Highest-rated restaurants in Lake Havasu City by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City, 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. Locos Bar & Cocina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 3620 London Bridge Road Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#29. The Spot
- Rating: 4.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3612 Jamaica Blvd. South Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Arcades
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Hangar 24 Lake Havasu City - Brewery & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5600 AZ-95 Ste 6 Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Bars, Breweries, American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Northside Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 5601 North Hwy 95 Ste 716 Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Niko's Grill & Pub
- Rating: 4.0/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2690 Kiowa Blvd. North Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Greek, Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. College Street Brewhouse & Pub
- Rating: 4.0/5 (748 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1940 College Drive Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Pubs, New American, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Mudshark Brewery and Public House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1095 Aviation Drive Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Breweries, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Cha Bones
- Rating: 4.0/5 (854 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 112 London Bridge Road Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Peggy's Sunrise Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1584 Countryshire Ave. Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Mario's Italian Restaurant & Lounge
- Rating: 4.0/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 350 London Bridge Road Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Flame Broiler
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2231 McCulloch Blvd. North Ste 110 Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Rusty's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (286 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 950 North Lake Havasu Ave. Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Ed's Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2025 McCulloch Blvd. North Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Juicy's "The Place with the Great Food"
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1012 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 42 South Smoketree Ave. Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Pour House Restaurant & Lounge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2093 McCulloch Blvd. North Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Harleyz & Hot Rodz Motor Pub and Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2061 Swanson Ave. Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Pubs, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Rebel BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (385 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 25 Acoma Blvd. North Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Barbeque, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#13. El Padrino
- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3269 Maricopa Ave. Ste 110 Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Angelina's Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (562 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1530 El Camino Drive Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. La Vita Dolce Italian Bistro and Lounge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (650 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 231 Swanson Ave. unit 112 Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Red Baron Wings & Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 125 Paseo Del Sol Ave. Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Place To Be Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 Lake Havasu Ave. South Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Sandwiches, New American, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Streetside Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2127 Swanson Ave. Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Majik Bistro & Milkshakes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1960 Mesquite Ave. Ste B Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Salad, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Rotary Kitchen + Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 161 Swanson Ave. Unit C Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Born's Best Sandwiches
- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2231 McCulloch Blvd. Ste 111 Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Pinche Guero Badass Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 2038 McCulloch Blvd. North Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Desserts, Cigar Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Campbell Cove 1-Stop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1521 Industrial Blvd. Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Delis, Gas Stations
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Wild Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 2144 McCulloch Blvd. North Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Ojala Plant Based Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2144 North McCulloch Blvd. Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Categories: Vegan
- 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.