Highest-rated restaurants in Binghamton 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 Binghamton, 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.
#23. Pho Nomenal
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 Hawley St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Lost Dog Cafe & Lounge
- Rating: 4.0/5 (735 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 Water St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: New American, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#21. The Old Union Hotel
- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 246 Clinton St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Pubs, Chicken Wings, American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Despina's Mediterranean Taste
- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8 Main St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Chris' Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 192 State St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1171 Vestal Ave. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Spiedie and Rib Pit
- Rating: 4.5/5 (386 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1268 Upper Front St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Barbeque, American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Fraternity Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1110 Chenango St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Piccolo's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 161 Main St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#14. The Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 219 Washington St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Bars, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Strange Brew Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 137 Washington St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Chroma Cafe & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 97 Court St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#11. House Of Reardon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 25 Grant St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: American, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Jane's Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 591 Conklin Road Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Rolando's Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 140 Court St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Alexander's Cafe & Sweet Endings
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 34 Chenango St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Pinkies BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1168 Front St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Pizza Nia's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 65 Rotary Ave. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Parlor City Vegan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 81 Clinton St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Chick N Bap
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4400 Vestal Pkwy East Marketplace - Wholly Habaneros Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Paul & Sons Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 67 1/2 Leroy St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Cup-A-Jo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1355 Upper Front St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, American
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Sach's Tee House
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 34 Hazel St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, 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.