Highest-rated restaurants in Flint 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 Flint, 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.
#23. Luigi's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2132 Davison Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Grill of India
- Rating: 4.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2105 South Linden Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Cork on Saginaw
- Rating: 4.0/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 635 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Wine Bars, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Tangy Crab
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 3366 Corunna Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#19. China 1
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3867 Lapeer Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Blondie's Food & Spirits
- Rating: 4.0/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2520 West Hill Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, Comfort Food, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Lupe's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1112 Elms Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Bongiornos Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6008 Beecher Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Westside Diner
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2336 South Ballenger Hwy Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Hoffmans Deco Deli and Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 444 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Soggy Bottom Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 613 M L King Ave. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Gourmet Wok
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1358 West Bristol Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Cafe Rhema
- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 432 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Venues & Event Spaces, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Moy Kong Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 South Center Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Maude's Alabama BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2602 Davison Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Barbeque, American
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Mario's Restaurant & Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5227 Fenton Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Twisted Burger Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3142 Miller Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Soriano's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 836 Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Flint Crepe Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 555 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Totem Books
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 620 West Court St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Bookstores, Vinyl Records, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Pesto's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5275 Miller Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Steady Eddy's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 East First St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Vehicle City Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 North Grand Traverse Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Food Trucks, 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.
