Highest-rated restaurants in Grand Island by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Grand Island 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 Grand Island, 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. Hunan Restaurant
- Rating: 2.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2249 North Webb Road Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe
- Rating: 2.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1810 Diers Ave. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 2.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1010 North Diers Ave. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1010 Allen Drive Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#26. El Toro
- Rating: 3.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3425 West State St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Fuji Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1004 Diers Ave. Ste 200 Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 232 Wilmar Ave. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Barbeque, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
- Rating: 3.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1140 Allen Drive Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Texas T Bone
- Rating: 3.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 South Locust St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tso's Asian Buffet
- Rating: 3.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2250 North Webb Road Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Pam's Pub & Grub
- Rating: 3.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2848 South Locust St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Red Lobster
- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3430 West 13th St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Chicken Coop Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 East 3rd St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#17. PepperJax Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 940 Allen Drive Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: American, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Balz Sports Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3421 State St. Ste 2 Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1230 Allen Drive Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Napoli's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3333 Ramada Road Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Sin City Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 410 West 3rd St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Bonzai Beach Club
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 North Walnut St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Wave Pizza Company
- Rating: 4.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 North Walnut St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Wasabi Bistro
- Rating: 4.0/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2435 North Diers Ave. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Sutter Deli
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 371 North Broadwell Ave. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Tommy's Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1325 South Locust St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Coney Island Lunch Room
- Rating: 4.0/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 104 East 3rd St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Diners, New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tacos Las Palmas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 645 South Locust St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Farmer's Daughter Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 North Walnut St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Chocolate Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 West 3rd St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Jims Gyros
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2261 North Webb Road Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Noodle House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2004 North Broadwell Ave. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Tacos Los Hermanos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 602 West 4th St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- 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.
