Highest-rated restaurants in Wilkes-Barre by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre, 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.
#15. Pronto Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Benny Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1429 Sans Souci Pkwy Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Burgers, Beer Bar, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Burrito Loco WB
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 67 North Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Tex-Mex, New Mexican Cuisine, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Eden-A Vegan Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 136 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vegan, Comfort Food, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Thai Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 41 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Franco's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 198 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#9. El Rey Azteca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (432 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 681 Kidder St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Flaming Crab
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 2198 Wilkes Barre Township Boulevard Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#7. My Little Mexico
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tacos El Torito Blanco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 600 Carey Ave. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Bank + Vine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 268 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. istanbul grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 40 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Julie's Cozy Cafe'
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 95 West Chestnut St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Notis the Gyro King
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 309 - Kmart Parking Lot Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Pupuseria Salvadorena
- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 539 North River St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Salvadoran
- 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.
