Highest-rated restaurants in Fayetteville by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville, 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. Petra Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 31 East Center St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Mockingbird Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1466 North College Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Khana Indian Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 North College Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Basecamp Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2850 North College Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#26. KJ Sushi & Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3223 North College Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Korean, Sushi Bars, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Kiko Rice and Noodle
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1065 North Garland Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Noodles, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Chicken Salad Chick
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 352 East Joyce Blvd. Ste 5 Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Southern, Chicken Shop, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Fayetteville Taco & Tamale
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 417 West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tokyo House Sushi & Ramen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1818 North Crossover Road Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Mo' Tacos & Churros
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 329 North West Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Queens Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 3931 North Shiloh Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Wicked Wood Fired Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1946 North Birch St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Spoon Fusion Korea Oh K-Dog
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 603 West Dickson St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Korean, Hot Dogs, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Doomsday Coffee & Roasterie
- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 436 West Watson St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#16. La Media Luna
- Rating: 4.5/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2135 Main Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Siam Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 318 South Archibald Yell Blvd. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Eclectic Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1218 North Garland Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Chao's Asian & American Foods
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 617 North College Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Chick'n Headz
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3162 Mlk Jr Blvd. Ste 9 Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Fish & Chips
- Read more on Yelp
#11. House of Taste
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 3290 North Lee Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Korean, Noodles, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Frida's California Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 3980 West Wedington Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Leverett Lounge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 737 North Leverett Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Los Bobos Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 404 West Dickson St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Mess Hall 45
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 1830 North Crossover Road Ste 2 Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: American, Burgers, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#6. The Hip Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2229 East Huntsville Road Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Atlas The Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 208 North Block Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Swoon Juice Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 565 West Mlk Jr Blvd. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Flyway Brewing
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1550 East Zion Road St. 1 Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Breweries, Burgers, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Savoy Tea
- Rating: 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19 East Center St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tea Rooms, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Golden Kolache Bakery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3327 West Wedington Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- 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.
