Highest-rated restaurants in Dothan by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Dothan, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#17. Jersey Mike's Subs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 104 Rock Bridge Road Ste 3 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Delis, fast food, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Cactus Flower Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5412 Montgomery Hwy Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Fazoli's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3421 Ross Clark Circle Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Italian, fast food, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Wharf Casual Seafood
- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 3835 West Main St. Ste 2 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Seafood, Salad, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Cellar Fine Steaks & Wines and Deli
- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1481 Westgate Pkwy Ste 1 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Butcher, Delis, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Oishi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3522 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mom's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1545 Westgate Pkwy Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Ooka Sushi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 4863 Montgomery Hwy Ste 700 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Blue Plate - South
- Rating: 4.5/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1975 Ross Clark Cir Ste 1 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: New American, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Richie B's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3590 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Great China
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2371 Murphy Mill Road Ste 6 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Metro Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2777 West Main St. Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Supermercado El Torito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3753 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Thai House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4177 Montgomery Hwy Ste 10 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Pig Out
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3033 Reeves St. Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Eve's Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2323 West Main St. Ste 105 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Vegetarian, Live/Raw Food
- Read more on Yelp
#1. The River Nile Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1369 Headland Ave. Ste 7 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Soup, Sandwiches, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
