Some folks travel for adventure, while others go for art, history, or—increasingly—food. In fact, according to a 2025 survey commissioned by Visit Anaheim, 21 percent of Americans have planned at least one trip solely around cuisine. Street food fanatics no doubt factor in, but fine dining is trending decisively upward, says reservations software company BLogic Systems , which released new research in 2025 highlighting the top U.S. states for fine-dining experiences. Hawaii , with a wealth of fine-dining restaurants backed by thousands of reviews each, came in first on their list.

BLogic was inspired to launch their study after seeing a 30 percent uptick in fine-dining reservations since 2020 for establishments using its software.…