble corner bistro has turned into Charleston’s premier culinary destination, delivering a seasonal menu of Southern classics in an elegant upscale setting.

Jaleo

480 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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Few days left to enjoy special prices on your Spanish favorites, from patatas bravas to croquetas, at all #DC- area locations! Plus, don't forget to get your #RestaurantWeek Passport stamped!

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Jaleo is one of the best restaurants in all of Washington, DC, has already scored the prestigious food award the Bib Gourmand, and is part of the Michelin Guide to our nation’s capital. Chef José Andrés offers an inspired and diverse menu of regional Spanish cuisines but keeps things fresh by adopting dishes straight from the modern culinary scene in Spain.

Quince

470 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

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Every expectation blown out of the water ! Chef @michaeltusk has hit the highest level I’ve experienced! Food ! Space , service , the team!! Thank you Dan Page ! @robynmontes found out every quirk or like and they made it happen . Exceeded all bounds! All my favorites . Including my dream of #Wagyu for dessert. #uni so much #caviar and more . Yup that’s @cincojotas ! @quince_sf @finediningnyc @michelinguide #michelinstar #food #forkyeah #foodporn #foodie #food52 #f52grams #foodofinsta #instafood #foodofinstagram #eeeeeats #explore #sffoodie @foodandwine #sffoodporn #sfdining @eater_sf @ediblesf @thrillist @yelpsf @sfmagazine #theartofplating

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Located in San Francisco’s Jackson Square, Quince is an upscale seasonally-driven restaurant that focuses on contemporary California cuisine. Head Chef and owner Michael Tusk — a James Beard-recognized chef — and his wife Lindsay have undeniably left their mark on the San Francisco Bay with not one, but two critically lauded restaurants in Quince and Cotogna. Michael and Lindsay offer a menu that is inspired by the seasonal offerings of Northern California and work with local purveyors to provide the freshest ingredients.

Zahav

237 St James Pl, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Yemenite-Style Veal Ossobucco is available all week as an addition to Mesibah. Limited availability each night. And hot tip – want to make it at home? Pick up Israeli Soul. #HappyChanukah #IsraeliSoulCookbook

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More casual than the other offerings on this list, Zahav utilizes modern techniques to update a menu of traditional Israeli favorites. Zahav is the Hebrew word for “gold” and is used in reference to Jerusalem — which the interior of the restaurant seeks to pay homage to with its golden limestone floors, walls, and high ceilings.

Enough about the inside, take a look at that food! Warm wood-fire baked Zahav, creamy hummus, and skewers of hearty meat charred over a hardwood grill — don’t be surprised if Zahav takes the 2019 James Beard award for the most outstanding restaurant.

Best New Restaurant Finalists

Angler

132 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105

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is it me or is this chicken kinda hot? @anglersanfrancisco #poultrypornography

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Angler makes use of the picturesque sights of the San Francisco Bay with refined seafood on the Embarcadero waterfront. Reviews indicate that chef Joshua Skenes keeps the atmosphere casual with a mix of 80s music and an a la carte menu that doesn’t fail to feel luxurious thanks to high-end service and ingredients bursting with flavor.

Another sure-fire hit after Skenes last success, the three-Michelin starred Saison.

Atomix

104 E 30th St, New York, NY 10016

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I wish I could have a second round lol

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“Ato” is an ancient Korean word meaning “gift” — which is fitting given the special quality of every dish served up by Chef Junghyun Park and his wife Juengeun. Utilizing a multi-course menu that features both modern and traditional cooking techniques, Atomix specializes in banchan-style dishes that play thoughtful attention to presentation, as each new course of food is served on handmade plates and bowls crafted by South Korean artisans.

Bavel

500 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013