Highest-rated restaurants in Fresno 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 Fresno, 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. Viva! Be Bowl'd
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 7038 North Cedar Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Sunnyside Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5235 East Kings Canyon Road Ste 105 Fresno, California
- Categories: American, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Bread Basket Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2418 East Ashlan Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Armenian
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Simply Pita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6733 North Riverside Drive suit 109 Fresno, California
- Categories: Falafel, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Birrieria El Taco Solito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 4002 East Jensen Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Taqueria San Mateo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1564 North Blackstone Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Vampire Penguin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1102 East Champlain Drive Ste 108 Fresno, California
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Snow, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Yasss Fish Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: Fresno, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Aadar Indian Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 9447 North Fort Washington Road Ste 112 Fresno, California
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Las Mananitas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 747 R St. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Las Mananitas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (410 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1329 South Hazelwood Blvd. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Valentino's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2405 Capitol St. Ste 107 Fresno, California
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. My Guy Market
- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 504 East Belmont Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#17. The Sandwich Shoppe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1939 North Fine Ave. Ste 102 Fresno, California
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Juli's Taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7010 North West Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Luigi's Italian Sandwiches & Calzones
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: Fresno, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sandwiches, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Flight Line Café
- Rating: 5.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 524 Airport Road Fresno, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Chinese, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Planet Vegan
- Rating: 5.0/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7845 North Palm Suite 108 Fresno CA, Fresno, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#12. El Rinconcito
- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 7020 West Tenaya Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Garrafa
- Rating: 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1807 West Olive Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Hot Dogs, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Vanntastic Sweets
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1401 Fulton St. Floor 10 Fresno, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. 2 Amigos Taco Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2588 South Maple Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Barb's Soulfood
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: Fresno, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
#7. La Mexicana Bakery & Taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4729 East Belmont Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. U-D Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 4579 East Kings Canyon Road Ste 102 Fresno, California
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Lucy's Gorditas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2403 East Clinton Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Kams Pizza
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2633 East Shaw Ave. Ste 109 Fresno, California
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#3. La Empanada Buen Provecho
- Rating: 5.0/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4210 North Fresno St. Fresno, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Empanadas, Spanish
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Araz Bakery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2767 West Shaw Ave. Unit 117 Fresno, California
- Categories: Armenian, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Outlaws BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: Fresno, California
- Categories: Caterers, Barbeque
- 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.
