These are the 10 highest-grossing restaurants in America

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1. Tao Las Vegas — Las Vegas, NV

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

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2. Joe's Stone Crab — Miami Beach, Florida

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

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3. Tao Downtown — New York, New York

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

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

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5. Old Ebbitt Grill — Washington, DC

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

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

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7. Lavo New York — New York, New York

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

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

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9. Bryant Park Grill & Cafe — New York, New York

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

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

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