Highest-rated restaurants in Johnstown 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 Johnstown, 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. Coney Island Lunch
- Rating: 3.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 127 Clinton St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Asiago's Tuscan Italian
- Rating: 3.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 709 Edgehill Drive Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Santo's Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1749 Goucher St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tap 814 Speakeasy
- Rating: 3.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 Scalp Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Five Guys
- Rating: 3.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 145 Town Center Drive Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Pappy's Family Pub
- Rating: 3.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1020 Eisenhower Blvd. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Franklin Street Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 751 Franklin St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Pizza Man's Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1745 Lyter Drive Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Murphy's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1189 Franklin St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Red Lobster
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 525 Galleria Drive ACROSS FROM THE GALLERIA MALL Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Westwood Plaza Theatre
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1910 Minno Drive Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cinema, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Firehouse Subs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1513 Scalp Ave. Ste 60 Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Fast food, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Johnstown Inn
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1310 Frankstown Road Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Clark's Corner Store
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1003 Menoher Blvd. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Caterers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Baker's Loaf
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1073 Franklin St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Jake's Pub and Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 Galleria Drive Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Sports Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Boulevard Grill & Warehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 165 Southmont Blvd. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Kabuki Japanese Cuisine & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 406 Galleria Drive Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Steakhouses, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#6. The Fifth Local Eatery And Alehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1424 Scalp Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Burgers, Gastropubs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tony's Sub Shop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1346 Franklin St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Scott's by Dam
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 327 Market St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Phoenix
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Broad St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Balance Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Address: 411 Main St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Flood City Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 137 Clinton St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- 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.