Highest-rated restaurants in Lynchburg by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg, 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. The World Famous Stadium Inn
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 3007 Fort Ave. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sports Bars, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Suzaku Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 Simons Run Ste G Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Isabella's Italian Trattoria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4925 Boonsboro Road Boonsboro Shopping Center Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Westside Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7701 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Acorn Hill Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2134 Old Forest Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Mission BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3911 Wards Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#24. The Dahlia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2221 Bedford Ave. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Mizumi Japanese Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1125 Main St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Carmela's at the Loft
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 21771 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#21. My Dog Duke's Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1007 Commerce St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Mi Patron Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13955 Wards Road Ste B Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. The Bagel & I
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 20584 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#18. La Fogata Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1303 Enterprise Drive Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Oishii! Japanese Hibachi & Sushi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3412 Waterlick Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Al Ryan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 817 1/2 Main St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Brothers Pizza & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 20722 Timberlake Road Ste C Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: American, Pizza, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Crisp
- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1124 Church St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Salad, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Pho Saigon Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 20722 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Millie's Living Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1701 Enterprise Drive Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Live/Raw Food
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Hot and Cold Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1206 Main St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Indian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Hawaii Poke and Greens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 112 Cornerstone St. Ste A Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Poke, Hawaiian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Grey's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 512 Fifth St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: American, Salad, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 912 Main St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Desserts, New American, Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Joe Beans
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14044 Wards Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Blue Ridge Bagels
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19327 Leesville Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Fleming Mountain Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1060 Lee Jackson Hwy Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Batter Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1225 Main St. Ste 303 Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Bacon St Bagels
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 306 Rivermont Ave. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. County Smoak
- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Address: 7423 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Barbeque, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. El Camino
- Rating: 5.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2012 Lakeside Drive Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Latin American, New Mexican Cuisine
- 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.
