Highest-rated Restaurants in Elkhart by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Elkhart 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 Elkhart, 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. Granma's House of Pancakes

- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3709 South Main St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Pancakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Cock-A-Doodle Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2320 South Nappanee St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Flippin' Cow

- Rating: 4.0/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 51330 State Road 19 Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers, Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Smokin' Fattys BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3241 Interchange Drive Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Barbeque, Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. La Esperanza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 601 East Jackson Blvd. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. 523 Tap and Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 523 South Main St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Jazz & Blues
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Old Style Deli

- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 South Main St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Delis, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Heinnie's Back Barn

- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1743 West Lusher Ave. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. The Tipsy Biscuit

- Rating: 4.0/5 (116 reviews)
- Address: 231 North Main St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Comfort Food, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Mayberry Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 736 Middleton Run Road Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Cubiletes Mexican Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 4100 East Bristol St. Ste 1-2 Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Bangkok Place Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26084 County Road 6 Ste 3 Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. George's Gyros

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1808 East Bristol St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Bill's Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2426 Benham Ave. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Barbeque, Southern, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Coco's Restaurante

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 910 Goshen Ave. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Cappy's Northside Restaurants

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 North Michigan St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: American, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. The Moringa Tree

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 109 West Lexington Ave. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Per Bacco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 28046 County Road 16 Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Simonton Lake Drive-In

- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3724 Cassopolis St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Big City Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3251 Northview Drive Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Michael's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 528 Harrison St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Antonio's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1105 Goshen Ave. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Ricky's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 57995 County Road 9 Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Baker's Nook Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 127 Easy Shopping Place Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Lucky's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 West Bristol St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Thai, Bubble Tea, Cambodian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Artisan

- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 505 South Main St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: French, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. The Electric Brew

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 113 East Lexington Ave. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Kao's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 201 West Marion St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Cambodian, Bubble Tea, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Iechyd Da Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 317 North Main St. Elkhart, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Breweries, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp