Highest-rated restaurants in Valdosta 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 Valdosta, 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. Jack's Chophouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 4479 North Valdosta Road Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Steakhouses, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Surcheros Fresh Mex
- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3209 North Oak St. Ext Ste B Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Passage 2 India
- Rating: 4.0/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2910 North Ashley St. Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Indian, Buffets, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Austin's Cattle
- Rating: 4.0/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 West Hill Ave. Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Chicken Salad Chick
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3219 North Oak St. Ext Ste B Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Chicken Shop, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Giulio's Greek & Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 East Ann St. Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Italian, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Friends Grille and Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3338 Country Club Road Ste B Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: New American, Southern, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Zacadoo's Grille
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1202 Baytree Road Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#22. BIG NICK'S
- Rating: 4.0/5 (393 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 904 Baytree Road Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Soul Food, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Mom and Dad's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4143 North Valdosta Road Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Just Love Coffee Cafe - Valdosta
- Rating: 4.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1733 Gornto Road Ste 101-C Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Margaronas
- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 907 North Ashley St. Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Thai Chang
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5913 Bemiss Road Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#17. El Paso Tacos & Tequila
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 110 North Ashley St. Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Bubba Jax Crab Shack
- Rating: 4.5/5 (373 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 West Hill Ave. Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. La Jalisco Supermercado
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1300 North Ashley St. Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Burritos Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 104 East Northside Drive Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Wendy's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1303 St. Augustine Road Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Woodstack BBQ Tavern
- Rating: 4.5/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4038 North Valdosta Road Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#11. RELISH
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 914 Baytree Road Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#10. 306 North
- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 306 North Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Wharf Casual Seafood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2953 North Ashley St. Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. La Taqueria Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5859 Bemiss Road Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Gūd Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 133 North Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Rico's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 250 North St. Augustine Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Mo's Mediterranean Table
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 200 North Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Sam's Carry Out BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 414 East Hill Ave. Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Ella's Top Corral
- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1007 South Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Empanadas & More
- Rating: 5.0/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 402-C Northside Drive Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Latin American, Empanadas
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Taqueria El Hidalguense
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1715 West Savannah Ave. Valdosta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Specialty Food
- 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.