Highest-rated restaurants in Goldsboro by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro, 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.
#30. McCall's Bar-B-Que & Seafood
- Rating: 3.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 139 Millers Chapel Road Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbeque, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#29. China House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 205 South Berkeley Blvd. B Ste B Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#28. El Monarca
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1813 North Berkely Blvd. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Wilber's Barbecue
- Rating: 4.0/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4172 US Hwy 70 East Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Up North Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 108 North Center St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Empire Fire Mongolian Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1209 North Berkeley Blvd. Ste A Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Mongolian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Brewmasters
- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2402 East Ash St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Gastropubs, Beer Bar, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. B & G Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 East Ash St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Jays Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 330 North Spence Ave. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Burgers, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Wafu Japanese Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1101 North Berkeley Blvd. Ste A Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Steakhouses, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Flying Shamrock
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 North John St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Pubs, Irish
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Fry Daddy's Fish And Chicken House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 246 North Carolina 581 South Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Vailhouse Oyster Bar & Grille
- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 North Spence Ave. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Southern, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Pier 34 Seafood and Pub
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1206 North Berkeley Blvd. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Carl & 'Chelle's Grill Room
- Rating: 4.0/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 702 Corporate Drive Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Narita Express
- Rating: 4.0/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1813 North Berkeley Blvd. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Bonfire's Tortilla Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2826 Cashwell Drive Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Mezcalito Goldsboro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 808 North Berkeley Blvd. Ste J Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Adams Roadside BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3451 US Highway 70 West Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Los Fogones
- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 South Berkeley Blvd. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Latin American, Peruvian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Nai Thai 2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1804 North Berkeley Blvd. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Great Harvest Bread
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1721 East Ash St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Thai Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 128 South Center St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Kathy's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1709 East Ash St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Brisas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 103 North Center St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Brooklyn Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 912 North Spence Ave. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Poke Bowl
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1811 Wayne Memorial Drive Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Hawaiian, Bubble Tea, Poke
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Rice & Noodles
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 Patetown Road Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Five Star Restaurant & Caterers
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 North Berkeley Blvd. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
#1. The Ice Storm
- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 116 South Center St. Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- 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.
