Highest-rated restaurants in Harrisonburg by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg, 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. Billy Jack's Wing & Draft Shack
- Rating: 4.5/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 92 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#29. La Morena
- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 751 Chicago Ave. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Convenience Stores
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Cinnamon Bear Bakery & Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 University Blvd. Ste East Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Pale Fire Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 South Liberty St. Ste 105 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Breweries, Pubs, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The Sub Station Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3257 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Harrisonburg
- Rating: 4.5/5 (680 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 80 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Thien An Pho
- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 Burgess Road Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Vietopia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1015 Port Republic Road Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#22. L & S Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 255 North Liberty St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Xenia Kebab Grille
- Rating: 4.5/5 (435 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 219 Burgess Road Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Delicias Del Caribe Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 625 Mount Clinton Pike Ste I Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Dominican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. The Little Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (421 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 621 North Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Vegetarian, Breakfast & Brunch, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Babylon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1435 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Middle Eastern, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Sushi Jako
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 182 Neff Ave. Ste W10 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Rocktown Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 South Liberty St. Ste 101 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. A&A Kabob Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 625 Mt Clinton Pike Ste J Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Mashita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 North Liberty St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Pasha Rest & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1751 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Casa Gallardo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 625 Mt Clinton Pike Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Taj of India
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 South Main St. Court Square Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tacos El Primo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1110 Reservoir St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Jersey Mike's Subs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 563 University Blvd. Ste 146 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 291 University Blvd. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Mexican, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Grilled Cheese Mania
- Rating: 4.5/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1476 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, American, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#6. At Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Address: 1318 Hillside Ave. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Magpie Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 85 West Gay St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Lolas Delicatessen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 122 South Main St. Ste 103 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Heritage Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#2. BoBoKo Indonesian Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 South Liberty St. Ste 102 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Indonesian, Asian Fusion, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Kangnam Style
- Rating: 5.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1106 Reservoir St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Korean, Food Trucks
- 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.
