Highest-rated restaurants in Altoona by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Altoona 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 Altoona, 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.
#27. Great China Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 525 East 25th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#26. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 West Plank Road Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3315 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Lena's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 8th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Aki Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 267 Park Hills Plz Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Charlotte Drive Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3300 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Allegro Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3926 Broad Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Marzoni's Brick Oven & Brewery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1830 East Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Al's Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2831 8th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. La Fiesta Mexican Bar & Grille
- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3312 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Knickerbocker Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3957 6th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Beer Bar, Gastropubs, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. JJ Hadley & Co Brewers
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 11th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Villa Capri
- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 East 2nd Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Texas Hot Dogs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 58th St. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Altoona's Original Texas Hotdogs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1122 12th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Hot Dogs, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mama Randazzo's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 Broadway St. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Jack & Georges
- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2400 4th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Finelli's Italian Villa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1808 4th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Greenwood Steak House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1523 East Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Tim's American Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 Crawford Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#6. 29th St. Pizza, Subs and More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2900 5th St. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Athenian Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 217 Union Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Stone Cellar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 2514 7th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Seafood, Cocktail Bars, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tom & Joe's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 13th Ave. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Diners, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Mike's Court
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1908 5th St. Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pubs, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Jaidee Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 519 East 25th Ave. Ivyside Plaza Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai
- 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.
