Highest-rated restaurants in Idaho Falls by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls, 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. Lucy's New York Style Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 560 West Broadway St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. The Sandwich Tree
- Rating: 4.0/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 West 17th St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Sandpiper Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 750 Lindsay Blvd. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Smokin Fins
- Rating: 4.0/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 370 Memorial Drive Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Seafood, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. North Hi-Way Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 460 Northgate Mile Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#25. D' Railed
- Rating: 4.0/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 468 North Eastern Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#24. The Gangplank
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 925 North Holmes Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Jakers Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (424 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 851 Lindsay Blvd. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Bars, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Dee Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2994 South 25th East Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Thai, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#21. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 245 Houston Cir Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbeque, American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Great Harvest Bread
- Rating: 4.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 360 A St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Tandoori Oven
- Rating: 4.0/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3204 South 25th East Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Culver's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 946 Pancheri Drive Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Fast food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Villa Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 344 Park Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Pitmaster BarBQue Company-Fremont
- Rating: 4.5/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1305 Fremont Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Bee's Knees Pub & Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (581 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 850 Lindsay Blvd. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Pie Hole
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 321 Park Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Bacon And Bleu
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 688 North Holmes Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Burgers, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Hot Spring Pho
- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 376 Shoup Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Yummy House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 354 West Broadway Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Abracadabra's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (452 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2040 Channing Way Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Morenita's Mexican Restaurant & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 450 Whittier St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Grandpa's Southern Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1540 West Broadway Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Barbeque, Southern, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Copper Rill Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 River Pkwy Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#6. The Rusty Lantern Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10868 North Yellowstone Hwy Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Gandolfo's New York Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1685 South Woodruff Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. A Street Soup Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 445 A St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Park Avenue Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1480 Fremont Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Altavita Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 313 Park Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Vegetarian, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Himalayan Flavor - Idaho Falls
- Rating: 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 501 Park Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
- 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.