Highest-rated restaurants in Pocatello 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 Pocatello, 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. WINGERS Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 696 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Chicken Wings, American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Portneuf Valley Brewing
- Rating: 4.0/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 615 South 1st Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Music Venues, Brewpubs, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Jakers Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2365 Via Caporatti Drive Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Firehouse Subs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 231 West Quinn Road Ste F Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Off The Rails Brewing
- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 228 South Main St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Breweries, American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 231 West Quinn Road Ste A Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Goody's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 905 South 5th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Thai Kitchen Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 978 Hiline Road Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Sandbaggers Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 296 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Sumisu
- Rating: 4.0/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309 East Center St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. El Caporal Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 612 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Cafe Tuscano
- Rating: 4.0/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2231 East Center St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Italian, Cafes, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Taste of India & Nepal
- Rating: 4.0/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 330 North Main St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese, Pakistani
- Read more on Yelp
#17. ChubbyZ'
- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 302 East Center St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Señor Garcia's Puerto Vallarta
- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 160 West Cedar St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. El Herradero
- Rating: 4.0/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 123 Jefferson Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: New American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. The Healthier Place To Eat
- Rating: 4.0/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 121 South Main St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Juice Bars & Smoothies, American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Jeri's Jumbos Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3122 Pole Line Road Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Elmer's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 851 South 5th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Red Hot Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 737 East Clark St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. A Taste Of Hawaii
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 200 South Main St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Barbeque, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Big Foot Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 168 Jefferson Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The College Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 604 South 8th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Abracadabra's - Pocatello
- Rating: 4.5/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1151 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tokyo Belly Sushi Pocatello
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1000 Pocatello Creek Road Ste W2 Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Thai Zap
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 465 Yellowstone Ave. Ste A Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Himalayan Flavor
- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 303 East Alameda Road Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Las Peñitas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 275 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Amazing Glaze Donuts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 East Cedar St. Ste B Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cielito Lindo Cocina Mexicana
- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1010 Pocatello Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- 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.