Highest-rated restaurants in Muskegon 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 Muskegon, 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. Pizza Ranch
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1848 East Sherman Blvd. Ste West Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#29. G & L Chili Dogs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1133 East Sternberg Road Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Hot Dogs, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Hobo's Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1411 Whitehall Road Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: American, Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. The Glenside Pub
- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1508 West Sherman Blvd. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Red Rooster Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2998 Scenic Drive Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Yum Yum Sushi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2739 Henry St. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Thai, Chinese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Pints and Quarts
- Rating: 4.0/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 950 West Norton Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: American, Salad, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Carmen's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 878 Jefferson St. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Five Guys
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5411 South Harvey St. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Topshelf Pizza & Pub
- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2155 East Apple Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Carlisle's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 470 West Western Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Hank's Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2536 Henry St. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Sports Bars, Mexican, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#18. 794 Kitchen and Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 794 Pine St. Ste A Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, Tex-Mex, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Lakeside Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1384 Laketon Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Nipote's Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 98 West Clay Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Dr. Rolf's Barbeque
- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 477 West Western Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Barbeque, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Capone's Speakeasy & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 794 Pine St. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Lefty and Romos' Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1985 Holton Road Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Mr. B's Pancake House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1910 East Apple Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Pancakes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. The Hearthstone Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3350 Glade St. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Station Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 910 West Broadway Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Gael's Authentic Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1811 West Sherman Blvd. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Tiki Boiz
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 2445 Lakeshore Drive Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Drip Drop Drink
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 926 Second St. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Hamburger Mikey
- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1129 3rd St. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Brunch House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3065 Henry St. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Getty Street Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1572 South Getty St. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#3. The Coffee Factory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1402 Hudson Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Fatty Lumpkins Sandwich Shack
- Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 971 Washington Ave. Muskegon, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Lombardo's Sicilian Pizza
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1401 West Sherman Blvd. Muskegon, 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.