Highest-rated Restaurants in Decatur, Illinois by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Decatur, Illinois 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 Decatur, 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.

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#30. Mi Pueblito

- Rating: 3.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1607 West King St. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

- Rating: 3.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5120 Hickory Point Frontage Road Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Napoli's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 134 East Main St. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Beach House

- Rating: 3.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2301 East Lake Shore Drive Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. New Moon Cafe

- Rating: 3.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3747 East William St. Road Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. EL Corral Restaurante Mexicano

- Rating: 3.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3655 East State Route 36 Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. First Wok

- Rating: 3.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1683 West King St. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Asia House

- Rating: 3.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3074 North Water St. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Coney McKane's American Eatery

- Rating: 3.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 104 East Prairie Ave. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Burgers, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. The Wharf

- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 West 1st Drive Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4204 North Prospect Drive Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Barbeque, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Donnies Homespun Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 190 North Merchant St. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. University Dogs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1105 West Wood St. Ste 4 Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Barbeque, Burgers, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Doherty's Pub & Pins

- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 242 East William St. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Irish, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Anna Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 253 North Main St. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, Soup, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. The Downtown Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 217 North Main St. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Robbie's Grille

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 122 North Merchant St. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. The Gin Mill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 124 East Prairie St. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Lagondola Spaghetti House North

- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2825 North Water St. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Benny's Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1770 East Pershing Road Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Steakhouses, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Aloha

- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3025 North Kandy Lane Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Diamond's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2959 North Oakland Ave. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. TapRoot

- Rating: 4.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 170 North Merchant St. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Krekel's Custard

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1425 North Oakland Ave. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Kansas City Barbecue Pit

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2645 North Oakland Ave. Ste A Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Barbeque, Diners, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Carrol Lou's Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2612 North Martin Luther King Jr Drive Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: American, Smokehouse, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Krekel's Custard & Hamburger

- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2320 East Main St. Decatur, Illinois
- Categories: Fast food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp