Highest-rated restaurants in Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro, 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. City Wok Dim Sum
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 241 South Main St. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Dim Sum, Bubble Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Los Arcos Mexican Store
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2425 East Matthews Ave. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Upper Crust Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3120 Shelby Drive Ste 2 Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Ron's Catfish
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3213 Dan Ave. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Seafood, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Blue Ember Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2820 Creek Drive Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Barbeque, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#25. The Parsonage
- Rating: 4.0/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 305 South Main Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Comfort Food, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Sue's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1708 South Caraway Road Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Bakeries, Southern, American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Demo's Barbecue and Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1851 South Church St. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Fuji Japanese Steak House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2810 East Highland Drive Ste B Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#21. JTown's Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2610 East Johnson Ave. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. 1812 Pizza Company
- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 1804 North Old Greensboro Road Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Yesdog Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 226 South Main St. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Burgers, Pizza, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant and Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2903 Phillips Drive Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Skinny Js
- Rating: 4.0/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 South Main St. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Tacos 4 Life
- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2929 Parkwood Road Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Pizza Chef
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2324 East Matthews Ave. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Ichiya Ramen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 322 South Main St. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Rice Box
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 320 South Main St. Ste A Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Poke, Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Recovery Room
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 223 South Main St. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Omar's Uptown
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 301 South Main St. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Bars, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Curry Leaf
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 2110 Fair Park Blvd. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Casa Maya
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2718 South Caraway Road Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Mai Pai Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 3009 East Highland Drive Ste F Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Chef's In
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 Burke Ave. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Southern, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Partovi's Gyros & Falafel
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2916 South Caraway Road Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Greek, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Pella Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1903 Grant Ave. Ste F Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Pastaria 49
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1320 Red Wolf Blvd. Ste A Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#3. Mamasang Sushi & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3410 East Johnson Ave. Ste L Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Que 49 Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1312a Red Wolf Blvd. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Barbeque, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Native Brew Works
- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 515 South Gee St. Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Categories: Brewpubs, Mexican
- 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.