Highest-rated restaurants in Yuba 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 Yuba 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. Marcello's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1235 Bridge St. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Tacos El Jalisciense
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 440 Garden Hwy Yuba City, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. In-N-Out Burger
- Rating: 4.0/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1325 Sunsweet Blvd. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Justin's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (409 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 628 Plumas St. Yuba City, California
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Teriyaki House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1540 Butte House Road Yuba City, California
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Pho Yuba
- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1185 Colusa Ave. Ste East 503 Yuba City, California
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Sutter Buttes Brewing
- Rating: 4.0/5 (608 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 421 Center St. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Pubs, Pizza, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Las Brasas Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1529 Colusa Hwy Ste 1 Yuba City, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. AJ's Sandwiches
- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 1171 Bridge St. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Midtown Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (424 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 747 Colusa Ave. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Burgers, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Rolling Stone Pizza Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1475 Tharp Road Yuba City, California
- Categories: New American, Pizza, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#19. The Ranch House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 South George Washington Blvd. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Duarte Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2365 Butte House Road Yuba City, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Star of India
- Rating: 4.0/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1538 Poole Blvd. Ste West Yuba City, California
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. City Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 667 Plumas St. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Gold Rush Billiards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 960 Gray Ave. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Pool Halls, Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Hey Hey Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 940 Colusa Ave. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Sylvio's Pizzeria and Deli North Yuba
- Rating: 4.5/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1747 Live Oak Blvd. Ste M Yuba City, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Taco Twist
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 706 West Onstott Road Yuba City, California
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#11. El Central Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 427 North Palora Ave. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Baanthai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Bogue Road Ste E3 Yuba City, California
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Mama Chiquita Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 728 Forbes Ave. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Falafel Guys
- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Address: 362 North Walton Ave. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sylvio's Pizzeria & Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 229 Clark Ave. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Lupitas Taqueria Y Carniceria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 535 Garden Hwy Yuba City, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Fernando's Cali Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 450 Center St. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Mexican, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Supreme Gyros
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Yuba City, California
- Categories: Greek, Food Trucks, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Punjab Tandoori Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1747 Live Oak Blvd. Ste O Yuba City, California
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Sun's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 646 Gray Ave. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Korean, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Authentic Salvadorian Pupusas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1215 Colusa Ave. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Salvadoran
- 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.