Highest-rated restaurants in Kokomo 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 Kokomo, 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. Panera Bread
- Rating: 3.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1941 S. Reed Road Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5107 Clinton Drive Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#28. El Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3315 South Lafountain St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
- Rating: 3.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 404 Kentucky Drive Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Harvey Hinklemeyers
- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1554 South Dixon Road Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Ray's Drive In
- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1900 North Courtland Ave. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Grindstone Charley's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3830 South Lafountain St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: American, Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Pizza King Kokomo
- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3017 South Lafountain St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. PASTArrific Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 3.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3001 South Webster St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Martino's Italian Villa
- Rating: 3.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1929 North Washington St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Cook McDoogal's Irish Pub
- Rating: 3.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 North Main St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Irish, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Taku Japanese Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1540 East Boulevard St. Ste D Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Choo Choo McGoo's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 816 East Markland Ave. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Windmill Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2335 West Sycamore St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Foxes Trail
- Rating: 4.0/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 305 South Main St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Bars, American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Juliannos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2333 West Markland Ave. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Greek, New American, American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. HotBox Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2116 East Markland Ave. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4051 South Lafountain St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Breweries, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Oscar's Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 515 North Buckeye St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Jay's Authentic Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3710 South Lafountain St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Main Street Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 223 North Main St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Marble The Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 500 North Buckeye St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Mi Familia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5125 Clinton Drive Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Five Guys
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1620 East Blvd. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Louie's Coney Island
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1700 East Hoffer St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Sandwiches, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Cone Palace
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 55 West 300th South Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 North Dixon Road Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Pho Nguyen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1245 South 17th St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tortas Johann Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3704 South Lafountain St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Frittatas Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 306 Espanol Drive Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- 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.
