Highest-rated restaurants in Spartanburg by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg, 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.
#30. Sully's Steamers
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 578 North Church St. Ste C Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Bagels, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#29. El Paso Tacos & Tequila
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 149 South Daniel Morgan Ave. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#28. The Flounder Fish Camp
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 160 Barbado Lane Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Barbeque, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Ike's Korner Grille
- Rating: 4.5/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 104 Archer Road Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Bars, American, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Southern BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6 Fairview Church Road Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Taste of Thai - Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7750 Warren H Abernathy Hwy 7750-C Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Monster Subs - Spartanburg
- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8039 Warren H Abernathy Hwy Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Burgers & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8881 Warren H Abernathy Hwy Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Burrito hub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 253 Magnolia St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Smokey Blue's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 458 Oak Grove Road Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Bubba's BBQ & Bash
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 827 West Blackstock Road Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Mon Amie Morning Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 East Main St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Konnichiwa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 198 West Main St. Ste A Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Initial Q Social Bar & Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 West Main St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbeque, Bars, Smokehouse
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Kennedy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 East Kennedy St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Sophia's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 155 West Main St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Flock Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 970 South Pine St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Don Bigotes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 508 State Road 771 Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Delicious Pasteleria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 South Blackstock Road Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Pharmacy Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 187 North Church St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Blue Moon Specialty Foods
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 130 South Church St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Specialty Food, Delis, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Phở Your Choice
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2660 Reidville Road Ste 3 Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Holmes Hotdogs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 925 West Blackstock Road Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: American, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Poke Bros
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1450 West O Ezell Blvd. Ste 1120 Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Poke, Japanese, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Pokenori
- Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 North Church St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Hawaiian, Poke, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tea Star Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 351 East Henry St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Tea Rooms, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Andrew's Atomic Dogs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1011 Union St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Chef Ae's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 288 Magnolia St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Rosa's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2432 Reidville Road Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Latin American, Barbeque, Portuguese
- Read more on Yelp
#1. The Lemongrass Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 121 Dunbar St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese
- 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.