Highest-rated restaurants in Mankato by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Mankato 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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Mankato, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. China Star
- Rating: 3.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1857 East Madison Ave. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Mongolian Grill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1876 Tailwind Drive Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese, Mongolian
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Olives
- Rating: 3.6/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 Civic Center Plz Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Mediterranean, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Zanz Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1041 East Madison Ave. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Number 4 Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.6/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 124 East Walnut Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Steakhouses, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#25. MC's Garage
- Rating: 3.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1861 Adams St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, Salad, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Boulder Tap House
- Rating: 3.7/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 291 St. Andrews Drive Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Beer Bar, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi
- Rating: 3.7/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1829 Adams St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Swiss & Madison
- Rating: 3.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 920 Madison Ave. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1880 Adams St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Jake's Stadium Pizza
- Rating: 3.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 330 Stadium Road Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Pub 500
- Rating: 3.8/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 South Front St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Polito's Pizza Mankato
- Rating: 3.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 South Front St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Massad's
- Rating: 3.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1850 Adams St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#16. La Bamba Mexican Taco House - Taqueria Mexicana
- Rating: 3.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 501 South Front St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Flask
- Rating: 3.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 100 East Walnut St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Tacos, Beer Bar, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Giliberto's Mexican Taco Shop #10
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 625 Madison Ave. Mankato Minnesota Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. El Mazatlan Authentic Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1525 Tullamore St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Pita Pit
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 South Front St. Ste 210 Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#11. 1000 Degrees Pizza - Mankato, MN
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1351 Madison Ave. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Five Guys
- Rating: 4.1/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1920 Adams St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Pagliai's Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 524 South Front St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Ummie's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 530 South Front St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. India Palace
- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1511 Madison Ave. Ste 100 Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tandem Bagels
- Rating: 4.3/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 East Walnut St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1028 North Riverfront Drive Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Bars, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Olde Brick House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1521 Tullamore St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Irish, Irish Pub, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 South Front St. Ste 500 Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Coffee Hag
- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 329 North Riverfront Drive Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vegetarian, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Shawarmania Mediterranean Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 251 Bunting Lane Ste 101 Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
