Highest-rated restaurants in Daphne 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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Daphne, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. El Rancho Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 28960 US Hwy 98 Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Lennys Grill & Subs

- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2020 Hwy 98 Ste A Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Chicken Salad Chick

- Rating: 3.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1802 US Hwy 98 Ste F Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Sandwiches, Chicken Shop, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Daphne

- Rating: 3.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1539 U South Hwy 98 Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Daruma Japanese Steak House

- Rating: 3.6/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 27955 US Hwy 98 Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Marco's Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2004 US Hwy 98 Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. China Chef Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 27955 US Highway 98 Ste U Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Five Guys

- Rating: 3.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6860 Highway 90 Ste A Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Top of the Bay

- Rating: 3.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 28971 Hwy 98 Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Music Venues, Pubs, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Bangkok Thai Daphne

- Rating: 3.8/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 28600 US Hwy 98 Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Manci's Antique Club

- Rating: 3.8/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1715 Main St. Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: American, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Waffle House

- Rating: 3.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 29100 US Hwy 98 Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Buster's Brick Oven

- Rating: 3.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1715 Main St. Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Moe's Original BBQ

- Rating: 3.9/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6423 Bayfront Park Drive Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Teak House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1703 US Hwy 98 East Ste J Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. The Sugar Kettle Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1015 Daphne Ave. Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Southern, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. The Waterfront

- Rating: 4.2/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Yacht Club Drive Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Seafood, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Taco Mama - Daphne

- Rating: 4.2/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6883 Us Hwy Ste 117 Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Steakhouses, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Boudreaux's Cajun Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (529 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 29249 US Hwy 98 Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. East Shore Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1506 Main St. Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Mediterranean Sandwich Co

- Rating: 4.4/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6890 US Hwy 90 Ste 1 Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Dragonfly Tavern

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1800 Main St. Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Desserts, Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Market By the Bay

- Rating: 4.5/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 29145 US Hwyy 98 Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Kitchen On Main

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1716 Main St. Ste C Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Foosackly's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 29181 U South 98 Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Fast food, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Champy's Famous Fried Chicken

- Rating: 4.6/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 27080 Hwy 98 Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Southern, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Southwood Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1203 US Hwy 98 Ste 3D Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Le Bouchon

- Rating: 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1903C Main St. Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Rayza's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 9475 US-90 Ste 210 Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Poke Bowl Sushi Burritos and Boba

- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 28600 US-98 Daphne, Alabama
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Sushi Bars, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.