Highest-rated Restaurants in Elmira by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Elmira 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 Elmira, 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.

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#23. Panera Bread

- Rating: 3.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 950 County Route 64 Suite 9 Elmira, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Los Panchos Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 250 West Water St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Original Italian Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 411 South Main St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Roundin' Third Sports Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 255 West Water St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Elbow Room

- Rating: 3.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1057 Walnut St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Curly's Chicken House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2100 Lake Road Elmira, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Pietro & Son

- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 West Washington Ave. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Lib's Supper Club

- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 West 5th St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Maple Lawn Dairy and Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3162 Lower Maple Ave. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Diners, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Vincenzo's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 303 North Main St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Charlie's Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 Hoffman St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Hill Top Inn

- Rating: 4.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 171 Jerusalem Hill Road Elmira, New York
- Categories: New American, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Anne's Pancakes Natural & Vegetarian Foods

- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 114 South Main St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Pancakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Five Guys

- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 950 County Rt 64 Ste 110 Elmira, New York
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Rye Bar & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 365 Davis St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Anderson's Cozy Corner Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 416 West Washington Ave. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. 1157 North

- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1157 North Main St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Seafood, Italian, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Beijing garden

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 145 West Gray St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Ill Eagle Taphouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 200 East Church St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Soup, Beer Bar, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Kyoto Hibachi & Seafood

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 830 County Road 64 Elmira, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Teppanyaki, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Turtle Leaf Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 East Water St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp