Highest-rated restaurants in Jefferson City by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City, 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. Fuji Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3600 Country Club Drive Ste 512 Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Chick-fil-A
- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3407 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Sawaddee Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2215 Missouri Blvd. Ste C Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Hunan Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1416 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Veit's Pub and Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2314 Lorenzo Greene Drive Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: New American, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Sawaddee Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 103 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#24. O'Donoghue's Steaks and Seafood
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#23. MOD Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1709 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Fast food, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Dukes On The Blvd
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2125 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: New American, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2103 Missouri Blvd. Ste A Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: American, Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Theo's Midtown
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 620 West McCarty St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Greek, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Lutz's Famous BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3505 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Oscar's Classic Diner
- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2118 Schotthill Woods Drive Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#17. West Main Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1931 West Main St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Mel's Country Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2421 Industrial Drive Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Das Steinhaus
- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1436 Southridge Drive Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: German, Beer Bar, Karaoke
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Ecco Lounge
- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 703 Jefferson St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Old Brick House Deli
- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2421H West Edgewood Drive Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Love Sushi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2201 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Arris' Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 West High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Bandana's Bar-B-Q and Catering
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2336 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Sweet Smoke BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 3530 Country Club Drive Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Grand Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Yanis Coffee Zone
- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 130 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Paddy Malone's Irish Pub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 West Main St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Pubs, Irish
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Pizza Underground
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 202 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Salad, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Sweet Smoke BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#3. High Rise Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 118 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#2. The Curry N Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 512 Ellis Blvd. Unit U Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Indian, Barbeque, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. JQ's On High
- Rating: 5.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 911 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Barbeque, American, Burgers
- 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.
