As we welcome in the New Year we may be looking forward to experiencing new things - and for foodies that means new restaurants.
But when we say new, we mean restaurants that some of us may have never visited before, despite receiving plenty of praise from diners who have had the pleasure of enjoying a meal at them.
We have a guide to the most popular restaurants across South Yorkshire that you need to visit in 2026 - and what diners had to say about their experience.
The restaurants included come from OpenTable’s ‘Diner’s Choice’ list, which are the most booked in the county - updated in January 2026.
1. Antler Grill and Wine, Sheffield
Anter Grill and Wine in Sheffield has a 4.9* rating from 412 reviews. An OpenTable reviewer said: “Absolutely wonderful as always. Excellent service and amazing food with good gluten free and veggie options. Highly recommend.” | Scott Merrylees
2. Assembly at The Schoolrooms, Sheffield
Assembly at The Schoolrooms in Sheffield has a 4.8* rating from 136 reviews. An OpenTable reviewer said: “Great reception on arrival with friendly staff. Service was good. Food was exceptional. Will revisit soon.” | OpenTable
3. RANA’s Indian Grill House, Doncaster
RANA’s Indian Grill House in Doncaster has a 4.9* from 71 reviews. An OpenTable reviewer said: “Nice atmosphere and decor. The service was excellent and personable. I had the lamb jalfrazi and it was tender and delicious. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.” | OpenTable
4. Favela Brazilian Grill, Barnsley
Favela Brazilian Grill in Barnsley has a 4.7* rating from 1,340 reviews. An OpenTable reviewer said: “We had a lovely evening at Favela - the food was fantastic and the staff were great. We will definitely be visiting again.” | Google Maps