Highest-rated restaurants in Saginaw 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 Saginaw, 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. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3630 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Flannigans Irish Pub & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7734 Gratiot Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Irish Pub, American, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Rico's Authentic Mexican Take Out
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2720 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Culver's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5369 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Bringer Inn
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 516 West Genesee Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Hunan Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3109 Bay Plaza Drive Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Gabby's Pub & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3002 South Graham Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: American, Barbeque, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Hokkaido Japanese Steak and Sushi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1818 Lawndale Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Old Town Drive-In
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 807 South Granger St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Retro Rocks
- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 South Hamilton St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Pubs, Burgers, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Original Levis Saloon
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5800 Brockway Drive Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Tex-Mex, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Spucky's Subs & Coneys
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5605 State St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Sombreros Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 2903 Pierce Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Milano's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3085 Bay Road Ste 14 Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Fuzzy's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1924 Court St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Shahi Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4624 State St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Baldwin's Smokehouse Barbeque
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 3316 East Holland Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Huron Fish
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 Gratiot Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Seafood Markets, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Pasong's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 North Michigan Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Taste of Punjab
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4070 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Intermission Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2128 Bay St. Ste 2 Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Bytes Fusion Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 5656 State St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Pakistani, Halal, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Big O Burgers & Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 4072 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Arabilla Mediterranean Foods
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2831 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Liquid Lounge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 118 North Michigan Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Fralias
- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 422 Hancock St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Peter and Chias House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3211 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Artisan Urban Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 417 Hancock St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Italia Cucina Familiare
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 4882 Gratiot Road Ste 8 Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Nori's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 5055 State St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- 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.