Highest-rated restaurants in Phoenix by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Phoenix 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 Phoenix, 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. Frank's New York Style Deli
- Rating: 5.0/5 (432 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2301 West Orange Drive Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Mayas Kitchen Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2948 East Bell Road Ste 102 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Early Bird Vegan
- Rating: 5.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1712 East Broadway Road Ste 3 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. ZAZU Kitchen + Bakery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 18409 North Cave Creek Road Ste S3 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mediterranean, Bakeries, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 622 East Adams St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Empanadas, Colombian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. gooder goods
- Rating: 5.0/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3802 East Indian School Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Katrina Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 46135 North Black Canyon Hwy Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Hot Chicken Alley
- Rating: 5.0/5 (177 reviews)
- Address: 13636 North Tatum Blvd. Ste 10 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Binkley's Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2320 East Osborn Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Original Marketplace
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 410 North 44th St. Ste 180 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Coffee Builders
- Rating: 5.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 South 7th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#6. El Güero Birria de Chivo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 3611 South 16th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#5. My spot Mediterranean Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1601 East Bell Road Ste A-11 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mediterranean, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Kabob Grill N' Go
- Rating: 5.0/5 (217 reviews)
- Address: 3050 North 16th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Dahlia Tapas, Tequila & Wine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 2221 North 7th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Kare Ethiopian Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 4729 East McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Brasseries, Desserts, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Que Suave Taco Shop
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1855 West Corona Ave. Ste 2 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: American, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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.
