Highest-rated restaurants in Midland, Michigan by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Midland, Michigan 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 Midland, 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. Grand Traverse Pie Company
- Rating: 3.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2600 North Saginaw Road Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Jersey Mike's Subs
- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1917 South Saginaw Road Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Fast food, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Rancheritos
- Rating: 3.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 East Main St. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Villa D'alessandro
- Rating: 3.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 East Wackerly St. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Boulevard Lounge
- Rating: 3.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 316 South Saginaw Road Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Lounges, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Jet's Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 203 West Wackerly St. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Diamond Jim's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 203 East Wackerly St. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Creek Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1259 South Poseyville Road Midland, Michigan
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. WhichCraft Taproom
- Rating: 4.0/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 124 Ashman St. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 South Saginaw Road Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Pizza Dude
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 4328 North Saginaw Road Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#19. China Palace
- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1908 South Saginaw Road Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese, Food Delivery Services, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#18. ONe eighteen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 111 West Main St. The H Hotel Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Desserts, Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Gratzi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 120 East Main St. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Firehouse Subs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7215 Eastman Ave. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Amazing Deli
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 134 East Main St. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Molasses Smokehouse and Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 East Main St. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Barbeque, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. M's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5103 Eastman Ave. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Lasko's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1301 Washington St. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Maru Sushi & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 715 East Main St. Ste 120 Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Culver's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7320 Eastman Ave. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Cafe Zinc
- Rating: 4.0/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 West Main St. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Fuji Sushi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1512 Joe Mann Blvd. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Cinnamon Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 225 West Wackerly St. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Aster
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 134 Ashman St. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Salad, Chicken Shop, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Proper Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 139 Ashman St. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Crepes Et Amis
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 130 Townsend St. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Idli Dosa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 6811 Eastman Ave. Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Shier's Pasties & More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2218 North Saginaw Road Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Delis, Caterers, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Pizza Baker
- Rating: 5.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 240 East Main St. Ste B Midland, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- 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.