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 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 Mankato, 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. Olives
- Rating: 3.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 Civic Center Plz Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Mediterranean, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Zanz Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1041 East Madison Ave. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Number 4 Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 124 East Walnut Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Beer, Wine & Spirits, American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Mongolian Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1876 Tailwind Drive Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese, Mongolian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Boulder Tap House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 291 St. Andrews Drive Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Beer Bar, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Jake's Stadium Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 330 Stadium Road Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi
- Rating: 3.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1829 Adams St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#23. China Star
- Rating: 3.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1857 East Madison Ave. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Flask
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 100 East Walnut St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Tacos, Beer Bar, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Bakers Square
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1861 Madison Ave. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Pub 500
- Rating: 4.0/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 South Front St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1880 Adams St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Polito's Pizza Mankato
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 South Front St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. La Bamba Mexican Taco House - Taqueria Mexicana
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 501 South Front St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Giliberto's Mexican Taco Shop #10
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 625 Madison Ave. Mankato Minnesota Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Massad's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1850 Adams St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#14. El Mazatlan Authentic Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1525 Tullamore St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. La Terraza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1404 Madison Ave. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Five Guys
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1920 Adams St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Pagliai's Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 524 South Front St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Pita Pit
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 South Front St. Ste 210 Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Ummie's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 530 South Front St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Tandem Bagels
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 East Walnut St. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Friesen's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 515 North Riverfront Drive Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1028 North Riverfront Drive Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Bars, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. India Palace
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1511 Madison Ave. Ste 100 Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#4. 1000 Degrees
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1351 Madison Ave. Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 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 (112 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: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 251 Bunting Lane Ste 101 Mankato, Minnesota
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal
- 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.
