Highest-rated restaurants in Toledo 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 Toledo, 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.
#24. Rice Blvd
- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1440 Secor Road Ste North Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#23. BIBIBOP Asian Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 4038 Talmadge Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Salad, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Sidon Lebanese Grille & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4625 West Bancroft St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Deseo Modern Mexican
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 3137 West Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Museum Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2445 Monroe St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Souk Mediterranean Kitchen and Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 139 South Huron St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mediterranean, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Chick-fil-A
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4260 West Sylvania Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Fast food, Salad, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Cafe Donuts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5330 Monroe St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Adams Street Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 608 Adams St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Tokyo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 337 West Alexis Road Ste 2 Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Rustbelt Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 North Ontario St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Lowrider Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 316 North Michigan St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cafes, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Original Sub Shop & Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 402 Broadway St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Soup, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Chosica Peruvian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 3065 West Bancroft St. Ste A Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Peruvian, Italian, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tiger Bakery & Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4215 Monroe St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Bakeries, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Zingo's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3154 Markway Road Cricket West Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Josephine's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 902 Lagrange St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Soul Food, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Chicago Post Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 5658 West Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#6. B.M.Chen Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1227 South Reynolds Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese, New American, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tougen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7414 Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#4. El Arena Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 4635 Douglas Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Kengo Sushi & Yakitori
- Rating: 5.0/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 38 South St. Clair St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Plate One
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 420 Madison Ave. Ste 104 Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Kato Ramen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 40 South St. Clair St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Ramen
- 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.