Highest-rated restaurants in Crestview 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 Crestview, 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. Chick-fil-A
- Rating: 3.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3000 South Ferdon Blvd. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Chicken Shop, fast food, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Hideaway Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 326 North Main St. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Arirang
- Rating: 3.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 172 East Woodruff Ave. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Korean, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Waffle House - Crestview
- Rating: 3.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3804 South Ferdon Blvd. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, American
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Samuel's Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 John King Road Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Crooked Tale Gastropub
- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5206 South Ferdon Blvd. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Burgers, Chicken Wings, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#24. El Paso Tacos & Tequila
- Rating: 3.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1025 Industrial Drive Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Coney Island
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 107 North Main St. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Hot Dog Shoppe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1308 North Ferdon Blvd. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Fish & Chips, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Fatboys-Crestview
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 482 Wilson St. North Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2222 South Ferdon Blvd. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#19. McAlister's Deli
- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2100 South Ferdon Blvd. Ste 110 Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Bamboo Sushi Bar . Hibachi Express
- Rating: 4.0/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2505 South Ferdon Blvd. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1900 South Ferdon Blvd. Ste 140 Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Absolute Thai & Noodles
- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 2221 South Ferdon Blvd. Unit 2203 Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Desi's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 197 North Main St. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Lao-Thai Xpress
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 147 North Main St. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Hub City Smokehouse & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 168 South Main St. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Smokehouse, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Stewby's Seafood Shanty
- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4120 South Ferdon Blvd. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#11. You Sushi & Hibachi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 450 North Main St. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Hub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 346 West James Blvd. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: American, Comfort Food, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Trattoria Friulana Lucio
- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Address: 398 East Hickory Ave. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Hot Kimchi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 496 North Ferdon Blvd. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Emerald Isle Seafood Restaurant & Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1260 South Ferdon Blvd. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Seafood Markets, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Palma's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1051 South Ferdon Blvd. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Wild Olive
- Rating: 4.5/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 797 North Pearl St. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Southern, American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Hill Monkeys Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 224 Main St. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Brooklyn Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2511 South Ferdon Blvd. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Casbah Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 196 West Pine Ave. Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Pounders Hawaiian Grill - Crestview
- Rating: 5.0/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6276 Old Bethel Road Crestview, Florida
- Categories: Hawaiian
- 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.