Highest-rated restaurants in Harrisburg by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg, 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.
#18. Mellow Minded Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5943 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, New American, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. JB Lovedraft's Micropub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 225 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pubs, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Right Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 724 Colonial Road Ste b-1 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Tacos, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The Original Hot Dog Factory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 317 Market St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Chicken Wings, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Freshido
- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Market St. Ste 157-159 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Japanese, Poke, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Evanilla
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1233 North 3rd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Donuts, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Keystone Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 North 3rd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Moe'z Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 4083 Londonderry Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Bhojan Ghar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 3867 Derry St. Ste A Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Mexico Lindo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Market & 15th St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Philadelphia Steaks & Hoagies
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 23 North 4th St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Alvaro Bread and Pastry Shoppe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 236 Peffer St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Mom's Momo & Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 5550 Derry St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, American, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#5. MASA Authentic Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 316 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Tacos Mi Tierra
- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1416 Derry St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Pho #1
- Rating: 5.0/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7011 Allentown Blvd. Ste 9 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese, Desserts, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Arepa House
- Rating: 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 404 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Venezuelan, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Denim Coffee
- Rating: 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 Walnut St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Coffee Roasteries
- 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.
